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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1914

Page

5

Progres sive campaign drives in Washington state

Pomeroy Washington August 29 Hansons progress through Washington in his canvass for the progressive nomination for U S senator is a virtual triumphal march He spoke to large crowds from courthouse steps and was cheered as the one best to defeat standout candidates Cotterill Seattle former mayor and Democratic candidate for U S senator returns from Europe and speaks at the Press club about the senatorial race and Europe Local races include Cal Rutherford for sheriff against Bob Hodge and criticisms of his candidacy while incumbents and candidates in King County seek offices with primary actions set for September 5 and the primary effectively deciding the Supreme Court seats

Pomeroy Wash Hanson Washington Anson Walla Walla Ellensburg Carole Cal Rutherford Bob Hodge Cal Bob Hamilton Hodge George F. Cotterill Seattle U. S Europe Press Club Cotteril Spokane Austin E. Griffiths J. W. Bryan New York Boston Detroit Chicago

Regal Dental Offers Low Prices in Seattle Crown Work

Dr L R Clark and Dr D D Clark advertise in Seattle offering heavy gold crowns for 4 and Never Slip Plates for 5 with a guarantee on receipted bills. They emphasize low prices for high class dental work and invite readers to bring the ad.

Seattle Regal Dental

Pains as Nature’s Signals Warn of Underlying Trouble

The article argues pain is a warning from the body signaling a problem and that treating the pain directly is wrong. It compares pain to a blocked railway signal and urges addressing the cause, recommending a free consultation at Brendel Drug Store to obtain a remedy. The message emphasizes legitimate medicine charges only for the prescription.

Brendel

Port Rejects New Pay Scale

The Seattle port commission rejected a newly drawn wage scale proposed by Commissioner Robert Bridges. The plan set a minimum wage of 3 dollars per day and claimed leaders earned 50 to 75 cents daily from workers they secured. The note mentions a last season excursion on Sunday August 30.

Seattle Port Commission Robert Bridges

Young Folks Plane Meet Honors Awarded at Optimo Field

In Optimo field miniature aviation contest winners include Lawrence Garrick with the Bon Marche silver cup and a tennis racquet for gliders. Frank Barney takes second prize and a drawing instrument. Clyde Attebury earns second prize with a tool set. Other entrants were George Stoneham Abernethy Burgess Otto Strizek. Stoneham’s glider was wrecked by a house, forcing a new craft, while Strisek’s machine was repaired after a mysterious break.

Optimo Field Lawrence Garrick Frank Barney Clyde Attebury Garrick George Stoneham Abernethy Burgess Otto Strizek Otto Strisek

Gold yield forecast for Alaska camps reaches ten million

Interior Alaska is expected to produce about 10,000,000 in gold this season, according to Customs Collector J. F. Pugh who has just returned from inspecting the principal camps in the region.

Juneau Alaska J. F. Pugh

Mismated Birds and War Talk in Seattle Letters

A verse warns of mismatched marriage and perpetual quarrel as a crow woos a robin, while Seattle readers seek wartime views. A reader asks about the European war and a Bible perspective, and a 19 year old asks for dating advice, with guidance emphasizing honesty and clear expectations.

Eastern Youth Contest Winners Named In Circle Drive

Uncle Jack praises this week contest as a record breaker with thirty six photographs entered. The prize goes to Reuben Horn of Foster Washington for a country boy image. Honorable mentions include Will Alan Robinson Paul Valley Oklahoma Ruby McDonald Isanquah Washington Sidente Louise Pyle Vera Goodrich Dorothy McDermott Selina Stewart and Hazel Hauck with listed addresses.

Jack Will Alan Robinson Paul Valley Oklahoma Reuben Horn Foster, Wash Uncle Jack Ruby McDonald Isanquah Wash Sidente Louise Pyle York Road Vera Goodrich Bellevue Av. N Dorothy McDermott Russel Av Selina Stewart 41St Av. S. W Hazel Hauck

Why I Like to Go to School Contest

Readers are asked to write a letter on why they enjoy school for a contest titled Why I Like to Go to School. Entries must be under 150 words, single-sided, and delivered to Uncle Jack with a 3 pm Friday deadline. The prize is a pound box of candy. Last big excursion of the season is Sunday August 30. see page 3 for details.

Uncle Jack Adv

Spokane man finds shoes in bank box after $9,000 mixup

Aragone Giovenni of Spokane opened a safety deposit tin hoping for $3,000 of his money and $6,000 belonging to an Italian confidant. Instead he found a flatiron and old shoes, with police confirming the bank box substitution scam.

Portland Aragone Giovenni Bpokane

Trip for Boys to Mani tou Park Prominent Visit

The Broadway High School Boys club left for Mani tou Park on Bainbridge Island to stay with Frank Moran's school for boys over Sunday. They return Monday. On Sunday Judge Everett Smith will address the boys.

Broadway High School Manitou Park Bainbridge Island Frank Moran School For Boys Everett Smith

Tilikum Night Shines at Tilks Carnival

For three nights the Junior Tilks enjoyed a carnival equal to July’s big celebration. Tilikum night, the final event, stood out as the best. The Tilikume of Elttaes appeared in uniform among the crowd.

Big Time YMCA Camp Crew Return From Orcas Island

The 45 boys and Tracey Strong the YMCA physical director left two weeks ago for Orcas Island camp and arrived in town Tuesday. They report a bully time and plan further activities.

Tracey Strong Orcas Island

A Girls Party Hosted by Sigma Sigma Daughters

The Sigma Sigma society hosted mothers at the club room with music readings and two folk dances. Mothers were then given a tour of the building. Today the Junior Jewels plan a splash party.

Sigma Sigma Society Junior Jewels

Bishop Conaty Arrives in Rotterdam Amid Safety Fears

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Southern California, Bishop Conaty, arrived in Rotterdam as security concerns were raised. Police and church officials coordinated steps to ensure his safety during the visit.

Conaty California Rotterdam

Judge voids signature ruling in Seven Sisters bill case

In Olympia Washington Judge Claypool voided Secretary Howell's certification of enough signatures to place the initiative on the ballot. He removed signatures on the petition to abolish the private employment agency graft. The measure is killed and the case will be appealed to the state supreme court.

Olympia Wash Claypool Superior Court Howell Supreme Court

Record of Diverse Events Across Cities

Short news notes report divorces, deaths, and crime linked to a brigand claim, along with church events in Seattle and surrounding areas. A town memorializes Chief Seattle’s birth, while local officials discuss smuggling cases, ship passages, and labor disputes.

Congress raises postal savings limit to $1000

Rioting in Mexico City leaves several dead as authorities report casualties in the street clashes. In other news the commerce commission halts a proposed freight-rate rise for resealing perishables and the steam schooner Scotia is beached near Surf California abandoned by its officers and crew. A Vanderbilts New York City residence society fete raises the Red Cross $35000 and a fire injures yards at St Paul and Ta…

Congress Mexico City Commerce Commission Scotia Surf California Vanderblit Newport Red Cross Society St. Paul & Ta

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