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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1914

Page

3

British Cruiser Lands Machine Guns in Mexico

Rebels led by Gen. Felipe Angeles attack Mazatlan with several thousand fighters. President Huerta plans to arm with 10,000 rifles and 10,000,000 rounds from Odessa with Russian aid. Foreign defense prepares for uprising, foreigners told where to seek safety. The British cruiser Suffolk has landed machine guns mounted at the English embassy entrance.

Mexico City Mazatisa Felipe Angeles Huerta Odessa Foreign Defense Committee Suffolk

Prospector Finds Diamond Cheroked

A local prospector reports discovering a first water diamond described by a jeweler as a remarkable find. The event occurred February 14 and drew attention from area residents and dealers.

Cheroked

Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank urged saving habit

The preacher urges men to save for others and themselves as living costs rise with income. He recommends opening a savings account at Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank and paying deposits as a daily obligation like grocery or meat bills.

Dexter Horton Trust & Savings Bank Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank

Wife murder shocks Newark as love feud ends in suicide

Mrs Harriet Manning was killed by Hazel Herdman who feared her baby would lack a father if a divorce was granted to Harriet's husband Charles I Manning. Herdman confessed the crime and then killed herself. Manning is jailed as an accessory.

Newark N. J Charles I. Manning Hazel Herdman Harriet Manning Miss Herdman Manning Mrs Ison

Governor Lister Addresses Southwest Washington Group

Gov. Lister spoke to the Southwest Washington Development association in Hoquiam. A lively race for president is anticipated with J. W. Daubney of Centralia and H. L. Whiting of Olympia as candidates. Raymond is campaigning to secure next year’s convention.

Hoquiam Wash Gov. Lister Southwest Washington Development Association J. W. Daubney Centralia H. L. Whiting Siympia Raymond

Man in armor held on insanity charge in Washington

Henry Geertaema, a farm laborer in North Yakima, is held on an insanity charge after threatening to kill Judge Preble and H B Scudder with a revolver. He wore a home made zinc armor under his shirt at the headquarters, rambling about his alleged intent.

North Yakima Wash Henry Geertaema Judge Preble H B. Scudder

Sothern to head Seattle stage week with Hamlet and If I Were King

In Seattle the Moore Theatre hosts EB H Sothern for a week starting Monday with 8 pm shows and 2 pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Hamlet appears for one performance Saturday night, the rest of the week features Justin Huntley McCarthy's If I Were King.

Waednesay EB. H. Sothern Moore Theatre Hamlet Justin Huntley McCarthy McCarthy Fortuna

The Quaker Girl Returns to Metropolitan Theatre

The Quaker Girl comes back to the Metropolitan for four nights and a Saturday matinee starting next Thursday. The cast includes Victor Morley Harry Macdonough Jr Dixie Girard Connie Mack Phil J Moore Harry Sinclair Marguerite Cunard Clara Henry Murray Stephen and Bernice McCabe. The score features 20 songs and the popular waltz Come to the Ball, with lively swing and melody.

Metropolitan Theatre Victor Morley Harry Macdonough Dixie Girard Connie Mack Phil J. Moore Harry Sinclair Marguerite Cunard Clara Henry Murray Stephen Bernice McCabe

Pantages Opens with The Priestess of Kama and New Attractions

The matinee Monday at Pantages features The Priestess of Kama a spectacular Oriental dance revue. Additional acts include Edward Keough and Helen Nelson with Ambition, Spantah Goldinia in Europe’s spinning novelty, Weston and Leon with planologue and songs, and EF D Moore the talkative trickster.

Pantages Edward Keough Helen Nelson Europe Weston and Leon EF. d. Moore

Three Weeks at Seattle Theatre Stock Company

The Seattle Theatre Stock company brings Three Weeks featuring Elinor Glynn in lavish set pieces including the moat scene in a mountain chateau. The drama follows Paul Verdayne as he courts a woman who is secretly the queen of Sardalia traveling incognito. the piece arouses mixed reactions.

