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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
6
Salem Oregon November 28 Attorney General Crawford says the governor must re sentence five condemned prisoners before their Dec 13 hangings. If executions proceed without re sentence, the warden could face manslaughter charges.
A resolution by the Portland Chamber of Commerce to seek San Francisco Chamber support for naming J. N. Teal as secretary of the interior in Wilson's cabinet is being sent to San Francisco. The effort aims to influence the cabinet appointment and improve federal leadership.
A tribute to Dr Abraham Jacobi, New York’s famed pediatrician, praised by Osler for saving infant lives. The 83 year old doctor devoted his life to children’s diseases, redefining care across the nation and earning both wealth and worldwide fame. His marble waiting room greets rich and poor alike.
W. W. Hickey, a naval commissary steward, sues several officers for humiliation after being manacled while no specific charge was given. The suit names Captain Quimby, Captain Huse, Rear Admiral Doyle, Captain Wells, and Captain Marix as defendants. Hickey awaits trial by court martial for perjury.
A Pennsylvan ia passenger train plunged over a 35 foot embankment at Glenloch en near Philadelphia killing four trainmen and injuring 25 passengers. Several of the injured may die as investigators consider a collapsing bridge as the likely cause.
The American Mining Congress met in Spokane and endorsed transferring the power to determine Alaska coal claim validity from the interior department to the federal courts. It also backed federal action in Alaska for claims filed before 1906 withdrawal with appeals to higher courts. David W. Brunton of Denver was elected president amid jokes about Thomas Riley Marshall’s crest.
Albert T. Patrick, condemned for the murder of Wm. Marek Rice, is serving as a Sing Sing clerk while his pardon, delayed in the mails, postpones release. Convicted April 7, 1902, he faced execution in 1905, with efforts by Senator Hil and the U.S. Supreme Court failing to overturn.
Mrs. Robert Benedict known as Louise Astor leaves London for a stage career in The Red Rose at the Metropolitan. A passive resister and society leader, she vanished with her three year old son after visiting her sister in Toronto, later explaining her desire to perform on stage and the appeal of dance and song.
St Louis dispatch reports John T. Milliken brother in law of Albert T. Patrick a chemical manufacturer spent $156000 to obtain Patrick's freedom. He announced willingness to pay similar sums for vindication of the pardoned New York attorney. Warden Kennedy said Patrick does not know officially of the pardon and awaits news from Albany.
Tenants in the Coliseum building at Thirday and Jefferson will move by February 1 to clear space for a new county courthouse. A $950000 bond issue was authorized, with bids opening January 15 and $250000 bonds ready for delivery.
The Seattle Butchers Union presented a giant turkey to Mrs Jones, a scrubwoman weighing about 100 pounds, after discovering the bird hatched from an enormous egg. Reporters delivered the gift to her at home as part of a union effort to aid Mrs Jones and her "home of her own."
Daniel Ransdell, sergeant at arms of the Senate since 1960, died at Garfield hospital in Washington. The Indiana native passed away today, according to brief wire reports from United Press.
Indianapolis November 28 The dynamite conspiracy defendants must post new bondmen or face confinement as Judge Anderson voids indemnified bonds and orders new bonds within a reasonable time. U S District Attorney Miller indicated a Saturday deadline and noted H S Hockin’s case amid the bond issue.
Reports from Vienna Sofia Belgrade and Cetinje detail war discontent and admin actions. Bulgarian charge d'affaires laments tie to legation as families fight. Sofia notes prefects ordered to prepare voters lists for municipal elections. Belgrade cites rapid healing of wounded due to bullet design. In Cetinje, Montenegrin crowds mourn fallen soldiers at a church funeral.
Police Chief Bannick told the judiciary committee that restricting arrest powers would shield known criminals in the country and Canada and invite a return to open city conditions. He urged arrest rights to remove old-time crooks and warned the measure would hinder law enforcement. He denied police abuse, calling it rare and improvable, while church and club representatives pressed delaying the committee.
In London the metropolitan police commissioner Sir Edward Richard Ti is recovering after a car crash caused by a chauffeur. The incident, which involved his cab license, occurred recently and he is reported to be recovering well today.
United Press report from St Petersburg states police inspector Gori admits torture remained in use. Glinski attempted to force a confession from two suspects of theft by applying hot irons to their feet.
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