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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
8
WALINGTON Feb 20 President Wilsons plan to repeal the exemption clause of the Panama canal tolls act found support today from Col Goethals builder of the canal who arrived from New York He said I always have favored a plan to make every vessel whether American or foreign pay canal tolls I am glad the president feels the same way about it
Recall petitions circulate in Portland accusing Mayor Albee of holding a business office in violation of the city charter while serving as mayor. Commissioners R G Dieck and W L Hrewater are charged with backing policies harmful to the city's welfare.
In Norristown on February 18 unemployed men mobbed a man seeking 100 “geters” to act in a moving picture. They fought for the chance to earn dinner and a dollar, benches were broken and damage occurred around the station.
Pearl shells cover the Panama Cathedral towers, reflecting sunlight and making the church visible from distant sea routes.
In a written statement Thomas F. Murphine dismisses political debt to mayoral candidates and argues the Progressive party should not fund local races. He supports full investigation and civic duty over favors from Dilling. The piece notes Dilling’s stance with Trenholme and outlines campaign events and endorsements across Seattle areas.
Edinburgh reports that actor Robert Williams of London remarried his first wife who had previously divorced him. The first Mrs Williams had named a co respondent in the divorce case, but Williams later married and divorced another woman, reopening questions about his marriage.
Los Angeles observers report Leo De Lano and Betty Wehrle De Lano, both prominent athletes, have embarked on a eugenic marriage aimed at peak physical and mental health. The couple vows to set an example of happiness through strict health and fitness standards.
A suspect with the tattoo True Love on his fingers is captured near Tacoma in connection with the murder of Charles Hodges at the St. James hotel. A Seattle officer was en route to detain the suspect bringing the man marked by the tattoo to justice.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the rapid cure for dyspepsia indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims five minute relief from stomach upset with a satisfaction guarantee and money back offer.
Readers seek guidance on appropriate dress for a banquet and dating manners. A columnist reassures a chaperone question, suggests a simple dress, and discusses trust, marriage, and handling long term relationships with examples. Additional queries cover rule books for horse shoe pitching, hair care, tree proximity to neighbors, and legal considerations about custody and disputes.
Police search for Della Wilson after she left a note to her mother Mrs. Henry Des Chuytner of Carbonado stating she would be dead by the time the message arrived. Des Chuytner travels to Seattle seeking her daughter who wrote the ghostly farewell, Your loving daughter Della.
Judge Frater continued the hearing on County Commissioner Lafe Hamilton's petition for a permanent injunction against his recall for one more week. The continuance was requested by Hamilton's attorneys.
An advertisement touts Croxone as the cure for most sickness by cleansing the kidneys and liver. It claims rapid relief from back pain urinary disorders and rheumatism and guarantees a refund if it fails to work on first use.
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