Moat Elinor Glynn Seattle Theatre Stock Company Swise Mountain Chateau Paul Verdayne Sardalia

Goethals Nominated by Progressives For New York Governor

New York February 14 Progressive party leaders discussed nominating Col. Goethals for governor if Col. Roosevelt declined. The talks reflect a possible bid amid party maneuvering and Roosevelt's acceptance status remains uncertain.

New York Progressive Party Col. Goethals Col. Roosevelt

City Council Day Draws Candidates to Seattle Cafeteria

The Kine County Democratic club held City Council Day inviting all council candidates to speak at the Good Kata Cafeteria at noon. Music was provided by the King County Democratic Club orchestra Rest Modern, in the Stewart House near Pike Place Market.

Kine County Democratic Club Iowa King County Democratic Club Seattle Stewart House Stewart Pike Public Market

Lot Purchasers Face Loss as Sheriff’s Deed Ties Lots

C A Stokes original landowner holds a sheriff’s deed for Jovita Heights lots along the Interurban between Tacoma and Beattie. Deeds to individual purchasers were not filed before March 15 1912, risking loss of payments from hundreds of owners who have paid taxes and installments. Mortgage foreclosed in February 1913, Stokes bought in at $6000. He now offers to pay taxes, but the unsettled title endangers investors.

C. A. Stokes Lotsa Jovita Heights Jovita Heights Co Tacoma Beattie Stokes Rtg Hanna

Strikers Charge Copper Miners Underpaid in Michigan

Judge Hilton, spokesman for striking copper miners, asserts before a congressional committee that workers are underpaid and endure frightful conditions. He says he will spend much of next week presenting testimony to support claims that constitutional rights have been ignored.

Hancock, Mich Michigan Hilton Congressional Committee

Four Mass Meetings Promote Queen Anne church effort

The Queen Anne church forward movement holds four mass meetings tomorrow starting at 2 o clock. Men meet at United Presbyterian Fifth Avenue and Howe. women at the Methodist church Fifth Avenue and Garfield. girls at the Christian church Third Avenue and Lee. boys at the Congregational Queen Anne Avenue and Galer. Four minute talks on What It Means to Be a Christian accompany ministerial addresses. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised with a Kingston, New York testimonial noting rapid relief from a severe cough and bronchitis, available at Bartell drug stores.

Queen Anne Church United Presbyterian Fifth Avy Howe Methodist Church Fifth Av Gar Field The Christian Church Third Av Lee At Congregational Queen Anne Av Galer Foley van Buren T. Kingston N. Y Bartell Drug Stores

Candidate for Re election Councilman Two year Term

Paid advertisement announces a candidate seeking reelection to the city council for a two year term. The notice emphasizes ongoing public service and commitment to local issues.

City News Rose Society formation and church events

A meeting of rose growers formed the Pacific Northwest Rose Society at the Chamber of Commerce. Various church activities include receptions for young girls, talks by Judges Burke and Smith, and church board meetings. A conference and congregational meeting were held as part of church activities. Mayor Creese filed information against Alfred Darling of the Snoqualmie Valley News.

Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest Rose Society the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Isbel F. B. Creese Toft Alfred Darling Snoqualmie Valley News

Nation May Go Out On Strike

Stockholm reports widespread talk of a possible general strike by the working classes if the government proceeds with its military and naval expansion plan.

Stockholm

Griffitha declines mayoral debate with Pigott

Austin BE Griffitha refuses to debate H. C. Pigott for the mayoralty saying he has no time or inclination to debate and that anyone may run for mayor. He adds he does not understand Pigott's objection to him.

Austin BE. Griffitha H. C. Pigott Pigott

Straw Ballots Reveal Voters On 25 Streets

A straw ballot conducted on 25 streets yesterday yielded Gill 691 votes, Winsor 261, Griffithe 283, Trenholme 219, Slater 69, Pigott 44, Goddard 42, Worley 36, Rausch 26, with no clear outcome implied.

