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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
2
A transcript of a shoe sale notices buyers crowding the V. and H. Co store at 1208 Second Ave near the Savoy. Mr Brown runs the sale to raise funds for creditors with Crossett shoes at half price.
A man named James Wilson was sentenced today to seven years in San Quentin for holding up and robbing Alfred in San Francisco in April.
District Attorney Whitman says Cirofiel’s dying remark at Sing Sing could aid reconviction of Police Lieut. Becker for instigating Herman Rosenthal’s murder. Whitman notes the dying statement does not contradict core witness accounts but Becker vows to review evidence ahead of retrial.
Local office reports a man believed to be Harry Matthews, a bandit tied to the February Great Northern train hold up near Bellingham that killed three passengers, was shot and killed at Lemmon. Matthews boarded a freight at Harlowtown and, after firing at the conductor, was cornered in a box car and killed in a gun battle.
Olympia reports State Senator Arthur Gunn of Wenatchee, named as regent of the state college at Pullman by Acting Governor Hart, asks for more time to decide whether to accept the appointment.
Helen Keller charms Moore theatre crowd with a first person account of her life. She describes learning to read write and speak through touch and imagination, noting her travels from darkness to voice. The performance ends with an appeal to see her again tonight with Miss Macy.
A deadly blaze in a hotel apartment block left seven dead including Mrs. B G Pennis Mrs F C Beharrrell J R Mond Power and his wife and son plus Mrs Alice Shackpord and an unidentified woman Irene Haze was missing and presumed dead. The fire drove guests to balconies as escape routes failed and Mrs Robert Adams slid to safety from the fourth floor before a fatal fall. Firemen rescued many and the total loss was $100 900.
The Camels of the World announce a meeting at their club room in 1616 Third Ave on Thursday evening with smoker social and vaudeville entertainment. A large class will be initiated.
Madison Wis April 12 Dr J H Wiley apostle of pure food reform advocates pure language as well He teaches his son Harvey Wiley a two year old to speak Latin during daily walks with Daddy The logger says a child should be raised on pure food and Latin is taught to the boy
Medill McCormick, a leading Progressive from Illinois, is slated to keynote the state wide conference in Seattle with talks on Origin Organization and Object of the Progressive Party. Luncheon speaker is McCormick. Mayor Gill presides at the Press Club session with Rep Corkery and local officials listed among attendees. The program includes receptions, meals, and central committee meetings. leaders Slater Hanson and others are in Seattle after a regional organizing tour.
A Texas woman offers the fossilized body of her husband for sale to the Museum of Natural History in New York as a novelty item. The letter asks what the museum would pay for the unusual specimen. Also noted are fines totaling 5 400 dollars for violations of eight and sixteen hour laws by the Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company.
The recall campaign led by Thomas A. Meade reports about 20 000 signers for the recall of Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen. Petitions will go to County Auditor Phelps by Saturday or Monday, as the campaign aims to end soon. The effort costs about 200 and claims to be the state’s cheapest ever. Additional hires at $375 monthly increase the county payroll amid criticism of appointment decisions.
An enthusiastic meeting at the Birmingham town hall celebrated the Sturtevant Hillman settlement. Sturtevant became new owner of Birmingham farm area after Hillman paid all back taxes on town property and adjacent farming land. Tax payment enables immediate schoolhouse addition and road improvements.
A terse want ad urges readers to phone MAIN 9400 today so the classified notice can run by tomorrow, implying urgency and a deadline. The message plays on time terms yesterday today and tomorrow to motivate action.
A soft black tulle gown with a taffeta tunic is highlighted by a snow white Marie Antoinette style wig. The stark hair against the black dress creates a striking contrast that draws attention to the wearer.
Henrietta Crosman as Jane Bartlett wins over a large crowd in The Tongues of Men at the Metropolitan. A Reverend Penfield Sturgis denounces the opera in a sermon, while Miss Bartlett sits in the audience and responds to the clash between stage persona and real life.
A lively Seattle theatre week features The Chorus Lady with Miss Crosman and Frank Gilmore. Florence Bell and Anda Due lead as Patricia and Nora O'Brien, with laughs and tears as two sisters in the chorus pursue a happy ending under new management.
A University of Washington exchange ends with a sharp retort as a female student answers a seductive query with the single word Blood. The scene captures a stark moment of tension and implied danger on campus.
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