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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1912

Page

6

Princess Marie Theresa Archduchess of Austria Dies at 53

Princess Marie Theresa Archduchess of Austria died in Italy at age 53 after a sudden illness. She was the wife of Prince Ludwig heir to the Bavarian throne and married in 1868. Also note Socialist candidate Joseph Gilbert will speak at a mass meeting Sunday at 1416 Seventh Ave. Admission free.

United Presse Poseet Sohn Italy Marie Theresa Aust Joseph Gilbert Congress

Collective Ownership and Social Reform Platform

Edwin J. Brown urges Seattle voters to back socialist aims including collective ownership of transport and utilities, public control of grain storage, mining and water power, and unemployment relief funded by public works. He advocates shorter workdays, minimum wages, pensions, and a double platoon fire department to improve safety and labor conditions.

Co-operative Commonwealth Indusin Penitentiaries Seattle Fire Department Beattie Socialiat Edwin J. Brown First Av Union Block

Marshall Hits Roosevelt and Taft at Coliseum Speech

Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana spoke to about 4 000 at the Coliseum theater addressing the trust issue. He praised Democracy and Jefferson, criticized Roosevelt and Taft, endorsed Wilson, and dismissed socialism with wit and epigrams drawing lively crowd reaction.

Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Coliseum Theatre Marshall Roosevelt Taft Thomas Jefferson Democratic Party Gov Wilson

Taft's Money Chest Shown

At Republican national headquarters in New York on October 26 United Press reports campaign contribution totals led by Charles P. Taft with 56000, Francis Leland of New York with 50000, and Andrew Carnegie with 35000.

United Presse New York Republican National Charles P. Taft Francis Leland Andrew Carnegie

Ex Policeman Accused of Hypnotic Control in Divorce

Spokane report says Daniel Millane, former police officer, allegedly used hypnotic influence to coerce his wife to deed property to him. He is accused of imprisoning her and her daughter and depriving the child of food as part of the alleged scheme.

Spokane Daniel Millane Senor Dias

White Woman to Wed Chinaman

When Ong Paughey and Julia Switten applied for a marriage license the clerk said two weeks were needed to investigate. Displeased, the couple will seek a license in Victoria.

Ong Paughey Julia Switten C. F P. Gage Victoria

This Groom Was Already Married

In New Orleans on October 26 Som Wentz and Mrs Alma Tarkington appeared for a marriage license and sought a ceremony. During the ceremony Wentz revealed he already has a wife in Shreveport, declaring the marriage invalid. The bride expressed disappointment but offered forgiveness.

New Orleans

Battle for Adrianople Surges With Bolstered Forces

Vienna reports more combatants than in Napoleonic wars as Bulgarians and Serbs press toward Adrianople. A force estimated at over 200,000 Bulgarians advances, taking outer forts and threatening the Turkish capital's gateway. Bulgarian crescent positions surround the city, nearing its main defenses.

Vienna Adrianople Boaphorus

Poindexter to Speak at Founders' Day and Meetings

Founders' Day events announced with Poindexter speaking Monday at Grand Opera House and Lincoln High. Progressive meetings tonight at Residence 1020 Eighth W Mills, with county candidates listed. Other talks include Highland school house Saturday night and Monday noon events. County officials Hamilton and Rutherford criticized for opposing public interests amid election board tensions.

Mills Murphine Baxter Stringer Crawford Highland School Falconer Mohr Phelps

Progressive speakers highlight Gubernatorial forum at Lincoln high

A large Monday mass meeting at Lincoln high auditorium features United States Senator Miles Poindexter as chief orator with Ole Hanson also speaking. Founders Day is to be observed in Seattle and progressive campaign efforts focus on Dan Landon challenging Trimmer Humphrey for Congress with fight to defeat the latter.

Lincoln High Poindexter Ole Hanson Lincoln High School United States Miles Poindexter Seattle Medill McCormick Chicago Progressive Party Dan Landon Congress Humphrey Landon State Senate

Seventy Seven Homeopathic Remedy Advertisement

An old style advertises Seventy seven pellets to break up severe grip cough cold or sore throat. It urges carrying a vial and taking a dose at first symptoms to fight stubborn colds, with a 26c price and mail order from Uranhiere Homeo Medicine Co in New York. The copy emphasizes quick action and persistent use.

Uranhiere’ Homeo, Medicine Co Con Illiam and Ann Streets New York

Mexico's Iron Man Diaz Interview in Paris

Ex-President Porfirio Diaz, living in retirement in Paris, explains his view on revolutions and recalls issuing the Yuxtahuaca circular during Lerdo's era to quell rebellion. He notes the measure led to executions under two months and then was withdrawn. Diaz, aged about 70, remains distant from Mexican politics.

William G. Shepherd Paris Porfirio Diaz Mexico Diaz Carmen Madero Mexico City Diag Lerdo Yuxtahuaca

Diamond Jim Brady Gives 700000 For New Stomach

Baltimore date string notes James G. B. Brady known as Diamond Jim Brady, a New York financier, donated 50 000 to Johns Hopkins after recovering his health from stomach illness. His prior gift was 200 000, with recent healing celebrated by a full course dinner.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins University James GB. Grady Diamond Jim Brady New York Brady Broadway Johns Hopkins Hospital Grady Johns Hopkine

Two Boys Run Away for Loves in California

Two 16 year old youths Irving Guy and Harold Wester fled their homes in New York aboard the Steamship Governor bound for San Francisco to seek their loves in California. Irving Guy is the son of Mrs J W Guy of 1134 18th Avenue and Harold Wester resides with his parents at the Olive apartments 1415 East Olive. Both youths ran away yesterday amid parental objections and heartache as they pursue marriage or romance in the West.

San Francisco California Irving Guy J. W. Guy Harold Wester Olive Apartments East Olive Young Guy Mra. Guy Mra Guy

One Cause of Bad Complexion Cure

An advertisement touts mercorized wax as a cosmetic cure. Dr A Robert Mackenzie says pores must stay unobstructed to prevent sallowness and pimples and claims wax cleanses the skin by absorbing impurities. One ounce bought at a drug store is enough for nightly use.

A Robert Mackenzie

Telegraph chief killed by street car in Omaha

John K. Owen longtime chief operator for the Western Union Telegraph Co. was struck by a street car within a block of his home in Omaha and died. The accident occurred on October 26 in the city.

Omaha John K. Owen Western Union Telegraph Co

Freighter Edith Hits Pier in San Francisco Docking

The steel freighter Edith chartered by Alaska Steamship Co. struck a pier while docking in San Francisco. A large hole opened in the starboard bow and two plates were damaged. Officials attribute the accident to a mistaken signal in the engine room.

Edith Alaska Steamship Co San Francisco

Road bond debate in King County drives paving plan

County Commissioners seek voter approval to borrow three million dollars to build about 160 miles of permanent roads with durable paving. Advocates favor Portland cement bases and long lasting surfaces, arguing current roads require costly maintenance and may be replaced within five years.

King County Michigan Ohio California Emalivetibe Doliare Carpemee Kent Auburn Riverton Bridge Kenton Junction Bridge Beattie Goeller Bend

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