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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
1
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Sheriff Cudihee visited the area yesterday but did not fire J Ww or other loafies. He promised a change would occur quietly to protect himself and others, while Renton residents urge the county commission to address Cudihee’s handling of funds and alleged bullying tactics.
In Berlin on February 11 Dr Fried announced his cure to skeptical physicians and said he would take his findings to the German government. He added he would sail to New York on February 17 to demonstrate the cure's efficacy.
A progressive banquet is planned for this evening at 6:30 at the Good Eats cafeteria. Invitations are requested and Women Are Especially Invited. Z Halbert, chairman of the Progressive League, is among the speakers, and editor Carton of the Boise Capitol may attend.
The senate session announced the electoral vote results with Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey elected president and Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana named vice president. The formal reception of state votes was conducted in a joint session.
George T. Jones is awarded $25 and costs by Justice Fred after a dispute with Mrs. Nancy over an air rifle bought by Mrs. Jones for her boy Miller. The incident occurred during Jones’s duty at the auction held at 999 Yesterday, where Jones was temporarily dismissed and later reinstated. Miller testified Jones struck the air rifle and used unsuitable language during the confrontation.
Civil service investigators hear testimonies from policemen bartenders and others about Mrs Mina Pay Edwards former policewoman seeking reinstatement amid alleged affairs with officers. The session includes a near fight between Chief Bannick and attorney Horner and claims of threats letters and open window invitations.
The Seattle Star proclaims strong daily paid circulation over 40 000 and concentrated reach in Seattle and nearby territory. It invites advertisers to call Main 9400 for a representative to explain advertising advantages with the paper.
A harsh critique denounces the Public Service Commission for approving price hikes by utilities and a streetcar rate increase. The piece accuses the commission and the police of siding with corporations, claiming Seattle residents face higher costs and reduced protections. It cites gas, interurban, and independent phone firms as profiting while public welfare suffers.
In observance of Lincoln's birthday, nearly all city public schools held exercises and assemblies. Broadway high featured Dr. Matthews on Lincoln's life, Franklin high heard Prof. Beach from the state university, Ballard high had Dr. Maud Parker for girls and Frank Moran of the M C A for boys, Lincoln high hosted Dr. Van Horn. County offices were closed all day.
Mount Vernon, Feb 12. The cases of Jacob Furth and co defendants against F W Schricker of the defunct LaConner bank will be retried in Whatcom county court at Bellingham about April 1. The retrial follows a county commission decision after costs over 4000 dollars for the first trial.
Waiters at the Breakers cafe and Mrs Lottie Bkinner testified that Mrs Ed wards was a regular patron of cafes before she joined the police force. Warren Wilson a bartender testified to an arrest while drinking at Mrs Edwards apartments run by the College Inn cafe. Mrs Katherine Boyer testified to improper conduct when visiting the home late one night. Hearing resumes Feb 17.
The poem imagines Abraham Lincoln returning to survey children worn by poverty and weariness. It praises his pen stroke ending slavery and asks if he would now free the bond-slaves among us to bless his name with sunlit play and open air.
Sixteen suffragists led by Rosalie Jones depart from New York for Washington. They wear skirts to show ankles and carry lightweight dusters as they board for Newark and begin their journey by train toward the capital.
United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports shell strikes the cable office roof and walls as fighting intensifies. The message notes expected opposition and implies U S troops may cross the border with heavy casualties feared.
Washington reports special presidential directive to prepare 5 000 troops of the First tactical division at Governors Island for two transports from Newport News upon orders. Officials foresee U S intervention in Mexico with transports ready from Galveston to Vera Cruz and strategic points to seize rail lines if ordered to invade.
In Mexico City rebels under Gen. Felix Diaz shell and assault central business districts to oust Madero followers. The fighting lasts over seven hours with thousands killed or wounded, fires ignite the Mutual Life and Y M C A buildings, international volunteers guard the legation, and many civilians seek refuge in churches and basements.
The American Ambassador Wilson pleads to halt the fighting as thousands clash in the capital. Government artillery pummels Diaz strongholds including the arsenal while attacks press toward key batteries. Civilian casualties mount with reporters estimating over a hundred dead and many more wounded.
A young girl, Bana, dies after a gas flame explosion sparked a fatal fire in a Latona home. Elizabeth Hamstrom, caring for five nephews and nieces, left the children unsupervised when a neighbor discovered the blaze. Bana breathed her last at Noble Hospital with her father at her bedside.
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