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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
1
The fragment hints at a concern over rising urban growth and fiscal pressures on eastern cities. officials debate development, housing costs, and infrastructure needs amid uncertain funding and population shifts.
Special wireless reports from across the United States forecast 1914 prosperity. Steel mills in Pittsburg and Chicago re employ thousands, Seattle lumber seeks revival, rail rates and policies influence activity, and regional outlooks show improved bank deposits and building booms.
Henry W. Starrett won an order barring his wife from assigning or disposing of 150000 in community property amid rumors of another woman. The wife denies the affair, says divorce conflicts with her religious beliefs, while the other woman haunts her. The Starretts, prominent in city business, were married in 1894 in New York and lived at 4318 Phinney Ave.
TOKIO January 19 A cliff near Kagoshima loosened by a quake fell on 400 shelter seekers crushing most to death. There were more shocks today and Sakarajima continued erupting but the shocks were less violent. Officials say the death toll is much smaller than initial reports.
Dr. Matthews addresses about 500 attendees at a YMCA gathering urging moral strength and careful marriage preparation amid rising divorce concerns. He presses guidance and responsibility for couples and families.
In Chicago on January 19 a fragmentary report notes James began playing a t accordion at an Irish event when two surgeons intervened as police made arrests in a ne
The state progressive service board plans a Seattle conference after the March city election inviting national figures such as Gov. Hiram Johnson former Senator Albert Beveridge and Congressman Victor Murdock to address attendees. The ad touts Hyatt-Fowell’s bookkeeping and shorthand school as superior.
The Star offers an art pennant series this week featuring Billie Burke in a Matinee Girl pose. Fans can obtain pennants at The Star office or via mail order, paying 20 cents each and 25 cents by mail. Also available are Bathing Girl, Co-Ed, Flower Girl and Stage Beauty pennants from Northwestern Photo Supply Co. and Kodak.
Mrs Tyrvil Banke of Philadelphia, separated from Caleb Banke, sued Evan Liewellyn's estate for 2000 dollars and 5000 damages after a housekeeper contract that would pay if she married another man. Judge Everett Smith ruled the betrothal contract unenforceable under the law.
William T. Jerome and Attorney General Carmody conferred in New York over whether to submit the entire Harry K. Thaw extradition case to the federal department of justice. They criticized United States Judge Aldrich of Concord for questioning New York's good faith and motives in seeking Thaw's extradition.
The Lakewood Outing Club has incorporated and plans to build a club house at Lakewood.
The National Association of Clothing Designers urges men to wear clothes as fitted as possible with no padding. Shoulder lines 46 inches mark a move away from bulk, favoring quiet colors and minimal fabric for overcoats.
The Seattle King County Poultry Association show opens today at The Bon Marche. Viewers can see top chickens ducks turkeys and geese bred in this region. The event runs through Saturday night with The Seattle Star promoting poultry advertising in season and its poultry department appearing each Saturday.
Filing closed Saturday at 5 p m bringing 47 aspirants for city posts. Ten seek mayor, 27 council seats, five for corporation counsel, three for treasurer, two for comptroller. Judge Wood led mayoral filings. Conover and Cole were latest for corporation counsel. Council candidates include Parka Densmore Murphy Holton McConnaughy Lundy Bird Shaw and Flagg for two year term and Dale Hunt Martin and Folsom Jr for three year term.
New Haven Conn January 19 Mrs Hessie Wakefield condemned for her husband’s murder will not hang March 4 with the appeal to the state supreme court delayed as records were not printed. James Plew also condemned for the same murder likely faces the March 4 hanging as no appeal was filed.
Edward W Allen has been appointed by attorney general W V Tanner to fill the vacancy in his office. J F Grant reported his fut e was stolen from in front of the King Street station. it was found a few hours later in his garage.
Reporter describes the inquest into Beryl Bill a girl killed by a touring car driven by H W Boswell saloonman at Third and Pike Witnesses say Boswell was drunk Coroner J T Mason details fatal injuries and instant death The coroner’s jury finds Boswell violated streetcar intersection rules and failed to observe safety precautions.
Raymond Washington January 19 A state labor convention convened to target private employment agencies blamed for flooding the Northwest with unemployed through lurid fictitious ads in Eastern papers. The group plans an initiative petition to abolish private agencies and seek an eight hour law as well. London consumes 90 tons of salt in day.
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