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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

2

Mrs Sickles Again Aids General In Bankruptcy Fight

Mrs Dantel E Sickles wife of Gen Sickles bent strained by domestic rift seeks to delay a sheriff sale of the general relief to satisfy a $5 000 judgment. She visited Sheriff Harburger with her son requesting postponement to November 10. The sale was postponed to November 1 after the sheriff refused further delay.

United Pres New York Dantel E. Sickles Gen. Sickles Harburger

Mystery feud said to drive LA murder case

Los Angeles police suspect an old family feud imported from Germany and continued in New York sparked the murder of Mrs. Mary Rachel, found beaten to death in her parlor after several days missing. She was an idealist and philosopher, daughter of Dr. F. W. Lilienthal of New York.

Los Angeles Mary Rachel Germany New York Rachel F. W. Lilienthal

Five Seattle con men arrested in Portland plot

Five confessed confidence men were captured in Portland after arriving from Seattle. Leading the group was "Big Hank" who used the alias Frank Meyers, with Harry Harris J J Whitney Edward Collings and Wm Ford identified. Authorities say Hank is wanted across the region and the others are sought in several Northwest cities.

Ny United Press Portland Ore Big Hank Frank Meyers Harry Harris J. J. Whitney Edward Collings Wm. Ford Northwest

Canadian Klondike man arrested for assault on two in-city women

G B Humphreys, a light heavy weight with ties to the Canadian Klondike Co, was arrested by Constable Jim Shannon on a third degree assault charge against Mrs Magdalen Davies of 809 Madison. Davies says Humphreys struck her and choked her while drunk, while Mrs Humphreys, ill in nightdress, fled for help as a bystander intervened. The case was read in police court with a trial set for next Tuesday. if convicted he faces up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine.

G. B. Humphreys Klondike Co Jim Shannon Magdalen Davies Madison Sophia Humphreys

Snowfall Through Cascades No Fire to Railroad Here

An eight inch fall of snow on the Great Northern tracks through the Cascades is not alarming railway officials, as new snow sheds will prevent danger of slides.

Everett Great Northern Cascades

All Because of Feminine Curiosity in San Francisco

Mrs. Jeanette Parker is jailed on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. She used a two party telephone line to listen in on Mrs. W. P. Filmer and then ordered large bills of goods charged to Filmer's account at a department store. An investigation led to Parker's arrest.

San Francisco Mra Jeanette Parker Mra. Parker

The Man and the Manuscript That Saved Roosevelt

Bibert BB Martin, a young athlete, tackled a maniac in Milwaukee and shielded Roosevelt by grabbing a manuscript that deflected a fatal bullet. The relic shows bullet holes in the paper.

Roosevelt Bibert BB. Martin Milwaukee

Clam Movement Described By Student Letter

Dear Miss Grey, I saw Wel foot s letter and note a clam crawl. Thrash water clams can be watched in a pan of sand and water. The foot acts as a plow to move the animal through sand. Salt water clams differ. the family name means hatchet foot. A siphon named neck directs water to gills and mouth where digestion begins.

Miss Grey

Watch Charm Made From His Own Skull

Chas K Hamilton the daredevil aviator is home in New Britain Conn after a fall in Sacramento Cal. He wears a watch charm fashioned from a fragment of his skull after a prior operation which removed part of his skull and replaced it with a silver plate.

Winsted Conn Sacramento Cal Chas. K. Hamilton New Britain Hamilton

Los Angeles Hotels Weigh 10 Cent Bread and Butter Charge

Los Angeles hotels consider adopting New York style 10 cent extra for bread and butter served with meat. The Alexandria plans to enforce the surcharge, predicting about $30,000 more annual revenue. Other hotels weigh the move as well.

Los Angeles New York Alexandria

Couple Found Not Guilty by Insanity in Colfax Slaying

Wesley Brown and his wife traveled from Mountain Idaho to Colfax to kill Al Neeves at Mrs Longs home. The jury ruled them insane and they will be sent to the state peniten tiary at Walla Walla for care in the insane ward.

Colfax Wash Wesley Brown Mountain Idaho al Neeves Long Neeves Mra. Brown Walla Walla

Kidnapped 3 Year-Old Son Of Seattle Packer On Lummi Island

The three year old son of Seattle salmon packer Frank Wright was abducted on Lummi Island by an unidentified man after landing near the family home. He snatched the boy and fled in a waiting launch as a Japanese servant screamed. Authorities suspect a ransom motive linked to fishermen tensions.

