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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1912
Page
3
The text recalls how the Louisiana lottery once held sway over hamlets and pennies, perceived as a massive, uncontrolled gamble. Citizens woke to the scheme, a federal law passed, and the octopus-like grip finally loosened as reform closed the era.
Odd promotional prose discusses a fifty dollar lottery and gambling policy. It urges readers to take action and support the magazine while noting distribution through news dealers and direct orders to The Publishers News in New York.
Nellie Waldron, the woman who killed Eddie McDonald after he refused to name their baby, is pardoned after years in prison and hospital. She declares she can face her maker pure, and says her boy will not be ashamed. The case is tagged Case No 10883 and later 10393, with a pardon granted on state order.
Five United States Army members received the Medal of Honor after a White House ceremony. The group includes First Lieut Archie Miller Second Lieut Arther H Wilsom Second Lieut John Kennedy and Quartermaster Sergeant Jos Henderson all of San Francisco. They were cited for roles in capturing the Philippine chief Jikiri three years earlier. Captain Julian Gaujot of the First Cavalry earned his medal for rescuing lives at Agua Prieta by riding through fire to halt Mexican combat to protect Americans.
Delaney a laborer climbed onto a detached engine and set it in motion on an unspecified track. He failed to shut off steam before leaping away, causing the engine to surge back and knock him to the cab floor. He is held in the county jail for the incident. The report adds a note about a Sunday club concert at the YMCA enjoyed by a large crowd.
The column lists average prices paid by local merchants to producers and prices charged to retailers, detailing commodities from apples and oranges to poultry, grains, pork, and produce. It notes variation by freshness and quality with regional references to Washington and Puget Sound markets.
Maybell Holliday of Columbus Ohio was named the prettiest working girl in the capital city. She served as queen for the centennial celebration and has since returned to her glove counter at a department store.
Cleveland dispatch reports Sam Schepps and witnesses in the Rosenthal murder case plan westward travel. Bridge Webber Harry Wallon and Jack Rose are among the group noted by the Lake Shore's limited train officials as moving toward the western states.
Hyryan Kelly of Milliken, in the county hospital for days, apparently slept on his feet and fell unconscious. Doctors think brain paralysis may have occurred.
A 35 year old worker named Neeley suffered a fatal case of lockjaw after continuing to work despite illness. He was admitted to St Timothy's hospital where death occurred within hours.
William Settle, a Galena rancher, stands trial for first degree murder in the shooting death of Bert Crowley, once a close friend. Settle refuses to speak to anyone but his attorney as officials seek a reason behind the fatal act. In Seattle, the Grand Trunk liner Prince Rupert arrives from the north on its 100th voyage with 150 passengers and large fish shipments.
One dose relieves indigestion and dyspepsia quickly with a claimed certain action. The ad urges keeping a fifty cent box at home for eaters who suffer from sour stomachs, gas and nausea, noting its world famous cures and promptness.
An ad claims use of A-1 materials and experienced staff with a written guarantee. It promises a $10 gold crown for 4.00 and a $10 Never-Slip plate for 5.00, from Regal Dental Offices run by Dr. L R Clark at 1405 Third Ave NW.
The city plans six new Ravenna type grade schools ready for occupancy by September. Locations include Alki Fort Lawton 38th Ave N and East Garfield Plorenza and First Ave W 6th Ave N and Latona Seventh Ave N and Concord. Each building will have nine rooms including a domestic science room in the attic with the most modern heating lighting and ventilation.
Verona November 25 G B Swith and Virgil Powell seized a bear for damage as the animal tore through local apple orchards injuring trees and fruit authorities plan to dispose of the pelt after capture and containment of the nuisance.
Dr Lydia A Lathrop lists diseases she treats including asthma heart trouble dyspepsia diabetes la grippe female trouble constipation lumbago neuralgia liver trouble rheumatism appendicitis headaches Brights disease paralysis kidney trouble stomach trouble. Office 213 Peoples Bank Bldg Second and Pike.
Los Angeles November 26 The winner of the Rivers versus ManDot bout next Thursday will face Ad Wolgast for New Year’s Day at the Vernon arena Promoter McCarey is actively arranging the plans The two Joes have agreed Wolgast is expected to accept McCarey predicts the 20 round bout will crown the light weight champion if Wolgast defeats Ritchie without losing the title
A 20 day campaign to raise funds for the Anti Tuberculosia league will start Dec 2. Red Cross Seals will be sold throughout town. Mrs H P Fish and Mrs Trafford Huteson with A V Smith in charge will appoint sub committees from local organizations.
Elizabeth Kite, investigator for the state charities bureau, filed a report with the governor noting a practice of swapping wives and selling babies for small sums in the Pine area of New Jersey.
A device termed the optophone, invented by Fournier d Albe and shown to the Royal Society of London, converts light into sound. The compact box held before the user plays light and dark into a selenium cell, producing audible signals via a telephone to help the totally blind locate windows doors and people by contrast.
ROME November 25 Major Lang a member of King Victor Emmanuel personal guard has recovered from a head wound inflicted by Anarchist D Alba last March and has resumed command of his squadron.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will be represented at the American Mining Congress gathering in Spokane this week by Charles G Heifner and J L McPherson the chamber secretary. McPherson will deliver a stereopticon lecture on Alaska.
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