03 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
Married to another 32 years ago, two former lovers reunite and marry after a long history from childhood. They journey by train to Selleck near Milwaukee to begin a fairy tale ending. He is 59 and she 56, each previously married, with grown children. The pair had interwoven lives and now start anew.
In 1878 in London Thomas Cleaver wooed Matilda Crockett with persistence. He endured rivals and social pressures as Matilda faced a difficult choice between love interests. By June 1882 the romance continued amid social expectations and personal resolve.
The Star reports Seattle’s preliminary referendum results showing about two to one opposition to increasing military forces. Early totals show 1,066 against army expansion and 1,042 against navy expansion, with 490 in favor of army growth and 522 in favor of navy growth. Readers critique expansion and weigh dangers of war.
In Los Angeles on December 3, Dr. Williams and Dr. Hutchinson state they revived Mrs. Walter W. Akers who died during laparotomy. She had been dead ten minutes before they grasped her heart and restarted pulsations while another doctor restored respiration. The patient was reported resting easily.
The Yesler cable line halted Thursday morning when a power house drum gear failed, stopping cars at 6 33 and resuming at 8 33. Hundreds from Leschi Park and Mount Baker area walked or rode via routes to downtown, causing about 375 hours or 47 eight hour days of lost work.
The Star reports a broad community push for its Empty Stocking Club with leaders from Standard Furniture Co and county offices pledging toys and funds. Local businesses offer space for contributions, while Dreamland hosts a Christmas show to distribute gifts to underprivileged children including orphans and families.
Earl Kitchener in an interview with Irving Cobb predicts the European conflict will last not less than three years. He says Germany must be thoroughly defeated on land and sea, with the war possibly extending beyond three years. The dialogue discusses German alibi claims after Brussels fall and the future toll on Europe and global nations.
Victor M. Place an attorney and former All American football star at Dartmouth who coached at the University of Washington was dismissed by Judge Cushman after the government case found no acts of illegal conspiracy on his part. The defense then began its testimony.
Mrs Nellie Burnside candidate for the school board will explain why a woman and mother should serve at a mass meeting Friday noon in the Woman s Exchange Palace of Sweets Union street between Second and Third Avenues Other speakers include Rev J D O Powers Mrs Austin E Griffiths Mrs C B E Bogardus president of the Mothers' congress C J France and Mrs Cornelia Templeton Hatcher Mrs E C Hausman to preside Musical selections by Mrs Freida Clarke Davidson Burnside will also address the Leschi Heights Improvement Club at an open meeting 302 29th Ave at 4 p m Friday
Dispatch from Calais reports King George at the firing line in France with apprehension in London. The monarch showed keen interest in the troops and had already visited the rear trench line, signaling concern for his safety amid ongoing fighting.
Provisional President Gutierrez of Mexico and Gen. Villa entered Mexico City together from Tacuba, greeted by a large crowd as 25,000 troops escorted them to the palace.
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