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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

2

Lodge Pushes for Tolls Exemption Repeal in Canal Bill

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts urged the Senate to repeal the toll exemption clause in the canal bill arguing against paying tolls when passing ships. He criticized anti repeal voices, likening them to Ajax defying lightning without danger and contended exemptions would not violate treaties in a strict legal sense.

Washington Panama Canal Ajax Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Senate Tolla Lodge

EyeGlasses Should Go Us New York Physician EyeCare Claim

A New York physician promotes Optena as a free eye treatment prescription. The ad claims Optena dissolves in water to bathe eyes and restore normal function, with testimonials praising relief for sore or tired eyes and promising broad effectiveness and safety.

New York

Seattle Young Man Wins Great Success

H M Rogers a Seattle native and UW law graduate who built a clothing business is set to open a large public sale. He acquired the F L Bartlett Co. stock at 40 cents on the dollar for Red Front Clothing Co. on First Avenue. The sale includes top men’s shoes, high grade clothing, hats and furnishings. The event follows a prior fire and solidifies Rogers as a leading Northwest sales expert.

Seattle H. M. Rogers California University of Washington Rogers Hard Knocks San Francisco Red Front Clothing Co Rogera F. L. Bartlett Co Marysville First Nv Pike A.t Northwest

New Market Opens In South End Public Market

The South End Public Market opens today with modern facilities and most stalls rented in advance. A formal opening will be held Saturday night at the market area. Dozens of dealers are listed by name including Samuel Mosier New York Bakery and Lunch Merbert W. Davis and F A Buchanan among others with fruit vegetables dairy and deli items. Twenty free farmers stands reserved for opening day.

South End Citiens Thirday Yeasler Samuel Mosier New York Merbert W. Davis Williame & Bean Madleonet F. A. Buchanan Raymond & Hitchcock D. Villainos T Mite Meh Thompson & Allyn Delicatessen Daniel Daddarios Hara William Nichola Hortet Puget Mound Nurcery & Heeder Kh. Felder Yakima Creamery Harry Vokin K. Puell J. W. Helteutier Harry Weise T Natanmnok W. Toyroat O Wallece Georgetown Transfer Co E G. Winters Mre Herman George PF Jones Fruite Beeratt & Fons Butehere K E B. Fickersen George Nurgees Mre Josephine Jil Delicatexson G. A. Roberts Anane HR. Weret- Biken Wellons William J. Halberstadt T Okutant Barbati & Co Kikwent & Coe

Seattle Men to Speak Against Tolls Repeal

Seattle delegates and other regional business leaders will testify at hearings opening today before the Inter oveante tolls committee of the Senate. Testifying figures include M B Trezavant of New Orleans, George M Savage of Tacoma, A C Little of Raymond, and leaders from Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Aberdeen, Centralia, Silverton, Astoria, Rainier, and South Bend.

Washington D.C Senate M. B. Trezavant General Manager Association of Commerce New Orleans Seattle Chamber of Commerce L. A. Lewins Portland, Or West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Portland William R. Wheeler San Francisco George M. Savage Chamber of Commerce Tacoma

Murder in Chicago Over Suffrage Dispute

Police believe a quarrel over woman suffrage led to the killing of Isaac Henagan a cigar maker who pretended to be a Westener. James Franchee known as Duffy the Goat is sought after the shooting occurred before Roy Jones cafe on Wabashay Street where Henagan and Franchee argued with an unidentified woman present. The woman returned shouting Woodsey is dying as Henagan lay fatally shot on the sidewalk.

Chicago Isaac Henagan Eee Califor James Franchee Wabashay Henagow Franchee

Divorce suit alleges husband hurled dogs as missiles

Mrs Teresa Kelley Lawler, daughter of the late Mike Kelley, sues W E Lawler in superior court alleging he threw a pet dog at her head and missed, then hurled a bulldog that struck her friend Misa Moore, while the husband reportedly lashed in a bath robe.

Los Angeles Teresa Kelley Lawler Mike Kelley Apple Cannon W. E Lawler Lawler Misa Moore

Hold Teacher on Riot Charge In Oregon

Mrs Flora I Forema a former Quincy school teacher is bound over on riot charges along with eight other socialists alleged to have incited unrest. They are accused of storming the Quincy schoolhouse to reinstate her.

Quincy Ore Flora I. Forema Grand Jury Forema

Execution Notice for Thomas Green at San Quentin

The notice announces the execution of Thomas Green at San Quentin State Prison scheduled for Friday, April 3, 1914, noting the event will occur at ten o'clock.

San Quentin State Prison

April at San Quentin a month of executions unfolds

California prison records a grim April with weekly executions. Thomas Green, 23, starts a spree as Jerry Allen and Lee Nam Chin face the scaffold for murder and other crimes. Bundy, Farien, and four others await fate as hope for clemency wanes.

San Quentin Cal Quentin Thomas Green Jerry Allen Lee Nam Chin Louie Bundy Bundy California Jerry Alien

Brother of slain man arrested after threats

Ben Swapp, 24, brother of Edward Swapp who died in a pistol duel with grocer Robert Avann during a February robbery attempt at 6201 California Ave, is arrested after Avann says Swapp threatened to avenge his brother. Swapp was placed under arrest by Patrolman J F Little at 7404 Sunnyside Ave after causing a disturbance while drunk. Avann had filed a complaint prompting a two week police search prior to the arrest.

