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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
Paul K Moher the well known baker at the county jail and William Picket the cook will leave and their places will be by T F McNamara baker and Richard Peterson cook Sheriff Cudihee s new appointees.
In Savannah on January 31 a freight wreck spilled sul uric acid into the Yellow river 37 miles east of Atlanta. A tank exploded after the car plunged into the water and poison killed fish for miles. River banks lay littered with dead fish.
Jan 31 Sacramento reports a bill by the state board of prison directors to pay wages to all convicts at San Quentin and Folsom to aid wives and children left without support after imprisonment. The brief mentions a separate breach of promise suit over a mail kiss and a note on weight comparisons by Gordon Law.
A reader requested list of traditional anniversary gifts by year. The article outlines each year from first through seventy fifth with corresponding materials such as cotton paper leather and more rare items like ruby and diamond for milestone anniversaries.
John Rice Browne, 91, died at his Jersey City home at 651 Jersey Avenue. He worked for one firm for fifty years without a vacation and never missed a Sunday at church for sixty years. His long life reflected steady devotion to faith and work.
The steamer Cleveland arriving in San Francisco was greeted by an aerial display as aviator Silas Christofferson flew his hydro plane over the ship dropping a welcome letter from Mayor Rolph. He circled the vessel several times and landed on the bay.
In London on January 31 after four days of discussion the house of lords rejected the Irish home rule bill by 226 to 69. Demonstrations are feared as a record crowd gathered with many peers in attendance. Lord Lansdowne spoke for the opposition and Lord Morley for the government.
In New Westminster British Columbia on January 31 convict Joseph Smith of the Dominion penitentiary was hanged in the prison yard for the October 5 murder of guard J H Joym son during an escape attempt. Ten hundred prisoners were kept secured in their cells as the hanging occurred. Smith walked to the gallows, stepped on the trap, and died as the minister spoke the Lord's Prayer.
San Francisco January 21 Dr W W Prager of Weaverville California was formally held to answer on a charge of substituting a live baby for a stillborn heir of Leent Chas Henry Slingsby a wealthy retired British naval officer Bonds were set at $2000 and after posting he was released on bail The case centers on alleged infant substitution.
Middletown Conn Jan 1 The expulsion of a senior class member for betting on the length of the morning prayer at Wee leyan university chapel has the campus in turmoil. Prof Willard Clark Fisher was expelled for his views on Sunday observance and a strike is threatened to force reinstatement.
Londonderry. Official count shows David C. Hogg nationalist defeating Col. H A Packenham unionist by a narrow 67 vote margin. Washington. Senora Constance Lee de Pastor, grand niece of Gen Robt E Lee, seeks divorce from Don Luis de Pastor Spanish minister to China and Siam. papers sealed.
BIRDSELL Ark Jan 31 Joseph B Hufstedier a former Randolph County judge died in Birdell Born in Perry County Tennessee in 1843 He served in the Confederate army at Shiloh Perryville Murfreesboro and Chickamauga twice wounded He was the founder of Birdell and owned much of the town He fathered 23 children with 14 surviving 11 of whom still live at his home
A letter from P H McCarthy president of the State Building Trades Council of California to J Chilbert denies a San Francisco union labor boycott on Washington lumber. After investigation Chilbert found no evidence of a boycott or its enforcement. McCarthy said San Francisco showed good feeling toward Washington lumber and no discrimination occurred between Washington and California lumber.
Four hundred suffragettes demonstrated before the House elections committee in support of Rep French Idaho on a bill to allow women to vote in congressional elections. Mrs. Clara Colby of Portland opened the hearing advocating a constitutional amendment to bar states from disenfranchising citizens over sex. Several congressmen spoke as female stenographers employed by lawmakers joined the protest. A separate item notes robbery of $70 during a card game by Frank Chumer and William Singer of Yonkers. Herbert L. Collier becomes assistant city treasurer after J. L. McLean resigns to join National City Bank. J. E. Chilberg of the Chamber will chair a dinner for Gov. Lister at the Washington Hotel. A resolution urging immediate recognition of the Chinese republic was adopted by U.S. Chambers of Commerce. One hundred Shriners will attend the state convention in Portland, with a special train.
A historic price list shows fresh produce and meats with per unit rates. Beet and potatoes priced by pound or bag, with corn, tomatoes, bacon, sausage, and mutton chops listed. Various cuts of lamb, veal, and pork also appear, alongside poultry items and canned goods.
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