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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
1
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co steamship, a California passenger vessel with about 100 aboard, sailed from Seattle for Southeast Alaska on August 13. Word reached Seattle before noon but details are scarce and it is unknown if any lives were lost. Passengers include Mrs E C Ward and daughter Miss Lillie B Ward, and company officials A N Floyd and Mrs Floyd among others.
A Seattle federal ruling upholds the utility in a six for a quarter fare scheme dispute, prompting the company to restrict streetcar ticket sales to select locations in blocks of 25 cents to $1. Public Service Commissioners are urged to act, with critics arguing the city loses control over transit pricing and transfers.
The search for Harry Kendall Thaw, killer of Stanford White, widens across northern New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Thaw fled Matteawan asylum in an early morning escape, with reports suggesting a Lenox stay before a Berkshire hills dash toward Boston. Authorities warn he may be declared insane in any state if recaptured, while his mother and sister arrive after the escape.
Henry Ludlow confined in the steel tank of the hospital at the county jail hanged himself last night by tying a rope around his neck and jumping from the tank top. Ludlow was brought to the jail two days ago from Redmond. He was believed insane but no
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce taxing bureau forwarded a written protest to the city council against accepting the Lake Burien electric line. They argue the city would need to spend at least $200,000 for construction before the project could pay from a transportation viewpoint.
In Washington Aug 18 the Diggs Caminett white slave case is debated on the senate floor. Sen Tillman argues easy divorce laws let Maury Diggs and F Drew Caminett victimize women while linking divorce and suffrage as mutual accelerants. He seeks statistics on divorce and suffrage growth.
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of H. M. White of Bellingham Washington for commissioner of immigration at Seattle. White a state senator and leading attorney, 36 and unmarried, succeeds Ellis De Bruler who held the post for four years.
The Open Forum met yesterday at Mrs. Peter Bettinger’s residence to decide on campus use for regular meetings. The next Sunday topic is The Loss of the Street Car Privilege by the Late Decision of the Federal Courts and the Remedy. J. B. Ayer was elected president.
A brief guide to using The Star want columns for lost items. It urges readers to place a want ad with the phone number Main 9400 and notes a large daily readership increasing chances of recovery.
Mrs. H. A. Hannay aged 29 drowned in Lake Union after an early morning walk. Relatives note her habit of walking upon waking. She had worried over her mother’s death and had a five week old son. Her husband brought her to her sister’s home before she disappeared. The body was recovered two hours later.
Burglars broke into Dodd's grocery at Broadway and Thomas early yesterday. They tried to blow the safe but fled when engineer C. J. Brannan of 211 Belmont av. confronted them. Brannan was fired at but not hit. nothing else was taken from the store.
The Seattle Star announces pennants numbered No 43 with four coupons entitling the holder to a 65 cent pennant for 15 cents. British Columbia pennants are now available. Pennants sent by mail for a 5 cent extra per pennant. Send or bring to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
Washington authorities unite that extradition is unnecessary since Harry K Thaw is a lunatic rather than a criminal. Dr B R Logie calls Thaw gone forever outside New York while Senator Borah suggests mental commitment in any asylum he can reach.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, formerly married to Harry Thaw, suspects his Newark flight aimed to reach New York and kill her. She says he has threatened her life and that his freedom could bring danger. Police guard Mrs. Thaw at her New York hotel today as officials monitor the situation.
Marine fireman Steven Pasco shot himself in Kinnear park on Saturday night. His body was discovered Sunday morning by G. W. Van Horn of 912 Elliot Ave. Pasco resided at 119 Stewart St.
Burglars entered Hermann's jewelry store in Newport Rhode Island early today and escaped with gems valued at 75000 dollars. Authorities suspect the same gang that recently raided Harriman and other fashionable homes in the area.
The case of Adolph A. Gust, in contempt of court for refusing to pay $3,000 costs in the divorce case of Sarah A. Gust, has been continued until next Saturday to allow Attorney G. W. Saulsberry to present further argument. Judge Mackintosh denied a writ of habeas corpus Friday. the continuation was granted Saturday.
Harry Thaw escaped Matteawan asylum aided by an attendant who opened the gate for a milk wagon. Gate keeper Howard H. Barnum was arrested as authorities investigated whether he allowed the flight and whether security at the asylum was compromised. The escape prompted urgent inquiries from Acting Governor Glynn.
Albany August 18 The superintendent of State Institutions Riley reports the Thaw escape to Acting Gov Glynn and Gov Sulzer He says he does not know what steps will be taken to catch Thaw and notes strange circumstances including secret conferences at the asylum and a customary $50 reward for capture.
Mrs Harry Treat arrives home to find two men stealing the Packard touring car from the West Highland Drive garage. Her timely shout alerts her chauffeur Fred Araki who confronts the thieves. one assailant strikes Araki as the men flee, and Treat hands the recovered hat to police.
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