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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
1
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The Commercial Club of Seattle endorses The Star's push for a grand jury to probe city and county malfeasance. It asks Prosecuting Attorney Murphy to seek a grand jury and to consider annual juries, citing questions about courthouse deals, graft, garbage contracts, and road spending before reporting next Tuesday.
A Chicago styled survey notes Seattle stenographers, age ranges, and attitudes toward flirtation. Employers say business comes first, with most workers described as capable, uptight, and uninterested in romance.
After a week long audit of Proposition A ballots, court officials and Comptroller Harry Carroll report the recount shows the lead cut to a single vote from the initial 882. Total votes cast were about 35 000. Judge Humphries ordered secrecy on the recount until today. Emerson Belding, former deputy sheriff and private detective, faces six months for contempt of court related to witness C P Adams in a bankruptcy fraud case in Tacoma.
John W. Green sues Dr. Jacob Visser for $7000 claiming Mrs. Emma Green was enticed away from his marriage. Green alleges the doctor advised divorce, then married Mrs. Green after the decree on February 6, 1913, and they now live in Taylor.
Mrs. Marguerite V. Oliver of 746 Boylaton Ave reports her ex husband O. P. Oliver returned home and threatened to burn the house. Police were notified and a patrol was sent. Oliver is now in the city jail.
A rhymed broadside defends William Shakespeare of Stratford-on-Avon against claims that Bacon and others wrote his plays. It mocks rivals, lauds Bill’s genius, and argues against posterity doubters who doubt the author of the world’s best drama.
A Colorado resident, A J Sidder, acting as his own attorney, fought a $36.75 gas bill claim in Justice Brinker’s court. Represented by Irving H Randolph, the gas company produced expert testimony and ledgers, but Sidder showed a rising monthly pattern from $4 to $36.75 between July and December. The jury found for Sidder, who paid nothing and secured a verdict against the gas monopoly.
Miss Louise McLean was carried from a burning residence at 7345 24th av 8S by Otto C Memitz who lived there The fire began from an overheated chimney and Miss McLean fainted upstairs Memitz retrieved her noting she remained inside The owner of the house is Mrs Sarah McLean and damage was not large
Prof. Thomas M. Gatch, former president of the University of Washington, died at 5 p m Tuesday at his home 1232 Fourth av N after a period of illness. He had served as university head in prior years and was remembered for his leadership in higher education.
Alta F. Gunn, head of Eaton, Colorado telephone exchange, marries H. B. Mick while wearing the head receiver and holding the transmitter. The wedding is repeatedly interrupted by ringing calls and operator duties as the minister struggles to conclude the ceremony.
Chicago April 23 Northwestern student Harry Ackerburg of Sigma Alpha Epsilon caused a stir after bringing a chorus girl named Evelyn to a junior play. Co-eds refused to ride in the same car with Evelyn on the trip home. Ackerburg later admitted the dancer was actually fellow student John R. Davies.
San Francisco voters, though light in turnout, ousted Police Judge Charles J. Weller over bail reductions in white slave charges. Attorney Wrey F. Crist won the bench seat 30,722 to 29,907 as women leaders of the recall celebrated with an ice cream party.
President Wilson telegraphed Governor Johnson and California legislative leaders asking if Secretary of State Bryan could visit Sacramento to counsel with the governor and lawmakers. The aim is to cooperate in drafting an anti alien law aligned with California views and not affecting U.S. treaties. If Californians oppose, Wilson will seek another method.
Gov Hiram W Johnson convened about 30 lawmakers in Sacramento after President Wilson asked Secretary Bryan to join state leaders in shaping anti alien land measures The Bull Moose leader San Boynton welcomed the idea amid surprise at the president’s suggestion and lawmakers reacted with cautious interest The report notes Sen Birdsall who authored the bill was surprised by the development
Washington April 23 Baron Chinda the Japanese ambassador to the United States stated that despite California enacting an anti alien land law aimed at Japan Japan will not attempt any war like retaliation He added that the better classes in Japan seek to quiet jingo talk from the lower classes and that war between the two nations is out of the question
Sen Thompson aided in framing the Birdsall bill and said the legislature would welcome Bryan's visit. No action on anti alien land measures today as special orders will consume the entire day, floor leaders said.
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