04 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
1
The Star endorses a woman on the Seattle school board and urges voters to elect Nellie M. Burnside, describing her as a dedicated mother with a practical platform to improve school training and vocational focus. Polls open 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Scant readable phrases refer to an art setup and items like stamps and tapes. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible in the damaged text.
The Olympia conference on a $10 a week minimum for office help heard arguments about silk hose and silk petticoats. Proponents argued they are unnecessary luxuries for girls on small salaries, while some office workers and observers noted the clash with modest dress and wage standards. The panel also discussed a separate minimum wage issue for workers under 18, with representatives from North Yakima, Seattle, Olympia, and Tacoma present.
The council considers granting a new traction company franchise to supply steam to buildings but may require common-user rights on car tracks to connect municipal lines. Speakers urge the city to gain valuable remuneration while discussions note the company may lack right to maintain feeder pipes without city authorization.
New York Giants pitcher The Marquard has signed a contract to play for the Brooklyn Federal league club, announced by Wal Ward secretary of the Brooklyn Federals.
An open fire in a newly completed house at 3850 45th Ave. S. W. Friday morning dried the plaster but the owner must replace the entire home.
Seattle broker Slater recalls a world trip and a Honolulu leper colony visit that left him feverish and faint after hearing the Hawaiian farewell song Aloha. He describes 1,800 lepers kneeling on the beach singing, the haunting memory triggering his dramatic exit from a Moore Theatre performance.
Joe Schermer announces a Dreamland show on Friday December 18 to raise funds for chimney kids stockings. The Dreamland manager offers to donate the receipts from a full day after expenses and a small-change box at the ticket window.
The Holland-American liner Sommelesdyk sails from New York with 26 000 pounds of medicated cotton for wounded soldiers in German and Austrian hospitals. Seven thousand five hundred ninety nine packages fill 1 048 mail sacks, sent by parcel post from donors across the United States. The cargo will land at Rotterdam to be distributed in Austria Hungary and Germany before Christmas. assistance sparked by Wm G Shepherd U P correspondent.
Swiss government issues a formal warning to air forces of belligerent nations not to operate over Swiss territory. The notice emphasizes sovereignty and safety, detailing that violations will be addressed through diplomatic and military channels.
Water will be shut off in the district between West Galer at and West Howest from Third Ave W to Seventh Ave W on Saturday December 5 from 9 a m to 8 p m. Use Star Want Ads for results.
Foster Kelley files a lawsuit in San Francisco against the girl he eloped with. The complaint outlines the civil action and alleges breach related to their elopement. Details remain limited in the available excerpt.
Police Judge Crist dismissed the case in which Kelley charged Mrs. Henry with obtaining 500 dollars by false pretenses. Kelley said he filed suit to make her realize her position and expressed love for her, claiming he would rather serve jail than see her punished. Mrs. Henry smiled as Kelley testified, noting the 500 was part payment on a 10 000 dollar note. The warrant alleged she obtained 500 by claiming an appendectomy was necessary.
Ek H Wells and Roy Pinkerton editors of an afternoon paper were arrested Friday on a criminal libel charge based on a story printed October 381. They posted personal recognizance after release by Judge Tallman. Murphy, the prosecuting attorney, says no interview occurred and the article is a fabrication.
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