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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
6
Albert Billingham, a miner, declares he will avoid going into a mine after winning a 225000 prize in the Hungarian lottery. The notice appears amid an advertisement for Red Wagon at Fourth and Pike selling items under a “Coming Nation” banner.
A verdict in the case of William A. Dorr of Stockton California, accused of killing his millionaire uncle George F. Marsh near Lynn, is expected soon. Dorr through his attorney contends Marsh was slain in self defense.
Klondike musher Skookum Jim reports a great gold strike on Silver Creek in British Columbia with pans yielding about 60 cents. Jim and partner McDonald prospected the area, found pay dirt December 25, their camp burned, and 200 claims were staked by Indians and telegraph linemen.
President Taft presents what appears to be his final message to Congress detailing a centralized national budget with a deficit of 25 million dollars. He calls for retirement of greenbacks, repeal of the sinking fund, centralized receipts and expenditures, and broad economies. He urges a permanent budget board and joint oversight, claiming potential annual savings of millions through civil service reform and postmaster consolidations.
Paterson New Jersey February 26 5000 silk workers return to factories after a brief strike driven back by extreme cold. The stoppage lasted only a few hours as conditions forced workers back to their posts.
Local dockmen received notification of the incorporation of the American Navigation Co under Delaware law. The firm plans a 15 freighter fleet to operate via Panama and will run as tramp steamers at coast ports until regular trade begins.
Records released by the customs house show a 27 percent rise in 1912 trade, with exports and imports totaling 72,741,060 dollars. The salmon output surpassed gold by over 100,000 dollars, and revenue collections for the year reached 70,999 dollars.
Everett reports a fatal accident when Kether Meyer, year old daughter of Chas Meyer, was run over in the street by a car driven by Mrs Stephen Chase who was taking lessons from a chauffeur. Meyer, grieving, armed himself with a revolver and threatened Mrs Chase but was disarmed.
In Olympia on February 26 the senate voted 31 to 0 to create a new county from part of King County. The bill would name the new territory Bowen after Senator Kowen, reversing his earlier push for the name Vashon tied to the island. Kowen protested the naming.
Spokane report says Frank James 67, famed outlaw and brother of Jesse James, is dying of tuberculosis while hiding in the Coeur d Alene mountains. He recently spoke with A A Dare of the Volunteers of America and plans to die there. A new citizens committee backs FBI Maine, Thomas A Parish and Ralph C McAllaster. Moose Hall hosts the first downtown campaign meeting with Former Mayor Dilling presiding.
In Olympia yesterday the governor vetoed a road bill but this was overridden. The House passed a senate bill setting weight standards while the Senate created a new county from part of King County. The Senate appropriated funds for a San Francisco and San Diego fair and approved a 200000 dollar capitol lands bond. The governor hosted a formal reception at the mansion for lawmakers.
A Portland wireless record was established when a commercial station intercepted a dispatch from Arlington Maryland to Phoenix Arizona. The message related to troop movements in the Mexican situation and sparked attention amid a murky Oriental scam.
Mies Blanche Rose describes a cheap home recipe to darken gray hair and promote growth in a Chicago interview. She says mix water bay rum Parbo Compound glycerine and apply twice weekly for a youthful shade. The remedy, she claims, softens hair relieves scalp issues and helps dandruff.
In Menomonie Wisconsin Mrs Fletcher Hill wife of a farmer bought a dress hat and shoes after defending her chickens with a mop striking a dog that turned out to be a wolf. She earned a 20 bounty for the wolf pelt.
Father Sherman the first woman picket in the Southwest strike against Diamond Ladies Tailoring shop 417 Unions 1 was arrested early this morning. Picketing halted. credit to be continued. About 40 strikers, half women, with support from the 1 WW organization. Twenty five picketers arrested Tuesday. no arrests for violations of Judge Smith injunction. Police aim to keep streets clear.
Mrs Fera Rowe sues her husband George W Rowe and his parents in Portland claiming 74000 dollars for alienation of affections after six months of marriage. She filed two suits one against George W Rowe and the other against his parents Mary and George Rowe alleging slanderous attacks led to his departure. In a separate Portland item a local paper report about a young couple seeking to give away their baby drew more than 200 applications.
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