Gill Winsor Griffithe Trenholme Slater Pigott Goddard Worley Rausch

Trade plan would give Yukon Skagway port access

A Civic league proposal aims to trade for Yukon access to the Skagway seaport and secure a year round Alaska route from Haines. In Tacoma the University of Puget Sound will be renamed the College of Puget Sound by board action yesterday.

Dawson Y. T Civic League Yukon Skagway United States Alaska Haines Tacoma University of Puget Sound The College of Puget Sound

Wilson's Cold Improves but Remains at White House

President Wilson's cold has improved yet he remains under doctor ordered rest at the White House. Dr. Grayson advised against his departure as he recovers from illness.

Wilson Washington Grayson White House

Holton Questions Campaign Financing at North End Meeting

At a North end gathering J W Holton a councilman candidate challenged why rival candidates seem to represent Seattle Electric Co and breweries with ample campaign funds. He pressed for disclosure of money sources and influence in city politics.

North End J. W. Holton Seattle Electric Company Breweries

Three Rallies to End Mayor Campaign

The piece notes three more downtown rallies as the mayoral race nears its end. It mentions the socialist party constructive faction planning a Sunday rally at Dreamland pavilion at 2 p.m. The article also references candidate Judge Winsor and Edwin J. Brown in the mayoral contest.

Socialist Party Dreamland Pavilion Judge Winsor Edwin J. Brown Spea J. D. Trenholme Seattle Hiram C. Gill

Boy Struck By Freight Train While Riding On Cars

Fred Land 17 is hospitalized in critical condition after his coat snagged on a nail on a moving freight train near Pier 8. He fell to the tracks and suffered a crushed leg a badly injured shoulder and other wounds. Amputation of his left arm is expected. Land lives at 2128 Fairmont Avenue West Seattle with his uncle Charles E Nelson. He rode freight trains to reach his uncle’s shop near Pikest.

Fred Land Water Front Land Pier 8 Fairmont An West Seattle Charles E. Nelson Pikest

Railroads Ordered to Pay Full Taxes After Reduced Bids

County Treasurer Hanna rejects tax tenders from Northern Pacific and Great Northern for underbidding by amounts totaling about $66,000 and $13,000 respectively. Attorneys threaten injunction to block collection of full assessed charges.

Hanna Northern Pacific Great Northern Railways Great Northern

Rally Tonight for Trenholme Promises 15 Mill Tax

In response to the Northeast Improvement club, J. D. Trenholme signs a pledge to keep the tax rate at 15 mills or less next year if elected mayor. He vows to veto any 1915 appropriations that would raise levies above 15 mills and to pursue economy while preserving service.

Trenholme J. D. Trenholme Alaska Elliott Northeast Improvement Club Sam Seattle

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Moore E. H. Sothern Matinees Keating & Flood S. Allen Mexico Man Sothern the Moore the Metropolitan Tivol Tivol! Theatre Fel & Allen Simon Levi Orpheum Henry Woodruff Orpheum Theatre Fritz Scheff Rossow Robert F. O'Connor and Company Goethals N.Y C. B. Fitzgerald City News Thomas Burke Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Everett Smith H. C. Mason University Congregational Church James Reid Madrona Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Westminster Presbyterian Church Eerees Holton Metropolitan Seni Jenn P. Bloom Fou Ere Morle Dixie Gordon Ray Stephend Fioeer Wm. Blaisdell Seattle Theatre Bailey & Mitchell MGR Brewster’s Elinor Glyn Navy Yard H B Kennedy Colman Dock Andreas Ta Phila. Bird Food Co Third-st Philadelphis St. Paul Stove Repair & Plumbing Co Pike &T. Main Union Theatre Ivy Press Cherry
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