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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1912

Page

6

Poindexter Hodge Campaign Tour Plans Across East Washington

Senator Miles Poindexter and Hob Hodge campaign through Eastern Washington starting Spokane inviting support for Hodge as governor. They will visit Wenatchee North Yakima and Walla Walla with multiple appearances and a two week Spokane campaign push.

Spokane Washington Miles Poindexter Hob” Hodge Hodge Medical Lake Govner Teats Poindexters Pob Hodge Birty Poindexter

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage hair tonic as a clean remedy that stops dandruff and falling hair, prevents scalp itch, promotes hair growth, and adds luster. It claims no dangerous ingredients and offers money back if unsatisfied. Available at drug stores and Bartell’s stores with the auburn tail girl on cartons.

Bartell's

Campaign for Speaker Boosts North Coast Progressives

In King County a heated race for the next house speaker pits Howard Taylor against Thomas F. Murphine from the 42nd District. Progressives rally after Bob Hodge’s visit to Seattle, Democrats organize, and unions clash between conservative and radical wings. C J France and other leaders organize speaking and precinct efforts across districts.

William Teves

Jawn D Pays Fine Reversal Prompts Stock Increase

In Chicago the 41 oil trust rectors reportedly decided to pay the $29 million fine after a U.S. Court of Appeals reversal of Judge Landis. C W Stahl of Standard Oil of Indiana testified at Waters Pierce Oil Co charges and noted the first meeting after reversal raised capital stock from $1 million to $29 million, claiming assets increased by $29,000,900.

Chicago Oil Trust K. C. Landis United States Court of Appeals C. W. Stahl Standard Oil Co Indiana Tahl Waters Pierce Oil Company United States Supreme Court Landis Stabi

More Trouble at Sonora

Refugees from Southern Sonora report at least 1000 Yaquis on the warpath in the wild country between Suaqui Granges and Guaymas causing widespread insecurity as roads in northern Sonora are unsafe. Depredations have left thousands homeless and few crops planted, risking famine as rebels raid fields and kill settlers' cattle.

Douglas Ariz Sonora Mex Suaqui Granges Guaymas

Defendants Named in $20,000 Malicious Arrest Suit

William O. Erbes a former Concord salesman sues H L Evans George P Bent Co and the Concord Co for 20000 alleging malicious arrest after he was charged with embezzlement on September 20. He was jailed ten hours and taken to Ellensburg where the case was dismissed before a justice of the peace.

H. L. Evans George P. Bent Company Concord Company William O. Erbes Erbes Ellensburg

Fire tug Snoqualmie kept in commission at old dock

The public safety committee recommendation led the council to keep the fire tug Snoqualmie in service. It will be stationed at the foot of Forest Street at the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound railway dock, offered free as berthing space for the vessel.

Public Safety Committee Forest St Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound

County to Hear Bond Request for Fair Grounds Purchase

County commissioners will hear the King County Fair association's case for a $240000 bond to buy a permanent Meadows location and fund buildings. They may include the issue in November elections as the association seeks year round fair operations and permanent facilities.

King County Fair Association The Fair Association

Auto Hits Car Injuring Driver on Madison and 13th

John Sims driver of a Basa Hueter Paint delivery auto was injured when his car collided with a Madison street car at the Madison and 13th intersection. Sims, coming down Union Hill, turned at 13th but a house blocked his view of the tracks. He was thrown onto the pavement breaking his shoulder tearing his ear and cutting his face. Broadway high students form a Senate club to study the government. to meet weekly.

John Sims Spring At Basa- Hueter Paint Company Madison St 13Th Sims Union

Police club workers after 24 hour strike at Lawrence mills

Fifty textile workers in Lawrence go on a 24 hour demonstration strike over Jos Ettor and Arturo Giovannitti imprisonment. Police club 40 men and disperse protesters at mill gates as 1500 workers join in solidarity and threaten further walkouts.

United Press Lawrence Mase Jos Ettor Arturo Giovannitti Bom Ayer Weehington Joseph Ettor Ai Lawrence

Madero's Ship of State Nearing Bankruptcy

Senator William Alden Smith leads a Senate committee on the Mexican situation. Evidence indicates the Madero administration is nearly broke. Witness Ridley Lajas cites $67 million Mexican in the treasury at start, with $10 million from two American firms for concessions. Current funds fall below $25 million, projected to exhaust in nine months.

