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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1912

Page

7

Taft voters split as taft name drops from ballot

The piece reports Taft on ballots in California being withdrawn by managers to aid Wilson, with Taft supporters likely to split between staying home, Roosevelt, and Wilson. It notes the move as part of an anti-Roosevelt, pro-Wilson strategy and cites Los Angeles Times backing Wilson as a second choice.

Ces Onthust Roosevelt Taft Wilson Atate Tafte California William Harrison Gray Otis Los Angeles Times Otis

Freight engine collision in Woodinville injures crew

An engine collided with a Northern Pacific freight near Woodinville Washington. The caboose was smashed and fireman and engineer sustained light injuries. both walked to Tacoma and appeared able to care for themselves.

Woodinville Wash Northern Pacific Tacoma

Efficiency expert proposes city hall addition for city offices

Samuel D. L Emerson of Boston urges adding to the current city hall to house offices now rented by the city, as the city pays $23,000 annually for these rentals amid debates over Civic Center and Coliseum sites for a new courthouse.

Civic Center Coliseum Theatre Samuel D. L Emerson Boston City Hall

Mystery Hovers Over Headless Man Found in Vancouver

A well dressed young man was found with the top of his head blown away by a revolver he held in his right hand on a vacant lot in east Vancouver. He survived until late last night but the injuries were hopeless. Police could not identify him from his person.

Vancouver B. C

Dr Frank Shaw Elected President Of Rainier Club

Dr Frank Shaw was elected president of the Rainier club at the annual meeting last Saturday night. James D Hoge, retiring president, received a loving cup for his administration. Shaw has served as vice president this year and belongs to the University club and the Golf and Country club.

Frank Shaw Rainier James D. Hoge Shaw University Club Golf and Country Club

Man Found Under Northern Pacific Bridge In Duwamish River

The body of G C Holmes was found yesterday under the Northern Pacific bridge across the Duwamish river by Geo Patrick of Duwamish station. Coroner J C Snyder believes Holmes accidentally fell from the bridge and struck his head on a steel girder, drowning while unconscious as he was preparing for a hunting trip.

G. C. Holmes Sithavy Northern Pacific Duwamish River Geo. Patrick Duwamish Station J. C. Snyder Holmes

Silverware theft trio nabbed after chase by officer

Patrolman Gauntlett pursued three men, Bart Smith 18, John Kearney 18, and Doris 18, who fled with a bundle of silverware worth hundreds of dollars. The thieves admitted taking it from a Benaray house and dumped a drawnwork table cover among the 82 pieces. A woman reported men trying to enter a house on Columbia Street.

W. Gaunteed Doria Bart Smith John Kearney Minoray James Borenay Columbia St Gauntlett James St Doris

Ground broken for Elks' Club building

Ground will be broken this week at Fourth and Spring for a new Elks' club. Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. handles the contract with completion by September 1, 1913. The eight story brick and terra cotta structure will include club rooms sleeping apartments a gymnasium Turk baths and a swimming pool.

Elks’ Club Fourth Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co

Raymond Trial Set for November 11 in Assault Case

William Raymond the chauffeur whose assault conviction was reversed by the supreme court will stand trial again on November 11. He was previously sentenced to a minimum term of years on the first trial.

William Raymond Supreme Court Raymond

Bunny girl ready to plead for accused man

Newark October 21 The second trial of Allison M MacParland for the murder of his wife by poisoning opens before Chief Justice Gummere. ProEnce Bromley of Philadelphia who wrote the Bunny letters, may testify for the defense. Prosecution contends cyanide in a bottle mixed with bromide solution was used, as in the first trial.

Newark N. J Allison M. MacParland Gummere MacParland Prorence Bromley Philadelphia Bunny MacFarland Peacock Miss Bromley

Smuggling Suspects Detained After Jewelry Found

J L Mims and Effie Brinkley, both colored, were arrested Saturday at Blaine and brought to Seattle for investigation after jewelry was found on them. A 3% carat diamond valued at $650 and diamond earrings worth $350 were seized. They claim purchase in the United States. After questioning by Assistant District Attorney John J Sullivan they were released on personal recognizance and slated for trial next Saturday.

