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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1914

Page

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Mystery of a Murder in Freeport Office Unsolved

In Freeport on July 14 the Bailey murder remains unsolved. Mrs. Carman is held, but evidence fails to identify the concealed shooter who fired through a Carman residence window at Louise Bailey. Motive remains unclear and speculation points to a possible female suspect. Witnesses include William Bailey, Jennie Duryea, Madeline Bailey, with Dr. Carman expected to testify.

Freeport Louise Bailey Edwin Carman Onse E Variance Mrs. Carman Wm. Bailey Hempstead Jennie Duryea Madeline Bailey Carman

Recall petition recheck urged for Hamilton-Knudsen bid

The Hamilton Knudsen recall committee asked Chief Registration Clerk Gaines to recheck petitions after发现 discrepancies in the first list check. Officials found nearly 900 names struck from one list and added to another, with a recheck aiming to finish before Thursday to file with the county auditor and trigger a September primary election rather than a special vote.

Hamilton-Knudsen Gaines

Aviator Oelrich Reaches 25000 Feet In Biplane Flight

Leipsic July 14 aviator Heinrich Oelrich soared to an altitude of 25000 feet in a biplane setting a new height record for the area.

Leipsic Heinrich Oelrich

Unusual Case In Enumclaw Draws Judicial Attention

Ed Linerud of Enumclaw is cited to show cause before Judge Ronald why he should be adjudged a habitual drunk in a superior court proceeding. This marks the second such case of its kind in seven years in the area.

Ed Linerud Enumclaw Ronald

She Mortgage on the Old Farm and Its Sequel

The writer, a farm owner, questions urban farm literature and argues farm mortgage costs hurt farmers. He compares American 8 percent rates with European 4 percent, noting cheaper money abroad and citing potential 4 percent funding could add over twenty million in farm land value annually.

Ole Hanson

Censorship Admitted in Boalt Hearing Report

Washington July 14 officials here admit censorship at Vera Cruz as the naval board of inquiry probes Fred L Boalt's charge that unarmed fleeing Mexicans were shot by American landing parties during the occupation The investigation continues though Admiral Badger has not reported Roosevelt says Funston private examination results awaited and Congressman Falconer moves to push his resolution in the House

Washington Vera Cruz Naval Board of Fred L. Boalt Roosevelt Admiral Badger Garrison Gen Funston Boalt Falconer House Boa

Raid on Jordan's cafe nets society women in Chicago

Twenty women and their escorts, all of good social position, were arrested in a raid on Jordan's cafe in Chicago's red light district. They were booked as inmates of a disorderly resort, with presumed fictitious names, released on cash bail, and a trial date was awaited.

Chicago Jordan Red Light

Marines Rush to Hayti and San Domingo in July Crisis

Seven hundred American marines are being rushed to San Domingo and Hayti as conditions in both bankrupt nations deteriorate amid ongoing revolutions. U S consuls and naval officers report turmoil with four revolutions in Hayti and efforts to stabilize the region amid French and German creditor pressure and threats to seize customs houses.

Washington San Domingo Hayti United States France Germany

Elks elect Raymond Benjamin grand exalted ruler

Raymond Benjamin of Napa California was elected grand exalted ruler by the Elks' convention. Los Angeles is considered the leading candidate to host the next convention.

Denver Raymond Benjamin Napa Cal Elks Los Angeles

Pop Question Now Seeks Dream Wedding in Seattle Sky

A Seattle Star feature describes a planned rooftop wedding atop a 42 story building with Burns Lyman Smith offering to dedicate the platform as a church. Local businesses pledge gifts from furniture to a dining set, lace curtains, and even a taxi for the couple.

L. C. Smith Burns Lyman Smith Chicago Philippines Smith S. H. Poynor Blake Furniture Co Pike Sr Thompson Furniture Co Seattle Star

Jack Spratts Embarrassed at Pike Street Star Chase

Jack Spratt describes pursuing a young woman who bought a Star at the MacDougall Southwick corner on Pike Street. A policeman observed the scene as several well dressed women watched. The woman, Babe Ford of 2316 Seventh Ave, thanked him and disappeared into the crowd. He promises to repeat the act with the first Star buyer he sees.

MacDougall-Southwick Pike St Jack Spratt Babe Ford 2316

England defeats France in Davis Cup run

English team defeats France on Saturday and again today ending France’s bid for a place in the Davis Cup international games in America this summer.

Wimbledon England America France

Burglar Kawaguchi Sentenced in Tacoma Hotel Case

Kawaguchi admitted burglary at a Tacoma hotel 822 Jackson St and was given a sentence ranging from one to fifteen years by Judge Ronald at Walla Walla. Earl Bohall, 16, fell seventy feet at Sawpit Falls but escaped unharmed. Cal H. T. Dumar, pioneer steamboat man, dies at Kirkland home.

Kawaguchi Tacoma Jackson St Ronald Walla Walla Earl Bohall Sawpit Falls Monrovia Cal H. T. Dumar Kirkland

Prizewinning letter offers grounded romance guidance

The Star announces Grace Guild of 509 Olympic Place as winner of a 5 prize for the best letter to Lonesome Girl. Her missive urges caution with romantic love at first sight, advising the suitor visit her home, assess sincerity, and keep self respect while maintaining caution and friendship.

Star Grace Guild

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