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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
2
Vera Cruz reports describe Huerta as pitiless with a blood soaked history of disappearances and executions. The piece cites Rendón and Domingues assassinations, reporters Villacorta and Mecalona killed, and prisoners sent to Quintana Roo. It portrays a pervasive climate of terror and censorship.
In a Vera Cruz harbor report from Washington on April 22 officials say at least 15000 American troops will be assembled there within 24 hours ready to move to Mexico City if ordered. Huerta’s capital forces are estimated at no more than 4000 with most troops in the north blocking rebels. Rear Admiral Badger arrives with 14 torpedo boat destroyers to seal Vera Cruz to marine traffic.
At the YMCA auditorium on Monday evening May 4 William F Grosskopf baritone leads a program with Mary Gashanteler pianist Ruth Osborn Mogan harpist and Louisa Calvery Australian soprano among others. Proceeds fund a boys membership fund.
A $200 reward is offered for the discovery of Chris Gilson manager of the Little Elk Logging Co. of Snohomish who disappeared under mysterious circumstances on April 13. He is 31, married with a one year old child. Contact A. D. Stolting, 1115 Third av.
A battalion review and parade precede a military ball at the Armory hosted by the National Guard of Washington. Gov. and Mrs. Lister Mayor and Mrs. Gill are among patrons. About 3 500 invitations have been issued.
Tonight will be college night at the Seattle theatre with MacKenzie donating net proceeds to varsity crew expenses for the June trip to Poughkeepsie. Hundreds of students filled the house and promise to run the show themselves with college choruses and an orchestra under Charles Lombard.
A county drugstore remedy promises to dissolve dandruff with four ounces of quidarvon applied nightly. The method claims rapid scalp moisture, reduced itching, and hair that becomes fluffy glossy and soft after three to four applications. It warns dandruff weakens hair and makes it dull and lifeless if not treated.
Bloodshed at Vera Cruz paused opposition to a measure empowering the president to use armed forces in Mexico. The resolution passed the Senate 72 to 13, the House adopted it after brief debate, Speaker Clark signed it, and it was sent to the White House.
Olympia reports the state minimum wage commission ordered a $10 weekly minimum for women in mercantile establishments effective June 22, with minors at $6 weekly and a six month learning period. Apprentices start at $6 then $7.60 before full $10, and eligibility limits apply to the proportion of women earning under the new rate.
The Wolverine ferry, with 25 aboard, was struck and crushed by the U S cruiser Albany near Bremerton during a bay exercise. The captain, engineer and two deck hands aboard were saved, while others were uninjured. Albany officers say warning signals were ignored by Wolverine crew.
In Ellensburg on April 22 an argument at the normal school over whether girls in the farmerette class should wear overalls in the garden plot threatens a division of the class. Many favor freer limb action as they learn to raise carrots beans and other vegetables.
In an opinion to Clark V. Savidge state land commissioner R E Campbell assistant attorney general says the minimum appraisal for tidelands is now five dollars per lineal foot instead of one.
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