Civic Union Final Report Names Candidates in Several Wards
The Civic Union releases its final report on candidates for council nominations in Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth wards. Profiles cover character, past service, integrity, and stance on good government, with notes on support or opposition in primaries.
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Civic Union
Courell
Alexander McKingon
Seattle Electric Company
Philip Ainstee
Hart
Smith
Thirteenth Ward
W. C Kean
J.T. Armstrong
Fred Rexinger
C. M. Cos
G. A. R. Steiner
Fourteenth Ward
Charlies M. Howe
West Seattle
Max Wardall
Pearleas
Real test of constitution marks inquiry into railroad rate laws
The Star Exclusive Service reports the first real test of constitutional limits on railroad rate regulation as the Railway Commission questions railroads about charges and rebates. Attorney A S Webb defends evasive answers while commissioners cite funding and legal gaps. The February 12 start of the inquiry probes whether rate laws apply to transportation corporations and if current statutes are adequate.
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Prancisco
Cal
Attyllen A.S Webb
Gillett
Ister
K. Lane
Irmm &H
Commission
Hadge
Arrests Linked to Government Opponents Reported
Unclear text records arrests on January 31 involving magazines and multiple individuals accused of crimes against the government. Mentions indicate Premier Franco, supported by a king, with detainees including members of the house of peers and chamber of deputies.
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Indica
Franco
Idembera
Howse
Cham Tof
Danish Industry Exhibit Marks 76th Anniversary
United Press reports a 1913 international exhibition scene set to mark the 76th anniversary of Danish industry. The article notes a world event tied to Copenhagen and related industrial milestones.
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United Press
Fair to Cover 200 Acres With Airship Section
Plans discussed envision a fair occupying 200 acres with buildings set up for a special airship section. The notice notes future development and regional interest in aviation displays.
Death notices list several individuals by surname and age
Deaths registered list Reaser W M Reazer age 6 Jan 21 4560 27th, Avery J G age 60 Jan 97 6548 26th, N W Anderson D Anderson age 50 Jan 28 Providence hospital, Calquitt infant Jan 29 747 Blewett, Henderson Ruth Henderson age 6 Jan 27 1002 BK 43rd, Seimen H Seimen age 39 Jan 29 725 Alder, Deinet H Deinet age 31 Jan 28 Providence hospital.
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Reaser
W. M. Reazer
Avery
J. G. Avery
N. W. Anderson
D. Anderson
Providence Hospital
Calquitt
Infant
Blewett
Henderson
Ruth Henderson
Seimen
H. Seimen
Deinet
H. Deinet
Birth notices for Hirthe Dehlgeim and Audley families
Three births announced today: Hirthe to Joineon-To wife of O A John at 3634 Badley on Jan 29 a son. Dehlgeim to R C Dahl geim at 1212 and Jan 29 a daughter Audley to H Audley in Seattle on Jan 9 a daughter.
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O. A. Johnson
Badley
Dehlgeim
R. C. Dahlgeim
Audley
H. Audley
Seattle
Amusements at the Moore include Hopper Clark charms
De Wolf Hopper and Marguerite Clark starred in Happyland at the Moore theatre with a strong company and striking settings. Hopper delivered Casey at the Bat in his inimitable style while Clark charmed as a versatile soprano and comedian. The score by Keven mixed old and new styles, leaving the crowd amused but divided. Grace George to follow next week in Diverc ons.
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de Wolf Hopper
Hopper
Casey
Marguerite Clark
Hebin Hood
Pencing Master
Rankin
Week of Theatre and Vaudeville at Local Halls
The Seattle Symphony concert is replayed at Moore Theatre Sunday afternoon after Tuesday’s performance. Next week features a mix of revues and dramas like The Devil's Action, Way Down East, As Told in the Hills, Blue Jeans, The White Tiger of Arizona, A Bowery Girl, and a $10,000 Beauty. Double bills of burlesque and vaudeville playhouses, including Adgie and her lions, Hartholdt, Albini, and Eden Musee, round out the entertainment lineup.
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Seattle
Nad Noy
Hilla
Baxter Hutted
Third Avenue
Arizona
Bowery
Adgie
Hartholdt
Albini
Magician
Eden Musee
Park board buys Washington boulevard tract for park expansion
The park board purchased the right of way for the Washington boulevard through tract 125 of J. J. McGuvra's replat for 14491.85 dollars, opening the boulevard into Denny Hill park. Negotiations with W. D. Lambert for a small tract remain unsettled. Secretary Taft thanked. Kaneko telegram to Taft thanks for advocating funds for a U.S. exhibit at the fair.
