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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
3
South Bend witnesses tell of a ranch assault and arson as Mrs Margaret Rosas accuses farmers of driving she and her two sons from their cabin and burning it. A jury acquits the defendants, noted as district leaders in local politics.
A Burns night program at the Moore Theatre celebrated the 155th birthday of Robert Burns with Scott lah songs bagpipe tunes and Scottish orations. Presented by the Caledonian Society and Clan McKenzie No 164 Seattle the Vancouver Pipers Society band drew big applause.
Gen Villa orders to mass 4,000 cavalry at Bacalon and ship 38,000 men from Juarez toward Torreon as the rebels push south aiming at Mexico City. The concentration signals an imminent assault on Torreon as the next step in the capital campaign.
The city plans to compel paving of the company's right of way on California Avenue. City officials postponed action for one week while Corporation Counsel Bradford advised the board of public works that the carriage could be compelled to pave when street improvements occur.
The state finance committee announced the state will assume financing of $200,000 in county road bonds, with the entire amount to be taken over in exchange for state money by June 1.
Health Commissioner Crichton told the council finance committee that nearly all beds are occupied as the city hospital has outgrown its current quarters.
Junior students of the University of Washington assisted by Miss Myrna Jack pupils will give a public recital this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the university auditorium.
The authors warn against centralizing power in a municipal commission governing street and sewer projects. They argue that consolidation would reduce personal attention to needs, breed inefficiency through subs and straw bosses, and concentrate dangerous power to order work and levy special assessments. Protecting property owners from unjust burdens is essential.
In Chicago Heights on January 31 Richard Yates after 26 years of toil claims to have unlocked the Cremona secret. He says his attic workshop will produce instruments rivaling Stradivarius in tone, the key being the varnish that yields even vibration. The discovery centers on the "lost art" described by Yates.
The Melbourne theatre lineup features Dustin Farnum in Soldiers of Fortune a six part photoplay drawn from Richard Harding Davis with Augustus Thomas and two reel From Father to Son starring Bob Leonard and Hetty Schade. Other films include At the Crossing with Barbara Tennant and Fantomas The Mysterious Fingerprints four part feature.
A split reel program plays at Home Untill Sunday featuring The Flase of San Juan drama A Shotgun Cupid comedy drama Daybreak Helen's Strat agem Protecting San Francisco From Wire Matty's Flirtation At the Pleasant Hour Sunday Venetian Romance The Flirt The Old Folks at Home Their Husband comedy
In Norfolk 41 deaths are listed after the Monroe steamer collision. Survivors Hilda Thacker and Mrs. T. J. Wooda remain seriously ill while others recover. Officials blame Captain Henry of the Nantucket, others defend him as the inquiry begins.
Advertises Resinol Ointment as a soothing antiseptic for skin ailments claiming immediate relief from itching and healing, suitable for delicate skin including babies. Also promotes Resinol Soap and trial free offer via Dept. 48-R, Resinol, Baltimore.
Cordova Chamber of Commerce issues circular on Shushanna mining boom led by The Shushanna Mining and Trading Company Limited. plans include transport posts, steamers from White River, and a corps of experienced miners to exploit the camp’s proven properties as ten thousand men are expected this spring. James Kingston’s assessment work highlighted in the Trust Company Magazine.
Promoters describe the Shushanna Mining and Trading Company Limited organized to exploit Alaskan gold opportunities. The firm lists capitalization, directors, registrar details, and a 15 cent share price with options for cash or installments. It claims profits from mining, trading, and related activities with a pro rata dividend plan.
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