19 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
1
A torn passage describes a prisoner husband and his wife facing disgrace and a plea for honesty. It references a man felt blamed for profits and warns against approaching jurors. The fragment hints at social stigma and personal hardship amid legal scrutiny.
Nov 19 reports describe Bulgaro Serb maneuvers near Constanta with an eight hour armistice under siege at Tehatalja. The text also covers Pacific Coast Coal Co official Charles E. Houston facing prison for a $50,000 fraud. Other items mention King Peter and King Ferdinand in regional power plays around Monastir and Macedonia.
Relations between Austria and Serbia deteriorate over reports that the Austrian consul at Prisrend was killed and that a Servian mob damaged the prison, with Reichspost urging Austria to declare war and accusing Servia of cruel acts against women and children.
Williams, 53, of Wolf's Creek near the Nort Dock, was run over by a Northern Pacific Railroad train this morning. He died about three hours later at City Hospital. The accident appeared unavoidable as the man did not move aside before the approach of the train and suffered severe injuries.
Unidentified fisherman's body was sighted drifting near a rough raft two miles off Alki Point by the steamer Kiteap crew. An overturned fishing skiff floated nearby. Officials said death resulted from exhaustion and cold rather than drowning. body taken to Butterworth's morgue for identification.
An early Star ad notes that National Piano Manufacturers offer piano and player pianos at substantial reductions to attract frugal buyers. The piece highlights the Star newspaper’s large daily circulation and promotes the downtown Want Ad Office for inquiries and listings.
Los Angeles dated November 19 reports F A Mackie aged 61 sought divorce after sending 107 messages to his wife in five weeks during a recent courtship. Judge Monroe noted the unusual courtship pattern and the subsequent request for dissolution of marriage.
Four members of New York police gamblers circle are sentenced to die in Sing Sing for Morris Rosenthal murder. Gyp the Blood Whitey Lewis Dago Prank and Lefty Louis face death as Becker joins them on death row. Trial judge Justice Goff denounced defense and urged conviction. Roseburg fire damages Roseburg Review building for unknown origin.
Promoters of the failed recall against Mayor Dill and three councilmen sue A. J Blethen for 1500 dollars claiming payment for services and expenses tied to the recall. The Stirtans allege Blethen asked secrecy about his financial links and paid office expenses and salaries until just before the movement collapsed. Lakeside church to hold a banner sale November 20 and 21.
A San Francisco murder panic unfolds as Marion Armstrong a show girl pursued by Henri Bouchoux 24 and 20th last birthday escapes to New York London and Utica then back to San Francisco where Bouchoux allegedly forces marriage and Armstrong flees across continents. The report mingles a separate Utica memorial note and a Craig hotel double tragedy where Charles E Noe 45 kills his wife 26 then dies by suicide after years of quarrels. A found letter hints at infidelity and danger as the hotel case unfolds.
A Columbia graduate and famed fixer recalls a career in New York crime law. He admits cynicism, bribery, and stealth taught him, then leaves town as a tramp. The ex gunman, once brutal, has turned to religion after a dramatic Seattle meeting at The Open Door.
In Snoqualmie, the jury in the first degree murder trial of T L Richards begins with testimony from five women. Richards alleges self defense in the shooting of Henry Dillman, with no eye witnesses. Rancher A Isseminger and Deputy John Stringer testified. Mrs Richards watches from nearby. District notes Los Angeles grand jury reconvenes to probe arrest in Eddie case and Mayor Alexander dismisses secretary Geo Anderson.
Albert Davis of Long Beach, 60, armed with a dynamite box and a .45 revolver, seized Los Angeles police station for about half an hour. Detectives used a ruse and a club blow to subdue him as officers evacuated the area and blocked streets. Davis claimed arrival in the city yesterday and gave his name and address before refusing further talk.
John Schrank, who attempted to murder Col. Theodore Roosevelt, is found insane and will be sent to the criminal insane asylum likely for life. Five alienists appointed by Municipal Judge Backus unanimously deem him insane and a paranoiac. the physicians’ report to Judge Backus will be filed tomorrow.
Occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions. Brisk southwesterly winds and a noon temperature of 48 degrees.
A reader submits fashion and grooming queries about shaping eyebrows and pairing suede shoes with outfits. The text includes humorous exchanges on liver, eggs substitutes, custard pie, and etiquette for accepting dinner invites, ending with a suggestion about a heavy veil.
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