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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

1

Roosevelt and Taft clash over Ohio delegates and nomination

The report describes a heated exchange over Ohio delegates with Roosevelt denouncing a backdoor effort to override the will of the people. Taft forces argue for a convention plan while critics call it fraud and defiance of the primary results.

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Hat Parmelee Would Do In Turpin Judgment

In Turpin a man faced a grim choice when a camera endangered life. Parmelee weighed the risk, fearing the film and machine could fail and tragedy follow. The scene hints at mercy and the ethics of acting under danger.

Parmelee Turpin

I Cannot Believe I Was to Blame Says Turpin

Aviator Cliff Turpin recovering at a Washington hotel after a crash. He says he did not cause the accident and blames a bystander with a kodak for triggering the wreck while attempting to avoid striking a spectator. He recalls a hazy moment and the crowd being affected by the incident.

Clif Turpin Cliff Turpin Washington Kodak

Testimony Clears Archbald in Railroad Negotiations

President W H Traetdale and Vice President Loomis of the Lackawanna railroad testified before the House judiciary committee denying improper dealings with Judge Archbald during the Calm piles purchase. They absolved Archbald of illicit overtures and confirmed there were no improper efforts in the negotiations.

United Press Washington Robert Archbald Commerce Court Lackawanna Railroad W. H. Traetdale Loomis The Lackawanna House Judiciary Committee Archhbald

List of Dead and Injured From Seattle Crash

The dead man is George Quinby of Monmouth, a civil engineer who lived at the Hotel Rhein. Injured include Raymond Chapman age 10 with a fractured skull dying at county hospital, John Wall 17 of Everett hurt in the hips, Mrs S C Hoover with a broken leg and internal injuries at city hospital, Mrs E B Lang amputated left hand at Seattle General, several taken to homes or hospitals with varying injuries, and many others treated or missing.

George Quinby Monmouth Lit Hotel Rhein County Raymond Chapman John Wall Everett City Hospital S. C. Hoover Eastlake Av Seattle General E. B. Lang 30Th Av F. H. Wilheim South Seventh St Tacoma Thomas Chapman Starbird Court Boylston Clifford Turpin Arthur Steendahl Lester Johnson Latona Paul Heilig Hotel Otis David Reibstein Baby Reibstein Netta M. Waite Turpin Washington Seattle Butterworth & Sons A. F. King Union St

The Man in Charge Speaks on Fair Meet Safety

Deputy Sheriff F E Hart director of the King County Fair Association recounts policing the meet. He describes restricting photographers to ten minutes with the Turpin biplane and his efforts to keep the track clear as the plane approached. He notes one spectator breached safety, ducked, and narrowly avoided the plane while 20 officers controlled the crowd.

F. E. Hart King County Fair Association Turpin

Fair Tonight to Saturday Showers and Winds

The forecast indicates fair conditions tonight with a transition to Saturday showers. Moderate southerly winds are expected and the noon temperature is noted but not specified.

Kodak Fiend Triggers Fatal Aerial Crash at Meadows

A Kodak fiend in a truck camera sparked a biplane crash at Meadows track injuring fifteen, killing one man, and leaving ten year old Raymond Chapman dying from a fractured skull. Pilot Cliff Turpin hailed as incredulous after attempting evasive action.

Photographs from Plane Wreck Captured for The Star

Yesterday's aerial disaster images were taken for The Star by Jacobs whose studio occupies the second floor of the P.I. building. People seeking high quality prints of these photos may obtain them from Jacobs' Photo Shop.

The Star Jacobs P.I

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