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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
9
Hazel Lacosa, seven, cries for Rex a black and white dog lost since December 27. The family and neighbors, plus police, search tirelessly. Hazel’s father promises a $10 reward upon Rex’s recovery.
Leavenworth January 5 W H Klausmeier a life term inmate for murder of his wife returned to the prison after attending his daughter's funeral in Molton Mansse Klavemeier was unaccompanied by a guard and came back at the hour set by officials noting prisoners are often allowed unguarded trips to see dying relatives or attend funerals under leave of absence.
Evangelist Henrys spoke on repentance in the Capitol fill tabernacle revival meeting. He warned that hell is a dreadful certainty and urged timely repentance. A group of repentant individuals came forward to confess Christianity as Rev. Fr. Van Hors of Plymouth Congregational church was to preach tonight.
The finance committee recommended donating two subbasement rooms beneath Yesler Way to Coroner elect Dr. J Tate Mason as a city morgue. A Wednesday canvass on the final decision showed two votes for, two against, and two doubtful, with the council set to vote Monday.
Eddie Mullens and Norman Jones of a Pasadena hotel sign up for a 30 day oyster eating contest requiring 24 oysters daily to reach a final. The event features heavy competition and public interest in the outcome.
Ir. Stark, a frequent caller at Reece Patladivo's store in W Gilwonay, reports a local woman Mrs Poelleding has given birth to six healthy children by age 30. Neighbors describe her as pretty and devoted to her large family, noting the constant activity and affection surrounding the brood.
The second evening of the biannual fair drew over 500 attendees in midwinter air. J D Trenholme addressed the audience on the aims of the port board, while the event's featured nail driving contest highlighted the program of music and recitations.
A scolding issue argues that increased mental activity harms women, urging them to abandon intellectual work and focus on grooming. It cites a Washington physician and imagines public figures like Jane Addams and Mary Garden in a critique of female intellect and appearance.
Five crew members aboard a launch were trapped by a gasoline fire when a Sigallon tank leaked and ignited. Rescuers reached them at the last moment and the crew, including Wasson and An ereon, were saved and are recovering from burns.
Vale Ore Jan 3 Inauguration of parcel post prompts local stage line to refuse parcels and mail. Frantic efforts to clear accumulated post office mail follow, while the stage contract still has 18 months to run and a test case is expected.
Mack Hamilton, described as a negro, is jailed after police note a large right foot imprint in Mrs Morris's apartment at 265 Main St. A handbag containing $10 was reported missing. Frances Luther Fuqua, a motorcycle cop, arrested Hamilton on the hunch his foot would fit the imprint. Hamilton admitted being in the Morris apartments but denied stealing.
Chicago editors report post office inspectors tracing the author of a threatening letter sent to Frank Dare, foreman of the Indianapolis dynamiting jury at Newton Inc, warning of death within three months.
The Alaska Steamship Dora, beached at Seward for three weeks, is expected in town January 19 after leaving Seward under her own steam Tuesday. She will be overhauled and repaired here, while Alexander Thompson, a young sailor linked to a Seattle crime spree December 21, faces robbery charges filed this morning.
The first divorce filing of 1913 in King county was Hisle J. Jones versus Robert A. Jones. She seeks $25,000 property division, $150 temporary alimony, child custody, and $1,000 attorney fees. They married in Butte on October 14, 1900 and have two children. He earns about $6,000 yearly.
First known case of a car ramming a deer on the Newcomb New York road. A small runabout struck a crossing deer, overturned into a roadside gully, and exploded in gasoline. All occupants escaped with slight injuries.
Miles M. Hooper, a 70-year-old farmer from Sunnyside in the Yakima valley, wrote New Year verses during a holiday visit to his son Charles B. Hooper. The piece reflects on deeds shaping the year ahead, asking for grace that one’s actions leave a lasting trace and guide for the future.
In Bellport New York Henry C. Edey a wealthy retired Wall Street broker reconciled with his wife for six weeks then shot and killed her in their home on Great South Bay early today and then killed himself. Mrs Edey left him last summer for a younger man.
Congressmen-elect J A Falconer and J W Bryan progressives will attend the big Eastern Washington round-up of bull moose at Spokane on January 8. Will H Parry, president of the Progressive League of King County, will be present if possible. Spokane conference adjourns for statewide meetings in Seattle January 10 and 11 with progressive lawmakers, editors, and county chairs gathering.
A warning about dental quackery warns against discounts and high sound names used by sharpers. The piece urges readers to choose a dentist carefully, notes risks of neglect, and emphasizes personal attention and responsibility for quality work and results.
In Newport Washington on January 3 the Pen d Oreille county party nominees a successor to the late S J Appleman. The republican party will not contest the seat leaving Jensen Progressive and Alva Sherlock Democrat to vie for the position both opposing Howard L D Taylor for speaker.
New York January 3 House Sergeant-at-Arms Riddell investigates Brunswick Georgia report that Standard Oil magnate William Rockefeller sails from Jekyll Island on an unidentified yacht to Bermuda to testify before a money trust inquiry. He plans to keep deputies around Rockefeller’s New York homes until served. Los Angeles notes hundreds of eyes at a post office sub-station yesterday with parcels from Santa Barbara.
Gen Robert Murray aged 91 dies in Baltimore. He served as surgeon general of the United States Army from 1882 to 1885.
An advertising notice promotes Cascarets to relieve sour stomach belching and nausea. It claims fast cleansing of undigested food and bile, easing stomach discomfort and constipation. It suggests a 10 cent box for immediate relief and notes children benefit from gentle cleansing.
Eilers Music House in Seattle begins a semi annual sale of used pianos with grouping by price 35 69 135 and more for grands at 365. Cash only pianos in group A offer five to ten dollars down and monthly payments others on terms. Exchange option available for one year. Sale resumes at 9 o clock with orders and telegrams to be filled.
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