Cattle dispute and damages hover in Humphries court
In Superior Court today the case of Hollingsworth vs Sheriff Edward asks $192 on the estate of Mary E B Smith via W F Worth executor for cattle deaths. The suit cites a Guernsey named Snort and calves Stub and Gull as milk cows killed by a clover induced bloat. The defense argues cattle were part of the estate and notes Cudihee seized the farm for debt last May. Catherine Tait seeks $25,000 for injuries from a deep Reach Drive hole last July.
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Humphries
Edward
W. F Worth
Mary EB. Smith
Cudihee
Hollings
Hollingworth
Catherine Tait
Dental ad promises low prices and lasting refinement
An advertisement targets readers seeking beauty and refinement in Seattle. It touts affordable dental work with claims of unmatched prices, a heavy Gold Crown at 400 dollars, a $10 plate offer, and a guarantee signed by the manager. The copy aims to reach the audience who values long wear and guaranteed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Stuart
Paria
Tial
Plapay
Plapue Laboratorieos
St. Louis
Regal Dental Offices Ad On Third Avenue
Clark D D S manager at 5 Third Avenue Northwest corner Union Street advertises dental services and invites patients to bring this ad.
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Regal Dental Offices
Ln. Clark
Third
Av. N. W. Cor. Union Mote
Go to pen for love of weed
Olympia Wash Jan 19. The board of control orders several Monroe prison inmates transferred to the penitentiary so they may use tobacco. At Monroe tobacco is prohibited.
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Olympia
Wash
Monroe
Board of Control
Ferry land sale bid rejected by Seattle port commission
The Seattle port commission turned down Ira D. Bronson's offer to sell the ferry boat landing and a 60 foot tideland on the east side of Elliott Bay for 125000. Commissioner Bridges said no tideland purchase would be considered until court ownership of the tide lands is decided. Attorneys were instructed to raise the issue promptly.
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Ira D. Bronson
Seattle
Elliott Bay
Republicans Oppose Commission Government in King County
The King County Republican central committee resolved on Saturday to defeat the commission form of government. They denounce it as un American and undemocratic, calling it an attempted return to bossism and fearing merged executive and legislative powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Republican Central Committee
Commission
Utah
Vermont
American-Hawaiian adds five steamers to fleet in 1914 plan
The American-Hawaiian Steamship Co, operating the largest fleet under the American flag, adds five new steamers at a cost of 8 million dollars. The move signals expanded sea traffic in 1914 and beyond and aligns the firm with the port commission's new dock space contract as a leading national shipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American-Hawaiian Steamship Co
Port Commission
45 New Cops To Go On Duty Tonight
City announces 45 policemen will serve as emergency officers starting tonight and continue until March 1 unless extended by city council. Mayor Cotterill issued the proclamation after council declared charter authority.
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Cotterill
Open riverway celebration postponed to February 23
Washingtons birthday falls on Sunday so the opening of the Central waterway is moved to Monday February 23. The event will be held under the joint auspices of the port commission and the rivers and harbors committee of the Commercial Club.
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Washington
Port Commission
Rivers and Harbors Committee
The
Commercial Club
Solve Mystery of Couple Who Died Together
Photographs of A. P. Hammett the Arkansas treasurer and Mrs. Sallie Shoemaker were sent to San Francisco to confirm if they were the couple who died at the Fillmore hotel Friday night. Edward Roberts linked the pair to A B Woods and Mrs. Blanche Watts via letters found in Woods room. Hammett vanished from Wynne in 1912 with about $40,000 missing. Shoemaker, daughter of a Wynne area farmer, married Frank Shoemaker a merchant, then left three weeks later.
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San Francisco
A. P. Hammett
Cross County
Ark
Sallie Shoemaker
Wynne, Ark
Hammett
Themerives
Fillmore Hotel
Mra. Shoemaker
Edward Roberta
A. B Woods
Blanche Watts
Woods
Arkansas
Wynne
Shoemaker
Frank Shoemaker
Quo Vadis Encore Drives Rome Epic at Metro
The film returns to the Metropolitan for a full week run showing the grandeur of ancient Rome. It depicts the clash of pagans and Christians with lavish scenery and hundreds of actors, a costly production that aims for historical perfection as a masterpiece.
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Rome
Veteran Dead a Civil War Vet Lewis F Yeaton Dies at 74
Lewis F Yeaton 74 long a G A R member and former Stevens post commander died at 125 Pontius Ave after a protracted knee ailment. Enlisted September 1861 in company H Ninth Maine infantry and served three years in the Civil War fighting in 15 battles under Grant and Butler. Funeral services under G A R auspices at the Chapel of the Cremation Society of Washington Mount Pleasant cemetery Wednesday.
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Lewis F. Yeaton
G A. R
Stevens Post
Pontius
Yeaton
Company H
Ninth Maine Infantry
Grant
Butler
The
Cremation Society of Washington
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Vice President Marshall Signs for Chautauqua Tour
Washington January 18 Vice President Marshall joined a Chautauqua tour but demanded there be no side shows at his lecture stops.
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Washington
Marshall
Cold wave forecast by University astronomer
Professor Eric Doolittle of the University of Pennsylvania predicts a future ice age and a cooling sun. He claims people alive in year 15,001,913 will die of cold while noting the sun will cool in 15,000,000 years.
