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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
6
Nineteen people were injured, none seriously, when two steel cars collided on the single track of the Seattle Kenton and Southern railway at 72nd Ave near Taylor's Mill. An unexplained signal misunderstanding caused the crash. the worst injuries were taken to Providence hospital, others went home.
A Seattle wedding linked two teens, bride Evelyn Mitchell aged 16 and groom George Merino aged 15, both Servian eyosien. They wore knee breeches, and their guardians argued that early marriage avoids many evils.
Port Warden Paysee reports Seattle will lose imports from war countries as trade contracts during the war. For the year ending July 31 imports from belligerent nations totaled 5,208,699 dollars and exports stood at 499,159 dollars. Last month imports reached 168,714 dollars with exports at 499,139 dollars.
Paris reports a French offensive advancing into Alsace Lorraine with heavy losses on both sides. Fierce fighting centers near Saarburg and south of Mulhausen with French forces shelling trenches and charging Germans in close combat. French aviators also dropped bombs on German ranks.
The body of H. E B. Harvey, a Lloyds Transfer Co. driver, was recovered from the river about 100 feet from the Grand Trunk dock, the fire which struck the dock on July 30 having left the remains in uncertain condition for cause of death.
The theory that Elmer J. Anderson died by his own action, not by hold up, gained weight after Acting Captain William B. Kent reported the watch Anderson claimed was stolen was pawned in Ellensburg on Aug 6 before he arrived in Seattle.
Miss L. Perca a 17 year old Spanish performer was knocked down when her horse slipped at Third and Main during a circus parade. The horse fell again while both struggled, causing severe bruises. She is in the city hospital and may resume performances when the circus leaves tomorrow.
Jack Merrill aged 10 attempted to climb a delivery truck at 300 Broadway North and fell under the wheels at 300 Broadway. A wheel grazed his head, leaving a fractured jaw and possible skull fracture. He was taken to City Hospital.
Fitzjohn drew a crowd of several hundred outside the First Presbyterian Church before services and was arrested. In police court today he was released. Represented by Glen Hoover of the Free Speech League he plans to speak next Sunday at 7 p m at the same location.
A dense catalog of stall numbers and market goods across districts listing produce such as ham bacon eggs cheese and fruit with unit prices and package counts. Items include salmon cod peppers peaches apples corn tomatoes cucumbers butter cheese and many more.
Ole Hanson touring the Southwest to drum up support for U S Senate bid with Stanton Warburton as they fill towns like Hoquiam Aberdeen Centralia South Bend and Raymond. He plans Eastern visits to Chelan Okanogan Columbia Stevens Walla Walla and Spokane counties while urging Republicans to embrace the 1916 Progressive platform.
Harry Pinch 11 son of Harry Pinch 1117 Yesler Way drowned at Leschi park Saturday. A bystander and rescuers revived him with a motor after an hour of effort.
A roundup of local incidents and notes includes W A Goley seeking damages after a wrist injury from aiding E T Gowen, a senator facing an eight hour sailing delay due to tackle failure, youths charged with auto theft, and multiple injuries in motorcycle crashes. Northern Bank & Trust opens remodeled quarters. a golden wedding anniversary for Rev A F Bourns and wife. Boyd Wells in wartime. and city business updates on banks, lodge plans, building completions, and summer events.
Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin towed the Shamrock IV into New York harbor. In other notes Secretary of the Interior Lane predicted European war would spur vast mineral and manufacturing development in America. A tornado in west central Minnesota killed one and damaged property. Constantine V Riccardi returned to face a 20000 dollar embezzlement charge in Los Angeles, denying guilt. Miss Josephine Hewlett, 23, was arrested at Santa Monica for bathing in a union suit. Steamship Pleiades first Pacific coast vessel to thread the Panama Canal, made the trip yesterday. J C Whalen, Raymond jeweler, died of heart disease. Chelan county breaks ground on Cascade Scenic Highway. Alaska may get 19 new lighthouses this season. Everett reports heavy smoke making street vehicle operation dangerous. steam schooner Wasp ashore in harbor. Sailors on Milne demand danger money before leaving London for New York.
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