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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
8
Mrs M J Barrett, a Seattle corset shop owner, says she pursued business reluctantly after becoming a widow at 18. She argues women are braver than men in business, favors specialization in corsets, and believes women should focus on home life and child education while voting on property matters.
A fragmented ad lists napthaline lavender cedar insect terminators at half price and 100 pounds of Eastern chocolates offered in five kinds. It mentions discounted powders and rubber products, with several garbled brand names and prices.
Graham Taylor, newly elected president of the National Conference of Charities and Correction, urged high character and learning in police judges. Speaking at the Munich league in Commercial club rooms, he argued most know police courts and called for voter education amid expanding democracy and wider use of initiative and referendum.
Wilkes Barre district attorney declared the coroner's verdict illegal and said Alice Crispell, found in Harvey's Lake on July 5, was murdered but responsibility not fixed. Prosecutor states sufficient evidence to charge Herbert Johns, 28, who was last seen with the girl.
Prof Hert Estes Howard head of Stanford University political science department dies at home after a week of illness. He had been in poor health for a year and leaves a widow and three children.
The 85 foot power halibut schooner for Capt. J. Johansen is being built at Nilson and Kelez yards in the East Water Way and will be launched on September 1. The steamship Senator has left Nome bound for Seattle with a large cargo and 148 passengers. Daniel Bergin of Seattle dies at home on East Spruce Street, survived by wife and eight children. Governor Lister to attend unveiling of late Gov. John McGraw statue on July 22 at McGraw Place. White Pass and Yukon route to hold formal opening and public reception at Alaska Ridge offices. Yakima valley farmers debut a circular bale of hay vented by winding green hay around a shaft. William werce Kelly of New York attends National Conference of Charities and Corrections. welcomed at Washington Annex by Women’s Commercial Club. City council committee recommends paving Bella Vista Avenue with $15,199.06 assessment and concrete walks on Mont James Avenue at $1,109.64. Steamship Humboldt arrivesSeattle with 9% passengers and 5,000 cases of canned salmon aboard.
Admiral Reynolds leads inquiry into the cruiser Chattanooga tug Fortune and a submarine failing to obey orders after Fourth of July events in Hoquiam. The squadron paused at Raymond blocking the British steamer Thala, who seeks 200 demurrage from the government. D Fuhrman faces trial ruling overruled on bankruptcy creditor disputes.
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