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Park Board
Washington Boulevard
J. J. McGuvra
Replat
W. D. Lambert
Taft
Tokio
Kaneko
United States
War department seeks extra appropriation for soldier mechanics
The War Department plans to obtain an additional appropriation to raise pay for soldier mechanics in Alaska. A dynamite explosion thawing near a stove injured three children of J Ierael in New Westminster B C. Daniel Burton 72 married his childhood sweetheart Mrs Phylomelia Daffy 71 at Anacortes Washington. Citizens of Barstow Washington want the name changed to Suquamih. Coeur d Alenes Idaho has 16 to 18 inches of snow blocking mine roads. Wallace Idaho residents raise funds to land the Republican convention this summer. Interstate Telegraph company of Lewiston Idaho to spend 56000 on a modern system. The urgent deficiency bill passed the house totaling 25664450. Two gold bricks stolen from Adams Express in 1880 at Sidney Nebraska recovered from a saloon ruins. Robbers netted 127000 in the Nebraska crime.
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War Department
Alaska
J. Ierael
New Westminster
B.C
Daniel Burton
Phylomelia Daffy
Anacortes
Wash
Barstow
Kiteap County
Suquamiah
Coeur d Alenes
Idaho
Wallace
Interstate Teleghous Company
Lewiston
Adams Express Company
Sidney
Neb
Nebraska
Reign of Terror Reported in Macedonia Outbreak
Bulgarian bands sparked arson and disorder in Macedonia. They burned the Servian gymnasium at Stratokesd and were repulsed at Ovahovac with 40 attackers killed. An attempt to burn schools at Drenovo failed as Servians outnumbered them, with five killed and over 100 wounded. Looting occurred in the village.
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Sy United Press
Budapest
Macedonia
Stratokesd
Ovahovac
Drenovo
Tragic Fire Claims Life of Marpole Heir at Spence's Bridge
Vancouver reports the death of Contlan Dot P Marpole second son of R Marpole Canadian Pacific executive in British Columbia. He perished in a house fire at Spence's Bridge while his wife and child were away. The ranch foreman narrowly escaped in his night clothes. Marpole was 28.
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Vancouver
Contlan
Dot P. Marpole
R. Marpole
Canadian Pacific Affairs
British Columbia
Spence’s Bridge
Kamloops
Marpole
Pope Loses His Voice Delays Rome Meeting
Rome January 31 Dr Petacel the pope's physician said the pope has lost his voice for the time being due to throat trouble and a cold His planned conference with American college representatives in Rome was postponed as the pope's condition was weakened by gout The report notes the pope remains unable to speak and his ailment has temporarily halted engagements
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United Press
Rome
Petacel
Log Crush Fatality at Hyde's Vorter Camp
Clayton Tolliver aged 22 died at Hyde's Vorter creek logging camp in Elma Washington when a massive log rolled from the hillside and crushed him between the log and a stump. Workers hitched a lead to move the log off Tolliver's body as he died almost instantly.
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United Press
Elma
Wash
Clayton Tolliver
Hyde
Vorter Creek
Robbery Strikes at Recital of Hoffmann Wife
Mrs James Hoffmann, wife of pianist, loses about $3000 in cash and jewelry from a hand bag left on a seat during her husband’s recital at Christian’s ballroom in San Francisco. She discovered the loss after the performance.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
Mre
Jomet Hoffmann
Christian
Train Crash Kills Conductor at Macy Street Crossing
A Salt Lake train and a Pacific Electric street car collided at midnight in Angeles California. Conductor Carter died in the wreckage. seven others were fatally injured. Carter had stepped ahead to check the track before signaling the motor.
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United Press
Angeles
Cal
Salt Lake
Macy At
Carter
Pacific Electric
Freight Train Hits Car On Crossing
A man on a vehicle attempting to cross a rail line was struck as a freight train hit the car in the middle of the crossing. Authorities investigated the accident and warned others to stay clear of active tracks.
Nine Miners Die in New River Colliery Explosion
A blast at the New River colliery near Hawks Nest, 45 miles away, kills nine miners. Of the 25 men inside, eight died instantly and 16 escaped with light injuries.
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New River
Hawks Nest
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A. B. Parker
C. BH. Kittridge
Rathbun
John M. Wolfe
Board of Public Works
Ronald
W. H M. Weaver
T. P
Renral
Remeburg
M. H. Pletcher
James Kelso
Wm. M. Hines
George L. Haley
U. S. Webb
Pacific Outfitting CO
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Pike Street
Grace George
Moore
George Washington, Jr
Goodell Combina
Toyia New
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Second Avenue
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Moore Theatre
Pope Loses His Voice
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Charleston, W. V
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CaBlinet Pington 1
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Hatiwick Co
COP
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Columbia ST
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Norfolk
Stevens Hotel
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Pacific Coast Clothing Company
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