29 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
1
A Christmas tale features Santa Claus proposing a publicity pivot to reach city children via a grand hall, a giant tree, and thousands of chimney kids. He rejects charity of second hand clothes and calls for a centralized urban campaign, while a wary reporter defers to the editor.
Frank H. Hilton of Portland, Oregon, a member of Stanford's rugby team, suffered a broken jaw in yesterday's game against Berkeley. He continued to play five minutes after the injury before being forced off by referee Maloney.
President elect Woodrow Wilson relaxes in Bermuda away from campaign strain. He restfully eats, sleeps, and bikes with his wife Edith and daughters Jessie and Eleanor. The group sails or chats with reporters, then gathers for dinner at seven as they unwind before returning to the United States.
District Attorney in Buffalo says J. Frank Hickey confessed to strangling Josephs, 7, and Michael Kruke, a newsboy, found in Central Park ten years ago. He claims liquor drove the killings and expresses remorse, saying he contemplated suicide but would pay the penalty.
Chinese residents in Seattle react to reports of a China Russia war with strong enthusiasm. Consul Goon Dip says Seattle's Chinese community will likely raise a large fund among Pacific coast Chinese to support the effort.
Medical officers report anti typhoid vaccination greatly limits disease in the U S Army. Among 57 000 troops, only 12 typhoid cases and 0 deaths occurred in the last ten years.
Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co will heat Seattle street cars on all long routes including Green Lake University Ballard lines. Superintendent Kempster announced to the franchise committee after a committee report urged heating feasibility. The council committee and suburban residents pressed for action as public meetings outlined investments and regulatory context.
Funeral arrangements for Carrie Neal Erickson wife of Councilman Erickson will be at 3 p m Sunday at Boyleston Unitarian church. She was a prominent church member and active in the Women’s Alliance and the French club. Survived by four daughters and her husband. Married 23 years ago and came to Seattle in 1900. She had been ill since August.
W Sampson loses his title as judge and will not sit on the superior court though he received 13 votes for the short term. Chief Deputy Evans argues no valid election due to lack of notice amid 32000 votes for full-term judges and relator’s 15 sticker votes. Albertson says ignorance of the short term election prompted the ruling in mandamus proceedings.
Rain is expected tonight and Saturday with southerly winds. The forecast notes temperatures around noon at 42 degrees.
Wireless reports from Pacific coast stations describe a typhoon hammering the Philippines and Sea of Japan region on Tuesday and Wednesday with vast property damage and loss of life. Capiz and Tacloban reportedly perished. ships Manchuria and Tamba Maru feared affected while several vessels remain in storm zones.
Sacramento officials posted signs in public dance halls banning ragging under a city ordinance. The Turkey Trot and similar dances were halted at midnight, marking the end of the era in the capital.
New York state commissioners and West Virginia officials dedicated their exhibition sites at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco before a crowd exceeding 20 000. The ceremony marked formal participation by both delegations in the world fair events.
Q and A style item offering humorous, facetious replies to personal and social queries. The piece touches weight gain, fashion fads like side-whiskers, dining car staff origins, farm buying timing, tree freezing, hair oil etiquette, and romantic letter writing, mixing light humor with arbitrary common sense.
Superintendent A L Kempster of Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co faces arrest to test a city ordinance requiring transfer exchanges. City utilities chief Valentine swore the warrant. Mayor Cotterill fights to force street car extensions and consider new franchises for short lines to pressure Furth Co. The dispute risks impact on long hauls and investor profits.
Oakland police report H C Todd broke into a guest room alarmed by burning papers unable to control his temper he struck the occupant and doused the blaze with a revolver. The man fumigating survived and Todd is jailed for assault.
Jos. Jonas son of Mrs Lena Jonas attended the funeral of the murdered widow in San Francisco under detective guard. Police say no charges yet filed and will hold him for a full investigation while he remains under extreme nervousness.
Long Beach California November 29 United Press Leased Wire says M. D. Huff a 70 year old retired businessman and his daughter Rena Glenn 35 are believed dying today after a collision at Compton on the Long Beach boulevard. Five other party members are seriously injured.
Official dispatch from Sofia reports two divisions of Turkish reserves totaling 10,000 men surrender to Bulgarian forces near Morhamli. Eight mountain batteries were captured as part of the capitulation.
Three laborers at the Kansas City city dump found bonds with a face value of 140000. The bonds were part of loot stolen from two registered mail sacks en route to the post office from a Kansas City railway station.
Oscar Geiger of Oakland California who recently arrived in Washington proclaimed he came to take President Taft's job. He wrote threatening letters to a physician and was judged insane. In Portland Oregon the steamer Beaver of the Portland San Francisco fleet ran aground in the Columbia River near Post Office Bar. Passengers and craft are not in danger.
The Star highlights the Eastern Outfitting Company as a model of quality merchandise and credit sales through steady advertising. Readers are urged to follow daily announcements, with Star Want Ads promoted for convenience and low cost. Contact options include Elliott 44, Mail 9400, or the downtown office at 229 Union St.
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