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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
5
Adelaide, star of The Passing Show of 1912, has married J. J. Hughes, her former dance partner. The couple met on stage in New York and wed during a whirlwind romance. The ceremony caps a career that has made Adelaide one of the era’s most graceful dancers in both the United States and Europe.
Central Labor Council delegates clash on Bolton approval of a union sign at a Hollywood bakery. Waiters and Cooks unions claim he overstepped jurisdiction. Council votes two to one to postpone seating Local 13, McNulty faction, until after the AFL convention. McNulty-Reid feud has persisted for months with Reid members recently withdrawing for harmony.
By unanimous vote the utilities committee recommends passage of an ordinance to accept the Highland Park and Lake Burien road. It will go to the finance committee Friday then to the council for a vote Monday. The city assumes control free if operated. Estimated cost to activate is about 10000 dollars.
The King County Veterans Association holds its annual reunion at Woodland Park. Exercises begin at 1 30, the business meeting follows at 4, and the reunion closes with a Grand Army campfire tonight.
The Spokane of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. sails Wednesday night on its fifth North excursion cruise this year. The ship will resume regular service after returning from the trip. At Victoria the Duke and Duchess de Richelieu of Paris will board.
Dr Harvey W Wiley told about 500 suffragists in Washington that the tale woman sprang from Adam’s rib is false Biological study refutes it He asserts women and men derive from the same bioplasm Mrs Emma Devoe of Washington presided and spoke of respectful treatment of women voters on election day
William Campbell, chauffeur for Abraham Green of Detroit, is arrested in Kansas City charged with stealing his employer’s car. He boasted driving through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri in pursuit of a long distance joy ride record once held by Ralph Raynor, who allegedly traveled to the Atlantic coast.
A collection of letters to Miss Grey discuss marriage duties and desertion, with a debt collector arguing wives should try to keep husbands, a correspondent praising self support, Ada Jones’ status, and advice to a young man about pursuing a street acquaintance with cautious dating guidance.
A readers’ advice column discusses a married man’s advances and the need for women to avoid entanglements, urging self restraint and consideration for the man’s wife. A separate letter from a young man seeks guidance on dating limits amid affectionate behavior.
An advertisement promotes a Talking Machine costing $57.80 with 24 selections. It promises home music without leaving home, claiming easy terms and simple use by pushing a button to enjoy preferred selections. The ad emphasizes comfort and convenience over visiting venues.
Philadelphia August 14 Miss Margery Mundy of Merchantville New Jersey has adopted a pet copperhead named Bo. The 62 inch serpent travels with her through town coiled about her neck or waist and tongues passersby. Fangs removed the reptile poses no danger to Miss Mundy who plans to muzzle Bo to reassure fearful locals.
Burglars gained entry through a basement window at G. W. Wilder 316 23rd av Wednesday afternoon and stole a suit, a watch, and 12 gold pins. The Potlatch excursion sails next Sunday from Colman dock at 9 am, with few trips left this year. The Chippewa excursion to East Sound departs Colman dock at 8 30 am returning by 10 pm. J R Chase, a mess boy on the Unalga, was arrested for stabbing John Davis who is hospitalized in Port Townsend.
Lost items appear in the Star newspaper under Lost and Found with brief notices seeking owners. Readers are urged to check the column for misplaced belongings and contact reporters or the office to reclaim items.
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