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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
8
Special correspondent describes Calumet Michigan on December 31 as the city mourns 76 victims of a Christmas Eve disaster at Italian Hall. Finnish families, led by Mrs. Sam Jokipli, bury children in a two mile funeral procession amid snow, bells, and quiet streets.
In Seattle Judge Humphries grants Mrs. Jillian M. Hinckley custody of David 11 and Maurice 6, with their mother until they turn 14 when they may choose one parent. Daughters Duane 13 and Margaret 9 live with the mother. alimony set at 250 dollars monthly.
Gov Clark of Iowa rejects request to keep parole violator Fred Boughton from returning to Iowa. Boughton fled parole, came home to his mother and sisters in Silverdale Kitsap County, and must face Iowa authorities. Gov Lister had been asked to act as first friend in the matter.
Five candidates and counting join the mayoral contest in a crowded field. Among new entrants is H Pigott who vows to oppose liquor sales to women and boys. Also named are George H Kummens Hi Gill Judge Moore Judge Gordon and John C Slater with Victor Zednick eyed for council term and Olympia ties noted.
At the Odd Fellows' ball 260 Alaskans enjoyed the first annual Seattle Sourdough club dance. The program featured distinct Alaskan dances with names like the Tanana Tango Shuabanna Stampede Dawson Dash and Skagway Skip increasing the evening's amusement.
Bailey and Mitchell present a dramatic scene where Minnie wins a card game to save Johnson from a lynch mob. Sheriff Rance ends the desperado’s threat as the produce scenic stage unfolds a cabin ridge to Polka Saloon with a rising curtain and mob sounds. New Year matinee 26 cents, night 50 cents.
The Chicago White Sox, led by Billy Sullivan, depart Chicago February 19 for Paso Robles to begin camp on February 22. Owner Charles Comiskey and Manager Jimmy Callahan will miss the trip and expect to join later, with Callahan and Comiskey not arriving in New York until March 6 before a cross country train to the coast.
A patent buzzer alarm attached to the telephone in the Kinsel Bros pharmacy booth at 918 Secondary helped the arrest of 22 year old T. Van Pel who was seen scooping nickels from the cash box. He was overpowered by two clerks and turned over to police. his keys fitted Bell locks.
The London Times in a 54 page spread analyzes likely development along the Pacific coast of North America after the canal opening. An editorial laments Britain’s refusal to participate in the Panama Pacific exposition.
Harvard managers report 1137 men engaged in athletics this fall an increase of 144 from last year. Football leads with 412 players rowing 167 track 143 and tennis 112. Overall about 44 percent of the college enrollment participated in sports.
The Commercial Club begins an inquiry to determine if Seattle pays higher prices for brick than other Northwest cities. The matter is referred to the municipal affairs committee chaired by Thomas A. OMeade.
Under Mrs Helen H Lemmel direction the Christina walls sang yesterday afternoon at the county farm the city and children's hospitals. The concerts by the juvenile chorus were thoroughly enjoyed by the bedridden and suffering ones.
Tacoma report describes William R Bryan presenting evidence to Deputy U S District Attorney Fishbourne linking Albert Dahlstrom the Hellga preacher to polygamy. Documents include letters Dahlstrom wrote a jail inmate says he has many wives some unstable. Chicago girls Edna Englund Marie Peterson Martha Dahlstrom.
Bil Rogers, a Patchogue postman, was attacked by a fierce dog while collecting mail. He dropped a button into the dog's mouth to lodge the throat while he climbed down a tree and escaped unharmed. The incident ends with a political aside about majority rule.
Louis December 31 Frisco telegraphers will not strike after an announcement by W T Tyler general manager. A secret agreement covering wage scale overtime and operation is expected to be signed today by the Frisco receivers and the grievance committee and made public. Both sides made concessions.
Tacoma voters rejected the proposed 87000 bond issue to build and equip a car line to the industrial title flats. About 7500 votes were cast, the bonds carried a majority but trailed by 199 votes of the required three fifths for passage.
Advertisement for Stewart House at 86 West Stewart near Pike Place Market promotes outside rooms in Seattle between numbers 260 and 500.
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