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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
3
A Chicago national convention report indicates President Taft favors appointing Hilles as chair of the Republican National Committee. The move would position Hilles to direct campaign efforts while Sen Chas Dick contends Taft influence over Taft factions in the contest.
May 31. After her conviction and with her marshal, Lena endures dread as she rests. In Charles death cell she shields herself with sheets to avoid the electric chair. Nearby, Marshall, her lover, faces a death cell as the pair await their fate next week with the woman first in line for the chair.
About 54 petitions circulate today seeking a pardon for Mrs Johnson who was sentenced years ago for a harmless lie told in court. Supporters claim she lied to hide her past and that her case is unique in the country. If pardoned, she could avoid a further two years in the penitentiary after nearly ten months served.
Elected at the general assembly church and due to arrive from the Fast Boebek tonight. Wireless advices note May Ti-Pez of Morocco being sat by Moors, with reinforcements of artillery expected and Gen Lyautier at rest for error.
In a clipped notice the warning directs laborers to head to the next town and mandates a detour. It lists routes including Spokane and Seattle with an adjusted departure at 2:55 p m and arrival 6:30 a m, noting no charge east of Spokane and tickets via Av and Yesler Way.
The Spangenberg family moves their 4 Cutlery Store from the old location to the corner of Second and Spring after 12 years, then again to the northeast corner of Second and Spring for the Alaska build. Mera notes the retirement of Mr Spangenberg and the return of patrons to supply their gear. The sale highlights a unique enterprise in town history.
Captain Thomas K B Andresen and his bride endured a wreck off Riatea after a voyage from Raymond Washington. The couple survived a two week ordeal with the native chief’s hospitality, then were taken to Papeete for safety before returning toward San Francisco with plans to wed the local damsel.
Taft forces in Arizona aim to control the June 4 state Republican convention. Roosevelt delegates may challenge via contesting 51 seats, with 29 claimed by Taft and 15 by Roosevelt, signaling a hot battle if challenges aren’t overcome.
Thirty dental candidates including Dr Brown of Seattle completed state examinations in Tacoma this week. The list features Norman Miller J W Finlay J P Clark J A Brewitt H Libby W M Hanna H F Read and many others.
The New York Sun quips about labor saving devices with a playful exchange noting a fishing pole as a humorous alternative to moving carpets. It reflects a light social moment and a casual conversational tone.
A brief dialogue shows a Lille boy wearing glasses deemed his brothers. He explains they were saved since his brother died and the father said it would be wasteful to throw them away.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt arrives in New York from Oyster Bay and spends the day at his desk in the Outlook offices. The visit highlights ongoing duties and preparations after returning from Oyster Bay.
Baroness Hermione von Prew achen Telmann a renowned German landscape artist, arrived in San Francisco after a world tour begun last September. She spoke of travels from Berlin to Africa and the Transvaal, photographing Zahmi ruins and Victoria Falls, sleeping in deserts, and surviving lion nights. She plans to paint the Canadian Rockies and has authored twenty five books including Crown of Pearls.
Virgil Maheur a 12 year old of Portland saved his one year old playmate Julius Andre from a likely serious crash on a hill. He grabbed the runaway coaster and shielded Julius but was thrown to the curb and suffered a broken arm. Julius escaped unharmed landing on a grass bank.
Attorney General A. B. Webb announced from San Francisco that civic upheaval in San Diego has ended. He said the Citizen's League has disbanded and a special grand jury will hear related cases, signaling lasting peace and sane conduct.
The Great Northern steamship Minnesota docked in port after a voyage averaging 16 percent miles per hour. It carried 80 cabin and 123 steerage passengers, including Major T. K. Hartigan of Manila and L. R. Switzer en route from Hawaii to San Francisco. Both delegates are for Taft.
Otto Tournale of Calumet, Michigan died when a bomb exploded beneath his body while lying in a field on his mother's farm. His left side was torn open and his shoulder shattered.
Classified style page itemizing job training references at National Barber College and multiple rental offers. Includes room and board ads, flats for rent, prices from 10 to 60 dollars, and property sales for farms near Beattie Kirkland, with transport notes to Seattle, Elgin and Yakima regions.
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