Angeles Wm. Alden Smith Michigan Madero Ridley Lajas Pascual Orozco Mexico Lujan

Puget Sound Traction declares upcoming dividends

The Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co announces quarterly dividends to stockholders. On October 16, holders of preferred stock receive 1.50 and common stock 1.00 per share, with certificates to be stockholders urged to prepare before October 15.

Seattle Jakey Furth and Company Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co Massachusetts

Loan Society Must Make Good

San Francisco reports State Building and Loan Commissioner George B Walker says Palo Alto Mutual Buildings and Loan must cover much of its $100 600 shortage from misappropriations by State Senator Marshall Black If the board can raise 75000 the institution can reopen Otherwise certificate holders are assured of payment in a tad

United Frees Geaset San Francisco Palo Alto, Mutual Buildings and Loan Association of Palo Alto Marahall Black State Building and Loan George 8. Walker Walker

No Spinster School Maams in This Town

Butte county superintendent offers incentives to teachers with families to settle in the county. Bangor school district seeks a teacher with at least two children, and no teacher without a family will be considered. Bangor faces possible lapsing due to scarcity of school children.

Chico Butte County Bangor

Miller Case Dismissal Sought Over 60 Day Rule

Lawyer Joseph M. Glasgow filed a motion to dismiss the Peter Miller burglary case in Pierce County alleging the prosecutor failed to note for trial within 60 days after the supreme court reversed the conviction. Trial is set for October 29 before Judge Ronald. A second Miller burglary case remains pending.

Peter Miller Supreme Court Joseph M. Glasgow Pierce County Ronald Miller

Portland Firms Battle Over City Electric Franchise

The Portland Railway, Light and Power Co. revokes its referendum against Northwestern Electric Co. after the city granted a 25 year electric franchise. A special election was set for November 2 to decide the franchise issue in Portland.

United Press Portland, Or Portland Railway, Light and Power Co Northwestern Electric Co Portland Northwestern Electric

Tiger Holds Ship's Crew Prisoners

Sailors on the British freighter Koranna describe a Bengal tiger freed by a cyclone storm in the Indian Ocean. The tiger forced the crew to the rigging and below deck and kept them prisoners for more than four hours before rolling into the sea after breaking through its cage.

Philadelphia

Break Safe With Sledge Hammer in Cafe Robbery

In San Francisco on October 1, a porter named Chas Hansen at the Bohemian grill cowered as two masked men broke open the cafe safe. They escaped with $300 and a gold watch while Hansen was beaten and bound, unable to prevent the crime. police had yet to locate the assailants by noon.

San Francisco Chas. Hansen Hansen

Freeze-out suit filed by Tacoma lawyer against life society

Attorney Edwin F. Masterson sues the board of trustees of the First National Life Assurance Society seeking 60000 dollars plus attorneys fees. Defendants named personally include H Morton Gregory Dr Alfred E Braden of Tacoma and Marvin Evans and Richard J Tompkins of Walla Walla in Superior Judge E M Cards court.

United Preas Tacoma First National Life Assurance Society of Walla Walla Edwin F. Masterson E. M. Card H. Morton Gregory Alfred E. Braden Marvin Evans Richard J. Tompkins

Widower Framed Women With Ad for Wife Arrests

In Toledo a 26 year old Ed Delehanty posed as a wealthy widower to solicit wives. He urged a woman to sell her house and was arrested after the plot was uncovered.

Toledo Ed Delehanty

Bethlehem contract awarded for removing a stain

Bethlehem officials award Charles Weaver a contract to remove a stain at a local site. The work involves clearing a disturbed area near millionaire golf grounds and may affect nearby traffic as swatted balls from a nearby field post or wind drift.

Bethlehem Charles ¥. Weaver

Ordinance reorganization of Seattle Fire Department plan

Notice of an 1912 Seattle City Council ordinance to reorganize the Fire Department operations with two platoons and altered hours. It covers duty periods, emergency authority, housing for employed personnel, repeal of conflicting ordinances, and effective date upon approval. Includes signatures of city officials and filing dates.

Seattle Sqartie Bia Ar Mi Interrer Robt Rael Gro. F. Co

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