Hope Green Bundy Ralph Farien Tom Green California Ben Swapp Edward Swapp Robert Avann California Av Avann Swapp J. F. Little Sunnyside Ay Polies

Mills Closed in Northwest Shrinking Cedar Supply

Several Northwest mills have shut down, caused by a cedar shortage in the open market. The impact is felt across Everett and surrounding areas as lumber production declines.

Everett Wash Northwest

Harness Slashed as Transfer Teams Targeted

Police were alerted after harnesses on teams operated by the Eyres West Fortune and Taylor Edwards transfer firms were cut and wagon wheel nuts removed. The transfer men accused striking teamaters of the act.

Eyres West, Fortune Taylor-Edwards

Important to All Women Readers of This Paper

Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble often misattributed. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health easing back pain headaches and low ambition. Readers can request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co and regular sizes are sold in drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

City Held Responsible in Auto Smash Verdict

A jury in Judge Gilliam’s court awarded Miss Myrtle Beach 3500 with the city found negligent for the Thirday Street crash that hurled people into the gulch. The accident on March 30, 1913, near Queen Anne hill left Mrs Lillian M Whittlesey dead and others injured. More than 100000 in claims are pending against the city over the missing fence and warning light. Cedric Whittlesey’s car reportedly sped from a dance at 38 miles per hour.

Myrtle Beach Gilliam Thirday Crockett St Cedric Whittlesey Queen Anne Hill Lillian M. Whittlesey Mies Beach Dora Haynes

Mrs. Cauffman Elected President of Consumers League

The Home Consumers League executive committee met at 3071 Arcade building. Mrs J L Shute resigned as president after growing the league into a leading state group. she remains on the executive committee. Mrs Zamora Cauffman, former Women’s Commercial Club president, is elected to succeed her. The group will tour Holmes Disappearing Hed Co and Dahlia Candy Co offices and Apex Oil Gas Burner Co factories Friday.

Home Consumers’ League League Arcade Building J. L. Shute Women's Commerceial Club Shute Holmes Disappearing Hed Co Dahlia Candy Co Apex Oi

Fluttering on Brink of Hell Sermon Shocks Society Women

Rev Adna Wright Leonard at the Unity revival at First Methodist denounces society women as butterflies on the brink of hell. He cites a woman who has not seen her children in weeks and notes local men who once kept Sabbath now stray, labeling the city as ungodly.

Adna Wright Leonard First Methodist Church Beattie

Five Ton Auto Truck Plunges Over Bank

Grover Adama, 25, of the Antlers hotel, is improving in Seattle General Hospital after a five ton Auto Freight Co truck plunged over an embankment at 31st Avenue South and Lander Street. He suffered a compound fracture of the left thigh and multiple cuts. Helper R Clonts escaped injury as brakes failed on the curve.

Grover Adama Antlers Seattle General Hospital Seattle Auto Freight Co 31St Av. S Lander St R. Clonts Orcas St

Four Die in Blasting Accident at Dulles

In Dulles Oregon a government steam shovel hit a missed hole and set off a dynamite blast killing four pitmen Edward Kendler Alex Lind Edward Ryan and C Odrich and injuring four others. The coroner conducts an inquiry.

Dulles, Or Edward Kendler Alex Lind Edward Ryan C. Odrich

Mystic Banquet Held By Washington Rose Croix Chapter

The Washington chapter Rose Croix No. 1 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite hosts its annual mystic banquet tonight at the Masonic Cathedral. T. M. Askren, the wise master, will preside.

Washington Rose Croix No. 1 Masonie T. M. Askren

Rainier National Forest acreage set aside at Cowlitz county

President Wilson issued an order to remove 23,620 acres from Rainier National Forest including part of Cowlitz county Washington. Settlers may file entries from 9 a m May 9 to June 7.

Washington, D. C Wilson Rainier National Forest Cowlitz County Wash

Taxicab Knocks Down Daniel O Leary at City Hall

For the second time in a week Daniel O Leary was struck by a taxicab in front of San Francisco city hall. The incident follows another similar collision earlier in the week, raising concerns about pedestrian safety near the government plaza.

Daniel O'Leary San Francisco City Hall

Easter Bargains At The Big Bazaar In Seattle

The seller promotes a week long storewide sale with big discounts on suits coats skirts waleta and dresses for all sizes. Highlights include Hoffman System Tailor Made Suite and Balmaccan Coats at reduced prices and an offer to make to order a matching skirt for five dollars.

East Seattle Hoffman System

Easter Price Specials On Ladies Coats Skirts Dresses

Readers get deep discounts on mulheres fashion with hundreds of coats skirts and dresses in various fabrics like silk chiffon crepe and serge. Prices range from 1.00 to 87.95 with selections in honeycomb shepherds field and tango shades, including party dresses and petticoats.

Realty Men Swap Bargains at Clearing House Session

Realty men announce a clearing house session of the association at Kathskeller on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. Dealers are urged to bring red hot bargains or a hidden customer as a candidate for bargains offered.

Association Kathskeller

American altitude record awarded to T C McAuley

The American Aero club in New York gave the American altitude record to T. C. McAuley for an altitude of 12 139 feet achieved at San Diego on February 25.

American Aero Club New York T. C. McAuley San Diego

Beauty tricks from old ads promise natural complexions

A vintage ad extols mercolized wax as a natural skin aid claiming cosmetics clog pores and harm health. It promotes nightly application to reveal a fresher complexion and suggests saxolite wash solutions to erase wrinkles.

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