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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
6
Fifty inmates broke from a bullpen after riots at the Jackson facility. They looted the factory and kitchen, caused extensive damage, and a guard was wounded. Militia and fire department restored order as prisoners protested alleged unfit food.
In Port Angeles on September 4 Charles Bates, an employee of D C Sisson, was critically wounded in a pistol duel with neighbor William Bender over stray horses. Bender was arrested and faces possible murder charges after six shots were fired at his ranch ten miles southwest of the city. Sisson says both men escaped injury despite the exchange of gunfire.
A five to three vote blocks President Hesketh’s bid to keep the Snoqualmie fire boat in commission all year. Waterfront manufacturers backed Hesketh, but the Snoqualmie will run only five months next year as the 1913 budget deadline passed. Voting for the full year were Hesketh Goddard and Marble. against were Erickson Haas Ward Blaine and Griffiths.
New York report states Mrs Louis Muniman, driven by illness and distress from her seven children including a crippled boy, killed the infant and attempted gas asphyxiation on herself and a 4 week old. Neighbors intervened, saving the mother and infant. the crippled boy died.
Minneapolis today reports Mrs. Albert Cornell serves meals to both her current husband and her ex husband at the same table. The first husband, divorced for cruel treatment, remarried but still praises his former wife’s cooking. The ex-husband and current husband dine together three times daily as they compliment Mrs. Cornell on her culinary skills. Brown faced court for failing to support his present spouse.
The Texas vital statistics report cites unusual deaths across counties. Examples include a man in Tarrant from eating matches, a boy in Howard from an abscess caused by a melon seed, and a Mexican in El Paso from hickory coughs.
Progressive Party and Democratic ticket score across Ohio Vermont and California with Roosevelt favored in Vermont California, while woman suffrage fails nationally as amendments lose in Ohio.
Vermont, Ohio and California election results show progressive strength. Fletcher and Howe tied near 26,000 with Metzger at 15,700 in Vermont. Ohio backed 42 amendments but defeated woman suffrage. California rallied for Roosevelt with GOP congressmen elected.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as the solution for dandruff, falling hair, and itchy scalp. It claims one application doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, strengthens roots, and prevents shedding, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores.
Indianapolis report quotes former Senator Beveridge after Vermont results. He, with Col. Roosevelt and Judge Ben Lindsey, stumped for progressive candidates, calling the news glorious and predicting a broader win as states vote in November.
United States quartermaster opened bids for 10,000 tons of hay and 8,000 tons of oats for the Philippine islands. Seven Washington firms bid on the hay and W. W. Robinson is seen as the probable winner. No award yet as bid samples must go to Washington for inspection.
John Salmon, a farm hand, was tracked fifteen miles through the woods by deputy sheriff and arrested in Houghton Michigan on August 29 after it is alleged he chloroformed Lydia Baker a 15 year old girl and attacked her.
In Shreveport Louisiana on September 4 Thomas P Whitehead warned 18 year old Jos Dwyer not to brush against young Misa Whitehead as she walked by. Dwyer replied and Whitehead went to his veranda where he was shot. Dwyer is in jail.
A massive blaze at Ocean Park California leveled the resort district causing about 3 million dollars in damage. One person died, 11 are missing, and nearly a thousand were left homeless as hundreds of firemen battled the flames through the night and martial law was imposed. Lifeguards and volunteers rescued dozens, with two policemen carrying an incubator containing three babies to safety.
Four year old Joseph Timmerman was stoned and buried by playmates on Cliff Drive. Deputy coroner Dr. Harry Crarlinsky says the boy may have been alive when dirt and leaves were piled over him. Farley and John Heimberger, both about ten, confessed to the death years ago after the act. The motive given was that the boy was “in the way” and unwanted.
Marcus Puccio and Sam Streva were arrested on a prosecuting attorney's warrant for burning their house at 2217 27th Street No. 8. Investigation found $900 in insurance and an attempt to obtain more. They claimed to leave August 23 for several days. flames were found the following night.
A fire in Hellevue Idaho destroyed a hotel and spread to adjacent buildings wiping out an entire block. One victim was Robert L. Hodgin brother of U S Marshal L Hodgin. others were not named. The disaster caused heavy financial losses.
President Taft issued recess appointments to Clinton W. Howard a corporation lobbyist named for federal judge and Heverly W. Colner an engineer linked to the Taft steamroller for district attorney. They will hold the offices until Congress reconvenes and can confirm them.
Minneapolis issues an edict banning the so called motorcycle hug after an inquiry tied the practice to numerous accidents. The report says drivers become nervous when steering with a partner’s arms around their neck or gripping their arms.
The body of Louis Potter, noted sculptor, is sent to New York after dying here last week following treatment by Chinese physician Lee Hang Chow. A chemical analysis by Dr. Fick found no poison. crystals found were non poisonous. Coroner Snyder will hold no inquest. Chow remains elusive.
The Meadows grand stand is finished under county supervision at a cost just over $100. It will support more weight than before and improve facilities for the fair.
In St Paul Minnesota on September 4, Mr and Mrs C G Vollmer sue for 21000 damages each plus 1000 for loss of wife services over a June auto ride that ended with a rollover at Silver Lake. They name Couplin as the host driver and allege internal injuries to Mrs Vollmer and hearing loss for the husband. It is the first case of its kind linking host liability for guests in an automobile.
Judge Tallman orders Patrolman F H Risley to appear in court Saturday and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for violating a restraining order and why he should not return his 5 year old daughter to her mother. His wife seeks divorce on cruelty grounds after she says he broke into their home August 29, knocked her mother down, and took the child.
The Congress, a 440 foot all steel liner built for the Seattle to San Francisco run, will be completed by Pacific Coast Steamship Co. and New York Skiing Co. yards Camden NJ. It is scheduled to enter service in the spring of 1913 and aims to be the safest and best appointed vessel on the coast.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast easy remedy for sour, gassy, upset stomachs. It claims five minutes to relief, digestion of undigested food, and routine use for a disordered stomach, with a 50 cent price at drug stores.
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