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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1913

Page

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Doctor Steals Friedmann Cure Favorable Vote Asked on Bill

The judiciary committee in Olympia reports favorably Thursday on Corkery and Rowland pension bills for indigent mothers. Corkery proposes up to 15 dollars monthly for one child, increasing with more children, targeting counties over 30 000 population. The measure requires living with children and one year residency in the state.

Sperial Olympia Judiciary Committee of the House Rep Corkery Rowland Judiciary Committee

Discovery of Friedmann tuberculosis serum sparks German intrigue

In Berlin on January 22 reports claim Frederick Friedmann’s turtle serum culture for tuberculosis has been obtained by Prof. Felix Klemperer and others. Experiments progress with plans to release the serum to doctors worldwide if it proves effective, though full cure claims remain unconfirmed.

Berlin Frederick Franz Friedmann Germany Friedmann Felix Klemperer Klemperer Prof. Klemperer

Convicted Officer Faces Assault Charge Over Shooting Case

City Detective M. J. McNamee was found guilty of assault in the third degree for shooting Leslie Pepper on October 29. The jury deliberated from 9:25 to 11:40 p m, with penalties capped at one year’s imprisonment or a $1000 fine.

McNamee Toda Day M. J. McName Leslie Pepper Corneilson Cornellson Mary Peterson Pepper Missouri Bannick

Washington to Enter Life Insurance Business

Olympia Jan 22 The state of Washington will enter the life insurance business if a bill by Senator Cotter of Pierce County passes. The bill would place state control of life insurance under the industrial commission with a $50,000 appropriation. Premiums would be set using the American Experience Mortality table with a minimum 3 percent.

Peda Olympia State of Washington Cotter Pierce County Senate Industrial Commission

Governor Sister to Address Capitol Commission

Olympia January 22 Governor Mister expresses satisfaction at senate invitation to write a message to the Capitol Commission. He notes an appropriation of 200000 for two years, aimed to finish the temple of justice, with Former Governor Hay as chair of the commission overseeing the funds. He vows to speak on careless use of public money.

Olymria Gover Senate Capital Commission Temple of Justice Hay

Rep. Houser seeks to break Seattle water front monopoly

Jan. 22 Seattle bid to regain control of 2.5 miles of harbor valued at 100 million dollars. Rep. Paul Houser introduces a joint resolution urging investigation and action to void private leases and place dockage, harbor rates, and harbor lines under state and port commission control. The move relies on a Supreme Court ruling that harbor lines once fixed require a constitutional amendment to change.

Olympia Water Front Seattle Paul Houser King County Rentoin Houser House Senate Honser Railroad Av Beattie Seattle Harbor Seattle Port Commission Supreme Court

Bible Read in Schools Urged by Dr. W. B. Riley

Dr. W. B. Riley urged daily gospel reading in schools at a Pine Street tabernacle address to about 1500. He argued reverence for the Bible and condemned its exclusion from schools, calling for legislation to restore reading of scripture in classrooms. President Taft ordered withdrawal of 599,400 acres of land from entry in San Diego county within the national forest reserve.

Pine Street Tabernacle Church W. B. Riley Seattle Los Angeles Taft Eland National Forest Reserve San Diego County

Too Old to Be Spanked Says Police Judge

Miss known for hair up and hobble skirt is deemed too old for spanking by Police Judge Thompson in Elain Illinois. A father who spanked was fined.

United Press Elain Thompson

Chamber Opposes $500000 Municipal Telephone Bond

The Chamber of Commerce trustees have adopted a resolution opposing the proposed bond issue of $500000 for a municipal telephone project. The action signals organized business opposition to the funding plan and its impact on local services and finances.

Chamber of Commerce

Wray Bill Faces House Judiciary Favorable Report

The legislature could pass the Wray bill if the chamber approves the measure, with today’s favorable report from the House Judiciary Committee indicating potential passage.

Spokane Leper in Seattle on Way to Colony

Spokane mayor Hindley arrived in Seattle with Tony Volcano a leper from Spokane en route to Port Townsend where he will be placed under John Early’s supervision at Diamond Point. Doctors say leprosy is less dangerous than tuberculosis and not highly contagious as people fear.

