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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
3
A brief item reports a local incident involving Jed Map and an alleged deception tied to a reel and ants. The fragmentary text limits details, but the note centers on accusations of misrepresentation. Further context from the original page would clarify the exact accusations and involved parties.
An odd historical ad text touts a cold remedy named PES claiming rapid relief from headaches feverishness and chest congestion. It describes taking multiple doses every two hours and asserts strong effectiveness with no substitute for quinine, urging continued use despite unclear efficacy.
Edna Loftus once a London stage favorite was detained for several hours at police headquarters in San Francisco on suspicion of stealing a cold watch from Curtice Hayden, son of a wealthy merchant. Hayden initially pressed charges but refused to file after Loftus’s tears.
Police were increased at Firestone Goodyear and Diamond rubber plants as thousands of workers struck for better conditions and higher pay. State officials planned talks with company leaders to seek arbitration to end the dispute.
In Los Angeles on February 25, Mrs. William Scholle faces destitution as her husband vanished two weeks earlier. The $40,000 on deposit requires both signatures, leaving her cash-strapped after pawning jewelry. Police have intensified efforts to locate him amid the banked funds and limited resources.
In Porthcawl, Brynmenyn, Ruth Thomas, an 80 year old grandmother, had been blind for 20 years. Her Christmas sight returned after persistent faith and prayer, initially appearing as hazy shapes before clear vision. She recalls eyes opening to grandchildren and daily objects, a miracle she credits to belief.
Biblical verse from Mark 8 24 25 describes Jesus restoring sight to a blind man. He gazes at people and sees clearly after a second touch, illustrating faith and gradual revelation. This reading emphasizes spiritual perception and healing through divine intervention.
A woman who lost sight in both eyes after a cataract operation recalls misidentifying everyday objects as trees and houses until her abilities returned. She describes seeing a voice and recognizing a granddaughter, with decades of prayer for regained sight and a husband's death leaving children.
Olympia February 25 The Vancouver Portland bridge appropriation of 500000 is virtually certain to pass today in the house on the unanimous recommendation of the joint bridge and roads committees. The measure funds a bridge across the Columbia with a quarter mill levy for the bridge fund. Citizens invited to join the Guardians of Liberty via box 73 Seattle.
An excerpt shows buying and selling prices under the Pricesta tion for a range of farm goods. Listed are beef, mutton, pork, poultry, vegetables, and grains with figures for different classes and grades. Variations depend on quality, weight, and grade, with several items indicating live versus processed forms.
Instructional notes on cake making and biscuit baking highlight sifting three times with K C Baking Powder, creaming butter and sugar, warming sugar, beating yolks and whites, and adding moisture and flour alternately. Emphasizes using K C Baking Powder for light textures and advises cold shortening and minimal kneading for biscuits.
A 17 year old Tennessee girl, still in short dresses and studying in a Riverside Drive finishing school, visits the New York Supreme Court to obtain a divorce. She then returns to Memphis with her husband to be, after meeting Joseph J. Hegeman, a retailer from Roanoke. A detective tracked the affair for Mrs Hegeman who paid for the inquiry.
Sacramento report describes a California League of Justice proposal to fund a farm to breed humans like livestock. The plan seeks 100000 dollars to acquire a 1000 acre site, house residents, and place 25 selected couples there to reach a standard. Dr David Starr Jordan condemns the project as harmful to love and initiative.
Prorest Grove Ore Feb 25 Dr Ernest Everest 65 a widower and noted practitioner was released on $4000 bonds after arrest on an indictment by the grand jury charging moral wrongdoing with several girls from his district.
Major Ge Cooper of West New York revealed a Civil War bullet that had been lodged in his right calf for 60 years. He had served for the Confederacy and later joined forces of Germany, Russia and France. He left the hospital claiming to be a soldier of fortune.
Judge Jeremiah Neterer of Hellingham Nebraska Caufman of Chehalis and George H. Walker of Seattle issued a public invitation for information about a campus deal. Meetings will be held at the University of Washington library on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
February 25 report from London states that Mrs. Robert Scott widow of the explorer will be named Lady Scott after King George granted precedence she would have received for her late husband and now will be styled as Lady Scott in the royal decision.
Washington Feb 25 The Supreme Court orders removal of locomotives trains and tracks of the Southern Pacific railway from Fourth street in Portland Oregon, the city’s business center, as a court action today.
Fred W. Catlett former secretary to Mayors Dilling and CoM has been appointed director of the Bureau for Municipal Research at Harvard and will oversee a course on world governments. He left Seattle in January to join the course in municipal government and is noted for chairing the committee on city county consolidation and serving as Florence Crichtenden Home trustee and treasurer.
Milwaukee headlines report Mrs. Harry C. Langemo, 24, hurling her 18 month old to the curb to shield the child as an oncoming car ploughed into her. She was fatally injured. the infant survived.
Rob ert Schmitz appealed to Health Commissioner PF Kraft for protection for his newborn after neighbors and relatives kissed the infant. He urged a sign near the crib reading Dont kiss the baby signed by you to deter further kissing.
Mrs George Edgar Vincent wife of University of Minnesota president spoke to the Improvement league women urging a simple street dress approaching a uniform. She argued uniform attire would present a neat civic image and reduce social friction in public spaces.
Lawrence, Michigan reports a mother and her 12 year old daughter died in a house fire. The mother, Mrs A. B. Six, was found beside the girl's bed and perished while trying to rescue Dorothy.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and stomach distress. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses stomach liver and bowels ending headaches dizziness and fatigue and even benefits children with gentle cleansing.
Health ad claiming that most sickness stems from weak kidneys. It urges readers with back or bladder pain and other symptoms to take Croxone, asserting quick, lasting kidney cleansing and potential cure with an offer to refund if not effective.
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