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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
7
In Ond, Virginia on November 19, Floyd Allen and two accomplices convicted of first degree murder in connection with the Hillaville incident received a respite until December 18. The Allen gang members were condemned to die by the trial judge in Hillaville courthouse.
An advertisement touts HYOME as a rapid cure for catarrh claiming it relieves nasal afflictions within five minutes. It promotes a rubber bottle and dropper for use and markets eucalyptus from Australia as the cure’s source.
The St. George hotel fire in Los Angeles claimed three confirmed deaths. Victims include Mrs. Harrington aka Ellen Moran, Joseph Martin, and Julius Malone. a six month old baby girl was severely burned. Fire Chief Archie Eley aided rescues as chorus girls leaped to nets. vaudeville performer Mrs. Edwin F. Wood helped calm victims and stabilize rescuers.
Rod man Law, noted balloonist, ascends over the Hudson near New York City and detonates the balloon at 600 feet, then parachutes into the river. The event is captured in a dramatic series of photographs.
Mrs. E. M. Lewis files a $25,000 damage suit in Pierce county court against Chester Thorne. Attorney John H. Perry of Seattle represents Lewis alleging injury after slipping on a slippery hardwood floor at the Thorne mansion on her first day of employment. The case highlights Thorne as Tacoma’s “Josiah Collins” and the large sum involved.
Helen Smith of Canemah identifies Walter Brennan as the man who beat and robbed her at her home in South Portland, and tried to wrench a diamond ring from her after knocking her unconscious. The wounded girl was brought to Portland to aid Brennan's identification.
Rainier Beach citizens and the Central Labor Council oppose a mutual benefit agreement between the city and the Seattle Renton and Southern road that could block municipal ownership. At a mass meeting Saturday night addressed by Councilman Griffiths and Paul K Mohr, opposition resolutions were adopted.
A meeting of the Pacific Highway association will be held at the Men's club of Trinity Parish tomorrow night. Dinner is served at 6 30 p m. Speakers include Judge Ronald Samuel Hill Henry Bowlby and Asahel Curtin. Lantern slides will illustrate the lectures.
Mrs. W. K. Liggett of Columbus Ohio speaks after recovering sight from four years of blindness caused by cataracts. She describes being shocked by women’s fashion changes and new gown lines after the operation. She notes she has not yet adjusted to the modern attire.
In St Louis on November 19 a woman spectator, Mrs Amelia Vollmach, died while returning from a theater after a film depicted a child lost in a snowstorm. The scene her life echoed, as she had herself nearly died in a school snowstorm in childhood.
The historic receiving ship Independence, in continuous service at Mare Island since 1855, was put out of commission this afternoon. It will be replaced by the cruiser Cleveland. The Independence was launched in Boston on July 20, 1814.
A terse exchange pits Fond Maher against a younger opponent as the boy denies fighting. The confrontation centers on appearance and behavior, with Maher pressing the charge while the youth pleads innocence.
The season presents Moore-Rainey Afeloan Motion Pictures and several vaudeville houses including Metropolitan-Dark Seattle-Seattie, Alhambra Photoplays, Orpheum, Empress, Pantages, Grand Vaudeville, and miscellaneous photoplay acts. Melbourne Photoplays also listed in the program.
Ex policeman BE E Hast, 39, who joined Seattle police in 1908 and resigned last October due to ill health, killed himself at his mother's home early today. He was despondent after two weeks of illness. his mother and brother discovered the body after hearing the gunshot.
For Speaker Howard Taylor a Republican, Thomas F Murphine a Progressive and J W Hiislawn a Democrat. Other embryonic candidates exist but the trio likely contend. Taylor previously held the chair and his control of the rules committee is still remembered with mixed feelings among Republicans. Official membership shows 46 Republicans, 32 Democrats, 18 independents and one other.
In Portland Oregon on November 19 the progressive party was barred from direct primaries after failing to secure one fourth of the congressional vote. They must nominate by conversion in future elections until they prove eligibility to participate.
Businessmen allied with Alaska interests plan a gathering after guidance from Major J. J. Morrow of the Alaska Railroad Commission. Banquet attendees debated route advantages over city objections and discussed regional sectional considerations.
Indianapolis November 19 Orde McManigal will take the stand again at the trial of 47 union men charged with illegally transporting dynamite. The case is expected to run to mid January with the government likely to rest in early December. the defense will need about six weeks to present its case.
Dissatisfaction with receivers said to act as brokers for California shippers drives a fruit buyers strike in New York. The dispute halts more than 300000 dollars worth of fruit as of November 19.
A seven member committee of prominent businessmen was named by the Portland Y M C A to collect evidence proving the association is blameless regarding the sudden vice scandal gripping the city.
Ann Arbor Michigan November 18 tests at the University of Michigan food and drug laboratory show hamburger steak samples from multiple markets including out of town and local, all treated with sulphite of soda.
Local market list shows bread two ten cent loaves, butter at 45 cents per pound, coffee at $1 per can, sardine and herring specials, anchovies and smoked haddock, eggs, meats, cereals, and household goods including washing powders and starch. Prices are given for multiple items, reflecting a broad groceries and provisions section.
A garbled OCR fragment listing various grocery items and prices. Mentions coffee at 40 cents, tea, spices like cinnamon or mustard, black pepper, baking cocoa, cotton goods, and multiple one dollar price tags. The text is incomplete and unstructured with several misspellings.
A petition filed in Judge Frater's court on behalf of 600 Rainier valley residents asks the Beattie, Benton and Southern Railway Co. to restore and improve streetcar service. The document cites dependence on cars, deteriorating service, 20 minute gaps, dangerous tracks, and rotting ties hindering valley development.
The address label shows subscription expiry and renewal is required to avoid service interruption. Agencies listed at Mt and Shap-Pilcott offer same rates as office, with 6 lines for 6 cash ad options and transient rates posted at branches.
A fragmented early twentieth century classified page lists lost items and several trade offers. notices include a bulldog dog description, phone rewards, jewelry items, a lady’s watch, and multiple farm and property exchanges across Yakima Valley Tacoma and surrounding areas.
Real estate notice for 5 acres selling at 195 dollars with 15 dollars down and 2 dollars monthly. Mention of a running creek and a quick close. Listed by F Pavey & Co at 206 Leary Building.
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