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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary note references a character calling out to a mother and mentions the Boston Evening Transcript. The text appears as a partial transcription with unclear context and dialogue.
Rev W C Benadom pastor of Trinity M E church will give an illustrated lecture tonight on the wonders of Mt Rainier. The pension of 600 dollars a year is noted in connection with the hero of the Battle of Santi Ago.
The Organization of the Women's Home Consumers League meets tonight at the YMCA auditorium to promote Seattle made goods. Federation of Women's Clubs backs the event with endorsement, and speakers include Mayor Cattert and L S Winans, president of the Seattle Manufacturers' Association.
A reader reports a son named Fred Birkett has graduated from the revenue cutter school at New London Coan, while his parents Mr. and Mrs. H Birkett learn of his bravery and restlessness. The message notes his cigarete making at home and neglect of his wife, and mentions Broad Way High as another graduation. An address is set for Tuesday by Henry E Moore, president, on the American Purity tour results in the eastern states.
The Mountaineers will travel on a chartered steamer to McKenna falls and then hike up the Indian river on the forthcoming Rhododendrons walk. A large turnout is anticipated with many club members joining the excursion. On June 2 they will conduct their annual walk on the Tu Lalip reservation.
The Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective society plans a Tuesday evening convention at the Y M C A auditorium under Lebanon home auspices with Mayor Cotterill and Portland Chief of Police Slaver among the speakers. A separate note mentions Wallpaper trust officials going on trial and a three act comedy Arabian Nights performed by Temple de Hirsch alumni to a large crowd.
The feast of Shabouth marking the revelation at Mount Sinai was concluded last night by Orthodox Hebrews with feasts and merrymaking.
A reception hosted by the Northwestern University alumni ladies drew 15 attendees and friends at Mrs. B S Morris’s residence, 319 Randolph Avenue. In other news an electro magnet is used to recover sunken iron cargoes like natia and steel strips from the Mississippi River.
May 24 1844 marked Morse sending the first telegraph message from Washington to Baltimore with Alfred Vail. The message quoted Numbers 23 2a What hath God wrought The event occurred in the Supreme Court chamber in Washington D C and is noted as world first.
Mrs. J L Martin wife of a broker recovered her missing cold cigarette case in the folds of her gown following a two hour police search.
In Philadelphia a game of tag sent 14 year old George Beaky and 100 year old William Flaming Ji 100 miles from York. They were found starving. In Budapest a banker planned to name his baby Titan ic after the ship disaster but chose Honalie since no saint bore the liner’s name.
Cambridge report details Mise Heatrice Van Slyke Wellesley junior class president being walled into a dry goods box and shipped as freight in a plot against the sophomores.
In Oakland California, a wife sought or secured a divorce from Edwin Hirech after accusing him of abuse and controlling behavior. The petitioner cited he never smoked swore drank or showed jealousy as part of the marital breakdown.
Exhibition listings note Moore at Over Night and Metropolitan presenting The Pink Lady. Seattle features Jessie Shirley Co with Bobby Burnit, plus Orpheum Empress Pantages and Grand with vaudeville and motion pictures. Clemmer Melbourne showcases Photoplays and vaudeville.
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