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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1914
Page
7
A famed detective outwits a gang led by the "Napoleon of Crime" in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes drama at the Seattle Theatre. The daring escape and arrests drew a full house with 25 to 50 cent ticket prices and ongoing performances through the week.
President Wilson uses a Congress address to condemn interlocking directorates harming trusts and to push for an industrial commission. He argues accountability should rest with the individuals behind firms, not the corporate bodies, and urges clear anti trust laws and railroad finance reform.
A decorative French gray Rogers Silver Tea Spoon set is offered free to The Star mall subscribers. The spoons, valued at no less than 2.50 at stores, are sent free when a one year advance subscription of 2.25 is paid. Renewal or new referrals also qualify for the gift.
Chronic sufferers find relief after a few doses as Croxone cleans kidneys and eliminates uric acid. The ad claims rapid relief from back ache rheumatism and urinary issues, promising strong results with an original package available at first class drug stores and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The city council debated new paving ordinances for Mercer avenue north side with planking and replanking Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue West. The measures were referred to the streets and sewers and finance committees for review.
The council on Monday referred two extension ideas to the streets and sewers committee. One asks to extend Glenridge Way from Gatewood Road to Glenridge Road, and the other proposes extending California Avenue from W Webster Road 270 feet north.
The town of Estanwood faced evacuation as the highest tide on record washed away streets and flooded the area 12 to 16 inches. Churches halted services and businesses paused operations. Roads became impassable, trapping residents and forcing emergency responses.
Portland January 20 a case of mpox was found in the old wooden tabernacle sheltering 1000 to 1200 unemployed men Dr Marcellus city health officer said the building would close unless all were vaccinated Twenty nine were vaccinated last night but leaders refused further shots They demand quarantine and food sent in rather than closure
Olympia dispatch reports penitentiary grain bags priced at &% cents for the coming season, marking an increase of % cent.
Two thousand exhibits appear in the annual show under the Seattle King County Poultry Association. The event runs all week at the Bon Marche fifth floor with birds from seven states on display, from basic egg layers to showy Houdan cocks and varied fowl species, concluding Saturday night.
RE D Pur chase of Pend d Oreille county was elected president of the state assessors who are holding a two day convention in Olympia. Addresses will be delivered by members of the state tax commission and by former commissioners Rockwell and Frost.
Mexico City dispatch reports President Huerta postponed personally taking the field. Cabinet opposition forced the retreat from the planned move as rebels near Torreon where cotton worth millions is stored. Rumors spread he may resign and cede power to a five member commission.
A city council yesterday passed a regulation establishing stands for all for hire vehicles. The measure authorizes the Police Chief Bannick to issue standing permits within 30 days after signing.
Superior Judge Albertson has cited Mayor Cotterill and the trustees of the firemen’s pension and relief fund to explain why they have not paid $1,000 to Mrs. Mabel Kuntz widow of Otto J. Kuntz former city fireman. The case will be heard January 23 with the complaint alleging continued nonpayment since Kuntz’s death last October.
Police and local authorities in Grimma Wurzen and Colbitz list six modern dances banned on royal orders from King Frederick August. Among prohibited forms are the Saxon tango the wind dance and the bow dance with penalties for violation.
In Marshfield on January 20, reports say the steam er Chatham towing the disabled steam schooner Yellowstone may struggle to reach San Francisco. Calm seas slow the voyage to about four miles per hour, projecting a four day trip under favorable conditions.
Everett starts the week with widespread mill activity as most lumber mills run full time. Manufacturers report fairly good market conditions with only two mills not at full output.
At M alister Oklahoma seven inmates died and two guards were injured as leaders China Reed Tom Lane and Charles Koontz seized the yard, shot the turnkey and confronted officials. Miss Mary Foster was wounded when Reed used a female operator as a shield during the escape attempt.
A claim of 4860 by John W. Pearson for damages due to a shifting bill at Sixth Avenue and Terrace Place was sent to the finance and streets and sewers committees yesterday afternoon for review and a further report. In Tacoma, Charles Olson 68, a Northern Pacific shops employee, died suddenly while farewell kisses at home.
Spokane mining magnate and hotel man Jacob Goets married Portland stenographer Miss Isabella Sweeny in Chicago. Goets recounted his rise from grubstaking when a mule struck the mountainside and uncovered a $14,000,000 ore vein.
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