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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
8
New York records nine deaths and 60 prostrations from heat with hospital reports today. Despite a forecast of cooler weather, today remains as hot as yesterday with temperatures near 83 to 97, driving thousands to roofs, porches, and park benches as humidity worsens suffering.
The council finance committee met at 1 pm to consider President Hes keths bill providing emergency funds for a stenographer and motorcycle policeman for the juvenile department. A large delegation from Federated clubs and Mothers congress urged support due to increased work from new city and state laws. Previously the department relied on private volunteers.
Portland population increases by about 10000 after annexation of Lents southeast of the city. The action was taken by the city commission through an emergency ordinance. An amendment enabling annexation passed at the November general election. The note lists a local union meeting and national glass industry data.
The Moose carnival queen contest sees Miss Nana Bryant and Miss Edna Cody vying with other contenders while Mrs. Ida Levi slightly increases her votes as Wednesday closes. Final counts led by Miss Bryant 18 422, Edna Cody 17 377, Minnie Buchanan 14 480, Ivalue Proelss 14 456, Ida Levi 18 619, Ruth Noble 9 127. votes to be tallied Saturday at the Empress theatre. New York uses seventy thousand dollars in postage stamps daily.
A.C. McCormick's body was found floating in the bay at Smiths Cove near the Great Northern docks at about 9 am after being in the water for around 12 hours. No violence marks noted but the death will be investigated. sixty five cents was found in his pockets.
The account recounts Black Bart, famed pistolless bandit of the 1877–1883 era, who staged solo stagecoach robberies with a paper card reading Black Bart the Pos t is express robberies netting tens of thousands. He avoided violence, used a pair of field glasses, and left his signature card at each scene. A key clue arose when a bloodstained cuff bearing laundry marks tied to a boardinghouse resident led to his eventual attention by investigators.
A historical note argues that a scientific study lists 868 eminent women and ranks twenty, led by Mary Stuart and Jeanne d Arc, with Harriet Beecher Stowe as the top American. The piece critiques the method, definitions, and scope of fame used by the researchers.
The author laments the disappearance of nicknames and older given names as society shifts to formal forms. He recalls softer childhood names like Spike and Betsy being replaced by full names. The piece hints at education and modern life altering how people are addressed and how children are called.
Gettysburg July 4. One third of Civil War veterans head home from the 50th anniversary celebration as President Wilson prepares to speak. A Confederate veterans detachment will greet him with the rebel yell at the depot. Governors Day brings 14 governors including Sat ter of New York and Cox of Ohio. A congressional delegation led by Vice President Marshall inspects the battlefield before addresses. Police seek seven stabbing victims in the hotel dining room after a dispute over Lincoln’s memory. Capt John Goldthwaite of Salem identifies W P Henry as one of the attackers who claims innocence.
An advertisement by Edwin J. Brown DDE at 713 First Ave Seattle promotes personal care and noncompetitive dental service. It offers a free examination to learn prices and invites patients to compare fees at his clinic open evenings for workers.
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