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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

7

Woman Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools

Miss Mary Simmons emerges as the progressive choice for county school superintendent with eight years of teaching experience. She trained at Michigan normal school in 1904, taught science and history in Hartford and Goldendale, studied at University of Washington and UC, and now teaches in Seattle. Milas Simmons is a Seattle educator and a candidate for the Legislature in the 45th district.

Mary Simmons Milas Simmons Michigan Normal School Hartford High School Goldendale Wash University of Washington University of California Seattle KCRBA Lake Washington Anderson Burke & Faene Red Geen Haring Ainmpire Giremerton Asu Washington “St. Erto Clifford Washington St Black Valley Yale Burke & Farrar Washington Arsdale Ae Co Colby

Intermarriage Fear Nets Schism in Racial Debate

Mrs. Alice Phillips Aldrich head of the Chicago Law and Order League warns that intermarriage between whites and blacks is a serious problem fueling degradation for both races. She cites cases around Chicago and cites spread of white women with black men, race mixing in schools, and danger to white women in restricted districts.

Hy United Chicago Alice Phillips Aldrich Chicago Law and Order League Jack Johnson Luctle Cameron Minneapolis Aldrich South

Civic Center Debate Tonight Over New Court Site

In a Queen Anne high school debate last night with Seattle Civic Center representatives, Josiah Collins said he cannot authorize submitting building cost questions to arbitration. Tonight’s meetings on the Civic Center courthouse site include the Men’s Club Plymouth church and Carpentry hall venues.

Queen Anne High School Seattle Civic Center Association Civic Center Josiah Collins Third and James Civic Center Courthouse Men's Club Plymouth Church Carpenters Pourth Av Junction Hall aBllard Fremont Commercial Club Fremont

Robberies Reported Across City Overnight

A string of break ins left Nina Peterson’s room at the Kentucky house with $12 and a gold watch missing. M O Larson’s home at 1738 West 62nd Street lost $37 after a window was broken open. A drunk acting visitor at 2327 First Avenue stole $97.85 from a trunk. A plate glass window at Western Jewelry was broken and a $10 gold piece taken.

Nina Peterson Kentucky M. O. Larson West 62Nd St Baker Western Jewelry

Body Found Floating in Bay Near Colman Dock

The body of a middle aged man was found in the bay near Colman dock early today. At the morgue a clothing search revealed papers identifying him as Charlies Brandt. He held a National Hospital Association policy issued in Portland a month earlier. The body appeared in the water for more than two weeks.

Colman Dock Charlies Brandt National Hospital Association Portland

Turks End Near Berlin

Military observers in Berlin say allied forces are close to complete victory in the Balkans and that Turkey may admit defeat within the week. Officials refuse to comment on possible wider European embroilment.

Berlin Balkans Turkey Europe

Weather forecast with rain and mild winds

Occasional rain expected tonight and Wednesday with moderate southerly winds. Noon temperature near 49 degrees.

Roosevelt improves as he dictates letters in Milwaukee

President Roosevelt shows continued improvement two weeks after being shot in Milwaukee. He dictated letters in the morning and rests this afternoon before a 30 minute Madison Square Garden speech in New York City tomorrow night.

Teddy Oyster Bay N. Y Col. Roosevelt Milwaukee John Schrank Roosevelt Madison Square Garden New York City

Robbery at West Priest saloon as till is robbed

Three men entered a saloon at 1 West Priest last night and shook dice at the bar. Proprietor W. A. King chased one man to the back, but he escaped with another following. The third man remained as the till was found emptied of 14 dollars.

W. A. King King

Auto Stolen From Park. Pursemin Williams Also Robbed

A electric auto owned by A. S. Reynolds of 827 17th Avenue disappeared from Denny-Blaine Park last night. A Mrs. Williams of Everett lost a purse containing 45 dollars in Sperger and Hurlbut's store. A thief stole dried peaches and a barrel of apples from a University Transfer Co wagon.

A. S. Reynolds 17Th Av Denny-Blaine Park M. Williams Everett Sperger & Hurlbut University Transfer Company

City Keeps Dog Pound Run by City

City council votes against turning over the dog pound to the King County Humane Society. Councilman Goddard says he favors humane aims but fears commercial interests creeping in despite his support.

Goddard Marble, Peirce and Hesketh King County Humane Society The Humane Society

Bob Hodge Draws Big Tacoma Crowd in Progressives Campaign

In Tacoma voters packed Moose Hall as Bob Hodge, praised by Seattle supporters, spoke amid loud applause. He framed his remarks as a direct attack on the corrupt political machine, signaling a statewide struggle between reform forces and entrenched interests. Hodge planned six speeches in Tacoma and Puyallup.

Tacoma Wash Bob” Hodge Seattle Moose Hall Hodge Progressive Hob” Hodge Puyallup

Balloons Land in Paris in Gordon-Bennett Race

Three balloons reached Paris after starting from Stuttgart in the Gordon-Bennett international race. The United States entry "Million Population," the Danish entrant "Graft Zeppelin," and the Swiss "Asuria" all landed here on October 29.

Paris Stuttgart Germany United States Zeppelin Denmark Asuria

Jack McGee hailed as hero and mascot in political fracas

New York crowd hails Jack McGee as a notable figure after he disrupted the Bull Moose convention and helped push Oscar Straus toward the governorship. Once a cowboy, rough rider, and circus man, McGee now serves with the mounted police, drawing praise from progressives for his dramatic influence.

Jack M'Gee New York Jack” McGee Bull Moose Party McGee Oscar Straus Jack

Public Markets Linoleums at 46c a Yard

Modern Furniture Co lists linoleums at 46 cents per square yard with location noted at 415 Pike Street. Item reflects low-cost home flooring options in a local market brief.

Linoleums Pike St Modern Furniture Co

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