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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
A column questions Supreme Court power after the Standard Oil report shows earnings near 100 million dollars versus 80 million last year. It argues the court’s dissolution decree may have failed, while oil prices rose as a result. The piece ends noting Justice Day’s concern about public disrespect toward courts.
The notice profiles C D Gaylord once hailed as Cleveland’s rising young brewer and social favorite. Once rich in friends and wine, he descended into a spree, sought cures, and was later frozen out when a new brewer took control. He moved to Seattle where he died, found in a lodging house bed after a locked room incident.
In San Francisco Aug 29 United Press report on Maury J. Diggs and Marsha Warrington, central figures in the Reno escapade, as Mrs Lina Diggs hears testimony. Warrington describes enticement, elopement plans, Reno cottage life, and the Pullman journey with Diggs and Caminetti.
Provisional President Huerta told John Lind that he is willing to accept most of President Wilsons peace proposals. Lind canceled his return to Washington and will base negotiations from Vera Cruz to press all phases of talks with Huerta. Officials note Lind aims to secure concessions from the president and he sails later for the United States with key correspondence in hand.
King county's big county fair returns Sunday September 15 with a major music focus. Bandmaster Cavannaugh has organized a band contest and five groups have entered, with more expected as the fair unfolds.
Mrs. May Catlin, a widow, received damages of 17000 after her husband was killed by a lamp explosion. The lamp had been filled with gasoline bought for kerosene. Defendants named are Union Oil Co, wholesalers, and William and Mary Riley, grocers who sold the product.
In San Francisco on August 29 fifty leading tailors gather to stage a 1915 fashion fair. They intend to display evolution in arc as they travel from ancient breech clout to contemporary apparel.
A Seattle mystery is resolved as the flag atop the LC Smith building tower is measured at two feet by three. The announcement follows thousands of questions from the city's residents seeking the true flag dimensions.
Spectators in Elgin Illinois watched the opening race of the Elgin Race Meet as eight cars started for the 301 mile event worth 5000 dollars from the Chicago Automobile Club. After the first lap the leaders remained Dawson De Palma Rickenbacher Wishart and Chandler with Mulford advancing to sixth past Endicott.
In San Francisco on August 29 Judge Van Nostrand dissolved the marriage of G. R. Altera and Salome Altera after evidence showed he was so intoxicated he did not realize he was wed until the following day.
Seattle delegates to the convention of the American Chemical Society will leave on the Princess Victoria Saturday morning at 9 o clock. Saturday afternoon and evening will be given over to business. On Sunday the delegates will enjoy numerous excursions.
Streets and Sewers Committee approves assessment roll for cement walks on 27th Ave North totaling 12 259.38 dollars. A resolution for cement walks on 29th Ave North estimated at about 15 000 dollars is recommended for adoption.
A collage of sharp quips covers fashion trends lightheartedly from fuller slit skirts to fall hats. The piece jokes about a Baltimore man dying after 199 operations and remarks on a new German ambassador’s salary and German listeners. It also notes Ole Hanson’s return from San Bays and casual street chatter about tickets and local gossip.
American Press humorists at the Peoria convention rejected Harry K Thaw as an honorary member by a small majority. Thaw was proposed as the country’s most famous nut but was deemed a chestnut and unacceptable to progressive humorists.
Milwaukee Aug 29 Judge N B Neelen who believes the X ray skirt is all right says men will eventually train their eyes to look the other way.
A tale of Lovejoy and George ends in a shooting scare at the George apartments. Ex husband Lovejoy fires four times but only one cartridge explodes. he is overpowered by firefighters. A separate NY restaurant scene shows Dan Hanna and multiple wives exchanging laughter rather than conflict.
An advertisement extols Hyatt-Fowells at 4th and Pine as the best business school in the city, noting it is not the largest but emphasizes its superior quality and reputation.
An invitation to place a small ad in The Star WANT columns to sell furniture sewing machines baby carriages folding beds and miscellaneous articles. Readers are urged to phone Main 9400 today and can expect a buyer among The Star 160000 daily readers tomorrow.
In Oakland on August 29 Ray Clark and Harvey Sapp two Berkeley Carlton hotel bell boys refused to name their parents to Judge Harris. Sapp claimed his mother is Mrs. B. L. Sapp of Seattle and said he planned to go to South America to serve his term without her knowing. The pair, graduates of a Washington reformatory, face a $10,000 jewelry theft charge as probation officers investigate.
Acting Governor Hart commuted the murder sentence of Charles F. Newcomb to life in prison after four years in Pierce County jail. Newcomb had been sentenced to death for killing Martin Kvalshaug, with the wife allegedly implicated. Separate notices announce a Sept. 2 meeting of the North End Progressive Club at Mrs. J. J. Traynor’s home and special school elections in Ballard and South Park to ratify indebtedness. Only Ballard and South Park registrants may vote.
Four consecutive coupons numbered from The Star along with 15 cents redeem a 65 cent Pennant. Minnesota Pennants are now available. Pennants can be mailed if an additional 5 cents per pennant is enclosed. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.
Mrs. C. H. Maddox of 1212 Allen place fired four shots through a window at about 6:30 this morning, fearing a disturbing man who had repeatedly visited her yard. Police found no trace of the man, described as about 45, dark and ruddy cheeked, who changed suits several times daily.
Bremerton resident Leahy owns a car running without a license since June 1, 1912. The vehicle struck a fire hydrant Thursday, angering water department chief L B Youngs and prompting a police report. Leahy must renew the license and may face a charge for hydrant damage.
A quirky Chicago desk brightens a page with brief blurbs. James Doty, a structural ironworker, fell 70 feet but expects recovery. Other items note a janitress’ lawsuit over damages, a suffragist drenched by a water bomb, an American woman catching an Apache thief, Hans Weideman’s fortune tied to marriage, and an alcohol bath incident at Newport.
D P B North corporation counsel of Bel lingham travels to Seattle to study city department methods for potential adoption in his city. The visit aims to observe procedures and gather information from local agencies and officials.
In Yonkers New York William Colbert a carpenter dozed in a safe junction and a practical joker smeared his face with shoe blacking. When he awoke a mirror was held before him he laughed loudly and died of heart failure on the spot.
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