02 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
1
Mrs. Sarah Harris, an incurably paralyzed patient at Audubon sanitarium, asks New York lawmakers to permit physicians to end enduring suffering. She argues for a law allowing death for those who prefer it, while Supt. Lloyd notes safeguards are needed to prevent murder.
A large Labor Day parade led by Central Labor Council President W. L. Onstott drew about 5,000 participants in Seattle. Gov. Teats of Tacoma spoke on workmen’s compensation as marchers from Lenora to Second Avenue exited to the picnic at Leschi Park while unions, firemen, policemen and bands joined the colorful procession.
The Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple Fair Association directors awarded Luther Burbank a medal in appreciation of his role in the exhibit at the fair which concluded yesterday.
In New York rumors claim a brother faces police scrutiny over a gambling house operation. The exchange suggests others dismiss the notion, insisting he runs the establishment rather than being harassed by authorities.
The Review defends Bob Hodge against claims he used county sheriff auto for campaigning. He reportedly prohibited deputies from campaign literature, relied on personal willpower and grit, and ran a frugal, tireless campaign despite poverty. A personal friend offered a car once, which he used only for state travel.
J T Tribett, a Ballard Beach line conductor, shot and killed Oliver W Sanford and his son Otis near the end of the line at 9 46 pm. Tribett claims self defense saying the men followed him to assault him. Police seek motive while Tribett is jailed as neighbors recall the Sanford men as quiet and well regarded.
Reyn olds Forbrey, indicted for two murders and suspected in a third, broke from the Tombs today as a special guard dozed. He tore out a ventilator, crawled through, and fled. Police label him a gunman and robber, tied to the killing of Morrie Schwartzkope, a jeweler.
Two boards of appraisers, one chosen by Union Trust and the other by the county, set Union Trustland value at 100600 for a proposed Duwamish Valley dock site. The board will report to the commissioners who will decide on purchase price if they deem the valuation fair.
American Hawaiian Steamship Company assigns three steamers from Portland to Seattle to boost heavy freight shipments for New York and Hawaii. Puget Sound winter trade is expected to be the heaviest on record.
Occasional light breezes shifting to south and west. Noon temperature recorded at 58 degrees as conditions are reported for the day.
A night scene near a hotel reports Patrolman Jones finding a frightened ewe lamb and a suitcase discarded in a dark alley after 1 AM. The pair are taken to police headquarters while investigators search for the owner and any hidden meaning in a cipher like inscription reading AM A TRIMMER.
A cloudburst devastated Colliers West Virginia and overflowed into Pennsylvania. Over 30 people died as fourteen miles of Pan Handle railroad tracks were washed out and bridges and telegraph towers collapsed. Rescuers saved families marooned in Canonsburg on upper floors as trains stalled and counts climbed.
A verse-like fragment contrasts marching workers with weary mothers and children in the ghetto. It laments laborers toiling in mines and factories and imagines their return to dignity, celebrating those who built roads bridges and tunnels and long to reclaim their joy of doing.
First Assistant Engineer James P. Fenton was struck by the engine arm and killed while entering the Dauntless engine room in San Francisco. The accident occurred as the tug was in harbor today.
The Stanley inquiry reports U S Steel's executive committee resolved to oppose union expansion and instruct subsidiaries to refuse recognition in nonunionized mines, pushing replacement by immigrant unskilled labor from Europe as skilled workers were pushed out.
In Washington on September 2 Samuel Gompers declares a major labor campaign to organize steel and iron workers against the steel trust led by J Pierpont Morgan. He describes oppression by the money trust, planning multilingual circulars, local mass meetings, and a decisive movement toward labor rights amid immigrant workers and wartime economic power.
Bob Hodge launches a whirlwind finish for governor with a Tacoma rally, stops in Yakima and Spokane, a major Spokane windup, and returns to Seattle. Supporters push Pierce county turnout while opponents like Paulhamus also have county ties.
The passage urges readiness for emergencies by using Want Columns for timely notices or offers. It stresses preparedness for varied conditions from sales to personnel changes and highlights benefits of keeping a full knowledge of want opportunities.
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