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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
6
President Wilson, tired out, rested in his private car en route to Pass Christian Mississippi. He slept late and declined visitors while his aides noted his fatigue yet happiness amid congratulatory messages on the new currency law. The dreary pre Christmas day saw him avoid business as the train stopped at several points.
Police in Chicago hold ten Young Men members as part of the Anna Dempsey death inquiry in the Stock yards district where the Battle Creek, Michigan girl was found dying in an alley after an alleged attack and theft. A Montgomery Ward founder left most of his estate to his wife and daughter Marjorie Ward with 15 relatives sharing $250,000.
Salem reports Prof. M V, professor of education and philologist, addressed the Oregon Teachers' association. He cited phrases like not on your life and on the level as acceptable slang and praised expressions such as shes a peach and shes a pippin as harmless.
A message from Kiowa Col states 25 ranchers and their families are marooned on the range 25 miles east. Snow and ice have exhausted local food provisions. Kiowa citizens plan sleigh and snow conveyances to reach the stranded group and deliver relief.
In Chicago on December 24 a man identified as Frank L. Klinek fired from a fire escape at the Title and Company building near City Hall. He wounded a bystander and shot himself, dying at the scene. Attorney Charles Alling was nearby during the incident and was not seriously harmed.
Chicago cabaret singer Judson Williams faced a highwayman, firing four shots into the robber and wounding himself with two shots to the forearm. The assailant, Bert Coffey, is reported dying.
About 30 pupils at the Washington school on 18th and Main staged an entertainment for public schools in Seattle. Several deaf and mute students sang songs and others danced the minuet in perfect time showcasing their talents.
Paul Armstrong playwright and Catherine Calvert, a leading actress in Armeatrong productions, were married in New Haven Connecticut. Calvert had been named as a co respondent in Mrs Armstrope’s divorce suit, linking the pairs in the suit’s history.
Dr D M Andersen chief anthropologist of the Stefanason expedition reports all scientists and crew aboard the Alaska and Marie Sachs are safe and well at Col Minson Point 50 miles from Fiord Mén island in the Arctic circle. He last saw the Karluk in an ice pack near Barrow on August 16.
The Seattle Commercial Club sent a telegram praising President Wilson for the currency bill passage stating it will prevent panics and stabilize banks. Governor Lister and state officials signed a telegram urging a regional reserve bank in Seattle to the Federal Reserve Board. A local celebration is postponed until Governor Lister can attend.
In Chicago four new appointees by Mayor Harrison filled vacancies from resignations. The board voted Ella Plage Young back into the school superintendent post. John D. Shoop, previously assistant superintendent under Mrs Young, was elected to succeed her and was removed and reelected to his former position.
Austin E. Griffiths, who stepped down from the council, plans to study the commission governments of Tacoma Portland and Spokane in January. His campaign focus will emphasize the benefits of commission government alongside his candidacy.
In response to Mrs Catherine D Stirton complaint about unwholesome food, the King County Commissioners on Tuesday directed the sheriff to improve provisions. They recommended replacing tin plates with enameled dishes among other changes to be implemented in the future.
Vague OCR fragment hints at council primary race activity with unclear details. No specific candidates, dates, or locations readable to confirm the main event or outcome.
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