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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
6
An advertising block promotes Cascarets as a nightly laxative that cleanses the stomach and liver, removes undigested food and gases, and regularizes bowels by morning. It touts a 10 cent box, appeals to adults and children, and notes Bartell's ad on page 5.
An advertisement urges Thanksgiving home music with pianos and player pianos sold cheap at 823 Third Ave near Marion. It promotes Grand pianos at 395 dollars, uprights from 60 to 90, with small down payments and weekly terms, claiming factory direct pricing and no middleman.
John P. McIntyre argues for Police Lt Chas Becker accusing key prosecution witnesses of vile conspiracy and criminal instinct. He attacks Morris Laban as corrupt and claims District Attorney Whitman pursued a higher aim by discrediting Becker in the Rosenthal murder case.
Insurgents in the Modern Woodmen of America thwarted a proposed insurance rate increase in Des Moines Iowa District Judge Bradshaw denied the hike calling it illegal The ruling affects about 100000 members of the order
Progressive women in Seattle gather on Founders Day to sell buttons and badges and to rally for the cause. The event honors Col Roosevelt on his birthday and urges vigilance at polling places amid claims of unfair treatment by standpat officials. Speakers include EB Mills and Rick Burrows as GOP critics claim progressive credit for woman suffrage.
Wilbur Washington October crowd size doubled Gov. Hay's turnout from the night before. Ole Hanson spoke to Hay’s neighbors about a land grab where university property valued at 250000 was deeded to the Northern Pacific for one dollar. He urged petitions for court action to reclaim the land for school children and a unanimous resolution condemned Hay’s regents. Hanson praised progressive plank positions and received strong cheers.
Washington dispatch reports the attack on Gen Feliz Diaz rebel forces at Vera Cruz initiated this morning by Gen Beltran’s federal troops. The cablegram from Captain Hughes of the cruiser Des Moines gave no details on progress or likely result.
George Linsey aged 74, Civil War veteran, married Melinda Kroland 64 in Seattle. Longtime North Bend residents, they formed a friendship, friends traveled from Seattle to witness the ceremony, then spent the day sightseeing before returning home.
Household ads tout simple tonics and scrubs for hair, skin, and weight loss. A shampoo with canthrax and water promises dry hair that dries flat yet abundant shine. Wrinkle remedies mix aimeorzoin with water and glycerine for smoother skin. A parnetia-based weight reducer is claimed to melt fat with hot water. Ends with a Dreamland dance and Bartell money-savers on page 5.
Judge A W Frater ordered O D Colvin and E B M Wills former federal court receivers of the Seattle Renton and Southern to show cause why they should not turn over $90,000 in receipts to the superior court receivers by November 1.
Representatives say preparations are under way for a mammoth sale of clothing, dry goods, millinery and shoes due to overstock from fall merchandise. A $125,000 stock bought at 56c on the dollar from W B Quaile of New York anchors the sale, with discounts expected to attract shoppers despite a long standing blockade delaying spring trade.
Hartford Oct 23 Mrs Elizabeth A Curtis Brenton sues Rev Dr Cranston Brenton for divorce on intolerable cruelty. Brenton, professor of English literature and suffragan bishop candidate, is linked to a missing wife and detectives. Local real estate deal and city offer noted among unrelated items.
A steamer named Nicaragua sank in a Gulf storm off Padre Island sixty miles south of Corpus Christi. Six crew drowned. seven others adrift in an open boat. Captain Echeverra and twelve sailors were rescued after two days without food or water.
Founders' Day will be celebrated in Seattle on November 13 with the unveiling of a bronze statue of Chief Seattle in the triangle at Cedaret and Denny Way. The event marks the 61st anniversary of the landing at Alki Point of Seattle's original settlers. The statue by James A. Wehn, Seattle, is being molded in New York amidst plans by Mayor Cotterill and Prof. Meany for ceremonies and grease ad specifics.
Judge W W Black of Snohomish County superior court seeks the supreme court seat left vacant by Chief Justice Ralph O Dunbar. He faces Judge John F Main, appointed by Governor Hay. Black, a Democrat, has won Snohomish County elections before in a Republican leaning area. The supreme court ruled he could not seek another office during his term.
Patrolman C W Gauntlett arrested William Doris and two others on Minoray. Doris confessed plans to melt and cast silver into dollars and half dollars. Captain Tennant and Secret Service Agent Foster uncovered a hidden counterfeiting outfit in Doris rooms.
Mrs. J. E. Morgan reports a man loitering at the corner of Boyleston and Madison for an hour. Officer Frank Carter confronts the man who says he is waiting for his wife. The officer apologizes and departs.
The steamer Watson arrived in port towing the disabled Camino after a 70 mile hurricane out of Ax. Camino lost its propeller and was at sea for six hours with passengers confined to staterooms. In distress calls the Watson answered by wireless telegraphy and reached Camino’s side to assist.
The King County Poor Farm burial ground will see about 2500 bodies exhumed and reburied at George Town crematorium to clear land for factory sites. American Contracting Co. wins the contract to exhume box and transport at two dollars fifty cents per body. the cemetery has served the county for two decades.
A launch named Skeeter was destroyed by flames Monday night near a beach after an explosion. The sole occupant, Captain Arnam, escaped burning craft and swam to safety, later helping Indians tow the wreck to shore while Skeeter’s run was suspended.
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid fix for sour stomach and indigestion with relief within five minutes. It promotes a fifty cent bottle, claims universal stomach safety, and urges immediate use to enjoy meals without fear of upset stomachs.
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