24 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
1
Judge William Hickman Moore states he has never supported the predatory interests or their representative despite pressure from personal friends and Democratic leaders.
Joe Smith challenges Mayor George F. Cotterill to defend The Star’s stance amid accusations of bandwagon bias. He recalls past campaigns and insists The Star has long fought corruption while urging the mayor to apologize and respond as a man.
King county deputies stretched their search after a Saturday night interurban robbery on South Side. Three men arrested Sunday were cleared of the theft and released. No substantial clues or traces of the actual bandits have emerged despite continued reports and descriptions fed to the sheriff's office.
Frances Lount, 21, a Portland girl, is being sought by police on the request of her aunt Mrs H L Mosher. The case involves an official inquiry and a missing person notice.
Hiram Gill and J. D Trenholme are scheduled to address residents tonight in multiple venues. Gill will speak at May's hall on East 42nd Street near Sixth Avenue and at Ravenna hall. Trenholme will address audiences at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 15th and Harrison and at Warren Avenue near John Hay and Coe schools.
Pyle Duncan, 22, a colored boy, confessed to Detective Captain Tennant that he killed Arthur H. Warden, a Tacoma janitor shot last June. He was arrested on a brass theft charge Saturday and held for Tacoma officials after his statement.
Readers of Star Want Ads are invited to find free Seattle theatre tickets to see St Bimo in today’s ads. Check the page for your name and claim details.
The Metropolitan Ladies' Tailors suffered a severe loss by fire caused by defective wiring at 1317 1319 Fourth Avenue. Adjustment with insurers is complete and the stock of suits coats and patterns is being closed out at steep discounts. Details appear in the large ad on page 3 of today's Star.
A compilation of early campaign quotes attacking Trenholme from rivals and allies. Judge Winsor brands him an enemy of labor and municipal ownership. Henry C. Pigott accuses him of buying the mayoralty with large funds. Austin E. Griffiths questions his tax plans and calls him ignorant. George W. Dilling, J. D. Slater, and others weigh in on fiscal and policy critiques.
Erastus Brainerd, longtime editor of the P. I., writes why he supports Gill for mayor, recounting his role in the recall and arguing Gill can provide a moral, efficient administration. He cites Gill's honesty, courage, and potential to curb corruption, urging readers to consider Gill’s letter and past actions.
Franklin February 24 A miner Mike Babsanki survived seven days in an 18 inch by four foot by six foot chute. An old miner called the rescue a tip from heaven. Mrs Babsanki, misled into mourning, received a bellwether call and found her husband alive after a dramatic rescue.
Reverend C. W. Harris pastor of the Church of the Living God near 27th Avenue and Irving Street faces pressure to quit after denouncing slit skirts worn by local young women. Trustees threaten court action to bar him from preaching if he does not resign by Friday. The board says the pastor should focus on preaching and avoid such remarks. A warrant was issued after a confrontation with Miss Minnie Beasley, with the matter heard in Justice Brown's court today.
The $25 000 libel suit of Wilson and Carle of the Epler Cafeteria Co against The Sun Publishing Co is heard today before a jury in Judge Humphries court. Plaintiffs claim The Sun published a derogatory story about the cafeteria kitchen last August.
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