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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
A dense page of classified notices lists marriage ads, matchmaking services, and professional offerings. Entries mention prospective spouses, private confinement homes, manicuring and massage services, and a variety of personal ads alongside small business solicitations in Seattle and nearby areas.
A dense inventory describes stalls 116 to 260 and beyond offering bacon, corn meal, corned beef, watermelons, tea, peas, peanut butter, tomatoes, sugar, lamb, crabapples, salmon, duck, flour, potatoes, bananas, peaches, pears, beans, corn, butter, eggs, sausage, and various fish. Prices per unit and weights vary across stalls in a bustling market scene.
Nicholas Schmitt a socialist announced his candidacy for prosecuting attorney. Adams Rausch a socialist filed to run for representative 41st district. W P McElwaine a progressive filed for county clerk and W G Hyatt a progressive for county treasurer. George Murphy a democrat filed for representative 37th district.
Mrs Virna M Barney wife of attorney Charles R Barney filed for divorce on grounds of incompatibility. They wed in 1908 and reside at 1912 14th St No 8. Complaint alleges Charles Barney shows utter lack of interest and is moody exacting and irritable at times.
Much obliged Wenatchee, Aug. 7. Charles B. Shepard and Reeves Aylmore, both of Seattle, were named delegates to the American Bar Association convention in Washington, D. C., next October at the closing session of the State Bar association. Doris Underwood, colored, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder before Judge Dykeman for the shooting of a colored man.
Washington officials report strict enforcement of Wilson's neutrality proclamation with warships and revenue cutters patrolling the American coastline to ensure compliance. The cruiser Tennessee carries 6.7 million dollars in gold to Americans stranded in Europe.
Fred Morris a German soldier on Kaiser's Third Grenadiers asked Judge Dykeman to let him abandon a six months to 20 year sentence for forging a $2.50 check and return to duty. The judge appointed counsel and reversed the sentence, allowing possible deporation order to send him back to the war. He proclaimed Germany needs him and vowed to serve under conditions. Morris, about 45, educated bookkeeper and German newspaper worker, stirred spectators with his plea.
Special round trip rates for Kingston and Satu with 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm sailings to Kingston Ludiow and all points. Northbound Kulehan steamer Saturdays from Seattle at 10 pm calling Port Townsend. Passengers land at various boat landings at own risk. Steamer freight daily except Tacoma. Baggage liability limited to $100 per ticket. 160 pounds free. Schedules subject to change without notice.
The Sickles family longtime county clerk ties spark opposition as W. P. McElwaine files for county clerk on the Progressive ticket. Other candidates filing yesterday include T. L. Richmond republican justice of the peace, John D. Jones republican constable, George C. Meade republican justice of the peace, Fred McCumber republican constable, Lou W. Nelson democrat sheriff, Frank H. Manogue republican representative, Nicholas Schmitt socialist prosecuting attorney, Adam Rausch socialist representative, and W. C. Hyatt progressive.
Theodore Hipp, 31, who fled the city jail last night, turned himself in to officers today at the county courthouse. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, explaining he escaped to see the chief and then surrendered.
Olympia Aug 7 Judge Black filed for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. He said since his formal announcement two weeks ago he has campaigned more than any of his Democratic opponents in several months of candidacy.
Librarians report a surge in demand for war and peace titles, Napoleon studies, and Hague tribunal works. Ethel R. Sawyer of Seattle Public Library's circulation department has compiled a comprehensive list while local curbstone colonels plan to discuss the war more sharply.
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