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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
6
Prominent Chinese leaders push President Yuan Shikai to declare war on Russia over outer Mongolia. French and Japanese mediation efforts are rejected by many, sparking fears Yuan may be toppled if he does not yield to the clamor.
Santa Monica California reports elaborate plans for Sir Thomas Lipton as he visits on November 23 as guest of RE Benjamin. He will take tea with the Santa Monica Women's club on November 25 as part of his engagements.
In Valdez Alaska on November 16 electric foot warmer sparked a bed fire killing David V. Waldron age 90. Waldron, an early Los Angeles founder and longtime Washington and Montana figure, owned the first horse car mine on Main Street.
Portland officials report a request to prosecute John E. Hudson also known as John E Riteling a circus figure. He allegedly attempted to extort 1000 dollars from a Portland banker.
Five miners and two young girls trapped 14 hours in the Horn silver mine were brought to the surface one by one. Rescue teams worked in 15 minute shifts to free them, with the long effort ending Friday night in Utah.
A foretelling of armed conflict expands from Seattle to Vancouver and Tacoma with reports of forthcoming battles in Portland and possibly further south to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The extent of carnage remains described as limited.
In Seattle a playful rival war unfolds between the Four Cook Sisters dubbed the Blues and the Five Rogers the Grays at the Pantages theatre. The Littlest Cook shines with a radiant soprano while the rest provide baritone and bass tones. The Rogers claim top billing but the cooks spark the crowd with encore after encore. The theatrical combat continues as the littlest cook’s star power unsettles the rival team.
London reports Bulgarian War Minister General Savoff rose to historic prominence after Kirk Kilissa battle. Born near Adrianople in 1864 he trained in Sofia and St Petersburg, became a captain before 35, and led troops in Slivnitea and later reforms. He urged liberty for brethren and readiness to die for the cause.
London dispatches report Bulgarian forces advancing to occupy Constantinople within days. Turkish lines retreat toward the capital as fighting intensifies near Monastir. Bulgar soldiers reportedly suffer cholera amid heavy clashes. Servian foreign minister doubts armistice until Bulgars reach the city.
A special army board reports 23 Americans were killed or badly wounded last year along the Mexican boundary amid fighting between Madero's forces and rebels. The findings come after a trip to Texas and Arizona where most clashes occurred.
United Areas Leased Wirep reports San Francisco on November 16 awaits a clash as the Australian Waratahs prepare for a major international football match. The stage is set for one of the country’s biggest football struggles with an unnamed rival.
Indianapolis November 16 The state plans to call 100 witnesses to corroborate the chronology given by Ortie E McManigal as the dynamite conspiracy trial opens in U S court Prosecutor Charles W Miller announced the move.
Advance ticket sales indicate the Greek Red Cross benefit at the Moore theatre will be financially successful tomorrow. All program offerings are donated by Carl Reed John Considine Emphenom and Empress managers and top local musicians have contributed performances.
In New Westminster B C Justice Murphy sentences 25 year old Joseph Smith to be hanged for the murder of Guard Johnson in the Dominion penitentiary. Smith showed no emotion throughout the trial, having been in jail for a burglary sentence of ten years.
Los Angeles on November 16 reports Policeman F W Lloyd Ya freed after 24 hours held for accepting a bribe. He says friends of former city prosecutor Guy Eddie framed him. Cecil Nicholson admits he did not give Lloyd money of his own accord.
In Floyd, 10 miles west of Fresno, Nelson attempting to cross the track with his car was struck by a train. Mrs. C Nelson and her baby were killed. Harold Nelson, 6, is not expected to recover. Nelson blames the engineer for not sounding the whistle.
New York November 16 Woodrow Wilson the president elect and his family will sail at 2 o clock this afternoon for Bermuda aboard the Bermudian liner Quebec The governor spent the morning shopping and accompanying the party on the voyage confirmation of travel plans without delay moving forward to maritime event
American correspondent recounts 800 Greek volunteers from North America marching to the front in Epirus and Greece. They sing home tunes like Everybody's Doing It and Waiting for the Robert E. Lee. The piece blends wartime grit with casual anecdotes about bootblacks, candy men, and imagined U.S. presidential outcomes.
Peter Beach of Vancouver was accosted near Seventhay and Stewart streets while leaving Albers Mill on the Tide Flats. He resisted a gun, was knocked unconscious, as two men attacked. D. L. Jones of 621 Jefferson Street was beaten in an alley between Fifth and Sixth Avenues until the assailants fled without taking his money.
New York welcomed Pett who arrived early in Washington and joined an auto reception at Col of New Yor. He visited Dobbs Ferry and the juvenile society's village inspecting the Pleasant asylum and planned to speak at the Lotus Club after a luncheon with lsohn.
Unclear telegram style notes suggest Governor Hawley may resign to pursue a United States Senate seat. Mentions potential succession by Hawley’s appointee and references to Governor Sweetzer and Hinchey as political figures. notes a $2000 per year difference in salaries.
The account shows Bert Schoonover of Sa B Cal reflecting on his long campaign for a deputy superior court seat in Indiana. He recalls his loss after a strong showing and shares a father's postrace message about actions and pride in defeat.
United Press reports the annual exhibition of the Horse Show Association opening at Madison Square Garden. Prizes across several classes total substantial sums, with notable entries toward the top divisions and a royal variety of equine competition showcased this season.
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