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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
6
An advertisement touts Arnold's Catarrh Remedy for hay fever and sneezing with a money back guarantee after one box. It lists STEWART & HOLMES DRUG CO and provides Everett Seattle interurban rail schedules and ticket offices.
A dental office touts patient letters praising painless work and perfect satisfaction. Dr. Clark oversees all procedures and the practice claims to beat competitors on price, offering regular 10 dollar gold crowns and pilates and a bold promise of genuine work plus gas.
Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third Ave North West corner of Union advertise dental services under Dr L R Clark and C O 8 manager. Bring this ad with you.
In San Francisco Maury J. Diggs faces a pivotal defense move as his wife is planned to testify. Prosecutors bar character attacks on Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris while Diggs seeks to cast doubt with his wife’s loyalty. The case hinges on jurors weighing motive and credibility amid sensational testimony.
Aug 16 700 troops are quartered in coal districts on Vancouver Island and rioting has ceased. Risks remain at Cumberland and Ladysmith as striking miners protest 200 Chinese workers expected from Eastern British Columbia, with a threat to destroy the Union Dock. A Highlander company guards Ladysmith docks and bridges.
Los Angeles Aug 16 Charles A Canfield largely built his wealth in mining and prospecting across the Western states He died late yesterday of heart disease leaving six children and a fortune estimated at fifteen million He experienced many fortunes and losses during his career and spent much of his life in prospecting.
Emma Goldman, famed anarchist, will end her week in town with a lecture tonight at the I. W. W. hall on Occidentally. She plans to depart tomorrow for Everett after securing a meeting place despite initial hall shortages.
Mrs. Julia C. Brown and Jack Ellis alias Brown were jailed after causing the arrest of A. C. Robinson of San Francisco on charges connected to a locket and diamond ring theft. Robinson says Brown handed the jewels to pawn during financial troubles after trips from San Francisco to Seattle and Tacoma. Authorities fear a badger game was in play.
Reports from El Paso say aviator Didier Masson, hired by Mexican rebels, was captured by federals at Empalme after his plane failed and forced him to land. The claim is unconfirmed.
Reports from Denver indicate Los Angeles is unlikely to host the next Knights Templar conclave as the grand master plans to veto a Southern city choice in favor of stronger attendance in the Middle West. Within three months Grand Master McArthur will visit Los Angeles to decide.
Patrolmen Bjoreson and Buchanan arrested two men in a W A Bernard robbery at 13th Avenue and Olive Street. One suspect named Bill Jones reportedly confessed to Captain Stewart. the other identified as Jim Wilson remains in custody.
Johnny Corbett the Seattle lightweight defeated John Roche in six rounds at Port Orchard on Friday night. Corbett dominated the action and the referee ruled a decision for him. He has not lost since arriving from Arkansas and intends an invasion of California. J R Irwin reports Seattle will gain wireless contact with Ketchikan Alaska within two months as Irwin returns after selecting the site for the Alaska station.
The Odeon Theatre presents a three reel program titled At the Half Breed's Mercy at Pertrosino showing on Virest Ave Bet Pike and Union.
Fresh efforts at the Stockton Insane asylum aim to use ether to force Silent Charles Carson to speak after two years of silence. Carson, under observation, previously joined James Finley and Francisco Quijada in a bail break at Folcom prison and attacked a guard during the escape bid.
The Audiphone is offered on a 30 day test with a small rent fee. If kept, the rental is credited toward the purchase price. Address at BTOLZ ELECTROPHONE CO. 464 Arcade Annex Seattle.
Quijada and Finley faced death sentences with Finley hanged. Quijada was killed by Jake Oppenheimer who also died on the scaffold. Carson showed or feigned muteness after the attempted escape, with the court ready to hang if he is found to have pretended.
Thirteen companies of Coast artillery from Fort Worden Flagler Casey and Ward began regimental camp yesterday in Chimacum valley arriving by train and march to the camp site for drills and field exercises.
In Albany on August 16 Gov. Sulzer remains in the executive chamber after impeachment while Lt. Gov Glynn acts as governor and handles most duties amid pressure to eject Sulzer. Officials fear potential riots as factions clash though leaders urge calm. Information on Mrs. Sulzer's condition was not released.
President Chittenden told port commission attendees from all Seattle railroads that a belt line will be built to connect the existing common user tracks in industrial areas. He urged abolishing several switching zones and cutting current rates to avoid the plan.
Walter Johnson of Washington extended his unbeaten run to 12 straight victories by beating Detroit on Friday, setting the season mark for consecutive wins.
Adolph A Gust failed to explain to Judge Mackintosh the fate of $7000 he had received and was ordered remanded to the county jail for not paying $3000 in divorce costs. The judge implied perjury amid confusing testimony. Gust says he gave money to a man named Powell, who the court doubts exists. He must remain jailed until he provides $2000 unless the supreme court reverses the orders.
The mayor, council, county commissioners and city and county engineers toured over 40 miles of trunk roads on Inspection day. The city seeks at least 1,000,000 of the 3,000,000 county road bonds approved last fall to be spent on city improvements. Seattle bears about five percent of county taxes and targets several key avenues and streets for funding.
The Seattle Free Speech League will meet at the Labor Temple tomorrow night to consider various communications received relating to the recent free speech agitation in Seattle.
A local ad offers 150 sewing machines of all makes for $3.00 and up. New machines available for rent at $2.00 per month. Located at 1424 Third near Pike, White Sewing Machine Co invites inquiries at phone Main 1526.
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