Mayor Hindley Spokane Seattle Tony Volcano Port Townsend Volcano John Early Diamond Point Becauss Hawaiian Islands

Rockefeller heir saves Lorimer in ditch crash

Fowler McCormick, 15, grandson of John D Rockefeller, reportedly swerved his car into a ditch to avoid a collision with a speeding machine carrying former U S Senator William Lorimer, sparing him serious injury in Chicago on January 22.

Chicago U. S Wm. Lorimer Fowler McCormick John D. Rockefeller Lorimer

Lemon Prices Climb as Cold Wave Hits City

Cold wave from California drives lemon prices up to 7.50 per box with dealers predicting a rise to 10. New crop frosted blamed for the shortage and higher costs.

California

Helen Gould Marries in Lyndhurst Wedding with Half Million in Gifts

Miss Helen Gould and Finley J. Shepard wed at Lyndhurst on Hudson in a simple ceremony attended by 75 relatives. Guests included Geo J Gould and family. decorations valued around 3 000 for smilax roses and asparagus vines. gifts estimated at 500 000 dollars.

Helen Gould United Prese Tarrytown N. Y Jay Gould New York Finley J. Shepard St. Louis Gould Lyndhurst-on-Hudson Daniel Russell Presbyterian Helen Margaret Gould Lyndhurst Geo. J. Gould Russell

Lazy Husband Bill Favored by Committee

Olympia January 22 The house judiciary committee reported favorably a bill that would imprison husbands who refuse to work and pay their wages to their families under official supervision The bill would require the men to toil on county roads at a wage of 1.50 dollars per day The committee also recommended repealing the Chamberlain bill which would require judges to wear gowns

United Press Olympia House Judiciary Committee Chamberlain

Fashion reform foretold by a British trade journal

A British trade journal predicts a drastic shift in women’s wear with a three garment future: a union suit, a small corset, and a close fitting one piece dress, as reported by Harry G Stone based on Morria Aron. Underwear sales decline as steam heat and hobble skirts erase petticoats ending three decades of heavy underlayers.

Harry G. Stone Harry Stone Morria Aron Fifth Avenue Edita

Blame Two For Loss Of Seven On Chessakee

A coroner's jury in Vancouver assigns responsibility for seven deaths from the Chessakee sinking at the Van Anda wharf to Chief Stewart George Booth and Head Freight Clerk Gilbert Vaux for failing to promptly warn sleeping passengers.

United Free Vancouver B. C Chessakee van Anda Wharf Texada Island Here Stewart George Booth Gilbert Vaux

Belgian Deputy Repeats Oratory Annual Speech for 13 Years

In Brussels on January 22, M. D. Andrimony, a Belgian chamber member famed for consular service debates, pressed for a reorganization as the foreign minister noted the speech matched last year. He replied that he has delivered it word for word annually for 13 years, and no one had noticed.

Tailor Made Clothing Sale Ad From O Neill Tailors

The O Neil Tailors offer reduced prices in a display ad on page 3 of today's Star. Seattle dressers seek high grade work at notable reductions and Star Want Ads promise surprising results. Reach Main 9400 or Elliott 44 or visit The Stag downtown at 229 Union St for details.

O'Neil Star Seattle Elliott the Stag Union St

Bannick’s disappointment over McNames verdict

Chief Bannick called the McNames conviction an unpleasant surprise and said public criticism of the police inflamed minds, hindering a fair jury. Water will be shut off on 38th and 42nd Aves from Andeover Street to Conover Way on January 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

McNames Bannick 38Th 42Nd Aves. S Ande Over St Conover Way

University Regents Grant N P School Lands Free

The University Regents finalized a compromise with the Northern Pacific railroad granting an 80 foot strip through campus. Attorneys assessing the claim say the railroad has no right to school lands and could be removed from the campus if challenged.

University Regents N. P University Northern Pacific Railroad

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Hell Boy STATE Sister Capitol Commission John D Helen Gould and Milady Dame Fanhion Josephine Harry G Stone the Star Everett True
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