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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1912

Page

7

Easy Money Brigade Strikes City Twice Overnight

A string of daytime and nighttime robberies hit the city. A victim at Garfield Street was forced to surrender $3 after armed thieves masked and threatened him. At Manning Avenue a cafe robbery netted about $200. Other incidents include Sneaks on Jackson Street and a Fern Hotel break in with clothing, a watch, and small change stolen. Victor Andrew’s home on 21st Avenue was robbed of coats, suits, shoes, and a razor.

Easy Money Martin Garfield Et Burr United Recruit Ship Jackson Sixth Ay Jack Fern Hotel Pike P. J. Anderson L. Howell Victor Andrew 21St Av. S

Slow Efforts Mount to Reopen Pagan District Mines

Governor up to now declines comment on bringing Bingham and operators together to reopen the Pagan district mines. Officials aim to reestablish governance and quiet amid concerns about renewed mining activity and unrest.

Pry Pagan

County and King County clash over eminent domain power

The prosecuting attorney stated orally that the county must appeal to voters before condemning a site for a court house. He argued King County lacks authority for eminent domain in acquiring such a site and plans to file a written request with the county commissioners.

King County

Senate subcommittee concludes Mexico aid findings

Angeles Sept 25 The Senate subcommittee investigating alleged promotion of United States aid to Mexico amid the Madero rebellion has nearly finished its inquiry. Evidence suggests aid was extended to Madero’s initial government but little to others. testimony indicates arms ammunition and support may have entered Mexico to sustain the rebellion as Madero fought to secure power.

Chinese Republic anniversary marks revolutionary uprising

The Chinese Republic observance today marks the anniversary of the revolution that established the republic. Businesses close nationwide and celebrations reference the uprising led by younger elements. The formal dissolution and new government were proclaimed earlier, with Yat Sen named a key figure in the transition.

Republic Chine Yat Sen

City Ordinance Regulating Fire Department Day and Night Service

City council approves ordinance number 30039 repealing prior provisions and reorganizing the fire department. The Fire Chief is empowered to summon firemen, assign day and night duty across three platoons, with limits on hours and shifts. The measure takes effect upon passage and mayoral signature, dated September 1912.

City Council Erement and Opera Department al Rees Yl Bas Beattie Thia Aed Bai Orenaia Ordin Carroll Firme Publications City Prem

Chinese commemorative meeting and banquet scheduled

A meeting for prominent Chinese figures will be held at the movin picture show house on King Maynard at 7 30 PM to honor the day with addresses. A banquet follows at the Milwaukee hotel at 6th and Jackson with Goon Dip as one of the speakers.

King On Maynard Milwaukee 6Th Jackson Goon Dip

Wilson arrives in New York after New England swing

Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey lands in New York after addressing crowds in New England totaling about 75 000 over two days. He plans to attend two veteran events tonight and expresses gratitude for the reception and belief the Democratic ticket will win.

New York Woodrow Wilson New Jersey New England

Prisons Sentences for One Hundred Koreans in Plot

In Seoul on September 28, 106 of 121 Koreans involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Count Terachi, the Japanese governor of Korea, were sentenced. Six leaders received ten years, eighteen seven, thirty nine six, and forty two five years. American missionaries were cleared of complicity. Sixteen were found innocent.

Seoul Korea Count Terachi

Arrested at dance in Mount Vernon on charges from Visalia

Fred E. Lathorp, wanted in Visalia California for obtaining a $725 draft under false pretenses from a widow, was arrested at Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon while dancing at the fair grounds. He admitted his identity and had recently arrived from British Columbia.

Bellingham Fred E. Lathorp Visalia Cal Mount Vernon Lathhorp Fair Grounds Lathorp British Columbia

King Piero Objects to Movies of Hearing

Film operators seek to film the upcoming Senate campaign contributions hearings. They aim to show the footage to the public. Col Roosevelt reportedly objects while J P Morgan may oppose the plan.

King Piero Washington Moses FE. Clapp Minneota Senate Campaign Contributions Investigating Committee Col Roosevelt J. P. Morgan

Prisoners Arrive in Salem for Trial in Textile Strike Case

Joseph Ettor and Arturo Goveaniel, accused of murder connected to the Lawrence textile strike, arrived in Salem Masa for trial and were assigned to county jail cells. Neither man spoke to reporters.

Balem Masa Joseph Ettor Arturo Goveaniel Lawrence

Fat Pencils for Milwaukee Schools

Milwaukee public schools begin an experiment equipping classrooms with pencils twice the diameter of standard ones. The change, proposed by Carroll Pearse, aims to force students to pinch the pencil and develop a cramped writing style.

