17 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
1
A critical attack on a political faction labeling them as corrupt hustlers using lies and libel to influence voters. The piece argues the men behind the prints betray issues, attack character, and skulk in ambush rather than discuss state matters. It warns voters won’t be fooled by their past graft and propaganda.
Robinson of Beehive Cash, Georgetown Seattle proprietor, recounts pressure from Schwabacher Brothers Co and other firms to raise prices and join an association. He says cash trades and 15 to 20 percent profit are fair, resisting forced price fixing. He warns of consequences if wholesalers bow to the association and promises to stay in business.
Nat Goodwin famed actor is sued in San Diego by Chas Doughty real estate man for 25000 damages claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. Mrs Moreland is the stage name Margaret Moreland.
Irivington New York resident Miss Becker survives a fall on a picket fence aided by her corsets. Reports touch on senate capacity, a Bible request at Pythian Sisters convention, and various regional notices including church debt, exodus threats, and a shipsteamer incident with cargo loss.
Thom as J. Byrne a socialist writer and seven other Portland activists were indicted by the county jury for issuing a scurrilous circular targeting Theodore Roosevelt and Congressman Longworth. The indictments were secret and the defendants faced bonds of $1000 each as the case heads to a Friday appearance amid national movement rumors.
Roosevelt aide note shows the Roosevelt campaign entourage sending sympathy to the colonel the day after his last trip. The letter from J Blue Howell and Wm Carson expresses deep regard and wishes for return to the battlefield to defend the rights of common people.
Frank A. Munsey, prominent publisher, testified before the senate committee on campaign contributions and acknowledged giving 118000 dollars to Col. Theodore Roosevelt's pre convention campaign in Washington on October 17.
In Judge Dykeman's court this morning Ida Neilson sixteen wins a divorce from Earl Shelley after an eleven month marriage. Shelley did not appear while Ida filed a cross complaint alleging non support and the judge urged education for the girl returning her to school. The romance ends with a counsels decree granting the divorce.
Tonight Stanwood Landon and Maryaville Landon meet at Woodman hall near 55th and 26th Ave N. B Murphine Christen sen Baxter Revelle hold events at Oltman’s hall. Saturday noon Edmonds Bob Hodge Landon. Seattle Coliseum hosts Senator Poindexter Bob Hodge and Paulhamus with Hart and Judge White. Des Moines London Paul K Mohr listed among attendees.
The Seattle Star along with the Times News Portland and Spokane press launches a four city straw poll on the presidential race. Voters in Seattle Portland Spokane can cast a secret ballot to be counted by a neutral board with daily results published.
A voter instruction card lists generic fields for a presidential vote including name address precinct ward city county state. It appears as a template or placeholder rather than a completed election notice. There are no candidate names or specific voting details readable in the provided text.
Columbia citizens petitioned the city council for street lights this week. The city has seen good growth over the past year with a new high school building completed and other public improvements made. The council is expected to pursue thorough improvements promptly.
The forecast calls for rain tonight or Friday with cooler temperatures. Brisk to high westerly winds are expected and noon readings around 62 degrees.
Testimony offered at the Indianapolis trial of 47 International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers members charged with illegally transporting dynamite was discredited by U S District Attorney Charles W Miller. John Cook testified he participated in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting and asked to be sent to Chicago for government officials before appearing in Indianapolis.
Richard Van Wyck Thorne a wealthy broker recently divorced fails to gain custody of his young son. He objects to his ex wife Mrs. Thorne now married to C. H. Pope and argues her partner's lifestyle and smoking set a bad example for the child.
Ten year court fight ends with Lillian Nordica accepting a $10,000 settlement from Southern Railway over injuries from a 1902 Georgia car collision. The singer previously sought $50,000 for damages including medical bills and canceled engagements.
Woman's Century Club discussed prison reform with Mrs. Morris describing compulsory labor in Case City prisons increasing state revenue and reducing escapes. Mr. Hart spoke on crime and the criminal.
The annual fair and bazaar by the ladies of St. Alphonsus parish opens tonight at Recreation Hall Ballard. Alongside merchandise and cookery booths a program of musical and literary numbers is planned for the week.
New York reports Mrs Amelia Sickles wife of the Civil War veteran refuses to help her separated husband as Bowery Bank prepares to foreclose a $150000 mortgage on his Fifth Avenue home within weeks. She previously pawned jewels to cover his debts and accuses the general’s housekeeper Miss Wilmerding of improper influence while their son Stanton fights to clear her name.
Since the Moore theatre demonstration against I Am a Trimmer Humphrey has sparked a heated clash at standout headquarters. County candidates threaten to ship him out of town to far districts, recalling his Seattle defeat and hoping he remains little known there.
John Schrank, who shot Theodore Roosevelt, spent the morning in a Milwaukee jail cell writing and tearing up papers. Later he played checkers with fellow prisoner Walter Stassen, winning four games.
Bellingham report says Mrs. Lillian Dillon was arrested in Everson on smuggling 60 six tael tins of opium from Canada. A man claimed to be her husband was also arrested. Dillon released on 1500 dollar bail while the husband remains jailed.
The article reports Col. Roosevelt’s condition as worse after an assassination attempt with a fractured rib. He spent a restless night but hopes to travel to Oyster Bay next week. A separate, humorous note describes a moose steak offer from a man claiming to serve Roosevelt a tenderloin steak cooked hunting style with salt pork flapjacks biscuits coffee and condensed milk.
At Mercy hospital doctors report Col. Theodore Roosevelt shows normal pulse temperature and respiration. blood count normal and breathing easier. Mrs. Roosevelt breakfasted with him. doctors warn of possible crisis and monitor for infection or tetanus as Roosevelt hopes to return to Oyster Bay next week.
Roosevelt received more than 1000 sympathy telegrams from prominent men and women at home and abroad. He ordered today the discontinuation of cablegrams from European royalty to avoid potential offense from publicity.
Hundreds of bouquets arrive daily at Mercy hospital as the colonel orders distribution among patients. Every room in the large building smells sweet and bright with flowers today, creating a cheerful scene.
Seven robberies were reported with cash stolen including H Rader who lost 280 dollars at a Spokane rooming house. Fred Brown had 80 dollars in bills while at the Gergoff cafe. Other losses included 40 from Anthony Samson, 15 from Mrs F Graham, 110 from Mrs W J Norton, 90 from C T Warren, and a handbag with a gold watch from Mrs Andrew Robinson. An exception involved 350 jars of canned fruit taken from F Kiesches basement.
Advice to advertisers to choose a plan and use multiple Want Ads for better impact. Promotes Want Ad services as economical and effective with contact details for submitting ads at Downtown Office 229 Union St. and phones Main 9400 Elliott 44.
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