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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1914

Page

2

Farmer Beardsley Surrenders After Weeklong Siege

Summerdale New York January 21 Edward Beardsley a poor farmer held out in his home for nearly a week against Sheriff Anderson and a posse of 20. After surrendering at 4 am neighbors say his nine children faced hunger. Poormaster Putnam moved to take charge of the family. Beardsley wounded the deputy when he refused to surrender the child. He then vowed to kill anyone entering the house. The sheriff avoided gunfire to protect the woman and children. Beardsley claimed he could have endured longer with fuel.

Summerdale N. Y Anderson Edward Beardsley Beardsley Putnam

Two Schooners Battered in Pacific Storm Tow to Puget Sound

Two badly battered schooners are being towed to Puget Sound today after fierce Pacific coast storms. The Kwong Chow was towed by tug Tyee off Cape Flattery with canvas torn and listing on the starboard, while Oceania Vance was also distressed.

Puget Sound Pacific Kwong Chow Oceania Vance Tyee Cape Flattery

Thaw Not Crazy Says Star Writer After Interview

Mrs Mary C Thaw and Harry Thaw share a calm moment in Concord New Hampshire days after a federal court found him sane and eligible for bail The Thaws discuss home plans and future hopes while lingering on memories of the trial and Evelyn Nesbit drawing referenced in the piece

Harry Thaw Star Concord N. H Mary C. Thaw Eagle Federal Court Harry K Thaw Thaw Stanford White Mr. Thaw Ike Switzerland New Hampshire Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Gen Eugene M Carr Dies at Selah Ranch

Gen Eugene M Carr longtime Seattle lawyer and former adjutant general of Washington under Gov McGraw died at his Selah ranch near North Yakima on Tuesday from a cerebral hemorrhage He was 54 and had recently lived in Seattle He was brother in law to Harold Preston and Byron T Carr and to Mrs Carr who arrived to take the body to Seattle for burial.

North Yakima Wash Eugene M. Carr Harold Preston Seattle State McGraw Selah Here Carr Byron T. Carr Preston Gen

Escaped convict Donnelly seen near Salt Valley in Washington

Mike Donnelly, a life term escapee, wearing a long coat concealing a rifle, was reported moving toward Salt valley with Sheriff McRae noting the sighting. He reportedly obtained food at a Hazel area farmhouse yesterday. A University Community Club meeting is set for 7:30 with all council candidates invited to speak.

Everett Wash Mike Donnelly Salt Valley McRae Donnelly Yeater Day Hazel University Community Club

First Concert of Seattle Peoples Chorus At Hippodrome

The People’s Chorus under David F. Davies gave its first concert at the Hippodrome with about 3 000 attendees. The program featured Rise Sleep No More and Massenet’s Vision Fair, plus Verdi and Mendelssohn selections, signaling plans for a May festival.

People's Chorus Hippodrome Seattle Choral Association David F. Davies Anton Stransky New York Philharmonic Massenet W. F. Paull Verdi Prof. Davies

Mantell Steals Show in Rivals Rich elieu at Moore

Opening night draws a large Seattle audience as Robert Hh. Mantell stars in Shakespearean Rich elieu with an acclaimed company. Mantell plays Cardinal Richelieu defending France while Adrian de Mauprat and Julie draw applause. Macbeth slated for tonight with matinee today and The Merchant of Venice.

The Moore Robert Hh. Mantell Richelieu Mantell Seattle Hiex France Louia XII Julie Fritz Laiber John Adrian de Mauprat Walter Gibbs Ganton Duke of Orleans Macbeth

Nother Victim of Automobiles

A string of traffic fatalities and injuries is reported from January incidents. Miss Berg Bill, 22, was killed when struck by Marty Bowwell’s car. Mrs. Carrie Cameron, 61, was struck by Russell Thompson’s vehicle. she may recover. H Storfold, injured after being struck by J O Bruggeman’s car, faces grave injuries. Bruggeman, Elliott, McNulty, and others were returning from a masquerade when the crash occurred. Thompson was later charged with assault and battery for the Cameron incident. penalties include fines, jail, or license revocation.

Bery Bill Marty Bowwell C. V. Cameron Russell Thompson H. Storfold J. O. Bruggeman Berg Bill Carrie Cameron Ninth Av Pine William P. Woelke, Jr Greenwooday Storfold J. O Bruggeman Bruggeman B. R. Eliott and McNulty Broadway Cameron

Acid Stomachs and a Simple Cure Warned by a Physician

A renowned physician described acidity as the main cause of many stomach and intestinal troubles and urged avoiding patent medicines. He cited bisulated magnesia as an effective neutralizer of stomach acidity and recommended a teaspoonful after meals, with a repeat dose if needed, in hot or cold water.

Labor convention debates spark diverse resolutions

In Raymond Washington on January 21 over 50 resolutions were unveiled at the state labor convention. Secretary Charles Perry Taylor delivered his annual report and denounced Sheriff Jamieson of Pierce county saying corporations may hire armed thugs during strikes, and that there will be hell.

Raymond Wash Charles Perry Taylor Jamieson Pierce County

Boss of Lumber Camp Death by Own Action

Sedro Woolley scene where Hugh Sutherland superintendent of the Dempsey Lumber upper camp was found dead with his throat cut a half mile north of Airdaview. Officials believe he committed suicide and he was reportedly a Tacoma resident with no known motive.

Sedro-Woolley Hugh Sutherland Dempsey Lumber Company Airdaview Sutherland Tacoma

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