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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
1
A 1913 interview from Mexico City notes rising tensions near the U.S. border. The author predicts armed intervention, mass casualties, and possible U.S. annexation as Huerta’s regime fights rebels and elites linked to Wall Street interests.
Two witnesses reported by Mrs Pay Edwards say police took them last week but testified Monday night they had been spirited away. Miss Pearl and Miss Taylor claimed they were coerced and denied knowledge of the case. Proceedings were continued for further argument and to set a new date. Also potatoes slump as market glut drives price down to 2 notches per 20 pounds, a level not seen in years.
In Denver on February 24 Mrs. Ella Smithers was granted a divorce after alleging her husband, while asleep, raked her with a long toenail. The husband did not deny the accusations.
Washington Feb. 25 the supreme court of the United States upholds the federal white slave traffic act of 1910 as regulating interstate traffic in women. Justice McKenna delivers the opinion. Salem Mass Feb. 25 William A Dorr of Stockton California offers to confess to the murder of Geo E Marsh a Lynn millionaire if given life imprisonment. District Attorney Atwill says the offer will not be accepted.
City council in a special session discussed a two mile tunnel plan under Lake Washington canal and waterways near Atlantic street to Harbor Island and Alkiav. Councilman Goddard introduced a resolution to secure plans and estimates and seek a bond issue at a special election if warranted by city estimates and utilities department data.
Fred Sommers, manager of the Socialist hall at Hillman, refuses to pay inflated gas bills citing prior payment records. The company cites delinquencies, then raises charges and shuts off gas at both the hall and his home, forcing him to use city gas. The case reflects a dispute over billing and service continuation.
Olympia, Washington February 25 The senate passed a bill after amendments cutting 2 million from the original request authorizing sale of state lands to establish a state capital building fund of 2 million dollars. The fund will be used for construction of new capitol buildings.
Elizabeth Gurney Flynn a newspaper woman Carlo Tuescn and Patrick Quinlan were arrested in Paterson New Jersey on Feb 26 for disorderly conduct after refusing to leave a meeting of silk factory strikers. Police dispersed the gathering after the arrests.
Olympia Feb 25 Excitement at the capitol as Gov Sisters veto of Cheney normal appropriation is overridden and a road fund levy veto is sustained The Cheney normal appropriation of 06 000 for a new administration building passed 78 to 16 while the 144 mill road levy failed 61 to 39 with three absent Leaders claim two conservatives may provide the needed votes to overturn the veto.
Report describes Huerta's iron-handed provisional government tightening control in Mexico City and nationwide after the killings of Madero and Suarez, with public resentment simmering yet no clear opposition voiced.
Wireless report from Adele states Lieut Infile of England and Dr Merz of Switzerland have died of starvation or exposure. Remaining members reach Adele too late for Austora, the season’s last steamer, forcing the party to camp near Adele until spring. Mawson expedition departed Sydney December 19, 1911.
A worldwide search for the ideal female physique compares candidates from America England and Australia. Miss Blale R Scheel of Allwood New Jersey is named America's ideal by some judges while Miss Marjorie Watson of England and Miss Annette Kellermann of Australia are noted rivals. Measurements show Scheel tall and heavy, Watson closer to Venus in proportions, and Kellermann also praised for form.
At Royal Victoria Hospital Dr. Geo Armstrong performed a rare operation to remove a bullet from the peri cardium of G Colangelo. Late today the patient was progressing favorably and expected to recover.
United Press dispatch from Edmonton reports Len Lemieux killed and ate Henry LeClaire, whose body was found five miles north of Mile Fifty-three, B C. Lemieux’s remains were hacked with a hunting knife, and LeClaire froze to death during a blizzard while prospecting.
Vernon Texas February 25 John Beall Snead Amarillo banker was acquitted of the murder of Al Boyce Jr. The jury deliberated 55 minutes after Boyce and Mrs Snead eloped to Canada earlier. Snead had been tied to another Col Al Boyce Jr murder case in Fort Worth tied to the elopement dispute.
Washington reports the income tax amendment became law at noon after a formal proclamation by Secretary of State Knox. It marks the first constitutional amendment act since slavery was abolished.
In Douglas Superior Court a final divorce decree granted to Mrs. James H. Harris restored her former name Lucretia Prescott. Immediately after the judge signed, she wed Samuel McDaniel, her fourth husband, within minutes as she left the courtroom. The report also notes four federal indictments including Emil Sorenson and Peter Barbarrag and Roderick McLean pleading guilty.
In Douglas Arizona on February 25 a mass Mexican citizen meeting at Agua Prieta Sonora agreed to set aside political differences for a united front against possible American intervention. The assembly condemned the killings of Madero and Suarez while two detachments of the Fifth Cavalry hunted 15 armed Mexicans looting American ranches near Nogales.
United Press Leased Wire reports Brownsville Texas preparing for possible army detachment as National Guard guards Americans near Matamoros Mexico. Governor Colquitt orders militiamen ready to protect lives. General E Steever under army orders to bar state troops from crossing the river. Border tensions rise as outrages provoke firm government action.
A Suaz dispatch near Juarez reports federal volunteer soldiers from a garrison that revolted after the killing of Madero. Rather than wear death masks, most chose to face the firing squad. They were shot one by one, backs to an adobe wall, as 96 volleys rang out.
The federal grand jury probing the Seattle merger heard Attorney G Bowerman receiver of the North western Long-Distance Telephone company describe the consolidation of Sunset and Independent Telephone and Bell’s alleged long distance denial. Pillsbury testified on questions from U S District Attorney Coiner, giving prompt, frank responses.
Judge Gordon fines nine I W W members for blockading Diamond Ladies Tailoring shop on Union Street in front of a strike. One arrested man, John Day, to be tried for carrying a concealed revolver. Pickets claim peaceful duty as deputies serve court orders. shop owner Vollman cites $7 worth of orders tied up.
Indianapolis February 25 Governor Thomas Marshall returns 4800 appropriated by the legislature to reimburse him for house refit and utilities finding the allotment unconstitutional. Winnipeg report adds Avenue block in the retail district destroyed by fire causing extensive damage valued around 200000 dollars.
The Star announces daily Bon Marche advertisements on the back page to alert Seattle readers, especially housewives, to department store bargains and money-saving selections offered each day. The Bon Marche becomes a regular advertiser, and readers are urged to watch the ads closely.
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