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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions sizes for men s pat terns and lace on a four foot item. Referenced terms include wooly or blue quality items and table J. Details are incomplete and cannot determine full event or product.
Faculty hears disquieting rumor about tonight's comic opera at Moore while county records reveal a $1,500 outsider advisory bill tied to Architect A Warren Gould's courthouse plans. Gould drew $9,000 to date on a $950,000 project that voters authorized. Purdy and Henderson billed $1,500. taxpayers face total costs of $46,500 for unbuilt plans. May prompt grand jury scrutiny.
A flamboyant letter writer from the Moor theatre serenades the coming Princess Bonnie opera comique at the University of Ashington. He muses on senoritas in Spanish costume, censors, and bold defiance amid siesta dreams and hot sun.
A mine disaster at the Cincinnati mine of Monongahela River Consolidated in Finlayville Pennsylvania buries 120 workers. Rescue teams from the U S Bureau of Mines work with Superintendent Win Carter. 93 escaped while 30 bodies recovered by noon. air is being forced into tunnels to vent gases as survivors recount long, gas-filled crawls and fatalities.
In Wilmington on April 24 A. Ad, a Syrian, began an effort to collect money on notes from a fellow countryman. On the same day D. Ek, also Syrian, was arraigned for violating the prohibition law.
The Potlatch association finance committee invites the public to a $1 plate dinner at Moose hall Rathskeller building Monday at 6 20 p m. Walter Foster will report funds raised for Seattle's big show this year and how much more is needed. Other spiels and the Potlatch program will be outlined.
Secretary Bryan and the president discussed California Japaneses policy and agreed on a line beyond which California may not go. The decision will be sent to Governor Johnson, with Bryan to reach Sacramento Monday. The president seeks to keep future public cautions in Sacramento and directs that Japan be assured by a dispatch from Secretary Ruane.
Sacramento April 24 Gov Hiram Johnson denounces discrimination he says targets California as antialien law proposals arise He asserts the nation not the state is drawing lines against those ineligible to citizenship Prof Lee Bassett interprets Hamlet at the university reading series in Denny hall Tuesday night
Principal J. W. Todd says no suspensions occurred after a colorful sock day at Auburn school. Six boys were sent home for mismatched socks and three girls faced similar action for loud stockings. The incident ended with all students in somber hosiery and school life returning to normal.
In Vancouver Washington W P Allen tried to ride a small horse tied to a post to win a dollar wager. He suffered several bruises and was fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct.
J Tukuhara proprietor of a confectionery at 723 Main Street startled a burglar early Tuesday morning. Tukuhara yelled, and the intruder fled the scene.
A circular from the Interior Department notes 3,200 acres of unappropriated timber lands in Multnomah County near Portland. The location is not specified and the Interior Department cannot trace how they were overlooked. Portland land office will accept filings under either homestead or timber and stone acts.
San Francisco April 24. Nine operators quit work as strike spreads with Marconi company ships leaving port. President E. J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers union says the strike goes smoothly and victory will follow. Resting vessels involved include the Kt burn Eureka bound, Lurline, and Hanalet with sailors signing on in San Pedro and Seattle reports.
Forest Service notes Charles Lillick assistant forest ranger near Craig Alaska accidentally shot and killed himself on April 12 authorities said.
The piece teases a Giants versus Tigers matchup and promises a full game account. It hints at citywide buzz as fans stand on their toes awaiting scores and details in The Star Pink edition.
The Municipal League executive committee backs The Star demand for a grand jury. A special committee, after meeting at the Arctic club and being addressed by Commissioner McKenzie, urges league ratification at the next general meeting. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy was consulted. President Thorgrimason says members favor an immediate grand jury session to examine city and county affairs.
Special Agent Harry Wheaton pursues H. Payne in a burglary case after Payne fled through the freight yards. Payne allegedly unloaded six freight cars while darting around and under moving freight cars in an attempt to escape, amid a warrant issued by Justice Brown.
Deputy Sheriff F J Moore says William McKean sold gasoline beer and Swiss cheese sandwiches at a Forest Park tent and sometimes omitted items. McKean is charged with conducting a public nuisance and faces legal action over the improvised gas and beer booth.
Washington reports a push by Congressman Gallagher to probe the baseball trust. Telegraphic congratulations pour in from fans nationwide as Senator Smith of Georgia also investigates player contracts, signaling rising tension for magnates in the upper chamber.
In a jealous rage an unidentified man shot Nellie Hart 22 in the face and shoulder in a second floor room at the corner of Seconday and Marion streets. He then killed himself with a gunshot to the head. Hart was wounded but says the man went by Will and lived at the Standard hotel. Police detained the landlady, a witness, and a room resident for questioning. Hart is expected to recover.
The Star offers a Washington state and Panama Canal map showing Parcel Post zones with complete Parcel Post details free with each yearly subscription. No cost. Limited copies remain, order now at the regular price of $3.20.
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