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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1914

Page

3

Humphrey Alleges Redfield Lied to Him Over Lumber Probe

Representative Humphrey charged Secretary Redfield with misrepresenting a lumber industry report in a letter to him. He claimed the secretary’s investigation relied on "two-by-four detectives" and offered to prove conflicts with the investigators. The letter did not prove mills closing in Washington.

Washington, D.C Secretary of Commerce Redfield Humphrey Washington House

Confessions Of A Wife And Family Struggles

In a diary style entry, Margaret writes of her ailing parents recovering, plans to return to their home, and concern over Dick’s drinking. She reflects on marital tensions, maternal worries, and a promise not to dwell on past disagreements while Mollie adds lively, teasing interruptions at home.

Mother Molile Paradise Mother Waverly Margaret Margie John Mollie Moble Ethel Mann Madge Thia

Jewelers Fight Over Advertising Claims on Second Avenue

George F Rowe reports in a local tale that a jeweler accuses Burnett Bros ads of lies. Rowe claims to offer Burnett stock and fixtures for sale, noting the story continues on page 4 of tonight's Star.

Second Avenue Rowe—George Francis Burnett Bros Mr. Jeweler Mr Jeweler Burnett Ing Urnett George F. Rowe

Flexible down payment apparel offer

A seller promotes apparel available with a small down payment and the remaining balance to be paid as earnings arrive, inviting men to purchase items on credit terms.

Broadways, Alhambra, Melbourne Show Mixed Film Lineup

A bustling theater page lists Yellow Flame and Winter's Tale at Broadway and Pine, with serials and two part dramas at Alhambra and other houses. The Melbourne schedule includes The Touch of a Child, Scenes in Colombo, and Mutual Weekly shorts among several features, with multiple showings through Tuesday night.

Alhambra Colombo World’s News Melbourne Mutual Girl Thanhouser Venice Epict Keystone Educational

Cotton Textile Deals From Local Store Flyer

A local advertisement lists cotton blankets in 10 4 size in white tan and gray at 98c each. Also curtains extend 30 to 54 inches, mercerized table cloths 64x64 at $1.25 value, and 11 4 cotton blankets in white tan or gray at $1.50 value. Includes tapestry table covers 2 1/4 yards long in greens and reds for $1.98 and other textiles like cotton batts 72x90 cheap, colored table oil cloth 20c, and large comforts valued at $2.60.

India

Market Report Prices for Vegetables and Fruit Today

Prices paid to producers for vegetables and fruit include apples in local cooking at 1.06, Yakima potatoes at 0.20, onions at 0.35, cabbage at 0.08, cucumbers 0.09, radishes 0.16, carrots 1.00, cranberries 1.50 per barrel, tomatoes 4.00 to 4.50 per crate, and oranges 1.46 to 1.76 per dozen. Poultry and meat items show hens fat 18, veal 12 to 14, pork 0.80 to 1.00, with butter and cheese prices from various creameries and storage.

J. Wosace White River California Money New Cape Perry Bos IBM Csersee Bradner Co Washington Creamery Hastern Creamery Cnscere Ceestacnee New Zealand Raneh

Italian Seeks Citizenship. Senator in Circus Claim

In New York an Italian during citizenship exam told U S Justice Crane that senators are kept in circuses when asked if he had ever seen one. The remark underscores the tense political climate and spoken misperceptions about lawmakers.

New York United States Crane

Less Meat If Back and Kidneys Hurt

An authority warns that regular meat consumption can stress kidneys causing backache and urinary issues. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, to flush and normalize kidney activity and neutralize urine acids. The preparation is described as a grape and lemon acid with lithia drink improving kidney and urinary health.

Delayed Burial Fulfilled After Twenty Five Years

Miss Patty Purcell Caldwell daughter of ex Senator Alexander Caldwell dies and her dying wish to be buried only after one parent dies is fulfilled as her coffin is laid in a double grave with her mother Mrs Pace Caldwell in Leavenworth Kansas.

Leavenworth Kas Patty Purcell Caldwell United States Alexander Caldwell Pace Caldwell

Finger bone relic of Saint Anne stolen from St. Louis Church

A fragment of finger bone revered as a relic of St. Anne was stolen from St. Louis Catholic Church in New Haven early in the week. The relic, in place for 18 years, was believed to have healing powers and was obtained in Rome by a former pastor.

New Haven Conn St. Anne St. Louis Catholic Church Rome

Literary Court Settles Jasper Case in Drood Mystery

In London a mock court with G. K. Chesterton as judge and Bernard Shaw as jury foreman found John Jasper guilty of murdering Bawin Drood, resolving the fate of Dickens unfinished novel.

London G. K. Chesterton Rynard Shaw John Jasper Bawin Drood Charles Dickens

Definite Object to Save for Wise Money Accumulation

The text advises choosing a specific item to save for as a key step in successful saving and building wealth. It emphasizes focus on a concrete goal rather than vague saving ideas. The guidance reflects practical budgeting principles for personal finance.

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