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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
A two reel Victor drama unfolds the tale of a boy torn by inherited fear and a lovers triangle. The doctor lies to him about a plague inheritance while the girl and mother urge truth as the night of life’s pleasures tests him. The Star supports a children’s Christmas tree fundraiser.
A Cleveland farm colony turns 29 adjoining farms into a municipal system supplying grain, eggs, milk, and beef for city use. Prison labor works the heavy tasks with no guards, and the sick and disabled receive care at a tuberculosis sanitarium. The author argues maintaining a large hospital and selling excess land to fund a smaller, nearby farm is inefficient.
In Calumet Michigan the defenders of the miners federation hall at South Range surrendered to the Citizens Alliance at noon after ten hours resistance. The battle began at 2 am with 40 miners armed and fought off early reinforcements. Deputy Tom Driscoll of Houghton was fatally shot and several others wounded as further trains carried Alliance members to the scene.
A dinner will be held tonight at 6 o'clock to honor Port Commissioner Robert Bridges at the Good Eats Cafeteria. Attending will be C. J. France Miss Mary O'Meara and Dr. Herman Brauer of the University of Washington. Speeches will be made and several public matters will be discussed.
Federal forces in Tampico faced a fierce assault as Admiral Fletcher reported from the Rhode Island while John Lind on the Michigan relayed updates from the battle. The attack began yesterday and continued into today with 700 Americans and Europeans believed gathered in Tampico consulates.
Charles R. Case, superintendent of streets, told the Central Labor Council last night that city appropriations to hire unemployed men will not cover all and urged unions to provide work for members of their organizations.
President Wilson’s cold worsened and he canceled all engagements staying in bed. Secretary Tumulty said the illness was aggravated by attending a Red Cross meeting yesterday.
Corvallis reports Ben Robertson, member of the Oregon Angels during the recently closed season, elected football captain for the 1914 campaign.
An appeal argues hundreds of homeless men in Seattle need shelter and warmth. It notes vast church buildings spend little time open and asks why those spaces cannot be used at night to house the weary. The piece questions what Christ would do in Seattle.
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Hamlin bought a Panama hat for Seattle girl Lottie Lester after an appeal for a 63 cent replacement. Hamlin said Uncle Sam was pleased by the letter and chose a hat rather than use duty dodged goods.
Dreamland rink hosts a Tuesday dance with four bits per person to bring a partner. Special guests Harry Whitney Treat and Josiah Collins are invited as guests of honor to elevate the tone. Authors urge casual attire with four bits, downplay social barriers, and promote a festive fundraising note for The Star's Christmas Tree fundraiser.
This coupon and 150, brought to The Star at 1307 Seventh Ave, entitle the holder to a 65c pennant 15 by 35. Pennants will be mailed for 5c extra each. Montana, Wyoming and Kentucky pennants are available this week.
The free employment bureau in the Coliseum block opened to a flood of applicants with 200 forms filled in early. Officials expect at least 500 more to sign up for the $5.50 weekly work limit. Immediate work began on the Jackson Street slide at Ninth Ave with 25 men employed. Priority given to resident married men, then single residents, with transients last. Pay is daily in cash. Coliseum lodging plans moved to Providence Hospital due to safety concerns.
F M Spinning reports three burglaries in three weeks. One incident at his home and two at his hardware store at 1417 Pourth Ave. About $90 in cash taken from a cash register after it was broken into during the night.
Inspector Henry D. Temple invites proposals for a new post office substation after finding the current station inadequate and seeking suitable site options for the facility.
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