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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
1
Mystery over county road engines repair bill
Citizens question a $9 384.35 repair charge on traction engines bought for road work by Commissioner Hamilton. From $131 073 spent on roads and machinery in the South district, the piece hints at possible mismanagement and urges a grand jury probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Hamilton
Government Aids Search for 20 Missing Maidens
President Silverson of the Swedish Danish YWCA ordered immediate action in the disappearance of 20 immigrant girls from a Baltimore & Ohio train near Newcastle Pennsylvania. He sent new information to the justice department and dispatched government representatives to investigate. Relatives, including Emma Peterson of Green Shaw, urge replies as inquiries focus on Spain and France born girls and whether any met arrivals in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Missy
Silverson
Emma Peterson
Green- Shaw, Pa
Anna Bach- Mann
Spain
France
New York
More Troops for Buffalo in Street Car Strike
United Press dispatch from Buffalo reports escalating street car strike tensions as workers reject the company counterproposal and a general strike is considered. Troops are prepared amid rioting and a deadly mob attack leaves several wounded, including Ida Rich and Harold Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Copany
Couy
United of Labor Council
Duchess of Connaught Undergoes Abdominal Operation
The Duchess of Connaught was placed under a surgeon's knife in London after suffering chronic peritonitis. Physicians reported she withstood the operation's shock as well as could be expected.
Dix at Bremerton for overhaul after Manila voyage
The army transport Dix, in port from Manila via Honolulu, will move to the navy yard at Bremerton for general overhaul including rebuilding of deck houses. It discharged 4,590 tons of coal at Honolulu with 2,900 tons remaining for the navy yard. At sea it picked up wireless messages from the Arlington army radio station 3,700 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Manila
Honolulu
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Japan
Great Army
Arlington
Girl murdered in apartment of Nipponese violinist
Oakland April 10 police found Miss Anna Pierce 23 and violinist George Uchida dead in a Nipponese apartment after a struggle. Authorities say Pierce was enticed by Uchida and threatened with a gun before the deaths. Pierce used the alias Dixie Lawrence. brother M M Pierce lives in Baker Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Oakland
Anna Pierce
Haines
Geo. Uchida
Uchida
Miss Dixie Lawrence
M. M. Pierce
Baker, Or
Victim Identified as Banker's Wife in Oakland Shooting
Annette Pierce a 19 year old woman killed in a deadly struggle at the Oriental in Oakland yesterday. She was married to Frank Orsatti son of Morris Orsatti a vice president at the International Savings Exchange bank of Los Angeles. Georges Uchida a Japanese malic ian killed himself after the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Whrg
Oakland
Annette Pierce
George Uchida
the Oriental
Frank Orsatti
Morris Orsatti
International Savings Exchange Bank of Los Angeles
Pope Refuses Nourishment in Pope Pius Ill Health
Rome reports Pope Pius XII's condition remains serious yet stable after a restless night. Doctors cite his refusal of food for three days as contributing to weakness though temperature is normal and heart action is feeble. A cordial milk and egg yolk mixture was finally accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Rome
Pope Pius
Marchiafava
Amici
Romance on wire ends in courtship via phone
Portland April 10 Police Officer Jack Kegan and his wife began as a tele phone courtship after his honeymoon. his bride had worked as a hello girl for the Home Telephone Co. Mrs Jack admitted the romance started similarly by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty United
Jess Leanes
Portland
Jack” Kegan
Home Telephone Co
Mra
School board opposes hiring married women as teachers
The Snohomish school board today is on record against employing married women as teachers. The policy calls for selecting bachelor maids in the future and removing all currently employed married women from the rolls.
Story of the terrible price one father has paid for job in mills
Clinton B. Fisk a 38 year old Ballard resident lost fingers across four mill accidents while working as a shingle weaver. Despite injuries he faced low damages under the law and now joins a strike in sympathy with fellow workers. Mills in Ballard shut down. strikebreakers walked out after union organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton B. Fisk
22Nd Av. N. W
Ballard
Fisk
Shorty
Isk
Port Angeles
Snohomish
Sturgeon- Comrade
Flak
Meter
Little Miss Brown Hits Moore Theatre in Seattle
Seattle theatre goers will see one of the biggest farces from New York as Little Miss Brown opens at the Moore Theatre starting next Thursday. The production promises lively humor and professional ensemble acting for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
New York
Moore Theatre
Thurglay
Son of Wealthy Chicago Family Dies in Despair
C. W. Mueller of 6276 Ellis Jt, Chicago, an employee of the Seattle Brewing Co., died today from a self inflicted gunshot amid illness. He moved here two years ago to study law and later worked in brewery offices where his family holds large interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mueller
Ellis Jt
Seattle Brewing Co
Chicago
Wild man chased 28 miles in snow across Minnesota fields
A nearly nude man ran across snow covered fields waving his arms and crying strangely as Christ Eyen, a farmer near Minnetrista 28 miles west of Minneapolis, reported a fruitless chase through woods and Whaletail Lake shore, with tips telephoned to the Minneapolis sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prees
Minneapolis
Christ Eyen
Minnetrista
Whaletail Lake
Wisconsin man declines post as assistant secretary of war
April 10 or 1900 era report notes J. E. Davies of Wisconsin refuses the government appointment arguing a $5,600 yearly salary is too small. Davies would have become governor of the Philippines under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. E. Davies
Wisconsin
Henny
Philippines
Winter Fashion Caution Prompts Gentle Spring Warning
Fragmentary verse warns readers about spring weather tricks and urges sticking to heavy underwear for warmth. The lines reference spring’s fickle mood and advise practical attire choices to stay comfortable during transitional days.
Banker Refuses to Testify in Furth Trial
W E Schricker the convicted La Conner banker refuses to testify for the state against Jacob Furth Seattle banker charged with aiding deposits while the Seattle National bank faced insolvency. Special prosecutors press on calling minor witnesses as Schricker’s refusal risks ending the trial and the judge contemplates penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
W.E. Schricker
la Conner
Jacob Furth
Seattle
Brawley and
Corrigan
Schricker
Seattle National Bank
Walla Walla
Furth
Plan for Federal Flood Board and national public works unit
Plan discussed by congress seeks a comprehensive flood prevention program and a national board of public works headed by a cabinet member. Army engineers may oppose civilian control of flood prevention and testimony is expected to focus on legal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Mbtte
National Board of Public Works
Army
Lye
Watch Sale At Graham & Victor Jewelers
Graham and Victor, newer in the jewelry trade at 821 Second Avenue, advertise a watch sale offering ladies and gentlemen watches in all styles at near cost prices. They urge customers to visit the store to view offerings and compare prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Graham & Victor, Jewelers
Second Avenue
The
Graham & Victor
Onds
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East Schricker
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