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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
6
New York March 7. An express company discharged employees due to parcel post growth. Since the service began the daily mail total climbs. 62 151 packages mailed in New York in the 24 hours ending midnight January 4, up from about 42 000 previously.
A 16 year old boy who grabbed $8 from the Grand theatre box office refused to provide his name to Juvenile Officer Boxges. He was held briefly, but a heart to heart led to release and return home to continue high school classes. His mother was spared full knowledge of the incident.
At the Puget Sound Underwriters association banquet in Seattle J. B. Chilberg, a leading banker, urged laws requiring every man to carry life insurance to prevent paupers. Speakers included S. Hearley and W. D. Meade.
Amos Rusie, noted baseball figure, was discharged from the county jail yesterday after his assault case was dismissed by Justice Fred C. Brown. He was arrested last Thursday on assault charges and freed following the ruling.
In Chicago on January 7 a Sunday school class of 200 children marched through smoke singing Onward Christian Soldiers as a fire destroyed Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church. Organist Mrs. Elmer Anderson and teacher Miss Martha Marquardt led the group's exit to safety.
Orioles win two of three against the Blue Jays at the S. A. C. alleys. Allan led with high scores 227 and 201 in the wins. Final figures show Orioles and Blue Jays competing for standings.
Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy without further treatment. When it proves its value, obtain more from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today to save yourself from the surgeon's knife and medical bills.
Tacoma businessman Frank C. Ross told about 175 Japanese listeners in Moose Hall that schools for American and Japanese children should be established to keep pupils together and foster intermarriage. He offered to donate a site, fund a school building, a home for pupils, and teacher salaries to combat white prejudice by addressing its roots.
Seven of forty elk shipped from Yellowstone to the coast escaped their corral near Snoqualmie and now roam freely. With abundant huckleberries and sala bushes, the county will not attempt to recapture them.
A. A. Nordakog, accused of tapping Burns Detective Agency wires, was to face trial Monday but no action occurred. Officials cite transfers and affidavits of prejudice, but records show confusion. Judge Humphreys to oversee Department 6 starting January 13 amid unsettled docket.
California citrus growers face extensive damage from a three day frost with half the southern crop ruined or damaged. Losses are estimated between 10 and 20 million dollars as Redlands and Covina report near total to substantial crop destruction and Riverside and San Diego districts suffer heavy losses.
Historical tallies show recurring heavy snowfall in Seattle with decades of measurements. Figures range from 3 to 36 inches and temperatures from 0 to mid twenties, detailing events in years such as 1493 1896 1898 1902 1907 1909 and 1913.
Portland reports a half inch of snow with more in prospect and temperatures near zero. Half Way records 22 degrees below. Western Oregon is under a heavy snow blanket as the cold spell intensifies.
Warrenton Oregon reports Clara Cynthia Munson elected mayor defeating J W Detrick 63 to 29 votes. She takes office January 2, is 51, former teacher and clerk, runs on Citizens ticket with no opposition. Munson vows to do the most good for the most people and run an economical administration. Her hobbies include raising geese and selling fowl during holidays.
The lighthouse bill, carrying $1,350,000 in appropriations, was reported to the House. Allocations include $125,000 for Cape Filipias Alaska, $125,000 for Point Orford Oregon reef, $100,000 for North Farallon Island California, $30,000 for Puget Sound aids to navigation, and $30,000 for Point of Pines California lighthouse improvements.
The piece riffes on Senator Pliny L. Allen of King County as he navigates a potential president pro tempore role in the Washington Senate. It notes tensions with Governor Ernest Lister’s administration, hints at political maneuvering, and mentions rival Dick Atchison from Spokane who also courts a fight for the post.
A party of suffragists in Fifth Avenue sought Cardinal Farley for support. he declined to see them and sent Msgr Lavelle to receive the group who joked that a California note claimed voting should be universal. Prominent locals Mrs John Jacob Astor and Mr Vanderbilt withdrew from attention as others refused to be seen.
In Berlin the actors halted performances to protest unheated dressing rooms amid freezing weather. They refused to appear on stage until the manager refunded tickets and apologized to the audience.
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