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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

8

Arctic expedition diary of Hudson and Lane in polar pack

Hudson recounts mobilizing a small party led by Capt Lane to chase polar film of the Victoria land and the Arctic hunters. The crew endured an early freeze up, dynamited ice, and a dangerous wintering before proceeding overland to Fort Yukon with 20 days of provisions. They faced hunger, delays, and the peril of the polar environment.

Ril Hudson AML Stefansson Victoria Land Bill Alaska Loula Lane Demarcation Point Polar Sea Fort Yukon Cordova Bui Canadian Arctic Exploration Expedition Hudson Mary Sadie Point Barrow Karluk Lane Polar Llerschell Island Herschel Island Storero Elvira Kenneth Chapman Belvidere Capt Lane 10 Arctic

Polar Exploration Tale At Demarcation Point

Harvard scientists and hunters contend with polar ice using dynamite to save a polar bear at a contested point. Bill Hudson, motion picture man, reports from Demarcation Point that two boats are safe though Kartuk’s status is uncertain.

Recall effort gains Municipal League backing for County Commissioner

The recall movement against County Commissioner Hamilton could win active support from the Municipal League. A resolution backing the recall of Commissioner Knudsen is before the league's executive committee. Weight reducing, cody building. Aus tin-Balt.-Advertisement.

Hamilton Municipal League Knudsen League Cody Building Aus

Taft Flashes Humorous Greeting in Hollis Office

In Washington Taft, frequent visitor to the Senate, visited Hollis of New Hampshire. The ex president joked about fame asking to be announced as Mr. Taft after the secretary failed to recognize him.

Washington William Howard Taft Senate Taft Hollis New Hampshire

Bertha Halibut Schooner Destroyed by Explosion

The halibut schooner Bertha built at $12,000 by Wick Bros of Bremerton burned after an explosion yesterday afternoon. The blast wrecked the hold and fire swept the vessel as Elase Wick a part owner and Fred Egan a fireman aboard the tug Sro qualmle were burned on the face and hands.

Bertha Wick Bros Bremerton Elase Wick Fred Egan

City Council Holds Rail Line Bill for Voter Approval

Councilman Erickson on Monday introduced a bill adding to the municipal railway. When details are worked out the plan will be placed before voters for approval. The measure was referred to the utilities and finance committees.

Erickson Utilities and Finance Committees

Damages Sought After City Hall Hill Shifts

Property owner Simil L. Tappert claims $38,440 in damages to a Sixth Avenue lot between Terrace and Alder due to the shifting of city hall hill. The case was referred to the finance and streets committee for action.

Sixth Av Terrace Alder Simil L. Tappert Finance and

School officials near resignation at Chehalis

Slated to go to Olympia C. C. Awinwall superintendent of the Chehalis state training school and C. H. Briffith instructor of manual training are both expected to tender their resignations to Governor Lister effective January 1.

Japanese Diplomats Arrive For Huerta Formal Call

Japanese diplomats with a marine detachments are due in Mexico City this afternoon for a formal call on President Huerta. The party traveled aboard Mikado's cruiser Idgumo, which reached Manzanillo yesterday. Banking houses, shut by a holiday decree to Jan 1, warned they may run out of funds unless collections are made.

Manzanillo President Huerta Idgumo Bank of London Mexico Banco Central Banco Nacional Huerta

Mayor seeks federal bank to move to Seattle ahead of Portland

Seattle leaders press for one of the proposed federal reserve banks under the new currency bill. Mayor Cotterill filed a formal request with Senator Miles Poindexter as Seattle vies with Portland. The Seattle Clearing House and civic groups mobilize to push Seattle’s claim. A King County Democratic club committee meets with ten banking and civic groups to plan celebrations.

Seattle Federal Reserve Portland Cotterill Miles Poindexter Seattle Clearing House Association Northwest District King County Democratic Club

Map Out Big Road Building Program

County road construction tied to the state highway plan will begin in spring with $1,000,000 from the county road fund and $350,000 from the permanent state highway fund released for expenditure. County Engineer A P Denton reports the plan aims to improve county thoroughfares and accelerate development.

A. P. Denton

Pankhurst to be rearrested if she returns to England

London authorities say Mrs. Pankhurst would be rearrested on arrival after her Swiss sojourn. Suffragettes react with anger, promising to protect her from police next time she lands, and to step up preparations to thwart authorities watching her.

London

Arrest of Walter L. Smith in Bundy murder case

Walter L. Smith, 21, is under arrest in Angeles on suspicion of aiding Lewis Bundy in the murder and robbery of Harold Zlesehe, 15. Smith surrendered after Bundy claimed to implicate him. Smith denies any knowledge of the crime.

Angeles Walter L. Smith Lewis Bundy Harold Zlesehe Smith Bundy

Metropolitan stage lights up with Kismet run at Metropolitan

Otta Skinner stars as a beggar in Kismet at the Metropolitan theatre with a large cast and Oriental settings. William Furst’s music accompanies three acts set in Bagdad during Arabian Nights. Merle Maddern as Marsinah provides romance to the beggar’s fate.

Otta Skinner Hajj Metropolitan Theatre Mr. Skinner Lfe Bagdad William Furst Merle Maddern Marsinah Abdullah Willard Webster George Gaul Wazir Maneur

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