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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
1
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The Star reports Mr. Charles Peacock fell for Miss Alice Day, a San Diego barber, after admiring her celestial looks while getting a facial. The piece humorously expounds on love at first sight and the intoxicating tenderness of her barber shop touch.
A comic court tale recounts Charles Peacock wooing Miss Alice Day with lavish devotion in a Southern California barber shop. The affair ends with a $25 fine and Judge Puterbaugh ordering, bury thy love, as a formal admonition amid a jail threat.
Federal and state judges spar over restraining orders against the Teamsters union as Judge Humphries issues a temporary injunction. He defends the move amid threats of reelection impact and likens Titus to a bull on a railroad track. Contempt fines are imposed on Dr. Titus for challenging the restraining order.
The King County Progressive league executive committee denounces the university board of regents for a policy seen as restricting free speech on campus. They condemn actions by the American Manufacturers Association and warn that democracy is threatened by repression and the rise of aristocracy in disguise.
Aviator Johnny Bryant from Seattle crashed during a 5:45 PM exhibition in Victoria. His hydroplane collapsed at 400 feet, striking Theatre Alley roof near Cormorant Street in view of his bride Aviatrice Alys McKey and thousands. Bryant suffered skull fracture and multiple injuries. his death followed a risky wind flight.
Sult against Rudolph Spreckels, San Francisco millionaire, for 17500 filed by the Panama Pacific Exposition Company. The suit stems from a 25000 subscription, with Spreckels halting further payments after paying 7500 and alleging unmet conditions. Gen Felix Diaz travels to Vancouver aboard the Oregon Express with Senora Diaz and aides en route to Portland then Seattle.
Salem Oregon August reports Gov. West appoints T. R. A. Harris former state printing expert as state printer replacing the late Willis B. Duniway. Harris to assume duties immediately per gubernatorial action.
The selamograph at the University of Washington logged an earthquake shock felt 2,000 miles distant on Wednesday. Shocks began at 1:25 and continued to 4:00, with the disturbance centered northwest of Seattle.
Col F Cody one of England's leading aviators and his passenger Lieut W E Evans were killed when Cody's monoplane overturned near Aldershot England. Both buried beneath the craft as it crashed. Cody born in America later naturalized Englishman. Cody's sons Leon and Frank witnessed the tragedy. The aviator's neck was broken and the wings doubled before the machine buckled and struck a clump of trees.
Robert McGregor robbed the Bank of Randolph taking 1500 dollars from the cashier and fled on horseback. A posse pursued through the hills for four hours until he surrendered and confessed he was trying to raise a wedding stake. The bandit, from Wyoming, was later found with the gold in his saddle bags.
The Star classifieds offer a week long want ad service to reach over 40 000 readers. Advertisers are urged to phone Main 9400 for ad placement and mail back the bill.
The Seattle Commercial Club plans to push support for the Poindexter bill to government run development and operation of Alaska coal fields. Otto A. Case states unanimous club approval and notes The Star's role in garnering national newspaper interest and Scripps backing. The matter will be formally discussed at the next club meeting.
London Aug 7 Supposedly blind John Yeomans once the subject of local sympathy today embraced religion at a revival meeting He removed his dark glasses and announced he could see as well as anyone in town He then confessed to the police chief who promised to help him find a job
J Julius Englestadt, about 28, gained release on a contempt charge by promising to pay attorney George Olson £50. He told Judge Humphries he never retained Olson and that his wife had already paid him. Englestadt was recommitted to the county jail after the dispute over payment.
Hugo Flink an 80 year old cement worker was found dead at the bottom of stairs in the rear of a rooming house at 509 Fifth Ave at 7 10 am He died as a result of a fall or jump during the night He was single and had trouble finding steady work Thirty three cents was found in his pockets A Seattle delegation bound for Victoria will carry Mayor Cotterills invitation to the cruiser New Zealand officers to visit Seattle with the ship
Washington officials say failing to recognize Lind could push the United States to raise the arms embargo on Mexican insurgents. Col Eduardo Hay warns the constitutionalistas will overthrow Huerta in three months if Lind can buy arms in the U S. An assault on Lind risks swift U S military action.
Mrs Lillian M Hinckley files suit against Lyman Hinckley a Seattle pioneer and wealthy builder alleging repeated physical violence cruel language and false accusations since their 1900 marriage they have four children and she seeks a restraining order plus division of property including the Hinckley building and other Seattle lots.
Four coupons from The Seattle Star plus 15 cents earn a 65 cent pennant. California Pennants are out now with Alaska Pennants due next Monday. Pennants can be mailed for 5 cents extra per pennant. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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