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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
6
The King County fair ended a successful week with ideal weather and large crowds. Exhibits, live stock, and a grand parade attracted visitors, and motorcycle races and a baby show drew keen interest. Officials expect to break even on expenses.
Arthur Erisman of Boston and Bella Reid of Washington ran away from the Hotel Pemberton Hull and married on August 28 a phonograph romance linked by a voice recording. Irbyn Reid sent a record of his daughter's voice to a friend in hopes of bringing them together. Erisman discovered Bella nearby in Hull and pursued marriage, delaying her European study plans.
A man who gave the name T. M. Burnett tried to cash a $40 check at the American hotel on Saturday. After being refused, he attempted at other cigar stands until John Stanley alerted Patrolman Veitch near the Savoy hotel. Burnett was arrested and the counterfeit check recovered later.
Sir George Doughty and wife of Lincolnshire England are in Seattle. He plans a line of fisheries on the west coast of Canada following a visit to study industrial prospects. Doughty is a Great Grimsby MP and former two term mayor, sent by Earl Grey two years ago to assess potential.
In South Pasadena on September 16, the Women’s Improve Ment association voted to skip new fall hats. With about 200 members, each saving at least 0 on hats, they aim to raise roughly 0 for a club house by self denial.
Admiral Cottman at Bremerton reports navy orders halted the Pacific Fleet mobilization to meet in San Francisco next month. He says ships are fully manned, denies crew shortages, and cannot explain the uncertain cause behind the unexpected decision.
Lefty Louie Rosenberg and Harry Harrowitz alias Gyp the Blood were arraigned before Justice Goff for complicity in gambler Herman Rosenthal's murder near the Metropole. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded to the Tombs where Lieut. Charles Becker is held on a similar charge. District Attorney Whitman probes police knowledge of their whereabouts.
Starr, the largest halibut steamer built for the San Juan Fishing & Packing Co, completed speed trials near Vashon Island. The 146 foot vessel reached 12 knots on the government course before heading to the halibut banks after her launch at J F P Duthie & Co.
Foreign exports from the port of Seattle for August 1912 totaled 1,299,464, up from 1911. Foreign imports fell to 1,675,180, with domestic imports at 2,964,000 and domestic exports down by 810,000. Passenger traffic reached 432,388 and total tonnage 313,285, up 75,605 from August last year.
Dr. Andrew Woods, medical adviser to South China education and Canton Christian College, travels toward the Orient to resume work. He discusses Tropical Diseases or Oriental Leprosy before addressing the King County Medical Association and visits University of Pennsylvania alumni tomorrow. He travels with his wife and four children and leaves for Hongkong after Seattle.
Billy Clifford opens a week long Seattle engagement with the musical comedy The Girl, the Man, the Game. The show aims for laughter and delivers it with a 2004 chorus as an attractive feature and fourteen well presented song numbers.
Judge John Hubler lectured aviator George W. Beatty in Mineola on Sept 16 for striking his young wife in a quarrel. Beatty pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree, apologized, and received a suspended sentence. The court ordered the couple to live apart for a month to seek reconciliation.
If your paper is not delivered regularly or in good shape, call the circulation manager Main 9400. The Star promises perfect service with early and regular delivery. Report boys who crumple or mutilate the paper.
Orpha Meyers aged 14 and Leona Dumont aged 23 died after Meyers fell overboard and Dumont, in an attempt to save her, slipped from her skirt to the water. Dumont drowned while Meyers mother Mrs Laura Meyers watched from shore.
Judge John F. Main ruled that a dependent mother may receive lifetime compensation of $20 monthly from the state industrial fund, extending beyond the son's 21st birthday after James Boyd aged 19 died at Black Diamond mines of Pacific Coast Coal Co. The Ancient Order of Hibernians event schedule includes Cathedral hall activities, a ball at Christensen's hall, and a Wednesday banquet at the Washington Annex.
Fred Van Meter, longtime cashier of an insurance company, embezzled thirty thousand dollars over nine years. He confessed, was arrested, and spoke of breaking his wife’s trust and the pain caused to his family, saying the law’s punishment is minor next to the damage to loved ones.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming results within ten minutes of application. It promises no dandruff or itching, then asserts weeks of new hair growth, increased fullness, and lustrous, healthy appearance. The ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store to prove the claims tonight.
James Williams, declared sane last week, was executed in the New York state prison at Auburn for murdering James Duffy who died defending his granddaughter during Williams attack. He wore a golf cap and shouted odd warnings before the electric chair.
Rev. H. Grefe pastor of the Germantown Lutheran church died after being pinned beneath a wrecked motor car in Paulina Iowa. A lantern started the blaze as rescuers worked, with his children and onlookers present.
Colfax Washington September 16 A 17 year old Mrs Winnie Brownell and her 36 year old husband are in custody after admitting they killed A Neeves claiming he wronged her. The couple traveled 1000 miles on foot from Cul de Sac Idaho to execute vengeance and left their two babies with Justice Stewart. They trailed to the Neeves home and shot him in his head after hiding in a barn. Samuel 15 months and a three month old were with Neeves when arrests followed.
Jesse Bounds, a prominent timber dealer of Eugene, is dead after an automobile overturn near here. Jerome Devine is seriously injured in the same crash.
Seattle mourns Watson Allen longtime resident who died Saturday after paralysis struck him Thursday at his Oakville home. An 1872 settler, he first built in Snohomish then moved to Seattle for building mill and railroad work. A Civil War veteran, he served in territorial and state legislatures in 1901 and was active in YMCA church and Masonic circles.
A New Jersey born in 1842 will have funeral services held at Bonney Watson's parlors at two in the afternoon, with details limited to the time and venue.
Mrs Arcadia Bandini St Baker of Santa Monica, a Pacific coast magnate with an estimated fortune of 20 million dollars, died after a ten day illness. She died at her Santa Monica home. Her death ends a long era of wealth and influence in California society. Her exact birth date is listed as 1827 in San Diego.
The 1912 Tyee is issued today as a tribute to Coach Gilmore of the football team for his efforts in raising the university's standard. Fred is editor and Zednick serves as business manager.
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