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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

2

Driver dies after auto plunges from Seattle roadway

Charles Mor E a salesman for Schwabache Hardware Co. was killed Friday night when his auto crashed through a railing on a Seattle boulevard and plunged into mud flats. A pedestrian said the machine moved slowly and a broken steering gear is suspected. Morgan, 37, was taken from the wreck by firefighters but could not be revived. He left a wife.

Seattle Boulevard Charles Mor E Schwabache Hardware Co J. G. Slavens Morgan Hook and Ladder Company Engine House No. 19 Darrow City Hospital

Parcel Post Map Free With Six Month The Star Offer

The Seattle Star offers a free parcel post map set with a six month or longer subscription renewal. The set includes maps of Washington state showing towns rivers populations and shipping costs, plus maps of the United States and the world. The paper has supplied copies to the Seattle post office and will mail a map to each renewing subscriber.

of Washington Seattle

Meet 10 Talk on Irrigation in North Yakima

The Washington Irrigation Institute will be held in North Yakima January 14 to 16 with a special one and one third fare offered by the Northern Pacific O W R N and Milwaukee railroads. Tickets go on sale January 10 to 16. Irrigation engineers managers promoters and farmers from across the state show strong interest in the meeting and a permanent organization may be formed to promote irrigation enterprises.

Northern Pacific Milwaukee Railroads Washington Irrigation Institute North Yakima

Epstein faces $500 bond after Wilde monument dispute

London report says sculptor Jacob Epstein was held on a $500 bond for threatening to spoil the beauty of Lord Alfred Douglas, author of a book on Oscar Wilde, in connection with the Wilde monument controversy.

London Jacob Epstein Oscar Wilde Lord Alfred Douglas Wilde

Notable Week Promises Gaby Deslys Paderewski Pavlowa at Moore

A major Seattle week at the Moore Theatre features Gaby Deslys in The Little Parisian Monday and Tuesday with a matinee Tuesday, Paderewski performing Wednesday, and Pavlowa leading an 18-piece company for Saturday events. Deslys headlines with a large supporting cast and famed gowns.

Moore Theatre Gaby Deslys Gaby Paderewski Pavlowa Moore Manuel Harry Pileer Forrest Huff Frita von Busing Edgar Atchison-Bly Louise Meyers Charles Angelo Hattie Kneitel Percy Lyndall Gaby Gilde

Poison in Cup of Chocolate S Husband and Relative Poisoned in Los Angeles

Miss Mary Kilfoil died after drinking chocolate later found to contain arsenic. Her sister Lillian Palmer and James Sullivan also drank from the same cup but survived. Coroner Hartwell says Kilfoil and her brothers Philip and James Kilfoil, long‑time realty brokers, are investigating the incident. The can had been in use days prior and Kilfoil himself drank from it an hour earlier. the family recently moved from Chicago.

Los Angeless Mary Kilfell Lillian Palmer James Sullivan Kilfoil Hartwell Wight James Kilfoll Kilfoll Kilfolls Chicago

Chorus to Sing at Hippodrome January 20

The People's Chorus will perform at the Hippodrome January 20 in a major season event. The 250-voice group is joined by the Mendelsaohn male chorus of 50 voices under Mr Davies. Soloists include Grace Farrerton Homated, Romeyn Jansen, Theo Karl Johnston, and W F Paull, all from Seattle, directed by W H Donley who holds an international reputation.

People’s Chorus Hippodrome Mendelsasohn Mr. Davies Mra Grace Farrtreton-Homated Mra. Romeyn-Jansen Theo Karl Johnston W. F Paull Seattle W. H. Donley Dickes H. We. Donley Mendelssohn David Davies Grace Farrington Hamsted Romeyn Jansen Theo Karl Johnston W. F. Paul Sherman Clay & Co Woods & Burns and Martin's Music Store

Father escorts deserter son to Fort Leavenworth

E. D. Dennison of Lenexa Kansas brought his son to Fort Leavenworth to surrender him to military authorities. The youth had deserted his company at Galveston last September and recently returned home, prompting his father to insist he face the music.

Rheumatism Drafts Promise Relief for Pain

An advertisement claims regular dollar drafts will bring relief for rheumatism, asserting the product works for any severity and urging readers to try the remedy with confidence.

The Life and Works of Richard Wagner on Screen

The Metropolitan presents a new year debut in Seattle a motion picture on Wagner’s life first shown in New York New Amsterdam theatre It blends dramatic scenes with biographical facts and features an organ accompaniment and a lecturer delivering a condensed biography for each screen segment.

