Why Not A Municipal Dance Hall At the Leschi Pavilion
A proposal urges Seattle to establish a municipal dance hall at the Leschi pavilion on Lake Washington charging five cents a dance. The Star argues it would meet demand for wholesome recreation, attract youth, and generate revenue with city supervision, citing Cleveland success and local officials supportive.
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Leschi Park
Lake Washington
Leschi ‘Pavilion
Cleveland
Seattle
Leschi
Gill
George B. Lamping
Erastus Brainerd
Morgan Visits White House Seeks Business Backing
President Wilson hears from J P Morgan that major business leaders back cooperation with antitrust reform. Morgan says heads of large corporations are not hostile to the administration and seek prosperity through collaboration. Ford and a Chicago business delegation are slated to visit next week and discuss trust legislation.
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Washington
Wilson
J. P. Morae
Morgan
Ry Ford
White House
Chicago
A poor young girl and a rich man
A brief note questions the dilemma of a poor young girl and a wealthy man and directs readers to page 6 for the full tale.
Bank seeks receiver for Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad
The Bankers' Trust Company of New York applied to the U.S. court in Cincinnati for a receiver for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad on July 2.
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Cincinnati
Bankers’ Trust Company of
New York
United States Court
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Sailors on Concord Set for Milwaukee Cruise to Honolulu
A Seattle group of naval militia sailors, dressed in white duck suits, prepare aboard the U S S Concord for a cruise to Honolulu aboard the U S Milwaukee. The trip, lasting until July 24, follows their dispatch from Tacoma with drills, races, and deck duties ahead.
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Concord
U.S
Milwaukee
Navy Department
Washington
Oregon
Honolulu
R. KR. Robertson
G. D. Grant
Ensign Grant
Northwest Motor Co
Grant
Naval Militia
W. B. Allison
Seattle
U. S
Moody
Adjutant General
Tacoma
Robertson
Women and suffrage debated by Woodrow Wilson and critics
The passage contrasts Woodrow Wilson's view that suffrage is a state issue with calls for global human rights. It cites Cora Sutton Castle’s claim that few women have achieved historically, argues for broader recognition of women’s work, and notes Seattle’s women unseen in encyclopedias. The piece questions the fairness and completeness of eminent-women statistics.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Woody
Cora Sutton Castle
Seattle
Bosco Surprises Laborer in Montlake Blvd Monster Attack
A laborer on Montlake Boulevard near the boathouse is reportedly attacked by a mysterious monster leaping from the brush. Witnesses describe a large unseen creature leaving the area in a hurry.
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Montlake Blvd
Boathouse
Wild man terrorizes University district in alleged attack
Panic as a figure described as a wild man assaults P. Delphente of Independent Asphalt Co. on Montlake Boulevard near the University boathouse. Delphente, grazing berries in brush near 1648 Lane, is hospitalized after a blow from a heavy object described as a 26 pound window weight. Residents fear this is the same assailant who previously terrorized the area.
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University District
P. Delphente
Delphente Ia
Independent Asphalt Co
Montlake Boulevard
University Boathouse
Gf Flor & Struggle
Rosco
Oa Sevciart
Svengall
Board of Censors
Fugitive From Russia Hunted by Czar's Secret Agents
A Russian fugitive now in Seattle is pursued by agents of the czar's secret service. The man, once a high profile figure, is reportedly sought on charges connected to political agitation and financial crimes. Local authorities caution the public as the man remains at large.
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Robertson
H. C. Henry
Seattle
Russia
Czar
Red Morning promised in St Petersburg by secret society
A figure labeled "SS" warns of an upcoming red morning in St Petersburg as a member of an organized revolutionary group lurks in Seattle, fleeing Russian spies. The man known as "8-8" fears Czarist pursuit while the group vows to strike, pledging to reveal the masters behind the masked stranger if the prophecy materializes.
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Secret Police
S-S
Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Blond Coin Confusion Sparks Nickel Humor
A mother recalls paying her son with increasing coins up to five dollars in gold to take castor oil after eating green berries. The boy, disappointed, declared he wanted a big white dollar, calling the offered brass nickel insufficient. Mrs J Findley, 4146 38th Ave, shares the anecdote and invites readers to send their lines for publication.
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the Star
J. Findley
Five dollars for you if you can help Lonesome Girl
A terse plea invites readers to locate help for a figure nicknamed Lonesome Girl, with reference to page 6 and a reward offer. The notice signals a missing person or assistance request appearing in the newspaper edition.
Ford's $5 a day plan hailed as success
Detroit June 2 1914 Henry Ford defends a $5 per day wage arguing it strengthens productivity and reduces need for charity He says 80 percent of workers can earn five dollars daily and credits new efficiency to good housing steady work and skilled matching of jobs to workers.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Neil
Millionaire
Selena
Judge Net
Hach
Ice on Lake Union Sparks Rescue and Snowy City Oddities
A morning on Lake Union sees several ice plow operators plunge into frigid water and be rescued as ice fails to bear weight. Mayor Gill skis to city hall while volunteers pull drowning skaters from the water. Snow coats Volunteer Park and trout displays draw crowds as plumbers rush to quench zero season freezes.
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Lake Union
Fat Man Contender Gathers Attention in The Star
A note promotes Charlie Jackson a 625 pound contender for the fattest man in America with a photo on page 8. The item teases a bigger rival, Happy Jack Eckert of Pottsville Pennsylvania weighing 789 pounds, promising coverage in tomorrow's issue.
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Charlie Jackson
America
Charlie
Jack” Eckert
Pottsville
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Shrimp” Walker
Chester Wrucke
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Lincoln High
Ralph Niesz
University
Kevin Henehan
Broadway High
R. R. Robertson
W. R. McAdams
Mac
Kuroki
Uncle Sam
Dubbe
Broadway High School
Wrucke
Elliott Bay
Smith
Hawaii
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Griffiths
Union Bay
Sylvester Ellerby
Piper & Taft's
Foster Island
Grand Trunk Dock
Factoria
Corporation
Bradford
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