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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
7
Vested Press Leased Wire reports Chicago case files show duplicate lists of donors for the 1904 campaign and related reports to Cornelius, national treasurer. The material, a statement by Elover Dover, claims copies and contributor lists were turned over to a subcommittee, later cited in federal court proceedings.
A chaotic exchange centers on A J Quigley and his eligibility amid calls for resignation. The controversy involves the central committee and potential legal action over citizenship papers, with figures like Elmer B. Connor cited as involved.
Census office returns reveal a 35 year old man in the Transvaal with 40 wives as the champion polygamist of the British empire. His closest rival has 28 wives.
Gertrude Atherton, California novelist, campaigns for Woodrow Wilson and supports the mothers pension policy as essential aid for deprived children. She concedes a late conversion from viewing it as charity and argues the state must build better citizens through direct assistance and responsibility.
William McGeorge in Oakland recounts a street encounter in San Francisco where a highwayman forced him to strip at Battery and Pacific streets. After the robbery the naked man sought home clothing. Policeman Higgens questioned him near the waterfront and noted the unusually warm night helped the situation.
Former heavyweight champion and actor James J. Corbett rests in bed in Philadelphia on October 8 after appendectomy. He is elated by arrangements to receive play by play reports of the world baseball series as he recovers and talks with friends.
Judge Ronald heard Miller case defense by Judge Glasgow contending the prosecutor failed to set trial within 60 days after the Supreme Court reversed the convic tion, claiming Miller is entitled to liberty due to delay.
Property listing fragment shows a county road location with 16 acres water front and soil quality described as fine. Mentions a price around 400 and balance due, with reference to Van Aredale & Co of 1269 Third Ave and terms.
Acreage near Colby offers tracts under 12 miles from the town with running water and rich clay soil. Prices start at 600 dollars with 50 cash and 10 per month options. located on a main county road with phone service. Ideal for poultry gardens fruits and berries, convenient for suburban homes. Office at Clifford 1019 Third Ave. Seattle area listings note good access and expanding tracts.
Classified notices advertise land near Lake Washington and Puget Sound for cultivation and development. Listings show 5 to 20 acre parcels with level soil, proximity to wharf and road access, cash discounts and terms, prices ranging from about 600 to 4 000 dollars, and agents Mullin Bros Newell Gabriel Brwsel Morford and Charles Somers Company handling inquiries from Seattle locations.
Real estate offers for farmland near Seattle, Auburn, and Port Orchard. Listings include 10 to 40 acre tracts with prices from 40 to 125 per acre, cash downs around 10 to 25, terms offered, proximity to railroads, ferries, and docks, plus mentions of soil quality and farming suitability. Several brokers and contact addresses appear.
Compact notice offers a Seattle home valued at about 500 with land and berries for trade. Property includes a small hotel, a house with chicken houses, fully fenced, and frontage on three streets. Acres on Holmes Harbor offered in trade.
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