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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1914
Page
2
In Vera Cruz Miguel courts Dolores under her mother’s watchful eye. The neighbor Fred Boalt observes a traditional Mexican courtship in which Miguel woos Dolores through the window, delivers notes and flowers, and earns consent before any kiss, with strict parental oversight until marriage.
Nearly 1,000 entries competed for 42 prizes at the Fourth Annual Better Baby contest in Seattle. Miss Marjorie Hughes won grand prize for girls with 98 percent, plus a diamond ring and Seattle Star trophy. Raymond Stanhope earned top boy prize with 99 percent. Twin divisions drew attention with Phyllis and Lois Tamke and Harry and Joseph Kane winning twin prizes. The fattest baby was Alexander Begg at 49 pounds, and the smallest, Bernice Ayers, weighed eight pounds. After the show, families danced in the pavilion.
Misa Markery Wella of the May hotel Seattle is hospitalized after a Saturday crash near Fife. T K Connell, Seattle taxicab driver, is jailed on charges of driving the vehicle while intoxicated.
Aberdeen reports Mrs Lena Debirkeley identifies the body found at the Westport life saving station as her husband Dr C W Debirkeley.
Seattle swells as a convention city with plans for next year and the current week of August 17 to 22 for the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Industrial fair. The State Association of Retail Hardware dealers and others are being recruited by the Sales Managers' Association.
The Seattle banks hold about $82,186,428.59 in deposits, exceeding March totals by $3,008,663.27. The note asks how long at current wages it would take to earn that amount.
In Tacoma on July 6, four year old Lillian Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs B A Holmes was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire while firing crackers. The incident underscores dangers of fireworks with young children present.
An advertisement promotes the Neal Treatment at the Seattle Neal Institute 1735 16th Ave, claiming three days’ treatment eliminates the craving for alcohol with no hypodermic injections and leaves the patient healthy and sober. It urges immediate investigation by phone or visit.
An office proclaims budget teeth and crowns with a written guarantee signed by the operator and manager. They emphasize that no specialists are advertised but all dentists hold visible licenses. The notice claims to provide gas and repair assurance to customers.
Dr L R Clark D D Manager located at 1405 3rd Ave NW Cor Union St issues notice to bring the advertisement when visiting.
The Fourth of July festivities included a Ballard parade led by Capt. Claude Bannick and Inspector Mike Powers, with Mayor Gill declaring a new independence, and a Building Trades Council picnic at Golden Gardens Park featuring basket lunches, sports, and dancing. Mrs. Cameron won the married women’s race while Miss Edith Nellis took the girls’ race.
Al Wilborn once on the collier Nero claimed to be robbed for 19 dollars by 20 Japanese sailors. They allegedly hustled him into a lodging house, stripped him, took the money from his clothes, dressed him again, and dismissed him. He could not locate the place.
Ferry county residents terrorized, prosecutor J T Johnson withdraws murder charge against John Herman former Indian policeman at Keller for killing Sarah Webber a mixed heritage woman.
Shipping circles report a fruit service line will be established from the east coast of Central America to Seattle and other North Pacific points to coincide with the Panama canal opening.
In Washington, July 6, word spread that President Huerta had ceded power to Pedro Lascurain and that Gen. Carranza might accept an invitation to send rebel representatives to discuss Mexico’s affairs with Mexican envoys in the United States.
From Vera Cruz July 6 a farcical general election did not alter the Mexico City situation. President Huerta was expected to receive an overwhelming majority and be declared valid with few ballots cast, continuing as provisional president.
William Perce refused a Siwash Indian a drink. the Indian stabbed him. In a separate incident the same Indian assaulted George Baisley, who hit him with a gun stock. The Indian was jailed after the events.
The old whaling bark Gayhead ran aground on West Head rocks in Castle Bay Alaska. The captain and 30 crewmen were saved. Sperm oil valued at $20,000 spilled into the sea from the wreck.
The Seattle fishing schooner Malola was captured within half a mile of the Canadian fishing limit by a Canadian cruiser and released after a warning. The incident occurred several days ago near Vancouver.
Olympia celebrated Independence Day and the arrival of the new O W R N line with a large Saturday night street dance on Pike.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Oceanic dock in Portland yesterday causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The dock was owned by Balfour Guthrie & Co.
President Wilson sets apart Smith and Minor islands in the Juan de Fuca Strait as a native bird preserve, breeding ground, and wintering quarters. The action protects local fauna and promotes conservation on the Pacific coast.
The 14th annual convention in Bellingham closed with 800 delegates voting to back a plan for retiring carriers after a fixed years of service. The delegates attended a formal ball on the final night.
Gov. Lister reviewed the state National Guard encampment as more than 2000 spectators watched a track meet where Company L of Seattle won first place and the regimental band performed a concert.
Clarence Berry a brakeman for the Columbia and Puget Sound railway is dying in Renton from a broken back after the automobile he rode in overturned near Kennydale. The accident occurred July 6.
Senator Poindexter reports no need for a progressive state convention this year while progressives hope to outshine Republicans in dress parade style. Republicans fear old Aberdeen platform influence, and Democrats seek a comeback. A state meet may be delayed to August 5, near the progressive party’s Chicago birthday.
Letter from Seattle recalls a humorous exchange between two brothers about an ocean voyage. The younger fears a wreck and drowning while the elder imagines heaven, but the younger would rather see grandma. The note hints at clever Fourth of July jests to come in Tuesday’s edition.
In Butte Montana on July 6 Finnish miner Eric Lantala who stabbed Mayor Duncan on Friday and was then shot by the mayor died Sunday from his wounds. Authorities do not plan charges against Duncan, citing self defense as the reason. Duncan's condition improved rapidly.
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