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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

7

Autos Battle Long Beach In Front Of Church

In Long Beach on Aug 15 autos owned by L. B. Palmer and F. W. Smith collided after boys tied a wire to Palmer’s machine causing it to lurch and strike Smith’s car. Bystanders cut power and both vehicles suffered minor damage. Additionally Walldorf Hessen marked its 106th Astor poorhouse anniversary.

Long Beach First Presbyterian Church L. B. Palmer F. W. Smith Palmer Smith Persin Walldorf John Jacob Astor

Mine Strikers Deny I W W Membership

Local union No. 2267 Black Diamond of the United Mine Workers of America denies any I W W influence in the Black Diamond strike over George Ayers removal. About 700 miners walked out after Ayers, elected pit committeeman, was discharged amid a bucket shortage dispute with foreman Mitchell, despite a union owner arbitration contract.

Black Diamond United Mine Workers of America Pacific Coast Coal Company Industrial Workers of George Ayers Ayers Mitchell

City leaders tour Seattle to inspect trunk and county roads

A Seattle tour is conducted today by city council members and county commissioners to inspect trunk roads linked to county roads. The visit follows Councilman Griffith’s speech last Monday noting Seattle pays 5 percent of county taxes yet gets only a fraction of county road and bridge improvements.

Seattle Griffith

Gift is Unlucky Kankakee

In Kankakee Aug 15 a birthday gift of an automobile led to an accident on a muddy road. Orville Legg and his wife were in the vehicle. Legg sustained injuries likely to cause death while Mrs. Hanna G Moss suffered a broken collar bone and nose and Fred Harris had broken jaws.

Kankakep Orville Legg

No Place for Small Boys

A Boston scene reports a pretty girl on a second story window at 176 Green Street drawing a crowd of five hundred as police plan a fire drill to rescue two men locked inside. Separately a note mentions rainfall studies at Bulawayo Selukwe and Salisbury noting Moon phases correlate with rainfall totals.

Boston Green St Macdougalast South Africa Bulawayo Selukwe Salisbury

Just for Boys Vacation Paper Route Openings

Hundreds of boys should apply for city paper routes as school begins. Several routes are available in various areas offering two hours of work daily. Submit applications in person to the Circulation Manager of The Star at 1307 Seventh Ave. boys must be at least 12 years old.

the Star Seventh Ave

Dog Saves Life in Canyon Rescue

Pasadena reports Deputy Fire Warden M F Judkins followed a collie into Lonesome Pine canyon to rescue retired New York broker R J Glashure trapped beneath a fallen tree. The dog’s whines led rescuers to the scene, while Glashure collected rare insects nearby. The article also notes the alpine soldanella plant generates heat to melt snow.

Pasadena M. F. Judkins R. J. Glashure New York Glashure Lonesome Pine Canyon

Star Want Ad Promises Furnished Room for Rent

Star readers are invited to place want ads about furnished rooms available. Prospective renters are urged to inspect water front properties and conduct a thorough investigation before any purchase or lease.

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