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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
5
Advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest cure for colds and grippe misery. It claims relief after the first dose, with doses every two hours, and a 26 cent package available from any druggist. It stresses no quinine and safe home use.
An ad touts a Seattle dental office as for the intelligent progressive class. It promotes licensed operators with visible names, personal familiarity, and price cuts. The note urges bringing this act and lists low prices for gold crown and plates at 1405 Third Ave NW.
Mrs. Alice Harriman of Seattle reports Madison Square Garden broadcast the Roosevelt rally with crowds flooding the venue and surrounding blocks. She notes a 45 minute ovation, flags, moving pictures, and the strongest support for the progressive party and women's suffrage. Roosevelt urged deeds over words and pressed constitutional protections without allowing oppression or fossilized wrongs.
Census bureau figures estimate 630000 women will vote next Tuesday, with 15815000 men expected to vote and 23260000 men eligible. The notice notes women already have voting rights in six states and predicts turnout under 60 percent for men.
In Medford Oregon on October 31 newlyweds Mr and Mrs Claude H Metz were strapped to a hose cart with ropes by Metz s fire department colleagues and paraded through town to the Palace of Sweets as residents cheered and photographed the scene. The groom bought cigars for the crowd and the bride enjoyed treats from the stand amid the festive prank.
Suspected by police of complicity in the murder of Baltimore heiress Miss Sophie Singer in Chicago, professional high diver Charles Conway and his wife were arrested in Lima Ohio. They were taken into custody at Conway’s mother’s home. Charles Worthen, once a street car conductor and to wed Singer the day after the murder, said robbery was the motive for the crime.
Twenty five freight cars passed harmlessly over a five month old infant in a buggy at the Ransomville crossing. The train backed down to couple an extra car and overturned the buggy. Mrs. Smithson was killed and pushed along ten cars. Clarence Smithson escaped with minor bruises.
At a joint city council and Duwamish waterway meeting two propositions were offered. One proposes the commission pay the city 98000 for a temporary bridge at 14th avenue 8. and for utilities. The other proposes 18000 for sewer and water work with traffic provisions and transfer to the city on canal completion. Both bodies seek uninterrupted traffic during construction.
Lauchlin McLean and Company purchased 980000 acres of land in northern British Columbia along the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern routes for 2730000 dollars. This marks the history’s largest regional land sale to date. The purchase spans properties along major railway lines in the Pacific Northwest.
The agricultural department reports that girls make better farmers than boys. Girls' and boys' clubs formed years ago to promote farming. findings from these groups indicate girls achieve superior results.
Vienna reports today predict the end of Ottoman rule in Europe after the Lule Burgas defeat. Bulgarians advance toward Constantinople with Turkish forces retreating. unconfirmed yet, the battle is described as the war’s most decisive so far.
Mrs. Oda Jones seized during sleep, grabbed scissors and stabbed her husband. Neighbors heard screams, police arrested her. She was fined 25 dollars despite her husband’s protests.
The Washington Supreme Court reversed a Pierce County ruling over costs in a juvenile court matter involving Delinquent girl Marjorie Rieman. Lizzie Magnuson and the mother of the girl were central to the dispute as custody and costs were contested.
The bail for J. D. Dillon and his wife, charged with opium smuggling, was raised from 400 to 1500 dollars each on motion by District Attorney John F. Sullivan. They were rearrested and jailed due to the bail being unmet. King Alfonso of Spain fell ill with influenza, confining him to bed in Madrid on October 31.
Mary Blurmquist won a verdict of 15661 against the city in Judge Everett Smiths court poster day for damages to her property caused by a slide at Pitthav Terrace due to a regrade. The city argued she had already received 2000 in a condemnation suit and was not entitled to more.
A distant earthquake shook Central Georgia at 8 16 last night with no damage or casualties. In Dublin the tremor caused a loud noise and city hall panic while in Macon a wedding was briefly halted when the bride fainted from the shock.
Senator J A Falconer progressive candidate for congressman at large drew a large crowd in Burlington Wisconsin as he named the progressives who backed progressive legislation and pointed to their current membership in the progressive party.
Des Moines police ordered removal of curtains from women only shoe shining parlors after reports that women felt insulted in those areas. The action follows complaints urging better access and dignity in public service spaces.
An advertisement from Swift's Pharmacy at 2nd Avenue and Pike in Seattle touts Adijertica a German remedy made from buckthorn bark and glycerine. It claims a single dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly and credits widespread praise from local residents.
In Belleville I October 81 Mrs Jule Schopp peeled a sweet potato and found a 5 cent coin inside. The nickel was in excellent condition and she suspects it was buried in the ground and later incorporated into the potato as it grew.
Sherman born Utica New York October 24 1855 married Carrie Babcock in 1881 they had three sons. He served as Utica mayor at 29 then congress for most of his career except one defeated term and later became vice president. He was not a strong speaker but influential in committees as part of the old line quintet that led the House for years.
Utica mourns the death of James Sherman vice president of the United States after a long illness. Flags fly at half mast as a public funeral is planned at the Dutch Reformed church with expected attendance by President Taft and many lawmakers. Physicians say his death followed his insistence on speaking and voting despite medical warnings.
Charles Hilles chairman of the Republican National Committee has sent notice to all committeemen to meet in Chicago November 12 to select a successor to Sherman on the Republican ticket. The death of the vice president will not affect the Taft and Sherman electors.
Councilman Goddard proposes requiring all vehicles to carry lights at night drawing strong opposition from nearly all team owners and liverymen. Public safety committee heard protests as opponents say lights are unnecessary in business districts while some larger owners support the measure to prevent accidents.
An agile thief ran along a six inch cornice at the Prince George hotel in New York on October 31. Patrolman Sullivan ordered him to stop and the burglar pleaded not to shoot, then fled into a window. Bellboys and porters pursued him as he had already robbed two rooms. He claimed to be Roscoe Ford of Rochester.
A six year old boy Wesley Duncan in Springfield Illinois found a torpedo in railroad yards and struck it with a lead pipe. He lost an eye and is in serious condition.
In Germany the crown prince Frederick William was injured when his horse threw him during a stag hunt. He suffered facial injuries and was confined to residence as doctors assess his condition. The Crown Princess attended him as officials reported the accident.
The minister noted that two or more church workers are on the project at Doesnt Oct. No oath was sworn as the congregation progresses with building the Congregational church and the hand injury or incident is not described in detail.
The Broadway Rink at 71 Pine Street offers free admission tonight. Roller skating lessons and a lively atmosphere await, with G Keller supervising to ensure order as you skate in a near high school area.
Twelve taxpayers of King County urge votes for W J Trimble for commissioner in the Second District and oppose the bond issue of 1,000,000. They call for new bonds to build scenic highways and roads through lands to help farmers reach markets directly.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and itching while promoting hair growth. It claims the product cleanses dull lifeless hair and offers a 50 cent bottle with satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by stores and dealers nationwide.
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