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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
3
A city council debates extending a street car line in a test case amid calls for a franchise grant. The issue centers on charter provisions and the rights of Jakey Porth and the potential challenge to city authority.
Thousands fill Los Angeles streets for Bandana Day supporting Col. Pernevelt with a 600-strong reception led by the mayor. He is set to speak at Temple Auditorium and Shrine Auditorium, while a G A R encampment and a 1000-woman suffrage delegation are noted. Pethick Lawrence, famed English suffragist, visits with husband MP during the campaign.
A humorous portrait of Albert Wettin described as King of England, detailing attempts to appear pleasant. The piece notes his restrained behavior, public duties, and family, including Balmoral escapes with sons John 7 George 10 Henry 12 Albert 18 and sister Victoria 15.
Registration opened at the University of Washington as freshmen faced a bold show of sophomore power. The sophomores posted a signed pledge warning freshmen of pranks and urged them to wear green caps to avoid being treated as mere beginners. Recitations start Wednesday morning.
A historic advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle stomach and bowel cleanser for all ages. It claims the remedy derives from figs and senna, promises no irritation or weakening, and urges asking for The California Fig Syrup Company’s original preparation.
Councilman Bob Hesketh, council president, will introduce a bill to establish a double platoon system in the fire department. The measure, tied to a January 1, 1913, start in one version and amended to January 1, 1914, by Councilman Blaine, was vetoed by Mayor Cotterill on the latter ground.
F S Steiner former councilman who resigned due to ill health died at his home in night 2567 with ay W Hete survived a widow and four children. His body will be shipped to Waterville Washington the family home. Steiner was elected councilman for a two year term in spring 1911. He was taken with consumption and went to California resigning his office last December. He returned in June and has been confined to bed since.
A collage of curiosities and small calamities appears across the country. Tales range from a Germantown resident’s status update to a York girl’s frightful death during a tooth extraction, and a bandit gifting a baby a ring on a Kansas train.
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