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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
1
A municipal report calls for another vote on the courthouse bond amid fraud claims. The investigating committee, Otway Pardee and Vivian Carare, says costs exceed 1.35 million and urge full plans and exact cost before any future bond submission.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 25 no action expected by Governor Carey on embezzlement charges against Floyd Roberts until after the election. Johnson of McDowell Virginia asserts Roberts used the name Roberta as a boy and served as school board secretary and justice of the peace. Warren supporters call the charge a plot to break the deadlock and aid reelection. Indications favored Warren as Democrats and GOP critics threaten fraud charges if he wins.
In Texas a physician refused to be named when Presley asked to be shot. He said he gave a strong hypodermic to ease death after Presley was trapped under heavy timbers and debris from a collapsed department store. The incident drew significant attention locally.
The report notes that Messmer regulations were read amid a riot incident and that St Adelbert's Polish school is closed. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Hundreds send captions for the cartoon in The Star. A five dollar prize is offered for the best suggestion. The winning caption must be seven letters or fewer. The cartoon reappears Tuesday with the victor’s line. Great Northern steamship Minnesota arrived Hongkong Friday night at six. She is over two days late due to rough seas. The Minnesota left Seattle January 16 and will reach from the Orient by March 2.
Albert Wise, a half starved man, wandered into police headquarters in San Francisco and confessed stealing $700 from the Oroville Moose lodge where he served as secretary. The incident occurred amid an investigation into the lodge's accounts.
Albany January 25. A warrant for the arrest of General Daniel E. Sickles was issued charging conversion of public funds to his own use. Sickles, head of the New York monument commission, allegedly diverted 25476 of state money. a shortfall prompted an investigation and settlement with Mrs Sickles before a criminal action was pressed.
Dr M A Matthews, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of America and pastor of Seattle's First Presbyterian, endorses a state minimum wage for women. He urges Seattle to back the measure and pressure the legislature. Two bills are before the legislature: one by N Jordan Crooke proposing 1.25 per day and another by Senator Piper to create a wage commission setting conditions and hours for women.
The 24 year old San Francisco artist Ben Kal was found dead in a Palermo hotel with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver nearby. A note reading I wish to die in beautiful Italy was found on a dresser. The death is being treated as a suicide.
A moving picture show ticket staff plans a union with a sliding wage scale tied to appearance. Miss Bernice Farnsworth, a Class A theatre ticket seller, says top salaries would go to the very pretty, while a minimum would be guaranteed for plain workers. She notes managers see beauty's dollar value and declines to reveal her own proposed pay.
Washington dispatch claims Archbald’s impeachment was a strategic move by supporters of the current judiciary to deter recall efforts. The piece warns of widespread corruption among federal and state judges and notes impeachment is a lengthy, costly remedy unlikely to curb abuses.
Italian and British warships head toward the Bosphorus as European powers order a naval demonstration before Constantinople. American German and Russian ships already in the harbor as ambassadors meet to discuss the Turkish crisis. Balkan envoys join in discussions on developments at Constantinople.
An Istanbul quake unsettles locals who fear trouble for the Young Turk party and urge Enver Bey to seek peace. Grand Vizier Mahmud Shefket Pasha and cabinet members remain unshaken as a general assembly meets to craft a reply to European powers.
Comp troller Harry Carroll accused contractor A Joseph of nonpayment and questioned citizenship and labor practices. He claimed the padrone system, importing foreigners for low wages, exists in many city contracts. The Board of Public Works referred the charges to the city engineer as bids totaling 137,720 dollars were awarded for paving grading water mains lamp posts and sewers.
In Tacoma on January 25 Judge Clifford barred defense evidence claiming Willis Taylor testified under duress from Seattle police. He rejected testimony about a meeting in John H. Perry’s Seattle rooms where Taylor allegedly feared Detective Tennant. The ruling limits the Miller defense and proceeds with the burglary trial.
The Star features Bolcom Mills advertisements for lumber shingles lath and related materials on page 2. The notice urges readers to consult the ad as Bolcom Mills boasts a reputation for quality and emphasizes the utility of Star Want Ads as effective business drivers. Readers are invited to call Main 9400 or Elliott 44 or visit 229 Union St. for full particulars.
Special Prosecutor Brawley outlined the case against Jacob Furth and Seattle National bank leaders KE. W. Andrews R. W. Ankeny and Daniel Kelleher for aiding and abetting Schricker who was convicted of receiving deposits unlawfully. The trial centers on bank insolvent deposits and the Kalso check prior to Schricker’s closure. Jury panel includes three women.
In Olympia on January 25 the Sumner hush committee announced an open probe to question Rep. Houser on Houser charges about harbor city monopolies. The panel aims to stifle a real inquiry, with critics calling it a blind move to avoid embarrassing the Democratic administration and to shield the alleged unholy alliance.
Police search for a trio of automobile thugs who attacked John Lillie Friday night as he walked near his home on Seconday. The men emerged from a running car, beat him with clubs, and fled after realizing he was not their intended target. Lillie carried a large sum of money but nothing was stolen.
Geneva report says aviator Bielovucic flew from Brieg Switzerland to Domodossola Italy crossing the Alps in 25 minutes. favorable weather and clear sky aided the historic flight.
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