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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
A columnist brands County Commissioner M L Hamil’s call for a citizen committee to probe his actions as dangerous melodrama. The piece argues that even legal conduct can be harmful to public welfare when driven by self interest and favors for friends, urging accountability.
A Cleveland report highlights the Warrensville correction farms where 670 inmates of the infirmary and workhouse live and work on 1200 acres. The system emphasizes humane care, self help, and community activities as a model for handling sickness poverty and unemployment.
An explosion at the Vulcan mine of Rocky Mountain Fuel Co. in Newcastle, ten miles from Glenwood Springs, Colo., killed or trapped 42 workers. Mine Superintendent Charles Neerdink led a helmet crew to the shafts as rescuers searched the workings, with several bodies recovered and belief that all inside had perished.
A mass meeting of women formed the Anti-Food Trust league at the Grand Opera House to push for legal stamping of cold storage eggs and direct producer consumer contact by parcel post. Monthly meetings planned starting Jan 6 at 11 a.m. The group aims to influence legislation and organized a cross‑producer consumer committee.
Springfield Illinois December 16 Dunne issues pardons to Joshua Tedford and Maurice Enright both prominent men. Tedford a former policeman convicted in 1906 of removing a witness during a trial. He served seven years, appealed, supreme court upheld verdict but clerical error freed him on bail and he later rose to house detective and manager at Hab clothing store. The pardon reveals a troubled history and new developments.
City plans to file a formal petition with the public service commission requesting a physical valuation of Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. property within city limits. The council approved the complaint through a resolution led by Councilman Griffiths and seeks a revaluation to secure a four cent fare with transfer privileges.
Henry Allen of New York will conduct a 40 piece orchestra in Seattle for the first pop concert at the Metropolitan Theatre Sunday afternoon with two more Sundays to follow. He aims to ease rough listeners into good music featuring Herbert, Chaminade, DeKoven and others, noting Seattle’s skilled musicians. After expenses, The Star will receive all receipts from the first concert for the Little Chimney Kids Christmas fund.
Immortalized beauty Gaby Deslys arrives in Seattle to star in The Little Parisi enne a musical threenact comedy at the Moore Theatre. The famed entertainer recalls her royal connection as she joins the city’s stage lineup.
Contributions received for The Star's Christmas tree for the Little Chimney Kids at Dreamland Hall on Christmas day total up to noon. Donations include J. Roy Owens 5.00 Marena B Riley 2.00 T. C. Alberson 1.00 and others totaling 620.70 already acknowledged plus additional 2.00 from Cash gee een.
Washington December 16 The dinner for Republican National Committee members highlighted Roosevelt recall as a leadership plan for both Republican and Progressive parties. Led by Hadley Cummins Farah and McHarg, the move drew support from progressives and reactionaries alike amid talks of reform and a special convention on national representation. Senator Borah opposed the plan.
Governor Lister announced pardons paroles and commutations for 92 inmates at Walla Walla State Prison. The clemency measures become effective around Christmas time.
A Spokane appeal for a charity dance at Dreamland hall to aid chimney kids with a mer ry Christmas promises 50 cent admission, candy and toys auction from the Dahlia Candy Co led by F L Hamilton, and a call to bring funds or toys to 703 Union St. The item also notes U S Marshal W A Halteman’s resignation and potential successor George Canfield.
The Poat Intelligencer presents a Wednesday night Christmas show to aid the needy at the Moore theatre. Participants include Eugenie Argiewicz violinist Little Jack Dormer Noel Dressler Greek dancer F H Heron Bondini Brothers three Berlin mad caps the Three Musketeers University Glee club and more with Judge Kenneth Mackintosh opening remarks.
This coupon and 15c paid at The Star office 1307 Seventh Ave entitle the holder to a 65c pennant sized 15 by 38. Pennants will be mailed if 5c extra per pennant is enclosed. Montana Wyoming and Kentucky pennants are printed this week.
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