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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
1
Katheryne Bowen a 67 year old seamstress leaped from a 12th floor window in Los Angeles to her death. Witnesses heard her scream before she jumped and her body fell 250 feet to a paved alley below. Her death was instantaneous and her identity was confirmed by letters found in her handbag.
By a council majority after a stormy session the franchise committee agreed to submit the partnership agreement between the city and the Seattle Renton and Southern car line to a vote on March 4. Paul Mohr James Tullock and others attacked former assistant corporation counsel Howard Hughes now bondholders attorney for Renton line, denouncing the pact as a bid to block municipal ownership.
Buttnick asserts his daughter was penniless after six weeks of marriage while Shabse Olswang, son-in-law of J. M. Buttnick, faces criminal nonsupport and desertion charges. Olswang claims Lena is worth $50,000 and that he did not desert her, offering to resume living with the Buttnicks.
Washington, Jan. 10. The Archbald impeachment trial continued in the Senate with attorney A W Worthington expected to finish the defense argument this afternoon. Congressman Henry D Clayton of Alabama will present the prosecution case and a verdict vote rule will be set for tonight or tomorrow.
The old Elgin hotel at Western Ave and Yesterway was nearly destroyed by fire early today. Condemned as a lodging house, upper floors were vacated last spring and have been empty. only the ground floor remained in use. Estimated damage is about 2500 dollars.
A boiler explosion aboard the Tombigbee steamship James T. Staples near Bladen Springs yesterday killed 11 people and left 16 injured as the vessel sank within minutes. The disaster occurred while the ship was tied up, prompting officials in Clarkston to push a $160,000 interstate bridge appropriation request for Snake River crossings between Clarkston and Lewiston.
The Jersey Lily Lily Langtry, famed as the Jersey Lily, now 61, tours America in vaudeville with a $2,500 weekly salary. Once the king’s muse and court favorite, she ends her days performing alone, cared for by maids, as aging beauty fades.
Mt Vernon Wash Jan 10 W E F Schricker pioneer Skagit banker convicted of receiving deposits in an alleged with Seattle bankers scheme while La Conner bank was insolvent. Judge Joiner imposes a penitentiary term of one to five years and raises bail to 10000 for appeal. Trial for Jacob Furth et al set for Jan 26 at Bellingham before Judge Hardin.
Mayor Cotterill and Councilman Blatne push a plan in the annual report and an ordinance to create a city owned commission house. Producers would bring goods, city salesmen would sell them, taking 7 percent commission versus the Big Six at 10 percent. The aim is to cut costs for producers and consumers and challenge food combines.
Hugh C. Todd chairman of the state democratic committee elopes with Mary A. Humphrey a 20 year old high school student from Pullman Washington. They secured a marriage license Thursday evening and sought a judge for the wedding. Todd 29 plans a short honeymoon in Olympia during the legislative session.
Mary Pichette owner of a coal yard at Seventh avenue and Madison street is charged after selling 1000 pounds of coal to Mrs Negburg at 1015 East Pike Street but weighing shows only 640 pounds. A warrant issued for Pichette this morning. Expressman M Pakemoto admitted taking 2500 pounds to city weights and measures but allegedly dumped 500 pounds before delivery. police arrest him this morning.
A humorous Q and A style piece offers tongue in cheek advice on common quirky queries. It covers stop nail biting, cleaning oysters with a vacuum or cream, curing a wart on a child through patience and reading, fixing a cracked mug, and social etiquette about inviting an unmarried man to tea.
Final settlement of the difficulties from the Oregon National Guard mutiny during summer maneuvers near Montesano Washington is announced today by Adjt Gen Finzer. The proclamation musters the offending company back into the Third Infantry.
A UW co ed health director asserts Washington women are healthier and better proportioned than peers nationwide. She dismisses figures as mere averages, noting lung capacity and muscle size matter more. The article spotlights Lovina Willson of Olympia, a multi sport athlete, praised as among the university’s most shapely.
Turkish troops defending the Tchatalja forts issued an ultimatum to the Porte demanding immediate resumption of war with the Balkan states. Insubordination grows, officers struggle to control the men who threaten to depose the sultan unless fighting resumes and demand London peace envoys return at once.
One special train carries 207 men women and children from Alberta and Saskatchewan to southern California to escape the northern winter.
Delegates to a major progressive conference gather in Rathskeller hall with arrivals from Tacoma Spokane and Puget Sound. Arthur W. Davis of Spokane county will deliver the keynote as discussions open, followed by a 6 30 dollar banquet with about 6500 seats reserved.
The Star lists farmers and suppliers across Washington and nearby areas offering eggs poultry fruit and garden produce via parcel post. Buyers urged to request cotton packing and sturdy egg cartons to prevent damage and ensure safe delivery of eggs and hatchlings.
Three wireless telegraph promoters were sentenced by Judge Hunt in New York. Cameron Spear received five years in the Atlanta federal prison and a $2000 fine. Archie Collins and Charles Vaughn drew three and two years respectively. They were convicted of using the mails to defraud in the exploitation of stock of Collins Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Co and the Continental Wireless Co.
Archduchess Elenore daughter of Archduke Karl Stephen renounces rank after obtaining consent of Emperor Francis Joseph and parents to marry Austrian naval officer Lieutenant Von Kloss. The brief notice notes a chauffeur-married 22 year old servant headline line.
The Wells Fargo Express Company president Cald well outlines in a letter to all employees that parcel post is a worthy competitor affecting the firm’s business. He calls for renewed effort to maintain standard service as the basis of public favor and patronage.
The Tailored-Ready Company holds a Saturday clearance offering one third off regular prices on overcoats and one fourth off marked prices on all suits. The store is known for fine merchandise, promising real savings for thrifty buyers. Details appear in today's Star display ad on page 4. The Star guarantees more than 40,000 paid circulation daily.
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