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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
2
A new cinema release titled Screecher appears in six reels credited to director Fred Sehacfer. The project marks a compact feature showing at local venues with expectations of regional audience appeal. The impresario promotes a brisk pace and striking visuals for the period.
A woman wrestles with sudden engagement to Cuthbert Hugginblossom. She fears commitment and stalls, telling a maid to mislead him as she contemplates facing a future she feels unprepared for. Maggie remains discreet as the scene unfolds.
Tenino health officer Dr. E C Robson was shot and killed on Tenino Main Street by M C Cole a former saloon keeper now quarry worker both men long time Tenino residents. Cole then killed himself as onlookers watched leaving behind a widow and three children. Robson’s family includes a widow and one child.
In Long Beach California on January 14, 26 year old husband Cunningham killed 39 year old Viola Kerr in an apparent affair context then shot himself. He had bought the revolver a month earlier fearing Kerr would kill him after he learned of the friendship between his wife and Mrs Kerr. Kerr believed intoxication may have driven Cunningham to violence. the bodies were found in the Kerr car near the city limits. Cunningham left four young children.
City officials and railway representatives discussed eliminating the grade crossing at Argo Junction. Proposed solutions include raising tracks by the railroads and constructing a partial subway by the city.
Trainmen report a missing package from the U S Express Connellsville office, varying reported value from $10,000 to $101,000. Express officials offered no confirmation or figures on the loss.
Mrs. Robert A. Moore wife of a San Diego businessman is killed in a car crash near the Mexican line last night. Injured are Owen W. Keith and Mrs. Ellen Ferguson.
A deadly fire in Boston destroyed the Bacon department store and an adjoining apartment house. Fireman J A Hackett died and two other firefighters were seriously injured as 75 residents fled into the cold night. The blaze caused about 150000 dollars in damage with temperatures 10 degrees below zero.
A Texas woman with long kidney and bladder troubles describes rapid improvement after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root nine months ago. The letter from G T Curry of Hubbard, with notary endorsement, urges readers to try the remedy and mentions sample sizes and bottle prices.
A Seattle based business organization representing leading capitalists announces the start today of the Sol Duc Mineral Water Company. Modern equipment will source and distribute a notable state product to markets worldwide while aiding the suffering and ailing.
After a two week hearing Judge Humphries awards the city 2,256 for the Seattle Renton and Southern railway right of way from Jackson to Ryan for public improvements. Total damages to Rainier valley property owners reach 129,138.36 including prior 126,832 awarded last March. Assistant Corporation Counsel Findley represented the city.
John Peters on Washington Street fended off two armed attackers after a failed robbery attempt. The 42 year old stationary engineer remained unharmed and saved 112 dollars in cash.
J H Merritt of the San Joaquin Gun club swore to a complaint alleging State Fish and Game Commissioner M J Connell killed more than the legal bag of wild ducks.
The second day of the Western Association of Cigar Dealers session began at 11 oclock in Washington. Delegates slept in after the big annual banquet and celebration held Tuesday night. The session started Tuesday at 10 oclock.
Paris reports the engagement between Corunt Hront de Castellane and Countess de Tallyrand Perrigord, cousin of the Duke de Tallyrand and former wife of Bonl’s first wife Anna Gould.
A Standard Oil truck skidded onto the sidewalk and struck Mrs. Alice Connelly, injuring her probably fatally. Bystanders said the auto left the scene and three hours later the driver Don Mlaugher surrendered to authorities.
The University of Washington basketball team readies for the intercollegiate season opener in a week, hosting Oregon Aggies in their first game.
United States blamed in Mexico as Huerta suspends interest payments on the debt. Analysts say financier anger will fall on English and French markets and bondholders, with Mexican money seen sliding toward parity with the dollar. A government paper issue may follow.
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