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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
3
A provocative editorial examines the potential human and financial costs of war with Mexico, urging impersonal evaluation of national prejudice and asking what both sides would gain or lose from conflict. It questions myths about Mexican strength and Huerta’s dictatorship, calling for restraint and thoughtful consideration.
A mother of six, Mrs Williams, died after trying to smother a coal oil blaze on a Lak Union houseboat. The father used oil to hasten the meal fire, an oil can exploded, and Mrs Williams was badly burned while rushing to save her children. Six children are left motherless.
Washington December 17 The Republican National Committee discussed presidential timber for 1916. Senators Borah of Idaho Cummins of Iowa and former Governor Hadley of Missouri were among those named. Some committeemen favored a fusion with the progressives, potentially naming Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as the nominee. A reapportionment plan proposed by a special committee would set 1 044 delegates for the next convention, down from 1 062, with Southern states losing representation.
Miss Jennie Middievich renowned young violinist appears solo at Fort Lawton tonight. The Fourteenth Infantry orchestra presents the program under the baton of Chief Musician Charles Tully directing the ensemble.
The city utilities committee favored immediate authorization for a survey to improve the water system serving Wear Seattle and West Seattle. Council will review the resolution next Monday. plans include a new main and a reservoir with a sandpipe to assure ample supply.
C Allen Dale was not fired as chairman and will be given more time to resign. J C Herbeman is the likely successor. The progressives plan permanent headquarters and a committee of Theo Murphine C C Morrison and E H Palmer was named to locate a suitable site.
Local steamshipmen press to postpone the Pacific coast representatives hearing on the seamen's bill before the house of representatives to January 2. The session was set for today, but W. L. Gazzam of Seattle of the Puget Sound Steamboat Owners' association has not yet arrived in the capital.
Hold ing Cooley in Roseburg reports extradition to Oregon for Aaron Cooley who is charged with the 15 year old murder of Thomas Van Pelt Jr in Curry county. The case was sent to Governor West and Cooley will be transported to Oregon next week per District Attorney Brown.
Attorney General W V Tanner files suit in superior court against National Mercantile Co Limited a Canadian corporation seeking appointment of a receiver and a restraint on further business. The action alleges noncompliance with Washington savings and loan company laws.
A brief note from the Star indicates items lost or sought through the Lost and Found column. The entry lists readers requesting return of misplaced belongings and invites owners to provide identifying details for recovery through the publication.
Mrs. A. F. Briggs of Eldred, Pa reports severe kidney and rheumatism illness followed by husband’s kidney trouble. After using Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root they both recovered, and she urges others to try the remedy. Letter sworn May 25, 1912 by Notary TRA McCarthy.
The text cites Gen Sherman doubting war's glory and details Mexican resilience and ferocity in the 1846 8 campaigns. It claims Grant praised Mexican troops and notes Indians and Indians blood in Mexico. It discusses guerrilla warfare and brutal attitudes toward killing and mercy.
An old article argues Mexicans and allied fighters showed fierce resistance against Cortes and Diaz era forces. It contrasts Mexican soldiers with US troops in the 1846 8 war, notes Mexican peons and Indians are not cowards, and previews a future editorial revealing invasion costs.
The board ordered Attorney Henry W. Pennock to defend Truman H. Ketchum, charged with cruelly whipping Edward Graham of the Pacific school. The stance argues principals should administer punishment, not truant officers.
Winifred Mantor sues Broadway Laundry Co alleging Alfred Jensen the driver struck her after attempting to seize a clock to cover a $1.60 bill, seeking $5,000 in damages.
State food inspector J. J. Higgins told wholesale manufacturers at the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce assembly room that overloading retail dealers with perishable food supplies and rushing them to sale at lower prices is a trade abuse that needs attention. The remarks were made Tuesday afternoon at the noon session.
City council, amid opposition from Councilmen Petree Goddard and Bruskevitch, voted 5 to 2 to condemn the Lake Cushnan power site to boost Seattle’s municipal power plan. Superintendent Ross says the move signals big things. estimated site cost about 2900000, to develop 50 000 kilowatts, with a final ordinance pending Monday.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst was freed from Holloway jail today under the cat and mouse act the sixth time since her April sentencing. She went on hunger strike and was too weak to stand, needing an ambulance to suffragist headquarters for safety.
Pilgrim's Progress will be shown at the Y M C A auditorium on Saturday afternoon and evening to raise funds for the boys department. The films present the allegory in a grand style, produced at a cost of 36000 in or near Turing Italy.
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