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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1913

Page

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Seaport of Success Driven by Cod and Salmon Trade Surge

Seattle aims to lead the world’s fish market as 110000 tons of catch and products are forecast for the port. Eastern packers eye Puget Sound while Gloucester crews move north. Whalers, halibut fleets, and shellfish shipments reinforce Seattle’s top position amid new cold storage plans.

Port Commission Seattle Bering Sea Grand Banks Gloucester San Francisco Seatte Raska Puget Sound Prince Rupert Ben

Suffragette Threats After Rail Station Bomb Digging

London April 4. Militants linked to the suffrage movement claim responsibility for a derailment attempt at Oxted Surrey using a clock bomb set for 3 am. no one hurt but rail guards were tightened. Reports say the action was retaliation for a leader's sentence with threats to life.

Peret Press London Ortie Mcthe Surrey Suf Western and Midland Today Saa

Miss Wilson Sees a Real Prize Fight

Eleanor Wilson daughter of the president witnessed a three round boxing match between Sailors Tom Hirschfeld and Walter Jones on the battleship Wyoming during naval maneuvers off Hampton Roads. She said she enjoyed the boat and six cabinet members were present.

United Preee Washington Eleanor Wilson Tom Hirschfeld Walter Jones Wyoming Hampton Roads

Refusal to Free American Girl in London Prison

A letter from Mrs. Emerson to Home Secretary McKenna urging release of her daughter Miss Zelle Emerson, an American suffragist jailed in London, was ignored. Officials cited undiplomatic actions and advised by the American embassy. Mrs. Emerson's demand for access by her own physician was also refused. The text states Miss Emerson remains forcibly fed and near death.

London Emerson Zelle Emerson McKenna Miss Emerson Laughlin Home Office

Sane Answers to Foolish Questions

A briefer humorous exchange discusses limits of measuring odd facts such as an oyster’s speed and garden walks. It notes mill races in the country are rarely timed and winners seldom announced while mentioning a Seattle restaurant serving hash on opening day and a quip about wisdom teeth among married men.

Carl Lannon

Trial of Professor Olson Sparks Riot in Minnesota

In St Paul a mob rushed a courtroom to witness the Oscar Olson trial after he shot Clyde Darling following alleged affair with Olson’s wife Mrs Olson. Olson testified about his wife’s confession and the unwritten law defense faced cross examination by County Attorney O T Irien as police records noted.

Uwnaked ST. Paul Minn Oscar Olson Clyde Darling Darling Olson O'Tirien Croa

Women Mustn t Straddle Horses Parade Ban

Nashville April 4 United Confederate Veterans bans riding astride. Gen John P Hickman orders Tennessee division that side saddle riding is required in future parades.

Nashville Tenn United Confederate Veterans John P. Hickman Tennessee Division Appomattox United Veterans

Marie Cavan Story Sees Tenement Beginnings to Opera Fame

The article chronicles Marie Cavan rising from a New York East Side tenement to opera stardom. From a stenographer earning five dollars weekly to studying with Harriet Ware and Charles Clark, she pursued singing after a life-changing opera visit. Her break comes with a Chicago Grand Opera Company contract and a lavish rise, including a private train and staff.

Fred L. Boalt Marie Cavan America Germany New York City Marle Ana Bi Marie Miss Cavan Miss Hut Ile Tannhausser Cavans Zanzibar Mother Cavan Harriet Ware Charles Clark Cavana Dippel Mary Garden Tippel Chicago Grand Opera Company Mario Wa Mansel da Hansel and Gretel Moore Theatre

Mass Meeting Demands Action On Speed Peril

The killing of Dorothy L West triggers a university district vigil as residents demand stronger laws and more motorcycle patrols. Teachers from the University of Washington helped organize the gathering at the branch public library as a public outcry grows over seven officers patrolling 40,000 residents and delays in the Griffiths ordinance.

Dorothy L West University Griffiths Bannick Little Dorothy West University District Av. N. B University of Washington H. G. Byers Green Lake Wallingford George W. Dulin H. Stromberger Pike Sr F. A. Tiernelon Madison

Apple Day At The Star Also A Pie Social

The Star reports Apple Day events with 2000 pies baked by city school domestic science girls in a wagon delivered case. Prizes ranging from flour to spice were awarded by Co. H. B. Hardt. An artificial eye saved Job Owen from death at Shamokin after a rifle bullet struck him.

Star H. B. Hardt Job Owen Shamokin

Billie Burke Writes Daily Beauty Chats for The Star

The Star announces an exclusive feature by Billie Burke, the actress whose sprightly chats on beauty, dress, love, and other feminine topics are published day after day. Her column promises lively, common sense guidance enjoyed by readers nationwide.

Nis Star Woman's Department Billie Burke The

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