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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
9
President Wilson spoke at Gettysburg on the 50th anniversary reunion, honoring veterans of both sides. He urged the nation to complete the work these men began, directing a people united in purpose and duty toward peace and civil progress.
One of 15 popular styles a white sewing machine is offered for purchase. Customers can buy now, with a price of three dollars per month and rental options at two dollars per month.
An ad from a dentist at 713 First Ave Union Block offers full attention to practice, free examinations, and asks patients to compare with Seattle dentists. It warns to beware of fake Dr Browns and invites clients to consult, then choose their preferred dentist for work.
An advertisement promotes Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure for nervous disorders, mood issues, epilepsy, blood purification, and multiple chronic diseases. Prepared by German Pharmaceutical Co. of Seattle, each package claims over a month of treatment at $1.90, sold by Onaker Drug Co and Giles Drug Co with testimonials in each package.
Location note for Ballard area Seattle Washington detailing a corner market at the junction of 24th Avenue North and Ballard including the German Pharmacal Company presence in a historic street-level listing.
Mrs. Astor enforces decorum at London gatherings with tango and coon dances kept in check. A well known young man was expelled for vulgar behavior as ragtime and other lively entertainment lead to noisy scenes when lights go out at a duchess’s functions.
Rumor and formal statements confirm that the village of Astradimova in Alatir district, St Peters burg region, was wiped out by fire. Official counts report 154 corpses recovered, with the total death toll still uncertain.
Mrs C E Sebastian wife of Los Angeles police chief plans to reform jailed girls by teaching trades like hairdressing dressmaking and millinery. She cites a successful trial where a released girl learned a trade and stayed out of trouble. The report also notes a $5000 damage claim in Chicago and a comment on prisoner treatment by the county board president.
A collage of quirky items lists a fingerless pickpocket nabbed in Heston, fashion notes on smaller hats, and a postmortem remark linking Elihu Root to the White House. Other items note a Cuban naval gold stash, a Boston cell theft, and a Jersey City wedding tale, all in brisk novelty and small headlines.
Anselm C. McCormack of McCormack Medill Co. was found dead at Smith’s core on Thursday. Coroner Mason rules out foul play, noting a head wound could not have caused death. McCormack, 36, lived with his mother at 900 32nd Street.
The Mead memorial commission has issued an appeal for contributions to a 10000 fund to erect a bronze statue of the late Gov A B Mead. The fund will also fund engravings of Gov Mead for state schools. Gov Lister serves on the commission.
Massachusetts Governor Foas says he favors pardoning all convicts to give them a chance to reform and return to society. He emphasizes mercy and second chances as a statewide policy consideration.
A man named Jack Hendrickson was cut on the hand by a stranger at 667 Weller Street. He received care at a city hospital for a two inch deep gash. A Vienna surgeon remarks that women may be nurses but are not suited as doctors.
Seattle residents flocked to countryside rail and water excursions for the holiday. A brief shower threatened celebrations, but crowds recovered as the sun returned. Baby shows at Leach and Madison drew hundreds while Mayor and Mrs. Cotterill handed out prizes.
Metro Hansell, 30 days in the workhouse, was hit in the left eye by a parasol ferrule after pursuing Miss Bessie Morris in the Lawrenceville district. The incident occurred at 54th and Butler streets when Morris rejected his advances. Fireman Peter Walters assisted as Hansell retaliated despite the assault.
In broad daylight at Drovot house public sales rooms Paris thieves grabbed a large jewel collection set for tomorrow's auction. One man distracted the porter and seized his keys, enabling entry to the display room. They stole many items including a pearl necklace of 69 pearls from a well known Parisian woman and fled unseen.
Ten one legged men sat in Judge Hadley s court yesterday as Walter Taylor sought damages under the Workmen s Compensation law for a lost limb from the Commonwealth Steel Co Granite City An offer of 1700 was made and the witnesses testified that a crippled man can find work paying 2 to 3 dollars daily.
Frank E. Booth, held on $3,000 bond, faces trial on Mann Act charges alleging transportation for immoral purposes from Portland to his wife. Agents William Byron and Charles Pray led the DOJ investigation. U.S. Commissioner Totten set the bond.
Fire in an adjoining lumber yard partially destroyed the right field bleachers at Washington Park in Los Angeles. Loss is listed in figures. In a separate case, Carl and Louise Leonhardt were acquitted of perjury in the second degree for swearing a false affidavit failing to reveal all creditors in a stock's disposition.
Fragmentary text shows a high level political note with references to a leader or party, and regional mention Northwest. Details are unclear but imply a large quantity action or policy shift affecting the region. Further context missing in readable OCR.
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