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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1912

Page

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Miners Wives Victims Stir Paint Creek Strife

Nine militia companies were deployed along a 25 mile stretch from the Kana wat River to the Fayette county line to deter 5000 armed strikers who raid and destroy railroad lines as repairs proceed. A state commission led by Gov. Glasscock was to hear charges of brutality by mine guards against miners women and children amid ongoing clashes and casualties.

Charleston W. Va Kanawhat River Fayette County United Free Paint Greek District Glasscock Paint Creek

Fletcher Leads by 4955 Votes in Vermont Governor Race

Revised statewide returns from Vermont towns show Republican Alton M. Fletcher ahead of Democrat Harlan B. Howe by 4355 votes with 31 towns still reporting. At 2 PM Fletcher 23 599 Howe 18 444 and Progressive Fraser Metz-Ber 14 204 in the tally.

Burlington Ailton M. Fletcher Harlan B Alton M. Pletcher Harlan &B. Howe Fraser Metz- Ber Progressive

Auto Victims File Two Suits Over June Accident

Two automobile victims filed suits in the morning. Haynes seeks $241 damages against Frank for injuries. Phyllis Buck, a minor, sues over an auto driven by J. 8. last June 24.

Haynes Frank Phyllis Buck J. 8

37 Miners Entombed in Clarence Coal Mine Disaster

Rescue efforts continue after an explosion at the Clarence Coal mine in Nord France entombed 37 miners. Three bodies recovered and 23 workers were saved, with authorities noting fire damp caused the blast.

United Press Lenz France Clarence Department of Nord

unclear OCR: Mrs Babcock wins estate dispute in Missouri

In Bas City Missouri a two year war over a servant’s claims ended with Mrs. Babcock of Utica New York being awarded five hundred six dollars. The settlement resolved the estate dispute triggered by Mary Dickerson a relative. The case concluded after lengthy disputes over rightful claims.

Bas City Babcock Utica N Sevesteonsarmen Mary Dickerson

No bids yet on shortline street railway project

No bids have yet been submitted for the shortline street railway project as the city advertiser noted. The bid deadline was extended for one week until next Monday by councilman Wardall under a prior resolution.

Ises Edity Reaouncisman Wardall

Trial of Thomas Page Proceedings Continue After Cane Attack

The trial involving Thomas Page the attorney who struck Representative H with a cane continued yesterday afternoon in Brown County court. The proceedings were adjourned until September 17 as witnesses were examined and the defense presented its case.

Thomas Page H. 1 Brown

Delivery issues noted for Star Tibers circulation

If the paper is not delivered regularly or in good shape, call the circulation manager at Main 9400. The Star Tibers are entitled to per service and to report crumpled or mutilated copies.

Nomination of Lucy Goode White for California Bench

In San Francisco on September 4, Lucy Goode White, niece of late Supreme Court Justice John Marshall, becomes the first woman nominated for a California superior court seat. Final returns from 454 of 463 precincts show White, a socialist candidate, with 6 241 votes.

United Real San Francisco California Lucy Goode White Supreme Court John Marshall Superior Court White

Explosion at Kraus factory in Chicago claims multiple lives

A blast at Kraus ros dyeing plant Chicago reportedly kills several people and injures many. more than 200 workers are employed there. Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene.

United Press Chicago Kraus Ros

Increase in Students Affects Franklin High School

First day of school showed a rise in enrollment from last year as changes in equipment and grounds plus many new teachers expanded the faculty. The completion of Franklin High School in Mt. Baker Park is expected to relieve congestion from the previous term.

Franklin High School Mt. Baker Park

Weather bulletin notes warmer day with light easterly wind

The report says tonight will be fair and warmer with a light easterly breeze. Noon temperature readings are not specified in the text provided.

Fearful search for missing San Francisco girls signals risk of white slavery

In San Francisco Gladys Barkley aged 15 and Alva Steinberg aged 16 have been missing since Saturday and police announce a state wide search. Seattle Portland Sacramento and interior towns have been alerted to help recover the two. In Milwaukee complete returns place Judge John C. Karel ahead of A J Schmidt for the Democratic nomination for governor with McGovern Thompson Hill also noted.

