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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
1
New York reports that six month old babies serve as models in advertising and illustration work. They pose as cheerful infant workers, earning two to four dollars daily, feeding bottles nearby, under motherly supervision as baby faces draw attention for ads and magazine stories.
In Bellingham the fourth day of testimony in the Seattle National Bank case centered on W. E. Schricker whose tearful remarks followed accusations by Dan Kelleher. Schricker described alleged deeds to protect creditors and claimed Kelleher coerced him. Ankeny’s involvement and notes worth 159000 in bills receivable were also discussed as the state prepared to call 50 to 60 witnesses.
Council members clash over a proposed 1.6 million bridge bond to be placed on the ballot. The mayor dictates an amended ordinance on the plan to locate bridges, with criticism that details should remain undecided to avoid regional jealousy.
Prominent Los Angeles citizens were called from a fifth venue to complete the jury for Clarence Darrow on bribery charges. Judge Conley received word that two more jurors and an alternate were needed. Names summoned include J. Rose Clark, vice president of Salt Lake Railroad, ex‑Supervisor J. C. Nellis, Philip A. Stanton, former California assembly speaker, and a former gubernatorial candidate.
President Taft appoints D. L. Keyte as surveyor general for Oregon. The move was announced in Washington with Keyte described as prepared to oversee land surveying duties and related federal work in the state.
L H Gray the state public service commission engineer resigned amid speculation of a senate investigation into his report on the Centralia water plant. Fr Burroughs of Tacoma was named as his replacement after two years as chief assistant. Gray quit to pursue private practice in Seattle amid questions about payments of 1000 and 500 dollars from Centralia and the Washington Oregon corporation and the commission's knowledge. A senate resolution to probe the matter was expected to be introduced tomorrow.
The Puget Sound Electric Company, operator of Seattle Tacoma interurban lines, asks federal court for an injunction to bar state railroad commission interference while it seeks higher rates. The piece ridicules the monopoly, claims financial strain, and argues municipal ownership would hurt the public.
Augustus Brawley, Skagit county prosecuting attorney turned special prosecutor, faces a high profile defense team led by E C Hughes and Harold Preston in Bellingham. He previously convicted AWER Schricker in a bank case and now pursues charges against Jan Furth and Seattle bankers over insolvent deposits.
Constantinople January 30 Turkish foreign minister informs Balkan representatives that the armistice ends at 7 p.m. in four days and fighting will resume then. France orders two cruisers to proceed to Constantinople to reinforce the French squadron already there.
Local criticism targets Sheriff Cudihee and deputy J. W. Roberts for illegal arrest of miner William Young at the Furth coal mine. The piece argues 18 public deputies funded by King County remain inactive except for policing the mine area, with calls to withdraw them and dismiss Roberts.
Dr Lyman Beecher Sperry told the Dallas Mothers council that girls like to be hugged and kissed and that a man who refuses is called a sissy or mollycoddle. He attacked unchaperoned parties and publicity of women and urged social hygiene reforms as essential for America.
Police arrest Charles Castro on Beacon Hill street car after a woman recognizes his clothing as the one worn by a December thief. Detectives search Castro’s home at 25 17th Ave North and seize linen, silks, silverware, jewelry, pawn tickets, skeleton keys and tools. An express wagon transported the haul to the station for inventory. Tony Donio is held for investigation and possible transfer to Idaho authorities.
President elect Wilson conferred with Rep. Carter Glass of Virginia, head of the House sub committee drafting new banking and currency bills. The Wilson administration is expected to back the measures.
Berlin voters backed the government in a 2 to 97 confidence vote. The city plans three nightly light outages at 9 o clock as a curfew signal to send youths home, with miscreants taken to the city jail.
Pittsburgh report says 41 large steel mills ready to strike backed by the American Federation of Labor. Organizer Thomas Flynn declares Rankin and Braddock actions a forerunner of a broader fight, with Frank Morrison and Samuel Gompers coordinating with Congressman Stanley.
Juarez faces encirclement as 1,500 rebel troops under Generals Salazar and Rojas close in from three sides. Government forces dig in along trenches while residents flee to El Paso amid reports of more rebels marching from Guadalupe and a relief column led by Colonel Robago. The Juarez race track hosts a horse meet as the battle begins tonight.
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