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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1914
Page
5
Mrs Mamie Roach and her 11 year old daughter were arrested in a downtown department store after a house detective noted the child's unusual actions. Officers say the mother hid goods valued at $100 on her, and police found about $500 of plunder at a home on 718 Spruce St. Letters suggest ongoing loot dispersal with confederates. The mother claimed they began the practice only weeks ago.
A Sunday automobile crash on Ennis Creek Bridge near Port Angeless left James Henderson 35 dead and four others seriously injured authorities said today.
An ad touts a special extra heavy 22k crown at a lower price than typical dental crowns. It promises a dental plate for denture wearers and mentions gas dentistry. The ad lists L. AR. Clark as manager and notes locations at Third Ave. N. W. and Union.
A 16 year old asks help to divorce after early marriage and poverty. Advice suggests juvenile court help at no cost. Other letters seek egg storage in water glass, piano refinishing tips, and a young woman’s romantic concerns with friends and public opinion.
Madison Wisconsin April 6 Mies Selma Fielstad county clerk of Dane County is described as the prettiest office holder in the state. She issues marriage licenses and townspeople wonder how long Cupid will let her work behind the counter of the little love god shrine.
A worried reader asks how to prevent infant hives and where to obtain Statue of Liberty prints. A second letter questions inheritance rights in a second marriage. the adviser notes a wife’s property remains hers unless she wills it to others and references the late scientist Thomas Henry Pux.
Seattle labor groups mobilize to support three former City Dye Works employees who started Capitol Dye Works after quitting under protest against “industrial slavery.” A judge issued a permanent injunction favoring the former employer, prompting a plan for a mass meeting at Labor Temple to raise funds for a Supreme Court appeal.
Delighted by a Wild West show the Chicago Grand Opera company of 250 members travels to Denver after a Pendleton, Oregon performance. Indians in native dress paraded and cowboys rode horses as Titta Ruffo enjoyed the display and called for more. Mary Garden and other female stars posed with cowboys and painted Indians.
President Wilson rejected criticism of the regional bank list and said selections were honestly made after a full investigation of trade, capitalization, and exchange methods in each district. He believed the list would stand and not be overturned by the forthcoming Federal Reserve Board.
Noon meeting at the Rothskeller will discuss promoting the initiative for fair population based reapportionment. Representatives Murphine and Hastings, who toured Eastern Washington in support of the measure, will report on their advocacy and findings.
With multiple candidates to fill Councilman Peirce's seat the council faces a stalemate as five votes are needed to elect. If no consensus is reached at today's meeting a charter provision forces a daily ballot until the position is filled.
Alaska Governor Strong will address the Democratic headquarters in the Lyon Building tonight. He will also speak Tuesday noon at the Commercial Club, with Fred Bert welcoming and Mayor Gill and William Pigott speaking for city and Alaska residents respectively. The Standard Grand Opera Co of Seattle will provide the musical numbers.
The Flying Squadron of the progressive party arrived in Wenatchee led by State Chairman Slater and East Side Organizer Taylor with Ole Hanson and Representative Tom Corkery. In Coulee meeting packed, Hanson lauded, Corkery urged recall of judges, and a county ticket plan emerged after visits to Mansfield Waterville. Hanson to speak on How to Be Happy Though Hungry.
The Rev. Herbert H. Gowen resigns after 18 years as pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church as he shifts to full-time teaching in Oriental history languages and literature at the University of Washington. Under his leadership the congregation grew from 150 to 1000 and the 18th Street church remains a visible monument to his efforts. He will present his resignation at the parish annual session on Monday April 13.
A new charter revision proposition will be presented claiming a mayor appoints a manager who handles administration while the council legislates and earns no salary. The mayor cannot remove the manager. only the council can. Former Mayor Moore backs the tentative shift as old plans are set aside.
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