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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
An editorial endorses the Poindexter bill to open Alaska’s coal wealth with a consumer friendly profit sharing model. It argues private monopolies harm the public and that Uncle Sam should profit through social gains like warmer homes and healthier cities, not sole corporate gain.
Seattle business leaders rally behind Alaska development, urging passage of Poindexter bill or similar reforms. Letters from Miller Freeman Maurice D. Leehey and others praise The Star for backing Pacific coast national policy, calling for government-backed coal and railroad efforts to open Alaska.
President Wilson readies for all contingencies as John Lind travels from Vera Cruz to Mexico City amid tense U S Mexico City relations. Secretary Daniels assures navy readiness while Bryan and O Shaughnessy monitor reports and possible responses to Huerta actions.
Four consecutive coupons from The Star plus 15 cents earn a 65 cent pennant. California pennants are out. Alaska pennants go out next Monday. Pennants mailed for an extra five cents each. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
Aug. 8. Federal court records reveal Maury J. Diggs sent endearing notes to Miss Marsha Warrington calling her Pickles and describing plans tied to elopement with Caminett and a Reno trip with Miss Lota Norris. The letter signed Tom matched handwriting of Diggs and urged Miss Warrington not to worry as troubles would pass.
In San Francisco an enormous crowd gathered outside the courtroom amid expectations Marsha Warrington would testify on the Reno trip involving Lola Norris F Drew Caminetti and Maury J Diggs. Mrs Maury I Diggs prepares to attend with her husband as Warrington and Norris recount their stories in the trial.
Advertisement urges landlords to place Star Want ads to reach over 49 000 readers in 40 000 homes. It promises to mail the bill after you phone Main 9400 and run the ad for a week, with a second week if needed.
Mise Frederick, star in New York pageant drama Joseph and His Brethren, completes life poses to illustrate The Star stories. Harrison Fisher and other renowned artists contributed illustrated pieces for summer features. The first photographically portrayed tale will be Gouverneur Morris Holding Hands in The Star Saturday.
Dr J J Meyer from New York, linked to Dr Fried Mann’s alleged tuberculosis serum, will stay in Seattle August 10 for five days. He hoped to treat patients at Noble Hospital, but the board will not allow vaccine use until government tests prove efficacy. Dr C S Noble said no serum use for money until proven a positive cure.
The Alameda carried the first shipment of Lushanna gold to Seattle this morning. Passengers bought souvenir nuggets at McCarthy from prospectors who fled diggings nearby. Walter C. Cowles of Amherst paid $3 for one nugget and described three men returning from the Lushanna fields near McCarthy with bulging pockets. He notes Alaska shifting toward the diggings and Cordova's desertion.
Over city attorney Allison's objection the court restrains the fire marshal who had ordered removal of an eight foot overhang at Ramaker Bros store at Stewart and Third, ruling the action interfered with city police powers and fire ordinances.
Federal court under Judge William Hook orders a 5 percent wage increase for Metropolitan Street Railway Co employees. The move, aimed at steady service amid receivership, affects about 4,000 workers and adds 75,000 dollars to annual payroll, with conductors and motormen gaining most. Mayor Yost plans a tentative franchise proposal next week.
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