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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
1
Reading from an unclear OCR, the fragment notes a five set tennis or similar match with two sets and a first- set tie or unsure actions, mentioning Wier as a possible player. The readable parts point to a competitive duel with an unpredictable finish.
Baltimore man Martin M. Mulhall claims labor leaders were bribed to break strikes for the National Association of Manufacturers. He also cites secret informants and agitators used to disrupt union meetings. In Washington, David Lamar testifies he impersonated officials to lobby for Edward Lauterbach and contacted Union Pacific and Cravath.
A Seattle mother uses a .38 revolver to repel a burglar in Chicago. Edith Ridenour awakens to a break in at 1 am. the intruder flees after shots ring out. No clear hit is confirmed, but the unidentified burglar screams as he escapes.
Gettysburg July 2 heavy heat and humidity overwhelm veterans gathered to mark the battle. Five deaths reported with overworked hospitals and exhausted old soldiers. Ohio Governor Cox rents a field and sets up tents to shelter those without accommodations. Military day honors Civil War veterans and troops attend the reunion.
A telegram in San Francisco reports the dismissal of Special Investigator Clayton Herrington by Attorney General McReynolds. The move follows Herrington's criticism of federal authorities over the Diggs Cameron white slave cases.
Danny Cupid set a new county record by issuing 493 licenses in June, 71 more than the previous month, marking the highest monthly total in county history.
Belgrade July 2 field dispatches say Servian forces pursue Bulgars along the battle front and hold several positions. Servia mobilizes three armies Greece mobilizes ten divisions and Montenegro concentrates brigades near Ipik to cooperate with Servians. Greek army numbers 178000. Also noted is a separate report of John Sharkey from Hoquiam missing $450 in gold and two $150 checks after a saloon robbery. Sharkey claims little drinking occurred and an expert pickpocket committed the crime.
A department store crowd in New York witnesses a Paris trend called Expore toilette. A young woman on Fifth Avenue models embroidered silk trunks replacing corsets, with a sheer robe and monogrammed stockings. The trend unveils knee jewelry and a new display beyond the ankle, shocking passersby.
Reno July 2 Impeachment of United States District Judge Frank P Lanagan and a special legislative session to remove him are urged in a governor report by Attorney General Geo B Thatcher. The inquiry into the defunct State Bank and Trust Company also accuses Senator Key Pittman of securing on a deathbed a Sparks signature and alleges excessive attorney fees after the bank closed.
Puget Sound Traction Light & Power applies for three new lighting franchises from the county. The service area covers the district north of Seattle including Kirkland and Redmond. County commissioners set July 15 for a public hearing on rates and service.
King county faces damages for a two foot fill along the Lake Washington canal not in the 1898 condemnation. A nine foot rise was agreed but a seven foot reading appeared in error. Judge French notes the misprint and the fix requires stipulation among city county and government.
VERNAL Utah July 2 Crazed with jealousy during the sun dance Tim Inchwitch shot and killed his squaw. He carried her to his tepee then killed himself. Several white spectators fled the reservation fearing an Indian uprising.
A large crowd enjoyed a free Hanky Panky show at Metropolitan Park benefiting Mother Ryther's Home. 1,700 pieces of change were collected, later turned over to the charity, with performers like Florence Moore and Max Rogers leading a lively program and ending with a chorus serpentine and the crowd cheering.
John Kenny Mears, veteran journalist and traveler, started a quest to circle the globe in 50 days, aiming to beat the fastest known time. The New York finance committee will meet tomorrow to discuss an appropriation for a juvenile department stenographer and a motorcycle policeman. A large turnout is expected from the Women's Federation clubs and the Mothers' congress in support.
Payton Gibson, an automobile agent at 1418 Broadway, faces arrest on a charge of operating a car under the influence after his machine struck the Lamar hall store at 1614 Second Ave. He could lose his license if convicted. John H. Bowker, 702% Pike St., was hit by a car driven by C. F. Martin at Westlake and Thomas St, breaking Bowker’s arm. Martin was booked on an open charge.
Friends of Peter Olson a life term prisoner at the state penitentiary plan to win his pardon. Olsen invented a reversible steel rail claimed to cut railway accidents. former Warden Hellstrom supported the idea and promoted a company to manufacture the rail with Olson given stock and proceeds to his family.
In San Francisco on July 2 Mrs Besley withdrew opposition to a divorce suit filed by Capt J C Begley. Lieut Guy F Manning of the US Army, stationed at Dayton Ohio, applied with Mrs Besley for a marriage license amid details of prior marriages and polo connections. A closing line promotes Hyatt-Powells bookkeeping and shorthand training at 4th and Pike.
Jeremiah Neterer of Bellingham is nominated to be United States judge for the Western District of Washington. The Democrat and Poindexter ally has eight years as Whatcom County superior court judge and recent private practice experience.
Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds outlines Potlatch water sports program with battleship crews entering boat races and track and field events. Navy teams set for July events with dances and night illuminations planned. All-Navy baseball challenges Northwestern league play. conference to finalize race distances and routes.
In Farrell Pennsylvania on July 2 twelve wives of steel works employees raided an Oriental dance in a carnival tent and dragged their husbands and the dancers into the street. The confrontation left two dancers named Mile Doblinini and Mile Lolita badly injured and hair lost while several husbands suffered black eyes and bloody noses. The wives accuse the men of attending dances during lunch hour by appointment.
Four consecutive Star coupons, numbered, with 15 cents paid at The Star office earn a 65 cent pennant. Each week offers a different pennant. Pennants mailed for an extra 5 cents postage.
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