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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1914

Page

2

Rebels Seize Tor Was In Chihuahua Battle Near San Pedro

A telegram reports federal units driven from Tor Was and surrounded near San Pedro de las Co tas. Rebel Gen Hernandez trapped the force and vowed to storm its defense. Villa moved to block Velasco and prevent escape as federal columns fought the advance guard, with about 100 federals killed and 163 captured.

Chiruahua City Tor San Pedro de Las Co Ger Tn Torreon Hernan Villa Hernandez

First Mass In New Catholic Church This Sunday

Mass will be said at o clock Sunday morning in the new Catholic church. Father O Rafferty will be present for the lossi and distribution. From 1 to 5 in the afternoon the ladies of the parish host a chicken dinner. Musical solos will be provided by Jack Moran.

Father O’rafferty Jack Moran

Crime Report Mentions Bank Robber and Identity Claim

An April 4 report notes E. C. Oleon of the Bank of Commerce identifying himself as Charlies Hopkins, claimed tattooed man seen in a 1909 daylight robbery. Authorities consider the assertion and the man’s purported grip cures and bromine product references as part of the case.

E. C. Oleon Bank of Commerce Charlies Hopkins

Dazie’s Secret TwoYear Marriage Comes to Light

A New York report reveals dancer Dazie has been secretly married for nearly two years to Cornelius Fellowes, son of the late Colonel Fellowes, a wealthy horseman. The wedding band on her finger triggered inquiries that confirmed the union.

New York Milo Dazie Cornelius Fellowes Colonel Fellowes

Albert A Long Way From Home

Capt M B Hansen of the Norwegian steamship Thode Fagelund tells how Albert Alphamo from Satawal was rescued after drifting 100 miles at sea in a canoe during a fierce nor’easter. The ship, returning from Suva to Moji Japan, sighted him as it neared Moji. He faced imminent peril as the sea roared.

M. B. Hansen Thode Fagelund Fijia New Zealand Alphamo Albert Satawal Caroline Group Moji Japan Suva Capt. Hansen

Captain Griffiths Goes On Trial For Embezzlement

Captain J H Griffiths disbursing officer at the Seattle quartermaster depot faces a court martial at Fort Lawton on Monday over an alleged shortage of $9000 in his accounts Brigadier General Ramsey B E Potts to preside over the proceeding.

J. H. Griffiths Quartermaster's Seattle Fort Lawton Ramsey BE. Potts

Peggy O'Neil at Moore Signals Tivoli Policy Change

The Moore Theatre launches Peggy O'Neil in Peg o My Heart starting Sunday, with a change to a mixed film and vaudeville program. The Tivoli shifts to motion pictures with vaudeville acts, while other houses poput Pantages promise lively entertainments.

Peggy O’neil Moore the Tivoli Metropolitan France Peggy O'Neil Peg O' My Heart Peg O' My Peesy O'Neil O'Neil Frank Jerome Emily Carson

Yale Undergraduates Vote Against Honor System in Exams

In New Haven on April 4 Yale University undergraduates voted 687 to 355 against adopting an honor system for examinations.

New Haven Yale

Municipal parks to fund city owned baseball diamonds

Portland officials announce plans to establish municipal owned and operated baseball diamonds to promote clean healthy sport among boys and young men. The program aims to provide durable playing fields managed by the city, boosting local recreation and community fitness.

Portland

Speakers slated for state conference of charities and correction

Centralia April 4. Mrs La Manee national lecturer for the WCTU KB B Teachner Lewis county commissioner N B Coffman Chehalis banker and Rabbi Koch of Seattle will speak at the state conference of charities and correction June 2 3 and 4 Rev J P Morrissey also lectures at Knights of Columbus club Sunday.

Centralia la Manee KB. B. Teachner Lewis County N. B. Coffman Rabbi Koch Seattle State Conference of Charities and Correction J. P. Morrissey Knights of Columbus Club

Lane reports doctored hearings on Indian expenditure.

Senator Lane of Oregon found revised monographic records from a Senate committee hearings show alleged irregularities in millions spent on Indians were concealed. He denounced the report as a doctored document, accusing Western critics of suppressing adverse criticism and marking cards in a scheme to sell worthless land.

Washington Sen. Lane Oregon Senate Lane West Long

Tenants Set to Move Into Smith Building May 1

Three rooms on the twelfth floor of the 42 story L. C. Smith building will be used by the Pacific coast branch of the United States bureau of fisheries. Other government departments and purchasing offices of the Northern Pacific and Burlington will take space. The L. C. Smith Typewriter Co. will occupy part of the second floor. Some tenants move in May 1 though the building finishes by June 16 at the earliest.

L. C. Smith Pacific Coast United States Bureau of Fisheries Northern Pacific Burlington Ronda L. C. Smith Typewriter Co

California Democrats urged to name governor candidate promptly

Immigration Commissioner General Caminetti warned California Democrats to nominate a governor candidate immediately if they hope to compete with the Progressives. He urged them to go to bat without delay and bat until victory is assured.

San Francisco Ienoring Republican Party United States Immigration Caminett Democrats of California

Gradke Acquitted in Second Degree Murder Case

Ernest Gradke, 23, was acquitted of second degree murder after a five minute jury deliberation. He had been on trial for killing his hunting companion Charles Maulsby.

Mount Vernon Ernest Gradke Gradke Charles Maulsby

Spokane commission plan praised by newspaper owner

W H Cowles, owner of a Spokane newspaper, says public business has improved under the commission form of government. Speaking in Seattle last night he endorsed the commission plan over the old councilmanic system.

Spokane Commission W. H. Cowles Seattle

Roberts Elected President of Covenanters League

Lord Roberts was chosen president of the League of British Covenanters and pledged to aid Ulster in resisting Irish home rule. In Chehalis the government plans to allow county commissioners to send Christo Katakjisto the Winlock leper to the Diamond Head leper colony.

London Lord Roberts League of British Covenanters Ulster Chehalis Christo Katajisto Diamond Head

TIZ Delights Tired Feet With Quick Foot Comfort

A vintage pitch touts TIZ as a remedy for sore feet, easing aches, corns, and blisters. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out to reduce swelling and prevent shoe tightness, promising all day comfort for a quarter.

Hanson cites Wilson tolls stance as dangerous precedent

Spokane April 4 Ole Hanson progressive senate candidate criticizes President Wilson for setting a dangerous precedent by reversing his 1912 tolls position Hanson cites Wilson speech urging toll free passage and rail competition through the Panama Canal Hanson warns that such a move could injure public interests and industry if followed by other officials.

Spokane Wash Ole Hanson United States Senate Woodrow Wilson Hanson Wilson Panama Atlantic Pacific Senate House

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