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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1914

Page

2

North Bend Plans Local Fish Day And Shop Closure

North Bend Washington prepares for a one day May 1 event to close shops and celebrate trout day. Pirates prizes entice participation as Game Warden Harry Rief enforces rules. The Snoqualmie forks near town are noted as picturesque streams. A separate item from Walla Walla reports George McGuire offering 200 acres of wheat for 26000 dollars.

Bend Wash Prines Harry Rief Snoqualmie Washington

Rich friends linked to jailed officer amid court martial

San Francisco April 30 Captain Dennis P Quinlan judge advocate third division met at Alcatraz with Captain J H Griffiths who faces a May 4 court martial on charges including embezzling government funds. Rumors say Washington interests sought to compel flight. Virginia Bramhall, a Portland widow, is named but officials say a younger woman aided Griffiths.

San Francisco Dennis P. Quinlan U. S. Army Alcatraz J. H. Griffiths Griffiths Washington Seattle Virginia Bramhall Portland Bramhall

Mediation Mapped as Huerta Crisis Evolves in 1914

United States mediators outline a plan to avoid humiliating Mexico while not recognizing Huerta or his government. They propose a commission or administrator to run affairs until a representative election and new leadership emerge, with both sides expected to compromise.

Washington ABC United States Mexico Mexico City Huerta Tumulty Manzanillo William G. Shepherd United Press Association Vera Cruz Portillo Y Rojas Vera Cruz Custom House

Militia Mobilizes for West Coast Patrol Duty

Two companies of Canadian militia left New Westminster for Nanaimo to patrol during the week. May day demonstrations by striking miners are feared at Ladysmith and Nanaimo, though the towns have forbidden parades.

New Westminster B. C Nanaimo Ladysmith

Ohio Method of restori ng missing teeth without partial plates

An ad promoting the Ohio Method hygienic bridge work to restore missing teeth without partial plates. It claims immediate eating restoration, no toothache, and a guaranteed durable result. It contrasts with traditional bridges and partial plates, offers a free exam, and states services include gold crowns, inlays, fillings, and hygienic bridge work.

Ohio

The Confessions of a Wife Parting Fight Over Money

A wife describes a violent quarrel after a night with friends, noting her husband Dick’s drinking and arrogance. He replies that she is a kept woman and asserts control over money and income, prompting her to demand dividends from her stock and board and lodging payments. The tale ends with her locking herself in Aunt Mary’s room, awaiting tomorrow’s continuation.

Morrises Mia Morris Eleanor Fairlow Mr. Waverly Tam Bob Morris Margie Bob Annie Jack Margaret Mary

Troutman loses suit against Polhill over Alaska gold venture

April 30 report states the Jefferson county superior court judgment in Dora Troutman versus Robert J Polhill was affirmed by the state supreme court. Troutman sought repayment of money her husband advanced for a gold prospecting trip in Alaska which ended in failure.

Olympia Superior Court of Jefferson County Dora Troutman Robert J. Polhill Supreme Court

Shoe Sale Seeks Quick Stock Clearance At Dollar Prices

The V. and H. Co. advertises a closing out sale with white canvas shoes and other styles priced at a dollar a pair. Many sizes remain, including men women and children. no exchanges, no deliveries, no charges. Sale resumes tomorrow at 9 am as the stock is cleared rapidly.

Boys Handgun Accident Ends in Tragedy

Two 14 year old boys, Garland Lyda and George Exline, were in Othello when a revolver carried by Exline discharged accidentally. The bullet struck Lyda in the abdomen, and the incident ended in tragedy.

Mexico Garland Lyda C. H. Lyda George Exline Exline

Lawyer Barred Spokane Court After Contempt Fines

County Prosecutor George H Crandall was found in contempt and fined 25 dollars. He is barred from Superior Judge Bruce Blake's court until payment or a perfected appeal to the state supreme court.

Spokane George H. Crandall Bruce Blake Crandall Supreme Court

Republicans Organize Everett for State Convention

Everett Republicans announce a permanent organization formed May 12 followed by a county convention May 23. Delegates to the state convention will be chosen on June 18.

Everett

New Spokane Diocese Created by Pope Pius

Rome reports Pope Pius creates a new Spokane diocese from Washington east of the Cascades, while Seattle retains the western half of the state.

Rome Spokane Washington Pope Pius Seattle

Seattle election picks at University of Washington

Clarence W. Bryant of Seattle was elected president of the Associated Students at the University of Washington. J. A. Younger of Kirkland became vice president with Margaret Meany of Seattle as secretary. Dollie McLean of Seattle was named graduate representative on the board of control. Fred Woeflen of Lewiston Idaho was elected editor of the Daily.

Clarence W. Bryant Seattle Associated Students University of Washington J. A. Younger Kirkland Margaret Meany Dollie McLean Board of Control Fred Woeflen Lewiston Idaho Daily

Supreme court validates Quincy Valley irrigation bonds

The supreme court ruled the first issue of bonds for the Quincy Valley irrigation project valid yesterday, holding that the preliminary work was legally performed.

Olympia Great Quincy Valley Supreme Court

Canada Tightens Entry Rules For Asians And Chinese

Vancouver reports a new law interpretation barring Asiatics from entering Canada. Chinese with the $500 head tax are stopped, while tourists students and merchants may enter. Oriental laborers of any race will be denied admission.

Vancouver B. C Canada

State oyster sale overrides Willapa growers wishes

Oysters from Willapa harbor reserve in sacks of at least 1000 were sold yesterday by the state oyster commission to the Olympia Oyster Co at 4.25 dollars per sack. The sale overrides Willapa growers wishes against the state entering the oyster business.

Olympia Willapa Harbor Reserve State Oyster Commission Olympia Oyster Co Willapa

Edith McConaghy Found Guilty of Assault in Second Degree

A jury in Judge Ronald's court convicted Edith McConaghy of second degree assault for shooting J. E. Matlack last February. She claimed self defense during the trial.

Edith McConaghy Ronald J. E. Matlack

Lumber Shipments Rise in First Quarter

Great Output from Western Pine Mills shows 214 million feet shipped in Q1, up 16 million from the same period last year, per Western Pine Manufacturers' Association data reported in Spokane.

Spokane Weestern Pine Manufacturers’ Association Association

Surveyor General Ordered to Inspect Cascades Land Grants

Olympia April 20. E A Fitz Henry surveyor general sent from Washington to survey Northern Pacific land grants in the Cascades an area of about 215000 acres. The order has been pressed by state tax commissions for years to determine values.

Olympia E. A. Fitz Henry Washington Pacific Cascades

Kidney Trouble and Back Pain Mention Swamp-Root Study

A 1911 letter promotes Dr Kilmer s SwampRoot for kidney trouble causing back pain. The writer, J B Alvey of Evansville Indiana, describes improvement after using several bottles and notes notary verification of the claim. The advertisement requests ten cents for a sample and offers a booklet on kidneys.

J. BE. Alvey Walnut St Evansville Ind Tor Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Dept. R

Phone Your Want Ad To Main 9400 Today

Classified notice urges readers to phone the Main 9400 line to place a want ad promptly. The message emphasizes immediate action saying today’s deadline makes tomorrow yesterday. It presents a concise plea for quick customer outreach.

Opium Overdose Suspected in Death of F W Caton

Raymond April 30 F W Ca ton 30 former clerk of the Green hotel died here yesterday from an overdose of opium taken with suicidal intent. He leaves a bride of a few months. An autopsy will be held today.

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