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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
1
A Seattle waiter Henry V. Longtin age 32 and his wife 20 were found dead in bed from gas asphyxiation at 5 30 am in their room 418 Bias The landlady detected fumes and broke down the door Coroner deems it accidental the gas jet was found partly open and may have been jarred when the electric light was turned off
Cardinal Farley declared opposition to the tango urging priests to stop dances amid concerns over salacious films and stage drama. Monseigneur said the church condemns the trend as ballroom acrobatics and warned parishes against hosting dances during the tango vogue.
Portland dispatch reports Miss Fern Hobbs secretary to Gov. West travels with Col. Lawson and five militia to Copperfield to close all saloons and resign municipal officers. She aims to enforce orders by 2 pm, with martial law possible ifCompliance fails. Citizens seek protection amid lawlessness and weaponized town officials.
Tex Jan 2. The border clash between Mexican rebels and federals at Presidio raged for four days as Gen Buss of U S forces was ordered to allow federal refugees to cross into Texas to save lives. Heavy musket and cannon fire continued with both sides expending ammunition while Ortega’s left wing received 800 troops from Coahuila.
President Wilson planned a conference with special envoy Lind in Pass Christian Mississippi as the Chester and the Winona awaited orders off Ship Island. Officials offered no advance details on the meeting or itsMexico related significance.
In Old Horton Missouri on January 2, reports say Mrs Paralee Collins aged 23 reenacted the Lady Godiva ride riding nude through the country. Friends of the men alleged to have whipped her claim she rode with a male companion on horseback several weeks ago.
New York January 2 investigation into the deaths of nurse Laura Marsh Gibson and Patrolman James Brady was renewed after Coroner Jacob Shongut stated he was convinced both were murdered. The bodies were found in Brady's home and initial theories suggested self harm or one poisoning the other.
Labor Commissioner Olson arrives in Seattle to probe employment agencies accused of luring job seekers with promises of work then sending them far away. Gov Lister visited Providence hospital refuge for the penniless unemployed, hinting at drastic action to curb the graft.
Gov telegraphed Attorney George Kholu in Houghton to lead an inquiry into an upper strike district crackdown and the deportation of Press Mayer, leader of the Miners' Federation, amid a bribery trial context. Judge Clarence Darrow is noted in the Bribery case reporting.
New York society opens an ultra fashion tea dance parlor on Madison Avenue and 46th Street. Between 4 and 6 almost daily society women attend tango lessons guided by professional dancers. The Hyatt-Fowella School advertises its bookkeeping and shorthand courses as part of the scene.
Lennox apartments resident Mises M King reports a diamond and ruby cluster ring valued at 1000 dollars stolen during absence. George W Hill of 2032 Sixth Ave reports theft of furs worth several hundred dollars from his home.
All join hands as Alaska-Pacific Steamship Co and Alaska Coast Company consolidate under Joshua Green interests. The merged entity will operate as Puget Sound Navigation Co, consolidating routes formerly run Tacoma Seattle Everett and other services formerly run by International Steamship Co.
Alumni and former students of the University of Washington plan a meeting next week to discuss launching a campaign to appoint Theodore Roosevelt as president of the state institution. Deputy Prosecutor Kennedy Jerry Riordan and Fé Brown, ex student leaders, with Victor Zednick, ex graduate manager, drive the effort.
The Shasta route remains closed after a fresh landslide last night above Lamoine. The 100 foot long by 10 foot deep slide halted trains that had already cleared the earlier obstructions. Officials expect the track to be cleared before night.
A troubled man was found in a cell after arrest, later dying from a skull fracture. The incident involved delays in medical attention, with hospital and police blaming each other. Names and specifics are scarce, but the victim left no clear identification and had recent lodging in Chicago area rooms.
J P Morgan & Co announces the resignation of its directors from about 200 railroad and industrial companies. The move cites time required for board duties and a shift in public sentiment toward directorships, suggesting the firm will resign to better serve security holders.
Speer Moore Oklahoma January 2 Samuel Bealmer collapsed and died upon hearing his wife had given birth to twins in the town.
Chief Bannick announces promotions for three women and several male officers. E L Hedges and J T Mason rise to lieutenancies while W J Alvey Gene Sisler become sergeants. J W Phelps moves to plainclothes juvenile division with three women named policewomen Honette B Lenton Elizabeth Ward Lily Dana.
In Allentown, Oscar Kuhns, son of farmer George Kuhns of Huppsville, was bitten in the nose by a horse. The incident occurred January 2 as the animal attacked, causing severe facial injury and requiring medical attention.
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