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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1914
Page
1
Washington buzzes over Mildred McKenzie, a quiet woman who speaks little yet types at astonishing speed. Since the advent of printing readers have heard many talks, but she proves a striking contrast by her rapid keystrokes rather than talk.
Readers weigh in with psychological and blunt counsel for a young woman who loves a rich man. The debate includes a psychologist’s view on money versus motive and a sharp dismissal from a reader in Washington. A separate note profiles Mildred McKenzie, a fast writer, and a Vera Cruz naval court of inquiry update on Correspondent Fred L. Boalt.
The Tilikum Potlatch carnival opens tonight at Lenora Street, featuring lights and music for a week long merrymaking. The Star plans a money drop by aviatrix Alys McKey Bryant between 5 and 6 PM, distributing envelopes with cash up to $5 from the Smith Building to the Washington Hotel, weather permitting.
Roy Hemphill of Hemphill Bros. Ltd Vancouver B C is under arrest in Seattle charged with grand larceny for 9000 dollars. The Abrahamson Brick Co Seattle is the complainant. Deputy Loomis brought Hemphill to Seattle from Portland where he was arrested. Former Mayor John F Miller and Attorney J E Willis of Chehalis will defend him.
Long Island DA Smith says he will present a strong grand jury case after the arrest of Mrs Florence Carman for the Louise Bailey killing in Dr Edward Carman’s office. He questions Dr Carman’s claim the shot was meant for him and notes earlier dictographs and holes above the office to overhear patients.
A Sunday morning observer recounts seven milk wagons delivering to his block, each family receiving one bottle. He cites B F Shields who advocates a municipal dairy to end duplicate trips and curb high prices, calling for an efficient single delivery for the city.
Joe Rivers aged 19 and Bob Stewart 26 escaped from a county stockade where they served sentences for second degree burglary. They fled while dodging bullets from guard KR N Groh, rolling a log to a thicket and leaping a 10 foot embankment as Groh fired. Both are at large.
Conductor O McKenzie of the traction company received a 10 dollar fine in Judge Gordon's court for assaulting Pat Lynch an elderly man after attempting to pull Lynch from a car and threatening to soak him.
A columnist recounts strolling to gift a dollar to the first woman with a copy of The Star. He approaches Miss C. Smith of the Georgian hotel amid a dapper companion, calls it a bold stunt, and notes possible future recipients like Mrs. May Ritter in a report of local happenings including an aviation service bill passage.
Bob Hodge, who ended graft at the county jail in 1908, seeks the sheriff’s office again on the progressive ticket. He previously served two terms and was the progressive gubernatorial nominee two years ago. After defeat he studied law at night and passed the bar after three attempts. Kris Knudsen recalls fire and Mike Carrigan seeks county commissioner, both filing as Republicans.
The article notes a proposed matinee by volcanoes Paviof Shishaldin and Katmai along the Western Alaskan coast. The liner Victoria would return on a northern Seattle excursion to Nome and St Michaels, offering a diversion for travelers if the tourist plans succeed.
Washington July 13 speculation centers on Attorney General McReynolds as the probable successor to the late Justice Harmon Lurton of the Supreme Court. The president is not considering Taft for the post and the White House says the appointment may come in the fall. Lurton, 70, was appointed by Taft and served since January 13, 1911. his body to arrive from Atlantic City for a Clarksville, Tennessee funeral.
The Ministers' federation backs the Painters' union in pushing employers to pay wages in cash rather than by check. A resolution was passed and sent to the Manufacturers' Association. A. B. McCoy, a Spanish-American War veteran and former Greek navy member, featured in the report.
Chief Registration Clerk Gaines proposed rechecking recall petitions against Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen after discovery of discrepancies. A Sunday comparison found 800 additional names rejected on one petition but accepted on the other, blamed on signers not being registered. Ted Rautenberg of the Commercial club criticized negligence as recall backers weigh next steps, with potential developments anticipated this week.
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