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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1913
Page
1
Seattle figures including Mayor Cotterill and E B Ault weigh in on California anti alien land law. Opinions diverge on treating Japan fairly, halting Japanese bluffing, and whether aliens should own city land with the Chamber of Commerce backing the amendment.
Mrs. Jane Tanner secured a divorce from attorney W. Vaughn Tanner in Judge s court with the usual 29 day filing to trial period waived. The complaint cites utter differences in temperaments and living, with both parties agreeing to separation and not revealing real grounds. Tanner denies shared fault and says life was unhappy only due to the plaintiff s voluntary action.
In Seattle, Mrs Mary McKay presses for the return of four year old Teddy McKay, claimed not to be her son, with foster mother Mrs A J Williams in North Yakima as the guardian. Meanwhile, in Tokyo Baron Kharasoroku of the Japanese parliament heads to Sacramento on May 10 to discuss anti alien land questions pending in California.
The Central hotel at Williams and Walla Walla streets in Renton burned early Monday. Mrs. Sadie Skillman 29 and her S year old son died in the blaze. W O Canfield 45 was seriously burned and jumped from a window. he will recover at Renton hospital. The frame hotel of about 10 rooms was a total loss as guests awoke to flames.
Los Angeles police arrested William Lacasse and Richard Hollingsworth on charges sworn by 15 year old Florence Grayson. A nationally known racecar driver is rumored to be involved as a witness and other grand jury witnesses are named including Agnes Lee and Helen Harker in the unfolding case.
Councilman Wardall introduces a severe juvenile bill prohibiting children under 12 from street sales singing or alms begging with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days jail for parents. Children under 16 must be with guardians after 9 p m October to April or after 10 p m in summer.
Tension rises as a grand jury may convene soon. A key witness reportedly plans to close his business and depart hurriedly. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy investigates. Judge Ronald and Murphy await a meeting, while County Commissioner Hamilton, criticized by Pomona Grange, talks with the judge. Municipal league minutes show a push to convene the grand jury immediately.
Por tugueis woman Anna Menders claimed 18 years in the United States and residence with her mother in Renton. She wore jewelry valued at 15000 on a Seattle bound trip from Vancouver and was detained by customs officials while origin of the gems is traced. She was released on her own recognizance.
Carl Westman watchman at Hall Bros shipyards was found shot along a beach path on Bainbridge Island. A brown bone hairpin near his body is the sole clue. Sheriff Shattuck notes the murder appears to be a woman’s work as his wife Anna Westman is under watch.
A mother traveling with 11 children aboard the Great Northern Orienta l Limited No 1 near Wenatchee gave birth to a 10 pound baby. Conductor J J Murphy alerted Dr E Culp and the train was held in Wenatchee for an hour while the physician attended the mother Mrs Claus Botel and her family on their way from Germany to Vancouver B C. The baby will be named Wenatchee.
In San Francisco on April 28 Mrs. Mary FE Taylor sues George H for separate maintenance after discovering a lace handkerchief initialed I, a rouge stick, a powder puff, a silver mesh bag and a chamois skin dabber among his clothes left for the cleaner. The court witness noted George’s carelessness. Burglaries also reported as a pantry window at 1317 Minor Ave yielded a gilt clock and a silver powder case along with three pairs of shoes and extra trousers.
Mrs James C La France and a man believed to be her husband Jas C La France are under arrest in Marshfield Oregon and will be brought to Portland for hearing. They are accused of defrauding fraternal orders of about 15000 by placing La Frances clothing on another man and collecting his life insurance. The deceased was found decomposed at Estacada last July and identified by clothing papers and trinkets in the pockets.
Rep. Sisson of Mississippi asserts aliens should be barred from land ownership and warns of war if treaties allow foreign control. He argues California may restrict land leases to all aliens and preserve land for American posterity. Secretary Bryan arrives in Sacramento for capitol discussions amid Japanese and Chinese farmers at the market.
Observers note Bryan guards a bulging black satchel he claims holds sensitive Washington Tokyo documents. He meets Gov Johnson and key officials at the capitol to discuss international phases of the anti alien legislation, while treaty and citizenship issues loom.
A persuasive pitch for Seattle merchants to advertise in The Star. Highlights the value of local advertising, the growth of Star ads, and asks merchants to discuss with a representative, offering a phone call.
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