San Francisco Gladys Barkley Alva Steinberg Seattle Portland Sacramento Milwaukee John C. Karel A. J. Schmidt McGovern Carl Thompson Chas Hill

Roosevelt to Refute in Person Archbold Charge

Col Theodore Roosevelt will be given a chance to deny John D Archbold testimony about Standard Oil's contribution to the 1904 Republican campaign. Senator Moses E Clapp said Roosevelt would testify when the committee meets in October, timing for Roosevelt to appear pending his campaign plans. The panel also hinted at summoning Chicago meatpackers to explore beef trust ties to the same contributions.

Washington Col. Theo Roosevelt John D. Archbold Standard Oil Company Moses E. Clapp Minnesota Senate Campaign Contributions Investing Committee Col. . T Clapp Col. Roosevelt Chicago Beef Trust

Nervy thief shops for fall suit then vanishes

Gus Brown, clothing merchant at Second and Yester, reports a swifty thief entered the store when clerks were busy and selected a fine fall suit before slipping away through a side door. The crime list includes a purse theft from Harry Powell and a suitcase theft from Henry Jensen, with other losses of money and items reported at local residences and hotels.

Gus Brown Second and Yester Yesterway Harry Powell Taylor Henry Jensen Globe Hotel Mike Kline Hotel Northern E. Kroebel Rainier

Our Hero Delivers Lost Suitcase and Ewe Lamb Twist

Detective Tombstone Bones recovers a congressman's suitcase and a lamb, revealing a political trap. The congressman seeks to have them lost again to avoid scrutiny during reelection, insisting the items expose his record as a trimmer.

T. Bones T. Ombstone Jones Cap Jones Bones Nutt John D Washington Mr. Bones Monk Congress Ewe Lamb

Special Delivery Sunday Mail Service Notice

Postmaster Russell announces all important mail will be delivered Sunday by special delivery. People expecting important mail should apply Saturday. Regular mail is sorted Sunday and hotel and newspaper mail go to boxes. No general delivery Sundays. box collections continue as before.

Russell

Hodge Triumph Draws Huge Tacoma Rally

In a historic Tacoma gathering Bob Hodge captivated a packed theatre as he campaigned for governor. The crowd surged into aisles, shouted approval, and a band of supporters pressed to shake his hand. Teats and Warburton praised him, while Teats predicted Hodge may outpace Roosevelt in November.

A. A. Preciado Tacoma Bob Hodge Hob Hodge Congressman Warburton Hodge Guvnor Teats Gover Roosevelt

County to vote on saloon issue in all unincorporated areas

King county will hold a local option election on November 5. A petition with about 1,800 names was filed with the county auditor before 1 o clock, following a decision by County Commissioners Hamilton and Rutherford to issue saloon licenses in Duval and nearby precincts where protests were filed.

King County Hamilton Rutherford Duval

Rebels Reported Slain Near Minas Nuevas

United Press dispatches from El Paso state more than 200 Mexican rebels out of a force of 500 were killed in a canyon engagement while en route to Minas Nuevas Sonora. Townspeople and federals repelled the attackers, with 187 bodies later counted by railroad linemen who passed the scene.

United Press EL Paso Texas Minas Nuevas Sonora

Roosevelt in Iowa stops at Mount Zion on Des Moines train run

On the way to Des Moines Col. Roosevelt delivered rear platform talks at each station along his local train route. At Mount Zion he spoke for five minutes during a stop at a crossroads.

United Press Keokuk Des Moines Roosevelt Mount Zion

Alleged Keyboard Assault Sparks Cross Divorce Claim

Frank Oliver a barber filed a cross complaint in a divorce case against Mrs Ade line Oliver claiming she struck him with a bunch of keys impairing his hearing. He seeks 8178 from her estate and notes prior service charges of 7022 for apartment work on James street. He says she persuaded him to quit barber work and return to the apartment job. In New York a separate note says Chairman Charles D Hilles of the Republican National Committee plans to publish a full list of campaign contributions on October 1.

Frank Oliver Adeline Oliver Oliver James New York Chas. D. Hilles The Republian National Committee

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