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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
An old feature describes Manobo and Mindanao fighters in the Philippines, noting their use of bows and arrows and edged weapons. It highlights enduring combat spirit and references U S authorities arming officers with 44 caliber revolvers after recent clashes with Moro groups on Mindanao.
Frank Losekamp of Seattle attends the contest over the will of John L. Losekamp pioneer merchant. The will leaves $10,000 to Frank and two other brothers, $60,000 to Florence Yates, with the rest of a $200,000 estate. It is alleged the testator was of unsound mind when the will was changed during illness. The case opened in district court in Billings.
President Wilson showed improvement today as his cold abated and he resumed light office work in the White House. He remained too weak to preside over the cabinet meeting or to meet with a suffrage committee from the American National on Suffrage Association regarding his omission of suffrage in a recent message to Congress.
Trial of prominent shipping firms and individuals for Sherman antitrust violations set by Attorney General McReynolds for February 1 in Juneau Alaska. Defendants include Alaska Steamship Co Pacific Coast Steamship Co Canadian Pacific Steamship Co Skagway Wharf Co White Pass Yukon Route and numerous executives and managers.
A tiny keg anchored at the coast of Terra del Foco in the Straits of Magellan serves as a floating post office. Ships send boats to exchange letters. no postmaster exists and the site enjoys world navy protection. A gas jet lights the area, consuming four times a grown man’s air.
Grocery list shows Conner market promoting minced meat 206 lb, sauerkraut 10 at, pickles 18 cents qt, halibut 10 cents lb, salmon 10 cents lb, cod 16 cents qt, sea crabs 19 cents, Green Lake expo 50 dor, Oregon eggs 40 dor, Minnesota emes 15 cents dor, cream cheese and butter prices, all in a period market roundup.
A historical loan notice outlines mortgage and estate details involving Hanwell Morford and associates. It references Colma and New York properties, a main loan amount, and related transaction terms. The fragmentary text lists lenders and recipients, indicating secured mortgage activity and property liens.
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