Metropolitan Seattle New Amsterdam Theatre New York Richard Wagner

Stage stars head to Seattle theaters for January engagements

Robt. Fr. Mantell opens a week at the Moore theatre with Shakespearean plays King John Merchant of Venice Macbeth King Lear Hamlet and Richelieu. Batley and Mitchell bring The Silver Horde to Seattle theatre followed by Rex Beach drama The Spoilers sequel. Tivoli showcases Variety Isle with Leonard Onslow as Adolph Schultz and Mike Brady. Little Hip and Napoleon headline Pantages next week with Walter Leroy Emily Lytell and acts The Three Jahna and Slyphones. Eddie Leonard with Mabel Russell top Orpheum and Empress bills with A Day at the Circus and What Would You Do?

Robt Mantell Moore Theatre Macbeth King Lear Hamlet Bulwer Lytton Richelieu Batley Mitchell Seattle Rex Beach Cherry Mallotte Cherry Tivoli Theatre South Sea Gua Leonard Billy Onslow Adolph Schultz Mike Brady Schultz Little Hip Napoleon Walter Leroy Emily Lytell Hogan Jahna Slyophones Rice Franklin Mulea Dogs John R. Gordon Company

Big boulevard blowout marks Seattle Bothell highway opening

Bothell hosts a public celebration tonight for the Seattle Bothell Pacific highway opening. Mayor Woody will speak alongside state and local officials on good roads, with music from Warnock and Bothell high school orchestras and several solos.

Bothell Seattle Everett Bothell Theatre 8. F. Woody Seattle-Bothell Pacific Highway Warnock Bothell High School Emma Bedlow Anna Ray Jones Harlan E. Rupp la Grande Samuel Mill National Highware George F. Cotterill Beattie Clyde L. Morris Washington State Good Reeds Aerociation State Good Reads Association William K. Roy Washington J. T Renald Pacific Highway Association Norman B. Abrame Seattle Automobile Club

Girl captures thief in chase on Washington street

Louise James a 17 year old servant at H. C. Eng 524 Washington street chased a man who was stealing silverware. He fled three blocks before a telephone lineman stopped him and at police headquarters he gave the name John Ashton.

Louise James H. C. Eng Washington St John Ashton

Policeman Dies After Gun Misfires at Portland Station

In Portland on January 10 a patrolman died when Patrolman George W. Russell’s revolver slipped from its holster and discharged onto the floor. Albert W. Moe, 27, died almost instantly from a bullet wound to the left breast. The accident occurred as Russell leaned over brushing his trousers.

Portland George W. Russell Albert W. Moe Central Russell Moe

Coroner’s Jury Finds Cefalo Fatalities Linked

A coroner’s jury returned verdicts assigning responsibility for the deaths of Gerolamo Vicerte and Mrs. Louis Cefalo. It found Rafael Cefalo killed Vicerte with a bullet and stabbed his wife, while Rafael Cefalo himself lay seriously wounded in the city hospital.

Gerolamo Vicerte Louis Cefalo Rafael Cefalo

Attacked Woman Defends Purse at Post-Intelligencer Building

A man threatened Miss Madge Harris of the Ritz hotel and dragged her on the Post-Intelligencer building second floor Friday night, stealing a purse with 5.90 in cash. In Petaluma an aged woman, Mrs Antonio Brandt, gashed her throat and is dying from the wounds.

Madge Harris Ritz Post-Intelligencer Petaluma Antonio Brandt

FATAL SHOT SHOCKS NEW YORK GANG CLASH

Frederick Strait, a longtime figure in Gotham Democratic politics, was killed by a stray bullet amid a fight between the Jack Sirocco and Dopey Benny gangs. In Los Angeles, four wealthy Italians went into hiding after delivering black hand letters to police.

New York Frederick Strait Jack Sirocco Dopey Benny Los Angeles

Dr. Van Vieck Absorption Remedy Promises Relief

After decades of study Dr. Van Vieck offers a 3 fold Absorption Remedy for piles and rectal soreness on an approval plan. Send name to receive free booklet and trial pack. pay one dollar only if satisfied. Claims cures after long suffering and even after operations, with letters of thanks.

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Puget Sound Traction to Share Bridge Costs Set at 33 1 3 Percent

City finance committee orders Supt. Valentine to negotiate with Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co to cover one third of bridge expenses for government canal and West Waterway bridges. Company to pay per car or per passenger rather than lump sum while bond issue of 1.75 million dollars for five bridges goes to voters as a single package.

Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Government Canal Weat Waterway Supt. Valentine The Utilities Department Finance Committee

Resinol Promises Skin Relief and Healing

An advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for eczema ringworm and other skin troubles. It claims instant itch relief and eruption reduction even in stubborn cases, notes physician approval and safe ingredients, lists prices and a trial offer from Baltimore Maryland.

Baltimore

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