Bellingham Frank Wright Seattle Lummi Island

T. R. At Work Again in Oyster Bay

President Theodore Roosevelt continues recovery after the assassination attempt as he begins a busy day at Sagamore Hill. He dresses in khaki, eats breakfast, dictates letters, and prepares two speeches for Madison Square Garden and Oyster Bay ahead of the election.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt John ‘Schrank Sagamore Hill Madison Square Garden New York

Robber Leaves Trail of Presents After Raid at Richmond Beach

Deputy Meyers reports a burglar who stole 1500 dollars in jewelry from W. J. Beager's Richmond Beach home on October 11 then visited nearby houses, gifting small trinkets like a diamond ring or pearl brooch in several instances. He stopped to eat at some homes and left items as thanks, prompting a curious string of gifts.

W. J. Beager Richmond Beach W. H. Meyers Meyers

Hygiene Officers Lead Seattle Society Directors Elected

At the annual meeting of the Seattle Society of Social and Moral Hygiene held in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room, directors were elected for three, two, and one year terms. Notables include Judge A W Frater, Dr J E Crichton, Nathan Eckstein, and several doctors and community leaders.

Seattle Society of Social and Moral Hygiene Chamber of Commerce A. W. Frater J. E. Crichton Nathan Eckstein Misa A. L. Pollock W. A. Shannon D. C. Hall Max Wardall J. C. Long E. Shorrock Frank McDermott W. C. Lippincott Frank B. Cooper Sydney Strong Harry W. Treat Lil-ian C. Irwin C. A. Smith Frank Moran C. W. Sharpless J. H. Kane Samuel Koch Maud Parker H. Eugene Allen Mia H. P. Fish Milton G. Sturges

Fire Hits Coney Island Destroys Several Inns and Pavilions

A blaze at Coney Island early today destroyed two hotels a dining pavilion a dance hall and a bathing pavilion. Fire crews prevented spread toward the amusement heart. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.

New York Coney Island

Seles Rescues Team Behind Runaway Horses

Seles rode with his mother when he spotted Miss Carr trapped as a runaway team charged. He sped up, grabbed the horses heads, and halted the danger, saving Miss Carr from harm.

Seles Miss Carr Gradle

Regal Painless Dentists Advertise Seattle Painless Care

A Seattle dental office promotes its large practice and skilled staff offering fillings crowns bridges extractions and replacements without pain. Dr L R Clark manager leads Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third Ave N W near Union, inviting readers to bring the coupon and visit for low prices.

Seattle L. R. Clark D. D Third Ave N. W. Cor

Gradle to wed Miss Carr after lifesaving rescue

Roy Gradle son of the late Dr. Henry Gradle of Waukegan announces plans to marry Anna Carr of Los Angeles Cal whom he saved from a runaway accident in Los Angeles two months ago Gradle is tied to the local medical family and the couple’s union follows the rescue that made headlines.

Waukegan, Ills Roy Gradle Henry Gradle Anna Carr Los Angeles Cal Gradle Los An

Annual Sirkus Sophomore Show at University Gym

The annual Sirkus drew about 400 juniors from the 1916 class to the University Gym last night. Dean Austin and Mrs Meany led the grand march before a feeding break with hot dogs cider and doughnuts. A kangaroo court provided comic relief as the event wrapped up.

University Gymnasium Dean Austin Meany

Market Prices for Meats and Produce Listed

The clipping lists varied meat cuts and produce with prices per unit or unit weight. Items include beef and pork cuts, lamb, corned beef, bacon, potatoes, apples, bananas, and grapes with specific price hints.

Grimes Jonathan

Belt design blends black patent leather with white kid

A newly described belt features a two tone combo, using black patent leather and white kid materials. Clasps described as dull gold finish complete the hardware.

Burglars Foiled by Family Voice as Two Escape

Two burglars failed their caper on Capitol Hill when Mrs. George Geuse heard a noise and her husband found a bag of jewelry and silverware left in a bedroom. A second intruder fled after a family member appeared. $2 and various articles were taken from other homes.

Capitol Hill George Geuse Terry Oas George

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