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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1914

Page

2

Ships May Be Used for War in Negotiations in Seattle

Negotiations for chartering vessels to transport troops and supplies to Mexico are under way in Seattle with steamship brokers representing the government. The Nome liner Victoria has over 60000 dollars of business booked for its June 2 trip, and Alaska Steamship Co officials report a preference to charter the steamers North Western and Seward due to this workload.

Mexico Seattle Victoria Alaska Steamship Co North Western Seward

Reds May Join With Yellows

The national Socialist party committee seeks to unite the Reds and the Yellows amid internal war in Seattle. Two investigators, N. A. Richardson of California and W. B. Motley of Idaho, are stationed in Seattle to pursue the effort.

Earl Sample National Committee The Socialist Party Seattle N. A. Richardson California W. B. Motley Idaho

Fair sex to fight women enlistments for Mexican war

Mrs. M. R. Reed Dupree of the Royal Hotel Employment bureau says Seattle women are applying to enlist to fight Mexicans. She asks when a recruiting office for women will open and offers to supply female warriors ready for combat roles beyond nursing.

Seattle M. R. Reed Dupree Royal Hotel Employment Bureau

Mothers Congress backs city dance regulation bill

The Mothers Congress endorsed proposed city council bill regulating dancing. It calls for licenses for all public dance venues, a police chief appointing an inspector, six hour notice for events, and age restrictions for girls under 18 after 9 pm unless chaperoned. No liquor at public dances, proper lighting, and strict attendee behavior rules.

Mothers’ Congress Chief of Police

Advertising Frat Enters University of Washington

A chapter of Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honorary advertising fraternity, was installed at the University of Washington last night. Ten charter members include Daily staffers Waldo Burford Ted Cook and Frank Evans along with journalism instructors Carl Getz Hugh Agnew and others. The new members also belong to the University Ad club and initials form Ads.

Alpha Delta Sigma University of Washington University of Missouri Missouri Tiineis Oklahoma Indiana Washington Waldo Burford The Daily Ted Cook the Daily Frank Evans Carl H

University of Washington Y M C A employment bureau helps students work

The Y M C A at the University of Washington runs an employment bureau led by Wilfred Lewis. It places about 120 male students in jobs such as window washing, dancing, billing, clerking, gardening, and driving. By April this year $6,800 earned. projected $8,000 to $9,000 by June 1.

University of Washington Wilfred Lewis Lewis Plana Bureau of Employment For Miss Austin Y. M. C. A. Bureau

Flonzaley Quartet Played to Packed House at The Moore

The Flonzaley quartet led by Adolpho Betto and Alfred Pochon with Ugo Ara and Iwan P'Archambeau performed last evening at The Moore. Presented by the Ladies' Musical Club the event drew a full audience and praised the club for its support of music lovers.

Flonzaley the Moore Adolpho Betto Alfred Pochon Ugo Ara Iwan P'Archambeau Ladies’ Musical Club

Foresters of America seek recruits for drill team

Recruits are sought for the Foresters of America drill team which plans to enlist for service in Mexico. Under Capt. BK Mar gett the unit trains twice weekly. Volunteers may forward names to Dr. Charles Mooers in rooms 201-202 of the Lumber Exchange building.

The Foresters of America Mexico BK. J. Margett Charles Mooers Lumber Exchange

Baby Mine to Open at Seattle Theatre This Monday

Margaret Mayo’s screaming farce Baby Mine will open at the Seattle theatre Monday evening. Max Steinie Mattie Hyde and Bessie Bruce join the Avenue players, all former stock and vaudeville artists of notable ability. William Brewer Florence Bell and Charles Schad are the outs. Last performances of A Fool There Was with Jean Kirby in the title role will be given tonight tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening.

Baby Mine Margaret Mayo Seattle Max Steinie Mattie Hyde Bessie Bruce Avenue Players William Brewer Florence Bell Charles Schad Jean Kirby Tomorve

Soul Kiss and The Millinery Salesman Lead Pan traces Bill

Pan tages opens with a matinee Monday presenting a condensed version of The Soul Kiss by George Ford Virginia Drew and a 15 member company Manager Pantages brings Joseph Remington and his troupe in The Millinery Salesman Other acts include Skipper Kennedy Wartenberg Brothers jugglers and Scott and Wallace singing their own songs

Pantages George Ford Mephisto Virginia Drew Joseph Remington Therogram Skipper Kennedy Yes Wartenberg Brothers Scott Wallace

Orpheum to Feature Lillian Shaw and De Serris Act

Lillian Shaw the dialect comedian will headline the Orpheum bill with Mme Henriette de Serris and her company presenting living pictures. Other acts will complete the program.

Lillian Shaw Orpheum Mme Henriette de Serris

Levinsky at the Wedding With Julian Rose at the Empress

The Empress features Levinsky at the Wedding led by Julian Rose as the comic attraction. Four of a Kind, a crook playlet, will also be shown.

Levinsky Julian Rose

Metropolitan to Feature Fifty Stratford Players Next Week

Fifty Stratfordon Avon players will headline the Metropolitan in a historic Shakespearean series next week. The announcement has stirred enthusiasm among Shakespearean drama lovers as the run at the playhouse aims to surpass previous records.