J. L. Mims Effie Brinkley Blaine Seattle Mims United States John J. Sullivan

Schrank Busy Writing in Cell in Milwaukee

John Schrank the would be assassin of Col Roosevelt spends his time writing in his cell in Milwaukee. He refused prison religious services and would not reveal the topic of his writing.

Milwakes John Schrank Col. Roosevelt Schrank

Public Markets Westlake Prices Read Like A Farm Circular

A dense list of produce and staples with prices at Westlake public markets. Items include lemons at 20 cents per dozen, winter pears ten cents per dozen, apples by the box, pineapples, oranges, bananas, and a variety of canned goods and dairy substitutes. Also listed are potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, quinces, grapes, and berries with per unit or per pound pricing. The sense is a vendor’s price sheet reflecting a broad fresh market assortment.

Local Market Ad Offers Various Groceries and Prices

Sanitary mincemeat two pounds at 26 cents per pound. English walnuts ten cents a pound. California Smyrna figs two hundred six pounds. One pound packets seedless raisins two hundred sixty. New sauerkraut two pounds. All pickles ten cents a dozen. Cabbage six. Pompeia squash twenty pounds. Abbeyard squash sixteen pounds. Potatoes three pounds a hundred. Dry onions one hundred six. Bacon sixteen? pounds. Lamb chops twelve percent? per pound. Choice steaks twelve percent? per pound. New stock corn tomatoes and string beans priced at $1.360.

Local Grocery Ad Items Listed for Sale

KK Sugar cured pie whole or half Ife bacon 2pound lb pickled spare ribs 10 cents per pound plonic hams 1 pound iver sausage the ring boiling beef 4 pounds smelts four pounds 260 new Holland herring six cents each sturgeon 1 pound the met aerate two dozen lin cod 4 pounds 266 butter 2 small tubs The opening eggs 20 cents a dozen ranch cheese 2 dozen The

Columbia Invites Mrs Jones To Live There

A local prospect invites Mrs Jones to build her home in Columbia. An offer includes a 26 by 100 foot lot, rich loam soil, and initial cash. carpenters union plans to oversee construction with suppliers pledging material support. The appeal notes available roof walls doors chimney and about 300 dollars in cash.

Columbia Mrs. Jones District Council of Carpenters Carpenters’ Union of City Kneisley Mbla Lumber Co Mr. Kneisley Walla Jones

Bride in crash on wedding trip in Vallejo

Mrs. C. F. Brown, a bride of about 30 minutes, is hospitalized with severe injuries after a head on collision on the Napa road. Verne Young drove the car carrying the Browns and Mr. and Mrs. Spensler. Mrs. Brown was pinned beneath the tonneau. In the other car were Suisun businessmen Jack Morrell and John Wilson, who sustained internal injuries.

Vallejo Cal C. F. Brown Verne Young Mra. Brown Jack Morrell John Wilson Suisun Morrell Wilson

Roosevelt thanks nurses before leaving hospital

Col Roosevelt thanks nurses Miss Welter and Miss Fitzgerald before leaving Chicago hospital. He offers a gift from his possessions and asks them to keep his card for future contact. He says he would like to see them again if he falls ill.

Chicago Col. Roosevelt Miss Welter Miss Fitzgerald Tam

No Bond for Girl in White Slave Case

Chicago October 21 United States District Attorney Jas E Wilkerson refused any bond that Jack Johnson might furnish to free Lucille Cameron a 16 year old white girl abducted by the heavyweight champion. Cameron is held as a material witness in a white slave case against Joannet Dorr Johnson in telephonic talk offered 25000 bond Johnson offered to pay Cameron's release Wilkerson replied I will get rid of any bond you may offer.

Chicago Jack John Lucille Cameron United States Jas Wilkerson Cameron Joanet Dorr Johnson

Turks Win Again Near Novibazar Front

Meager reports from Budapset say Turkish troops nearly annihilated a Servian regiment in the Sanjak of Novibazar. In Greece two regiments crossed into Turkey near Arta and occupy Grimbova heights as the king and premier march to the front.

Budapest Athens Turkey Arta Grimbova Heights

Trial expected to read 500 letters in McNamara cases

Indianapolis October 21 There is little chance Ortie McManigal will testify this week as the government prepares to read 500 or 600 letters from labor leaders before calling the dynamiter. Mary Dey resumes identification of letters tied to the McNamara cases and related correspondence.