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Philadelphia
Eric Doolittle
University of Pennsylvania
Mantell’s Dieing Deeds Highlight Shakespearian Run
Mantell, famed theatrical star, appears at Moore theatre this week in Shakespearean repertoire. He is noted as one of the best “die ers” in acting history, often ending performances as if dead. Tonight he performs King John with other titles including Richelieu, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth, King Lear and Hamlet.
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Mantell
Robert Mantell
Moore Theatre
Robert
Mantel
Richelieu
Hamlet
Urge Inquiry Into Lumber Boycott
Federal officials today urged a grand jury probe into a San Francisco boycott of North Pacific lumber products. The inquiry should begin in San Francisco if any legal violations occur, with commercial groups in the Northwest pushing for investigative action and lumbermen seeking removal of restraint of trade.
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San Francisco
North Went
California
Northwest
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Ground broken for Keystone Congregational Church at Kerstone Place
Impreserve ceremonies marked the start of construction for the Keystone Congregational church. Mayor Cotterill broke the ground at Kerstone Place and N Blet, as the Volunteer of America band played Onward Christian Soldiers.
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Keystone Congregational
Kerstone Place
N.blet
Cotterill
Volunteerer of America
Suffragette disrupts speech with flour attack
In Edinburg on January 19 a suffragette leaned over a gallery rail and threw a bag of flour at Thomas Wood, secretary of estate for Scotland, while he spoke from a platform below. The flour burnt and nearly smothered him, creating a dramatic interruption to the public address.
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Edinburg
Thomas Wood
Estate For
Scotland
Smith Fights Patrolman After Hofbrau Café Altercation
Smith 28 arrives at City hospital after clashes with Patrolman F E Craig on a sidewalk near a street car gong. They exchange blows over a dispute after leaving a Hofbrau café with Smith alleging Craig struck him with keys while Craig says Smith cut his head on a taxi tail light.
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Smith
City Hospital
F. E. Craig
Hofbrau Café
Craig
Aid refused by ship in distress near Coos Bay
A wireless message from Marshfield reports that the Yellowstone steam schooner refused a tow from the Canaria 18 miles off Coos Bay. The Yellowstone captain, waiting for daylight, aimed to reach port alone to avoid salvage charges.
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Marshfield, Or
Yellowstone
Coos Bay
Canaria
Hand Blown Off During Explosive Accident
Leo Kinnane a 10 year old student at University Heights school lost his right hand when attempting to ignite a percussion cap from a six inch stick of dynamite. The accident occurred near Fifth Avenue North East and 50th Street where children had found the explosive after a previous stump blasting by a contractor. The injured boy is the son of John J. Kinnane of 6025 Bixth av N. K. awaiting medical care.
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Leo Kinnane
John J. Kinnane
Bixth Av. N. K
Bio
Fifth Av. N. BE
50Th St
University Heights School
Hotel lobby graphophone arrest sparks dispute
According to Tom Clarence Mat Schofield Frank Lewis and Louis Ferguson and Mrs Kate Anderson landlady of the Portland hotel on First and S were arrested by Detective Humphrey Sunday afternoon. They say the officer demanded all doors be opened and when Mrs Anderson asked for his warrant he allegedly promptly placed the landlady and guests under arrest.
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Tom Clarence
Mat Schofield
Frank Lewis
Louis Ferguson
Kate Anderson
Portland Hotel
First Nr. S
Humphrey
Realty Men Dine Active Luncheon and Rally Invitation
The Real Estate Association extends a general invitation to all businessmen to attend the luncheon and rally at the Rathakeller Tuesday at noon. An interesting program is planned with musical entertainment and a series of addresses expected to be worthwhile.
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Real Estate Association
Rathakeller
Answers to Correspondent Loyal Readers on Youth and Romance
A long Q and A column offers guidance to a teen about self image and social pressure, advising that inner loveliness matters more than looks and warning against makeup transforming attention. Other letters cover relationship conflicts, parental limits at parties, and practical tips on rust removal and housing safety.
Hamburg Breast Tea Ad Claims Cold Cure
An advertisement markets a small package of Hamburg Breast Tea as a remedy for colds and grip. It instructs mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, straining, and drinking to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels. It emphasizes its vegetable, harmless nature and low cost.
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Hamburg
City News roundup reports varied incidents and deaths
John O Ruick 19 a Bow post office clerk is brought to Seattle for embezzlement trial. Mrs A O Smith nearly died from gas exposure from a leak. Funeral services for Geo S Perry engineer who died at his throttle were held. Burglars attacked J W Thomas home taking loot. Upper’s stolen machine found wrecked along Bothell road. Mrs Charlies T Hutson died after lingering illness. Fire at N Decker home caused 1000 loss. Charles Harris denied mental condition inquiry. Caledonians plan Bobby Burns concert January 30 at Moore. Painters and Decorators union dance at Dreamland Tuesday. Mountaineers walk from Portage to Dockton on Vashon Island.
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John O’ruick
Bow
Seattle
Poultry Show At Bon Marche Sees Judges from Illinois and California
Poultry exhibitors at the Bon Marche show will compete for 70 silver cups set as prizes. A. G. Goodacre of Illinois and A. B. Shaner of California will judge a variety of birds including Golden Campine Cornish Rhode Island Reds Leghorns Plymouth Rock and Orpington chickens along with ducks and turkeys.
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A. G. Goodacre
Illinois
A. B. Shaner
California
Rhode Island
Orpington
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Onyx
Second Av
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City News
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Geo. S. Perry
Scottish Rite Temple
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Bothell Road
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