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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
7
A Servian widow hangs a doll in her window to tempt bachelors, and a corn wreath outside signals marriage hopes. The article contrasts Serb rural life with Bulgars and Montenegrins, noting land rights, gender roles, and Serbia’s path to independence after 1878 under King Peter and prior rulers.
Belgrade dispatch says Ottoman forces at Monastir faced a Servian army attack. Ghepaich reports three Turkish divisions and 45,000 Turkish soldiers captured. The briefing notes a substantial defeat with significant Turkish casualties.
Tonight admission is free at Broadway East Pine skating rink. The Northwest venue offers provided skates, a lively atmosphere, and orderly fun near Broad Street.
Rev Dr Leonard of the first Methodist church submits to The Star a lengthy statement refuting reports that he attacked the Knights of Columbus. He says he read only part of a document claimed to be their oath and warned from the pulpit that it was only purported oath material. An affidavit from a man who handed the alleged oath in the street near the church is cited to disprove the charge.
In Indianapolis on November 18 the trial of 46 union men accused of illegally transporting dynamite heard California witnesses. Joseph Bringham testified about an internal machine at PF Zechandelaaar’s home. Detective E F Rice opened a suitcase and found another at Gen Otis’s home. Other witnesses included William Flynn of Giant Cal Maria, James Graham of San Francisco, and Mrs Grace Campbell of Corte Madera California describing visits by Treitmoe and Schmidt.
McKim, Mead & White prepare plans for the largest city hotel for the Pennsylvania Terminal Realty Co. The proposed structure will contain 1,500 rooms in Manhattan.
Mrs. Sydney Murray, deserted by her husband in Milwaukee, travels penniless to Seattle. She states her Syracuse home was sold under pressure, with $3000 and silverware stolen by Murray who claimed Vancouver work. She fears theft and has no local contact or funds as she seeks aid.
In Marysville California on November 18 a Northern Electric streetcar was struck by a freight train near the Feather River bridge and toppled from a trestle. Fifteen people were badly injured and two were fatally hurt.
News from Pekin reports Chinese forces are being redeployed toward Mongolia as Russia is suspected of seeking control. Mongolian dignitaries press for defense, and President Yuan Shikai appears to have yielded to war factions. Hostilities seem imminent.
Omaha progressives rally behind a push to bring Theodore Roosevelt back into the Republican Party and renew his fight for progressive principles. John C. Yelser of Omaha, a leader in the recent campaign, urged Roosevelt to abandon the third party movement.
Posses scour the hills around Yapka California after two masked bandits raided the saloon of Victor B. Warren at Hilt. They lined up 15 patrons, took wallets and over $1,900 from the till and a $1,500 diamond from Warren before fleeing.
The Quebec liner Bermudian reached Hamilton with President-Elect Woodrow Wilson and his party aboard. The arrival marks a notable transit for the American leader as he travels in late 1912.
Delegates at the A F L convention in Rochester warn that without Sherman act amendments or retroactive changes, major unions may be driven to pay damages in boycotting cases. They cite the Loewe hat case and a West Virginia miners suit, urging action to protect labor funding and rights.
Attorney Reynolds used two peremptory challenges to remove two women jurors in the murder in the first degree case of T Richards, Snoqualmie farmer, defending against charges linked to Henry Dillman. Richards will enter a self defense plea claiming Dillman attacked with a sledge hammer as he passed by in a rig.
Prosecutor Murphy reports no criminal information filed by noon against Detec tive A. A. Nordskog for tapping Burns Detective Agency wires. He may face obstruction of justice and injuring public will, with claims he used tap evidence to secret witnesses. Nordskog posted bonds from National Surety Co. and was released. Prosecutor kept papers and diary as potential evidence.
Mrs Myrtie Deutch files for divorce from Walter Deutch after claiming she was 17 and inexperienced at marriage. She says he was cruel from the start and seized a $5 payment made to the officiant.
In La Grandde Oregon on November 18 John Sharkey admitted he could not resist tearing down every rail fence he found. He requested confinement as a remedy after wrecking a few thousand fence sections as proof of his claim.
Market notes say eggs are falling in price with Olka delivering the best quality at 55 and 60 cents per dozen. Traders predict continued relief as costs ease across the grain and produce markets.
A fragmented market list shows average prices paid by Weal commission merchants to producers and retailer quotes to commissioners. The document lists items such as beef, poultry, pork, cranberries, squash and grains with varying prices, reflecting first grade quality and regional factors.
Market notes show Mastern creamery butter at 88 cents per pound and sugar at 10 pounds for 50 cents. Other featured items include coffee spices, canned fruits, asparagus tips, tomatoes, prunes, raisins, and fresh bread. Dated listings reflect typical local shop specials and bulk-buy options.
Classifieds advertise National Barber College openings w Gale men and job seekers for loan and investment firms. Also listings for real estate near Hood Canal and Lake Washington, including 4 acres at 300 per acre, 13 acre home parcels, and numerous rental and sale offers with terms. Includes multiple names and addresses such as P J Knott Langley Wash and Burke Farrar Star X-685.
A damaged notice lists multiple lost items and rewards. Items include a purple leather handbag with enamel accents, a blue enameled pin with a university emblem, and a Llewellyn setter dog. Rewards range up to 50 cents and include contact numbers around Queen Anne and East neighborhoods.
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