Indianapolis Ortie McManigal United States Miller McManigal Mary Dey McNamara

Wilson resumes home stay as Roosevelt heals

Governor Woodrow Wilson returned to Princeton to suspend active campaigning until Theodore Roosevelt recovers. He said he has no plans for the immediate future though demands for speeches are strong and he will issue public statements and documents.

Princeton Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt

Californian Governor Johnson Tours East Campaign Stops

Gov. Hiram Johnson of California, a progressive candidate for vice president, arrived in New York on October 21. After discussions with Senator Dixon he left for Camden, New Jersey, where he was scheduled to speak that night.

New York Hiram Johnson California Dixon Camden N. J

Dr Linda Hazzard to lecture for women tomorrow night

Dr Linda B Hazzard the last specialist will lecture to women at Theosophical Hall 1426 Fourth Ave tomorrow night. She will discuss physical culture and related topics for female readers.

Linda B. Hazzard Theosophical Hall

Boy Hit by Stray Bullet During Alley quarrel

A six year old Japanese boy named Tom Nyeshi was seriously wounded by a stray bullet Saturday night. In a Fourth and Washington alley quarrel a Japanese man drew a pistol and fired at his rival, striking the boy among bystanders.

Tom Nyeshi Fourth Washington

Heir to Million Chooses Quiet Welsh Cottage

Tyee Devan, heir to a million dollar fortune, remains in a Breconshire cottage in Wales. His father, who sought wealth in America, left $1,000,000 to him after death, but Devan declines wealth in favor of farm labor and a simple life.

London Tyee Devan Breconshire Wales Devan America United States Den Fleeves Tyee

Chimes Installed at University in Campus Ceremony

Col Alden J Miethen donated chimes to the university and will be formally presented tomorrow evening with music and ceremonies. The 12 bell chimes were mounted in the campanile building this week and will toll on the hour half hour and quarter hour.

Col Alden J. Miethen University

Ordinance changes Fire Department platoons in Seattle vote

Notice to electors announces City Council resolution 30039 on September 6 1912 for a referendum on a new fire department ordinance. It reorganizes Fire Department into two day and night platoons with defined hours and emergency powers, repeals conflicting ordinances, and sets a thirty day effective period upon passage. A special election is set for November 6 1912 to ratify or reject the ordinance. City Comptroller Carroll signs, with mayor approval and clerk filing.

Tnecortange Cit Department of the of the Sebatt Peatile Ome’ Roly B. Hesketh Plember Abo F. Cotterilil Ember Ae Titty i W. Carrole J. P. Agnew

National barber college seeks workers in logging camp

Help wanted ad lists positions for one loader one deckerman one swamper one chaser and three section men in a logging camp with steady work. Also advertises rooms for rent and various local job leads and accommodations in Seattle area including Hotel Shirley and apartment listings.

National Barber Collegs Ee Neton Ot Anna

Improved Poultry Farm Near Lake Washington for Sale

Agricultural notice listing multiple farms and parcels for sale near Seattle area. Includes 5 acres with 6 room house, poultry facilities, crops, and livestock. 1 to 20 acre tracts with frontage, boat access, and developments. Mentions prices, terms, agents Burke Farrar Alaska Building and Charles Me Company, Madison car to Farrar’s office, 104 Cherry Street.

Lake Washington Boat Landing Rhode Island John Brengomee Irk Land Corlins Churchill Ares Logan OLE Hanson & C. Ae Madison Urania Farrar’s Cameron Fis Charles ME Company Alaska TTT King St Burke & Farrar, Inc Cherry St Whidby Island Langley Pacres Lake Passinger C. D. White Lake Hinger E. Gilgen

City Real Estate and Bargains in Seattle Area

Real estate ads list a Kirkland tract with a 50 room house at 1300 dollars and 150 dollars down plus 15 dollars monthly. Other offerings include a 50 by 100 bungalow near Ballard Beach for 2600 dollars with 100 down. Also two Auburn lots opposite the depot and a 6 room modern bungalow in Ballard with easy terms. Various parcels, prices, and terms across Seattle area listings.

Loo Little Ranch Kirkland Roy F. Powers Ballard Auburn LE Hanson & CO New York N. W. Shap Surner 28Th B. Union Georgetown Morris Dear Ravenna Park

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