Stratfordon Avon Players Metropolitan Playhouse

Shriners Circus to Manage Concessions for Local Show

Shriners will run concessions at the A. G. Barnes wild animal circus on April 27 28 and 29 under Nile Temple. Proceeds fund patrols and bands attending the Shriners convention in Atlanta Georgia this summer.

Shriners A. G. Barnes Wild Animal Circus Nile Temple Atlanta

Honeymoon Express at Moore Theatre Opens May Week

Al Jolson and a clever company of entertainers bring the Winter Garden production The Honeymoon Express to Moore theatre the week of May 10. A dashing chorus is highlighted as one of the attractions in this successful show.

New York Winter Garden AL Jolson Marie Robson Ada Lewis Anna Wheaton Markie Fandoyle Dixon Donald MacDonald Jack Storey Ite Delightful Alfurtog Moore Theatre Winter Garden

Missionaries to speak on Punjab and Atlantic states

George Kyd and F E B Kelley discuss the Punjab mission in India while B C Dinius and Mrs Margaret Finch address religious conditions of the Atlantic states at Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening.

George Kyd F. E B. Kelley Punjab India B. C. Dinius Mra Margaret Finch Atlantic States Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church

Volunteers To Fill Guard Cavalry Deficiency At UW

University of Washington men volunteered for troop B Washington National Guard cavalry and will be inspected by Capt. Palmer today. Lieut. McCammon called yesterday for volunteers on campus to make up the 45 man deficiency and received a favorable response.

University of Washington Washington National Guard Cavalry Palmer McCammon

Spirk Remits Inheritance Tax Upon Unfound Estate Check

Charles A. Spirk, administrator of C. H. Adsit estate in King County, voluntarily remitted 108 dollars to the state tax commission as inheritance tax. The payment covered a check not found during estate settlement.

State Tax Commission Charles A. Spirk C. H. Adsit King County

Woman's Democratic Club hears Miss Cook on government course

Josephine Cook spoke on a government course at a King County Woman's Democratic Club meeting held this afternoon in the Good Eats Cafeteria.

Miss KE Josephine Cook Woman's Democratic Club of King County Good Eats

President Silent On War Plans Amid Mexican Tension

Washington April 26 The administration avoids public policy statements on Mexico as rumors swirl. Wilson favors Villa but may not join Huerta. reports say some rebels defect to the federals while Zapata aligns with Huerta. Treasury Secretary McAdoo backs a war tax if war comes and militia units prepare for possible call to service.

Washington Senate House Wilson Carranza Villa Tampico Mexico City Bryan Daniela Huerta United States Mexico Torreon Zapata

Figaro Murder Election Factor in Paris Vote

The shooting of Editor Gaston Calmette of the Figaro by Mme Joseph Cailliaux will factor into the quadrennial election for the chamber of deputies. High sentiment against Caillaux led radical socialist rivals, with a new social federation challenging them. President Poincare favors the new group.

Paris Gaston Calmette The Figaro Mme Joseph Cailiaux Finance Chamber of Deputies Radical Socialist Party Caillaux Social Federation Poincare

Bible Club elects officers at First Presbyterian church

The Young Men's Bible Club of the First Presbyterian Church elected officers last evening. A. W. Beeler was named president with vice presidents R. Mo. Bride, BE. T. Gibson, F. Cave, V. Westfall, M. S. Babasinian. Ed Zimmerman was treasurer under the leadership of 8. D. Wingate.

Young Men's Bible Club The First Presbyterian Church A. W. Beeler R. Mo. Bride BE. T. Gibson F. Cave V. Westfall M. S. Babasinian Ed Zimmerman 8. D. Wingate

Clever Rebuttal Echoes Mirror Jibe

A witty exchange features a quip about beauty as a mirror mocks vanity. The reply undercuts the boast with a pun about reflection. The brief dialogue highlights playful banter and wordplay between speakers.

Tiz Foot Remedy Promises Instant Relief

Advertises a 25 cent box of Tiz claiming to draw out poisons bad odors and exudations and cure tired swollen feet bunions and corns with instant relief and no more pain or limping.

New Citizens Seek Loyal Enlistment in City Volunteers

Naturalized Greeks and Slavs eager to prove loyalty to Uncle Sam enlist in a volunteer company organized by Detective Majewski with city detective Joe Bianchi. By noon today 108 men were enrolled for an infantry unit on a war footing. none are American. Majewski, veteran of the Fourth and 17th Infantry in Cuba and the Philippines, seeks the captaincy.

Sam Majewski Joe Bianchi Cuba Philippines Bianchi

Immigrant Enlistment Links to Army Service in Alaska

Majewski notes every man enrolled has military training in his homeland and many are veterans of European wars, joining service in Alaska. The record highlights the influx of trained veterans entering the army through his program.

Alaska Majewski

Legion of Honor to assemble in El Paso for Madero era veterans

Members of the American Legion of Honor who served under Francisco Madero will be gathered in El Paso. The event is led by Wilbur Jay of Anacortes, formerly first lieutenant under Madero.

Anacortes American Legion of Honor Francisco Madero el Paso Wibur Jay Madero

Prisoners Reinlisted After Court Martial Ruling

General court martial prisoners were ordered back to duty with 50 sent to general duty and 100 to the flagship West Virginia. The disciplinary bar racks are to be closed.

Bremerton West Virginia

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