United Press Milwaukee Wis Carroll Pearse National Education Association

Horrible Treatment For Women Workers

New York today reports the state factory investigating committee demands action by the legislature to end inhuman conditions for women workers. Senator Robert Wagner cites Buffalo slaughterhouses Utica ore foundries and Auburn Harvester plant where workers toil on wet floors with no foot protection and endure brutal labor.

New York Empire State Robt. F. Wagner Buffalo Utica Auburn

Rainy night speech marks Roosevelt’s claim to office

In Montgomery Alabama on September 28 Jefferson Davis addressed about 3 000 people from the balcony of the Exchange hotel accepting the presidency of the Confederate States more than 60 years after Thea Roosevelt. Col Hoosevelt defined the term weasel phrase as a politician’s attempt to dilute bold promises.

United Montgomery Ala Exchange Hotel Jefferson Davia Confederate States Thea Roosevelt Col Hoosevelt

Runaway girl from Corning tied to white slave plot

Harriet Fink, a runaway girl, is en route to her Klamath Falls home in custody with her mother, after arrest in Corning. Frank Fraser, aged 61, is jailed in Klamath Falls charged with abducting the girl in a white slave case.

Redding Cal Harriet Fink Klamath Falla Corning Frank Fraser

Roosevelt Leading in Washington in Straw Vote Tally

Rob Bridges port commissioner and two associates conducted a straw vote from Walla Walla to Seattle on the North Coast limited. The local train tally showed Roosevelt 1 vote, Wilson 26, Taft 15, Debs 7, Chatta 2, while the rest of the train favored Wilson 67, Roosevelt 61, Taft 83, Debs 9.

Roosevelt State of Washington Wilson

Hodge Draws Strong Support in Aberdeen Campaign

A Aberdeen letter from H. A. Conneau, progressive state committeeman, reports a rising landslide for Bob Hodge in the county. He calls Hodge a political whirlwind and says Taft and Hay factions admit the situation is alarming, noting Hodge’s thousand vote impact and calls for another visit.

Taft Hay Aberdeen Bob” Hodge H. A. Conneau Progressive Party Witl Hodge

Four Men Injured as Train Hits Excavator in Portland

A Southern Pacific freight train struck a sewer excavator being moved across a track in Portland. Four men were injured, with Tim Marecoff possibly fatally hurt, and others including Louis Brown, R. Beddow, Carle Burgoyne, and A. D. Jones sustaining injuries.

Portland, Or Southern Pacific Tim Marecoff Louis Brown R. Beddow Carle Burgoyne A. D. Jones

Public Markets Whaetlake List of Groceries and Notices

A dense torn listing from a public market page shows prices and items such as tomat, grapes, bacon, veal loaf, bread, butter, cocoanut, and flour with varied weights and cents. Mixed notices include lost dog rewards, license numbers, and requests to return items, plus a plea to contact addresses and phone numbers.

Help Wanted Male and Female Learn Barber Trade

A jumble of classified ads seeks male and female applicants to learn barbering with wages during training. Various listings mention room and board options, job training at barber colleges, and contact addresses, including NATIONAL BARBER COLLEGE and other scattered notices.

National Barber College Henry Mog West Hutiat Propita A&a Pnertete N.C Ra Gsls Yesterway Rathanied Hids Frank P. Martin Othaya West Holden Masuipeturing Jeweler Alvin Hi Hankina Union Bik Pythian Nde Yates

Forty acre farms offered around Kirkland and Snohomish

Real estate ads seek buyers for 3 to 40 acre tracts near Kirkland Seattle and Snohomish county. Listings describe improved homes with wells outbuildings and gardens on acreages from 3 to 10 acres and parcels priced from 60 to 350 dollars per acre with various term plans including small cash down and monthly payments. Several sites emphasize proximity to ferries and boat services.

Chehalis Valley Pelis West Coast Land CO C. J. Smith Realty Loan & Banking CO Central Bid Aceaa Potato Land Hood Canal Eney Newell Spring St Kirkland Road Madison Urania Burke & Farrar Rkjland Cherry St Oscar Jensen & CO Northern Bank 4Th & Pike Mont A.B. Newell Auburn Beattie Tacoma Washington N. P Ole Han New York Seattle Kirkland Burke & Farrare Cherry Street B. Newell Snohomish County OLE Hanson & CO Irkland Kirkan Terke & Farrar Kijana Merki Realty Acrea Chard Care Star EL Pota A. Bon Eh Spie Pacific Hihway Merritt Realty CO New York Block Siiverdale A.B. Newell Spring St. Tralf N. W C. J. Giring Ballard North Car Attla Patm Langley Wash Bremerton Merritt Rey CO Tillie Ferry Landing Anderson Beatin Electric Ballard

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