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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1913

Page

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Cartoonist Cory and Uncle Dud Debut in The Star

The Star teases a joint feature by Cartoonist J Campbell Cory and Uncle Dud aboard a canal voyage from New Orleans to Colon. They promise humorous pictures of ditch workers and resisters plus a stunt story and voyage memories with Cory’s caricature. The youthful desperado face a curious encounter as events unfold.

J. Campbell Cory The Star Cory Uncle Dud Phiz Colon Dad New Orleans

Boy Treed by Mountain Lion Loses Both Legs

In Montana near Butte an 11 year old boy named Frankie, separated from a team during a visit, climbed a snow covered peak and sheltered in a pine tree as a mountain lion stalked him. After hours of freezing cold the lion left and Frankie fell from the tree, his legs frozen beyond saving. Doctors amputated both legs below the knees. He remains in hospital with his father at his side.

George Frankie Tion

Refusal to Prosecute Woman Who Shot Him Breaks Up Home

In San Francisco on February 21 Mrs Widney announced plans to file for divorce from Robt J a wealthy Los Angeles realty operator shot in a hotel while visiting Mrs Vivian Lyons of Denver Her husband appeared in court exonerating Mrs Lyons of intent to kill and Mrs Widney said she believed her husband was insane saying I knew all was lost

AN Francisco Robt. J Los Angeles Vivian Lyons Denver Widney

Haskell trial over shooting case features savings betrayal

Sacramento report shows Mrs. Lillian Belle Haskell on trial for the murder of Frank J. Fischer. She testifies about living as a couple and spending 2200 of Fischer’s savings before the fatal shooting after he refused to marry or provide for her.

Sacramento Lillian Belle Haskell Frank J. Fischer

Rapid Grand Jury Probe Targets Pacific States Company

Federal grand jury investigates Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph for Sherman antitrust violations. Indictments or no bills possible within a week as officials from Home Telephone of Portland and Independent Telephone share testimony. Case alleges Pacific States absorbed independents to cut Portland from Seattle clients. Former U.S. Attorney McCourt assists in witness questioning.

Federal Grand Jury Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company BB. Middestone Home Telephone Company of Portland Grand J. C. Potter Independent Telephone Company Samuel Hill Home Company of Portland

First Parcel Post Thief Arrest Reported

Ora Curran was arrested in Little Rock by special agents charged with rifling a parcel post pouch at the Missouri Pacific station. This is said to be the first arrest on such a charge since parcel post was established.

United Preae Little Rock Ark Ora Curran Missouri Pacific

Gas company fined customers for late payments like court

The Gas company uses the public service commission to enforce a 25 percent late fee. Complaints pour in as customers blame the commission for allowing this. A business man faced a $4.05 bill becoming over $5.00 after a one day delay.

State Public Service Commission Public Service Commission The Star

Rural Citizen Hypnotized Blames Woman At Trial

Rose Marshall alias Williama stands trial in Judge Ronalds court amid claims she hypnotized rural citizen John Wist and hoodwinked him out of 720 dollars. The case cites Sea View hotel meetings and a so called chicken ranch scheme as the alleged scheme. Petitions in Olympia call for an extra session to repeal dead laws, circulated by Senator Allen and Rep. Wray with majority member signatures.

Rose Marshall John Winst Ronald Marshall Williama White Wist Sea View Firatav Kentucky Olympia Wash Lister Allen Rep Wray

Bad Woman Fights Back and Wins Acquittal Battle

Hazel Moore known as Florence Hazel Moore faced a four day federal trial over a sound immigration case. The jury acquitted her amid dramatic courtroom moments including a juror’s paralysis and Moore’s emotional collapse as verdicts were read.

Hazel Moore United Government Moore Estes

Mexican Ex-President Madero Faces Imminent Execution

El Paso reports Francisco Madero former president and Federico Gonzales Garcia deposed governor general of the Mexico City district face execution within 48 hours. Huerta denies immediate danger. Congress to debate Madero fate as troops guard him en route between Mexico City and Veracruz.

United Gen. Huerta Mexico City Huerta Senora Madero Madero Congress Vera Cruz

Girl Who Shot Broker Freed

Police Judge Chas Weller dismissed the assault to commit murder charge against Mrs. Vivian Lyons after 11 weeks. Widney, a Los Angeles real estate broker, was shot in her rooms at The Sorrento hotel on December 4. Widney refused to swear or prosecute. TOKIO: 30 Selyukai members desert to form a new party amid cabinet dissatisfaction.

United Presse San Francisco Chas. Weller Vivian Lyons Robert J. Widney Los Angeles Sorrento Hotel Widney

Olympia rally against apportionment bill draws Seattle lawmakers

In Olympia yesterday Seattle members from all parties rallied against congressional apportionment. Senate killed home rule bills while the House passed an anti capital punishment bill and both chambers adopted the budget of $5,288,417.07 from appropriations committees. The House also killed Collins bill requiring permits for revolver carry. Movement began for a special session to repeal inoperative laws.

Olympia Seattle Toilibuster Murphine Taylor Senate House Collins

Tragedy as Traveling Salesman Kills Wife Then Is Slain

In Oakland California Hyman Goldberg a traveling salesman from Portland Oregon shot his wife in a twelfth street flat after greeting her and was killed minutes later by their son Charles a 21 year old drug clerk The son wrested the revolver and fired two shots ending the confrontation before hospital transport.

Oakland Cal Hyman Goldberg Portland Hotard Charles Goldberg Twelfth St Rose

U S Women Heroes in Mexico City Battle

United Press reports on American and allied women who aided refugees and reporters during ten days of fighting in Mexico City. Key figures include Mrs. Henry Lane Wilson and Mrs. Paul Hudson, with Mrs. Sarge McFall and Victoria Hastings noted for bravery and frontline roles.

Mexico City Henry Lane Wilson Paul Hudson Kansas Mexican Herald Sarge McFall Victoria Hasteings Mexi Mr. Wilson McFall

Produce men plead guilty to Sherman act in Portland

Fifteen members of the Portland Produce Merchants Association in the United States district court pleaded guilty to violating the Sherman anti trust law. Fines totaled 5500 dollars with W B Glafke of W B Glafke Co and association president fined 1250 dollars the heaviest.

Portland, Or Portland Produce Merchants’ Association United States District Court W. B. Glafke W. B. Glafke & Co Association

Progressives of Skagit to Organize County League

Progressives of Skagit county will meet tomorrow night at the Grand opera house in Mount Vernon to organize a county progressive league modeled after the King County Progressive league. State Chairman E. C. Snyder will be the chief speaker and all progressives have been invited.

Skagit County Grand Opera House Mount Vernon Progressive League King County E. C. Snyder Progressive Central Committee

Patriotic Oratory Contest At Broadway High Tonight

A patriotic oratorical contest under the Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held in the Broadway High School assembly hall. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to winners. Broadway and Lincoln high debaters will participate. Program starts promptly at 8 o clock.

Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Assembly Hall Broadway High School Broadway Lincoln High

What Does the Wife Do to Cut Down Expenses

The passage argues the wife has daily opportunities to reduce the family cost by managing purchases and watching Star daily advertisements for money saving offers. It asserts the wife handles most supplies and home needs and should use want ads to save.

Star Daily

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