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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
A newspaper editorial argues against the poor farm as a grim end for the unemployed and promotes farm colony models like Cleveland to restore dignity and productivity. It urges city and county action in Seattle to convert unused land into agricultural outlets, stressing work over charity.
H C Pigott blasted County Commissioner Hamilton at a Central Labor Council meeting on Wednesday night. The Fremont Chapter of the Men’s Brotherhood of Asbury M E Church also condemned Hamilton and Knudsen for approving courthouse lighting by Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. Pigott accused Hamilton of favoring friends to sustain a political machine using county business.
The commission report read in Hans Schmidt's trial shows he was a forger who posed as a mental specialist and hypnotist after examining witnesses in Germany at the defense's request.
Deputy Revenue Collector Putnam seizes a shipment of cassowary plumes in Angeles in a disputed matter. The items are held pending a decision by the treasury department.
Calumet Michigan mine managers warn striking workers that non union hires will be brought in if laborers do not report for duty by tomorrow morning. The move follows ongoing strikes in the copper country and signals potential escalation in the labor dispute.
Six youths escaped from a juvenile detention home but were traced and returned today after a distraction by a matron and her doughnuts. The doughnuts were cited by those involved as the key factor in the escape and capture.
The article notes Hiram C Gill may run if no live challenger appears and Judge Richard Winsor would also file. Political insiders name Austin Griffiths Trenholme Moore Slater Goddard and Gordon among likely contenders, with Gill potentially drawing about 20 000 votes and Winsor at least 12 000, leaving about 30 000 for remaining candidates.
Washington December 18. Postmaster General Burleson will draft a bill for government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines. The proposal follows a Hamilton Lewis plan that drew mixed reviews from Wilson administration leaders who discussed introducing a related measure.
Judge John R. Mitchell in Olympia granted Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co a suspension of the state Public Service Commission’s order directing ticket sales on Seattle cars. The injunction delays the sale pending a merits hearing, prompting debate over public protection versus corporate interests.
Indian reports to Moclips say a three masted schooner may have run aground between Point Elizabeth and Raft River about 50 miles north of Aberdeen. The incident is unconfirmed and awaiting details.
Willis Collins, 15, was arrested on gun picion and beaten during a third degree by Detectives Bianchi and Majewski near Third Avenue Seattle. He says the officers struck him for being suspicious after selling two Russian coins to a shopkeeper. The boy and his mother sought help from police and the juvenile court, which questioned the detectives’ claim he acted suspiciously in a "bad part of town."
C. E. R. S. Wood of Portland urged removing technicalities to allow poor men to state their cases in court and seek judicial determination. He called for lawyers to focus on social and industrial welfare, as Miss Rhea Whitehead became the association's first female member.
Rolla Harvey, an alleged bootlegger, was shot and killed today by a posse resisting arrest. Marshal Basling and Deputy Marshal Weber were wounded in the gunfight at Bonner Springs city hall. In Pekin, China, Minister of Education Wang Ta-Hsieh urged district officials to report school age child counts as a first step toward compulsory education.
The Star reveals President Kane resisted regents orders and gag rule despite facing criticism from Seattle progressives. Kane fought to discipline the university, stating records show he did not back regent plots though his actions spurred debate over censorship and open meetings.
In El Paso a fresh Mexican revolt begins with Generals Orozco and Salazar at the helm and rumors of Felix Diaz Emilio Vasquez Gomez and Zapata joining. The split with Mercado over Huerta’s side leaves him loyal but out of command as Orozco and Salazar command roughly 4 000 well armed federals.
A circular petition circulated in San Francisco asks Governor Johnson to pardon Abraham Ruef who is serving a 14 year sentence in San Quentin for bribery. It is signed by Jewish residents who admit Ruef’s guilt but contend he could be a good member of society.
Organizing on Wednesday, workers from several Seattle messenger firms form the Alaska Union Guards, aiming to obtain a charter from the American Federation of Labor. The body is described as a semi military organization.
Florence Schenck once dubbed Virginia’s most beautiful girl and linked with the Vanderbilt circle is believed dying at Alston sanitarium New York at 24. Her career started at 17 with fame sweeping Broadway style and a ride of the Wayfarer private car to Norfolk for a horse show. She later sued trainer Charles S Wilson of the Vanderbilt stables for breach of promise.
Judge John R. Mitchell in Olympia stayed the Puget Sound Traction case ruling on streetcar ticket sales. The PSC order entering today is paused as the appeal proceeds on December 31. Bond set at 10000. City arguments on refunds deemed impracticable.
Readers can redeem this coupon and 15c at The Star office to receive a 65c pennant sized 15 by 35. Pennants can be mailed for a 5c additional fee each. Montana Wyoming and Kentucky pennants are issued this week.
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