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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
7
A historical piece explores how memory of faces shapes sympathy for children and linked ideas of keen intelligence to pliability of mind, reflecting social attitudes toward child development and recognition.
The third article by Jessie A. Fowler, republished from The Star, outlines phrenological traits for a living professor type. It discusses fullness of head, arterial circulation, and facial warmth as indicators of sociability, domestication, and companionship.
A descriptive passage outlines vital type traits such as a slightly convex nose implying yielding kindness and broad-minded generosity. It notes a boy’s head high with life goals including social, moral, and philanthropic work and potential influence as a physician.
The text describes a child’s facial features and temperament, predicting strong intellect and sympathetic nature. It foresees preferred future work in fiction writing or melodrama acting, and suggests suitability as a kindergarten teacher or physician.
Report states John M of the Metropolitan Railway Co received a letter from his son Frank about Kermit Roosevelt. The note describes Roosevelt running a train between Barra and Fun with steam shovels, and performing very well.
In Easus cry Missouri on November 12 a wife aged 17 seeks divorce from her husband John F Harris aged 74. The petition cites desertion and notes their marriage occurred when she was 15. The couple has seven children, with some older than 17.
The Beattie Ad Club of the University of Washington entertained members of the Ad Club with college songs by the University ensemble. An extra edition of the paper was produced during lunch hour to showcase the event in a hurried yet polished style.
In rainy night Blaine sped to Pearl and Miss Temple pl to aid a reported threat. A back yard scene with two cows grazing and a woman in fear surrounded by a tense quiet. A brief note from New Jersey on Nov 12 mentions a boy of twenty and a family of six children amid a separate account of daytime blindness and a child’s condition.
A fragmented OCR item lists diseases such as asthmary trouble dye diabetes and liver trouble along with conditions including appendicitis headaches paralysis and kidney and stomach trouble. It references 412 People's Bank Building and Pike as potential context or location.
Council backs part of Councilman Goddard's plan after debate over the Cedar river dam project. Five members vote to require the engineer provide an itemized expenditure statement while Goddard's demand to halt work loses.
Council members Haas Goddard Griffiths and engineers Dimock and Paddock visit the Cedar Lake dam site on a routine inspection. The $1 400 000 project faces no delay as thousands of dollars are waived monthly if the dam fails to function. The engineering department is to provide an itemized expense account for the $10 000 appropriation recently requested.
Magistrate Boyle reacts as drayman brings a baby carriage crib and brass bed to court. Hugh Cleary of 29th and Pinesta, jailed on an attempted highway robbery charge, claims the gifts are for Mr Downey the marrying court clerk. The robbery charge is exposed as a framed-up joke.
Police Chief Bannick testified in a $10,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Mary Younger against him and G. W. Humphrey alleging a December 6 1911 apartment entry without warrant. Bannick said he received a serious complaint and acted, Humphrey found no substance, apologized, and left. Anna Young testified for the defense.
The jury in New York November 12 returned a verdict for $3,000 in the $10,000 suit by August E. against the Hotel Plaza. The pastry cook claimed a crushed thumb from a bread mixing machine, leading to amputation and worse dough mixing ability.
In Rochester New York on November 12 delegates to the American Federation of Labor discussed the unionization efforts in Los Angeles the least organized city in the United States. They considered organizing plants of United States Steel and continuing efforts to unionize the Metal Trades on the Pacific coast. The question of AFL political involvement to achieve its goals was debated as was tactics for handling the clash with the Industrial Workers of the World.
Collector of Customs Harper says he will not resign his Port Townsend post despite Woodrow Wilson’s election. He states his term will not end for two years and plans to remain in office.
W. C. De Laye, a two year old burglar, known for a taste for pink socks, faces trial this week in superior court. His recent confession ties him to the burglaries of the homes of C. D. Stimenon and Virgil Bogue, with jewelry losses totaling several thousand dollars.
Chicago, Nov 12. Jack Johnson, a Black boxer, faced four new federal indictments under the Mann anti white slavery act. He could face five years per indictment and potential liability totaling 1360000 dollars. Johnson denounced the proceedings as a frame up to imprison him.
Joe Manitou, a Native American chief born on the Chicago river banks 120 years ago, dies in Traverse City. In Washington, an undertaker is arrested after his stepdaughter accuses him of embalming fluid in the family teapot.
Joseph J. Ettor testified about his part in the Lawrence industrial clash, outlining his union background from Bon Francisco to the strike. He admitted addressing strikers but denied inciting violence as the murder trial of Ettor Caruso Giovannitti proceeds in Salem.
Thousands visit the national apple show in Spokane where 3,000,000 apples are displayed in varied lots from five carloads to a plate. Gov. Hay opened the exhibit, introduced by singer Madame Johan Gadeki, with President Strahorn of the show in attendance.
A lively Shriners ball in Redding’s hall drew crowd attention with dramatic exits. A colored lady claiming an invite was escorted out by Bidney Smith, a small copper, after kitchen area confusion, followed by another woman with revealing attire. Both reappeared later in Shriners costumes, with explanations given.
The Northern railway reports total net earnings of 66,197,189 for the year ending June 30, 1912, the largest in its history, up 6 percent from the prior year. Operating economies boosted results with maintenance costs guiding the gains.
A Tacoma gathering Wednesday November 20 aims to raise 500000 dollars for an exhibit supporting Washington resources. J B Childers former A Y P fair president is noted in context of mandate and funding discussions.
Two men named Charlies E Wilson and B Wilson were treated as the same person at a county hospital. When one died days earlier the other’s identity was mixed. The dead body en route to Philadelphia for burial was halted at Yuma. The supposed dead man discovered the error upon returning to a former hotel.
Mrs. V. L. Hagerman of EBD reports a chicken with four legs and each leg bearing four toes. She found a very large egg inside the bird after breaking it open, containing another egg with a hard shell.
A sentry at Vancouver Barracks attempted to shoot a military prisoner fleeing the scene. The weapon jammed or misfired, so the guard discarded his Springfield and knocked the prisoner down with a tone after a brief chase.
Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the district court by Grant B. Price of Kent and by F. E B. Pinkham and J. C. Pinkham managers of the Pinkham hotel. Fifth day, A Burgman a guest at the Belmont hotel was touched for 85 dollars by two drinking acquaintances last night at the Belmont bar.
A fragmented 1920s style market listing shows produce and other goods with unit prices. Items include apples, grapes, oranges, lemons, pears, tomatoes, raisins, nuts, canned goods, and dry onions. Prices range from 0c to $1.60 per box or pound, with several items offered in 3 for 10c or 2 for 2be style deals.
A historical grocery list itemizes prices for almonds English walnuts cocoanuts and various baked goods and produce. Items include mince pies two loaves bread sugar catsup coffee pineapple clams asparagus and meats with per pound prices and assorted quantities.
Classified notice lists male help wanted positions at National Barber College and related businesses. Includes rooms for rent, a waiter and driver tasks, and mentions locations on Washington Street and Second Avenue with contact hints and a possible hotel posting. Also notes a separate ad for Native Herbs and an upholstery materials inquiry.
Classified ad gathers multiple properties around Beattie Everett and Lake Washington area with 6 acre tracts near county roads, 20 acre home on Whidry Island, bargain bungalows in North Bend, and small farm plots near Kirkland. Terms vary from cash to monthly payments, with listings pointing to P Van Arsdale Co and Burke Farrar offices.
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