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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
5
A lynch party and vigilante mob seek Bob Morgan over the murder of Virgie Hart in Condon Oregon. The old man joins the hunt with Kentucky feud fervor as twenty men storm the jail and search trains for the youth who remains at large despite reports of secret confinement.
Medill McCormick of Chicago, a strong Roosevelt supporter, calls the shorter and uglier word used for Chase D. Hitles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, a jab at character assassins during the Senate campaign contributions investigating committee testimony. He says ordinary language cannot match the defense against such allegations.
Frank Bowen of General Delivery Seattle was beaten and robbed of his money by McKay of Bellingham at about 9 p.m. The incident occurred at 5th Street and Greenwood Avenue. McKay fled the scene, Bowen left stunned and unable to pursue.
A distressed letter from E Cantaday of Park Square Sedalia Missouri claims to have a guaranteed cure for eczema also called fetter salt rheum pruritus and milk crust. The writer says past treatments failed and promises a free trial of a "mild seething guaranteed cure" if mailed details are provided.
An advertisement declares the Arnold Massage Vibrator relieves longstanding constipation, rheumatic pain, fatigue, and deafness by vibratory massage. It promotes consultation with a physician and offers a free demonstration at Arnold 334 Arcade.
Ole Hanson, noted progressive advocate and former La Follette ally, launches a whirlwind campaign through Spokane Wilbur Davenport Walla Walla North Yakima and other cities October 22 24 25 26. He promotes Bob Hodge and criticizes Governor Hay as beholden to political bosses.
Athens Greece Oct 18 Turkish surgeons are en route to Jarina on the Greek frontier armed with tubes of typhae and cholera germs to be turned on the enemy according to semi official announcement.
Ludovico, Prince Pignatelli d Aragon, spent time on Ellis Island while officials reviewed his immigration status. He emerged at the Ritz Carlton declaring he would demand an apology to his government for the alleged affront by immigration officials. He canceled Virginia hunting plans amid the episode.
In Oregon City on October 19 Valiere Profitt 15 died after an all night joy ride to Portland. She reportedly drank carbolic acid after calling to her mother I am going to die good bye. Miss Clara Johnson and two unnamed young men are detained as investigators probe the case.
More than 200 Greek residents of Vancouver signed a pledge at Dominion hall to return to Greece and take up arms for the mother country. The crowd showed intense enthusiasm as they vowed to sacrifice their new homes in Canada for Greece.
Graham H. Wilson of Portland Oregon pursues Princess Sophia daughter of Prince and Princess Andrew Gagarin after meeting in Yosemite Valley. He followed her across the continent to New York where the steamer Amerika was about to sail. Wilson, 22, declares he plans to go to Russia soon.
New York reports the famous Kellerstrass hen Peggy died last July at age seven. The prized fowl travelled widely and earned high show sums, with handlers grooming her daily. Kellerstrass once received hundreds per day. Mme Paderewski offered $5,000 for Peggy.
An old classified style notice offers a $1 pair of Magic Foot Drafts for rheumatism by mailing a coupon to Foot Draft Co Dept 1K Aekeon Mich. The ad promises a free trial and prepaid handling, inviting readers to send for the product.
Frederick Dyer promotes Magic Foot Crafts claiming cures and testimonials for rheumatism and offers a $1 pair of Drafts by return mail. Customers try them, then decide to pay $1 if satisfied or nothing if not. The pitch emphasizes comfort and convenience.
News from Mexico City reports Porfirio Diaz would resume the presidency if his nephew Feliz Diaz succeeds in his rebellion. With Feliz in Vera Cruz in control, arms and ammunition for the revolt could be imported more easily.
A Turner hall affair on Olive Street will celebrate the 229th anniversary of Germans in America. Principal speakers include Congressman W. E. B. Humphries and Jacob Schaefer. Mme Hesse Sprotte leads featured soloists with performances by Seattle Liederkranz, Verein Arion, Seattle Mannerchor, Auburn Singing Society, and Schenke's Orchestra.
Hulet M Wells Millard Price and Nicholas Schmidt will appear on stickers as socialist candidates for Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney though their names are barred from ballots by Judge Dykeman for violating the direct primary law by holding a pre primary convention.
Local coal dealers warn of an imminent shortage if strikes and disturbances in British Columbia and Renton mines persist. Pacific Coast Coal Co officials deny a shortage while other dealers behind on orders foresee growing scarcity as winter approaches.
Miss Mamie McKay a respected district educator dies by drowning after a wagon driven by John Mullaly bolts at a gate in Petaluma California Ming McKay and driver are thrown from the wagon and Mullaly drowns in a small stream. The incident involves George Burbank 14 and highlights a fatal school trip accident.
The Sun day club at the Y M C A will host the Donner Symphony Orchestra, a 30 piece ensemble, at tomorrow afternoon’s meeting. Rev. Carter Helm Jones of First Baptist will speak on Personal Pugiliem. A new division was added to the discussion groups.
United States Senator Weldon B. Heyburn of Idaho died in Washington from heart and kidney disorders after months of confinement. No funeral plans. body to be taken to Birmingham, Pennsylvania for burial, officials said.
In a New York superior court record Morris Averbach and Max Hymen are tangled in a divorce suit by Sarah Averbach and an alienation damages claim by Averbach against Hymen seeking 164000. The case hinges on alleged affairs and interference with the marriage. Additional notices mention Charter Oak Heaters Modern Furniture and a Dreamland Dance event.
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