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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1913

Page

6

Domestic organs of the superior makes which we have tak

The fragment presents an unclear reference to domestic organs of the superior. No verifiable persons, organizations, or events are identifiable to form a complete news item.

Sewing Machines for Sale and Rent by White Co

Advertisement for 150 sewing machines of all makes starting at 3.00. New machines rented at 2.00 per month. White Sewing Machine Co located at 1424 Third near Pike with phone Main 1525.

White Sewing Machine CO Pike

Barber Convict 2236 Reveals McNeills Island Prison Conditions

Convict 2236, released after ten months, tells The Star of prison life at McNeils Island where he served as barber. He describes crowded cells, shared razors and towels, a prior lockup in solitary, sterilization changes after grand jury findings, and his claim of spreading disease to inmates.

Federal McNeils Island Star Office McNells Island Star Edwards

Drowning and Fatal Crashes Reported Across Regions

Multiple brief items record fatalities and near drownings. Eugenia Lowe, 16, drowned when a canoe overturned on Steilacoom lake. Earl Weeks, 17, survived. In France, aviator Montalent and passenger Metivier died in a hydroplane collapse. Others include deaths by drowning, auto accidents, and a train collision in Indiana.

Tacoma Eugenia Lowe Gilbert P. Lowe Steilacoom Lake Earl Weeks Rouen France M. Montalent M. Metivier

Not After Funds Says Seattle Yard Masters Chief

W H Barr of the Oregon and Washington railway yard masters association warns that no one may solicit funds in the association name. He states only one authorized figure in Seattle can solicit subscriptions for the Yard and Terminal magazine.

W. H. Barr Oregon & Washington Railway The Star Yard Masters’ Association Seattle Barr Yard and Terminal Magazine

Two ships collide in Astoria harbor without explosion

In Astoria harbor the Norwegian steamer Thode Fage lund loaded with dynamite and the German bark Thielbek in tow of the steamer Oklahoma collided. Mariners said it was remarkable that no blast occurred. both vessels suffered damage estimated in the thousands of dollars.

Astoria Thode Fagelund Thielbek Oklahoma

Receiver Appointed For Montana Consolidated Mining Co Property

Livingston Mont August 26 A petition filed on behalf of Eastern and Montana stockholders alleges attempts to sell the property and deny profit Geo R B McCarron of Livingston is named receiver for the Montana Consolidated Mining Co including mills mines and water power plant with capitalization of ten million dollars

Livingston, Mont Eastern Montana Geo McCarron Livingston Montana Consolidated Mining Co

Uncle Sam Coal Mine Safety Record in Williston

In Williston, North Dakota, Uncle Sam's government coal mine keeps workers safer than private operations. The article cites excellent safety with only one major injury in five years and no fatalities, noting double entry passages, timbering, air shafts, and a government wage-and-benefits system for injured miners.

Uncle Sam Williston N. D Willston William Hutchinson Wea Eric Larson Eric

Lane to the Rescue seals Jones as bona fide settler in land grant case

Secretary of the Interior Lane overruns a land commission decision from 1911 and upholds the government action to cancel an entry on original lands granted to the Northern Pacific. In San Francisco, the Homer arrived from the Pribilof Islands carrying 2,294 seal skins and thousands of fox skins.

Lane Lewis F. Jones Tacoma Secretary of the Interior Northern Pacific San Francisco Homer

President to Read Message on Mexican Situation to Congress

President Wilson announced he would read his 1500 word message to a joint session of Congress at 1 pm tomorrow unless unforeseen developments intervene. The message details the Mexican situation, Huerta’s stance, and US pressure and outlines negotiations with Huerta and foreign committees. John Lind will stay in Mexico as the likely last hope for resolution.

Washington Wilson Congress Huerta Mexico Senate House John Lind Mex United States Houerta l

Bear Attacks Deer Camp as Bear is Spotted and Shot

In Coquille Oregon Russell Hill enjoyed a four point buck when a large black bear leaped from the brush and began a venison lunch. Hill rushed to camp for ammunition and killed the bear. A miscue left 24 detectives guarding jewels at a Chicago hotel with only one guard for an hour.

Coquille Russell Hill Hin Chicago

Patent Denied for Chezum Group Coal Claims in Alaska

The JunEAU land office denied Chezum group patent claims adjoining Consigned claims for 1750 acres due to lack of evidence of a coal mine on the land. Claimants include Squire Chezum Hughes Davis Cole Da Fred T Kelly Cherum Waldo Murphy and McIntyre all of Seattle and Spokane. Locators paid 17500 to the government, a matter to be appealed to the general land office.

Juneau Alaska Patfents Cheezum Group Consingned Juness Land Office Squire Ll. E. Chezum E. H. Hughes L. Davis I. L. Cole Chas Fred T. Kelly F. C. Cherum Seattle T. Waldo Murphy Mabe B. McIntyre Spokane General Land Office

Attacks Town Rally Prompted by Border Riot Rumors

The Aug 25 report from Mexicala states 30 Mexican refugees from Hermosillo arrived to warn that a 200-strong rebel band is approaching. Mexicali’s small garrison includes federal troops and two machine guns. Bruce Rogers, socialist lecturer, will critique the Seattle riot perpetrators at Labor Temple Sunday night.

Mexicala Lower Cal Hermosillo Mexicali Seattle Bruce Rogera Congress Labor Temple Rogers

Sailor Mourns Loss of Painted Snake Tattoo After Crash

Gus Franco, a sailor in Portland, mourns the removal of a pictorial snake tattoo on his arm when an automobile struck him, erasing all signs of the tattoo’s artistry.

Portland Gua Franco

Blood and Nerve Tonic Offered by German Specialist

An advertisement touts Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure for nervous disorders, epilepsy, skin eruptions, constipation, liver and kidney issues, rheumatism, and chronic diseases. It claims a month of treatment per box at $1.00 and lists Quaker Drug Co and Giles Drug Co as sellers in Seattle with communications to the German Pharmacal Co.

German Pharmacal Co Seattle Quaker Drug Co First Ave Giles Drug Co Jackson St

Harvest Aid Sought as Lewiston Farmers Brace for Record Crop

Lewiston region farmers seek harvest help amid a record crop and widespread calls to inland empire cities. They fear much grain may remain uncut when ready if volunteers and labor cannot respond promptly.

Lewiston Ida Inland Empire

Uncle Joe Cannon Comments on Mexican War Fears

On vacation in Milwaukee, Speaker Joseph G. Cannon warns that foreign nations threaten a Mexican war and that the Monroe Doctrine compels US action to stop European casualties in Mexico. He says he is feeling well.

Milwaukee Joe” Cannon Mexico Joe

Thief Steals Teeth Watch Coat From Drunken Patron

In a Washington street saloon on Saturday night John McKenzie of 600 Northlake Ave reported a man robbed him after a drink. His false teeth a gold watch his coat and ten dollars in cash vanished while he slept and he suspects he was drugged.

London Jack Johnson Tozer Washington St John McKenzie Northlake McKenzie

Huerta Critics Murdered congressmen shock U.S. official

In Mexico City authorities probe the killings of Serapio Rendon and Bordes Mangel Maderista congressmen. The assassinations are blamed on Huerta's adherents due to opposition to the government. John Lind informs President Wilson that Huerta's stance obstructs improved ties.

Mexico City Serapio Rendon Bordes Mangel Maderista Huerta John Lind Wilson

Furnished room available for Star reader moving ease

Cozy furnished room in a quiet house ready for immediate move in. Includes bed, dresser, desk, closet space, shared kitchen and bathroom, on streetcar line, near grocery and parks. Rent negotiable with short term option for summer.

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