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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
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United Press report from New York describes Berlin physician Dr Friederich Friedmann arriving at the Waldorf to reveal a cure for consumption. He says he will test patients tomorrow, will not take money, and has treated thousands over 14 years with hundreds purportedly cured. financier Charles K Finlay funded a potential $1,000,000 proof.
At a St Louis ceremony for Miss Ada Wolff and Abra Ham Myers three hundred guests feigned ignorance of Lillie Wolff's death, the bride's stepsister, after a stair accident with a pair of scissors piercing her throat. The child died en route to hospital while the bridal party continued its program. The mother Rachel Wolff was distraught and threatened self harm.
Judge Everett Smith orders steps to locate Dr. Philip Rexford Waughop after his disappearance following six days of honeymoon. Attorney Walter A. Keene contends the physician is restrained by friends and recovering from alleged drug effects. A divorce suit and injunction are at issue as the court warns of court-appointed medical examination if the doctor is not produced by 1:30 this afternoon.
Philadelphia editors report managers at Hellevue Stratford remove mirrors from hotel halls to let housekeepers on each floor view activity in their areas. The crystal maze has been found to have its diss.
The Crichton investigation into charges against City Health Commissioner Crichton over garbage handling under the contract system will start this afternoon. Only Crichton and Dr Crichton are expected to testify, with charges brought by former health department employees. Committee member Blaine cautioned that any finding would affect only the contractor's actions.
Albany Feb. 26 Attorney John Anhut testified before Governor Sulzer's commission that he was offered no bribe by Dr W Russell, superintendent of Matteawan asylum, in the Harry K Thaw matter. He said Russell offered business, then asked where he fit in, and repeated he would not act for Thaw without payment.
Oscar Lustig plans to save but wakes to a missing six $20 gold coins worth $120 after a confident act with his roommate at the Hotel Union. The pair had worked together at Beverly, Washington, and the theft occurred last night.
In Hanford on February 26 Rev W Loomis of the First Methodist church shared responses to a broadcast query asking what constitutes the ideal wife. He recorded over twenty descriptions praising qualities such as charm, meekness, zeal, constancy, and various poetic attributes attributed to famous figures.
Credence grows that President-elect Wilson has chosen five officials for his cabinet though no official verification exists. Reported selections include William J. Bryan as secretary of state, William G. McAdoo as secretary of the treasury, Josephus Daniels of North Carolina as secretary of the navy, Representative Burleson of Texas as postmaster general, and Louis D. Brandeis as attorney general.
In Olympia the Washington House voted 56 to 40 to expunge yesterday's vote on the governor's veto of the Cheney normal school rebuilding bill, leaving the veto in effect. Gov. Lister objected, warning the move creates confusion and could affect future veto reconsiderations and road tax legislation.
Deeil R. Pierce filed a federal suit against Judge John Mitchell and Sheriff George Ganton for contempt related false imprisonment. Judge Albertson of King County dismissed the case, ruling judges and officers enjoy immunity from such suits. Pierce had been jailed after a contempt finding and fined $250, then sought redress in federal court.
A melee in the House as a deputy sergeant at arms threw Representative Murray of Massachusetts from the speakers platform during a clash with Representative Alexander of Missouri. The two traded blows, members gathered around, and order was restored after the fracas.
Sadie Salamon nee McLean testifies she was a 13-year-old domestic when a 40-year-old man groomed and abused her for nearly a year before she moved to Seattle. She recounts reformatory placement, later marriage, and a breakup, as she sues Robert R. Wilson for $50,000 in damages.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst declares English suffragists wage a battle of white slavery to win the ballot and defend women while warning American women against conservative states. She is held for trial on charges related to dynamite use at Lloyd George country home.
The city reports that the 1912 permits issued by the department of public works show fire proof buildings with estimated valuations double those of 1911. Overall permits value rose to 6,951,415 from 5,701,966, a 21 percent gain, with notable increases in fireproof and frame categories and a drop in semi fireproof structures.
The Bell Telephone Co may have offered 500 free telephones in Corvallis to squeeze rivals as federal grand jury probes Bell merger tactics. J C Lowe of Corvallia Independent Co, in Seattle to testify, says 1 500 subscribers remain and the fight continues. Witnesses from Independence, Spokane and Forest Grove will be examined as the jury eyeing long distance controls.
Feb 26 dispatch reports Maderiota troops in Sonora taking oath to Huerta while forces at Agra Prieta Cananea Hermosillo and Guaymas align with the government. Yaqui Indians remaining in Sonora to pacify. De la Fuente travels to Mexico City proposing land grants to former rebels and Mexican exiles to spark 1,000,000 returns. Huerta aims to raise an army to 150,000.
Police probe possible new line in the fake pool room operators case after spurious marriage license blanks were found in a local bank safety deposit box. Lee Rial Rial is already under arrest on a larceny charge in connection with the investigation.
Venice, Feb 26. Half the seaside resort is under water with 2000 residents displaced and heavy property damage. Sluice gates between the canals and the sea were dynamited to speed drainage, but relief is limited. A Swiss canton imposes a new curfew arresting children after 7 pm with a 50 cent fine for parents.
Mary Lerner aged 26 was found murdered in her room at lst Tacoma. Her throat was cut and body slashed, discovered by C. H. Tyrel who rooms there. She had been dead several hours, the door left ajar as the killer fled. police are mystified by the brutal crime.
Patrolman Holm confronted a starkly unclothed Black man named Brown at 2 a m during a war service attempt. A struggle ensued in which Holm was struck and injured, a safety revolver discharged thrice without effect, and Brown fled the scene with officers pursuing. Holm was hospitalized for injuries and treatment.
Kittredge of 4130 11th Ave N E was the only speaker at Gov. Lister’s special committee hearing on the campus deal. He urged a tunnel under the campus to grant Northern Pacific the right of way while keeping the campus largely unmarred.
The Star announces daily Bon Marche advertisements on the back page. The paper urges Seattle readers, especially housewives, to watch for bargains and money-saving offers from the department store. The Bon Marche becomes a regular advertiser in The Star, highlighting daily selections for shoppers.
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