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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1914

Page

2

Morning Court Teems With Tears and Tiny Theater

A Seattle court session features a blend of drama and humor as Tacoma actors Herbert Welsh Roy La Mare and Victor Seeley perform a street scene. Police arrest George St George for wilful idleness. a sobbing wife testifies about domestic abuse. several youths face fines and bail adjustments in a bustling day at the court.

Tacoma Herbert Welsh Roy la Mare Victor Seeley Boya Ma Jewaki Yellowstone Seeley South Tacoma

Raising of A-7 Submarine in Plymouth Harbor

In Plymouth England on January 22 salvage crews began raising submarine A-7 using a salvage lighter. Divers cannot stay under more than 25 minutes, so operations proceed by relay hawsers as the vessel lies about 200 feet deep and deeply buried in sand. A large crowd watched the slow process as the sub is to be floated on rafts and towed ashore once freed.

Plymouth England

Ten serious typhoid cases left in Centralia

Deputy Health Officer Dr. H. P. Madison reports only ten typhoid cases remain serious in Centralia. On Wednesday, 125 homes where the disease existed were disinfected.

Centralia H. P. Madison

Get Rid of Pimples Quick With Stuart's Calcium Wafers

An advertisement promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood purifier to clear pimples and skin blemishes. It claims impurities travel in the blood, with rapid bodily circulation, promising a fresher complexion and ruby red color as impurities vanish. Sold by druggists for 60 cents a box.

Stuart

Aviator Charles K. Hamilton Dies at Home

Charles K. Hamilton 34, a leading American aviator, died suddenly at his New York home 225 West 109th Street. He earned fame for flying from Governor's Island to Philadelphia and back in under a day in 1910. Death attributed to a hemorrhage. wife awoke to groans and called for aid but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

New York Charles K. Hamilton W. 109Th St Hamilton Governor's Island Philadelphia

War over timber claim escalates as Ross clan faces warrants

Mrs Margaret Ross sues 11 settlers she accuses of driving her from a North River timber claim. In a related matter Mrs Vanderpool swears warrants against Earl and Frank Ross for assault and battery. Each defendant posted $1,000 bail. Cases set for next Wednesday.

South Bend Margaret Ross North River Mra. Ross Vanderpool

Man Denies Past Identity in Ravensdale Habeas Case

Mike Zilinski seeks a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Mackintosh denying a 16 year old murder confession and asserting mistaken identity. He says he used the alias Frank Barlske and claims Ravensdale authorities will forward the alleged confession.

Frank Barlske Ravensdale Mike Zilinski Mackintosh Barliske

North Central High seniors drop open front regalia at commencement

Spokane January 22. Commencement exercises at North Central high school will not be a full dress affair as the senior class votes against the open front regalia.

Spokane Wash North Central High School

Correction on Chorus Director at Hippodrome Concert

The Star corrects a misstatement showing W. H. Donley directed the People's chorus, not David F. Davies. Donley has drilled the chorus for months for Tuesday night's premier while Prof. Davies led the Mendelssohn male chorus in the same program.

David F. Davies People Hippodrome W. H. Donley Donley Prof. Davies

Worley Campaign Ambitions Highlighted by Movie Tour

George B Worley running for mayor stacks his platform into a black and white chart then broadcasts it in two Seattle theatres including the Orpheum He craves to show residents the true conditions and potential efficient administration while the moving picture tour documents local issues gathered across the city The candidate claims to present direct evidence to voters through film and charts.

George B Worley Worley George Seattle Orpheum

Brisk Debate Set On Seattle Power Site Study

A Municipal League meeting at Good Kata cafeteria will discuss the special committee's adverse report on Seattle power site possibilities. The committee reported again at the Lake Cushman site.

Seattle Municipal League Lake Cushman

Gunmen clash as police hunt feared NYC killer gang

In New York the search for the killer known as Gyp the Blood continues as gang violence erupts with six men raiding Felix Seharoff and Edward McDonald saloons. Police corner the suspects on Tallman Street, capturing four after gunfire.

New York East Side Gyp the Thomas Murphy Dopey Benney Fein Lower East Side Brooklyn Felix Seharoff Edward McDonald Tallman Street Ed Garrison James Dever Thomas Montague John O'Neill

Recallers Plan Saturday Meeting on Hamilton Recall

After forming a temporary campaign committee with R. M. White as chairman and Business Agent McConnaughy as secretary, recall organizers met in the Labor Temple Tuesday night to push the effort against Commissioner Hamilton. A general public meeting is set for Saturday evening and recall petitions will be printed and circulated.

R. M. White McConnaughy Electrical Union Labor Temple Hamilton

Harrisburg Fails to Meet Inhabitants Threshold for Incorporation

County commissioners deny repetition of citizens for Harrisburg incorporation after finding population at 250, well below the 800 minimum required by law. The ruling blocks the incorporation effort and prevents pursuing the petition further.

Harrisburg

Puget Sound Traction Announces $7 Million Bonds

The Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co plans a $7,000,000 bond issue to fund improvements and extensions in Seattle for 1914 and retire short term notes due next month. The five year bonds were purchased by Lee Higginson Co through Stone Webster's Boston office.

Seattle Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Lee Higginson & Co Boston Stone & Webster Corporation

Wood Addresses Spiritual Significance of Social Movement

Judge W. D. Wood candidate for mayor spoke on the spiritual significance of the new social movement. He presented the address during a Methodist Brotherhood discussion at the Good Eats cafeteria on Wednesday night, the final meeting in a series.

New Social Movement W. D. Wood Methodist Brotherhood Good Eats Wedgesday Night

Women Help In Y W C A Brick Campaign In Seattle

Prominent Seattle women have contributed nearly 4000 dollars to furnish rooms in the new Y W C A home. Donors may have a name plate placed in the building. Mrs Frank Thomas Smith leads the brick selling brigade as 9500 bricks are sold at one dollar each with memberships for girls issued on certificates.

Seattle Mra Frank Thomas Smith

Western Mille Co Formed With $10 Million Capital

The Western Mille Co announces its formation with a capital stock of $10,000,000. Eastern and Western investors are backing the enterprise, filed as articles of incorporation in Olympia. Construction of buildings is planned for spring and mills will be located near reliable water and land transport in the Sound country to produce lumber and timber by products.

Western Mille Co Eastern Western Olym Sound Country

Crescent Oil to Drill on Grand Mound Prairie

Rush drilling work begins as Crescent Oil, which has leased 10,000 acres on Grand Mound prairie, plans two ten hour shifts for its crew.

Centralia Crescent Oil Company Grand Mound Prairie

Mantell Stages Merchant of Venice and Macbeth

Theatergoers enjoyed Robert B. Mantell in two Shakespearean plays at Moore yesterday. The matinee presented The Merchant of Venice with Mantell’s vivid Shylock and the night show featured Macbeth, amid disagreeable weather but strong audience interest.

Robert B. Mantell Moore Playhouse Mr. Mantell Mantell

Hair Growth Claim From Home Remedy

A prominent St. Louis woman reports hair growth of four to five inches after using a simple home mixture. The formula blends bay rum glycerine water and Barbo Compound, applied to the scalp two to three times weekly to encourage growth, reduce dandruff, prevent shedding, and darken gray hair.

St. Louis Lome

Macbeths Pleasure Echoed By Mantel In Seattle

An older actor famed in Seattle takes the stage in Macbeth delivering a strong performance. A note mentions the same performer is known for King Lear and will be seen tonight in that production.

Reputar Mr. Mantel Seattle King Lear

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