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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
1
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In Bellingham on July 21 a vast man hunt for a Canadian bank robber continues with 80 more officers joining Sheriff Boyce and local authorities. Despite heavy pursuit the fugitive remains at large, drawing hundreds of excursionists to Shaw Island where he is reportedly sheltering. The Canadian revenue cutter watches the cannery area while posse members stay ready to fire only if necessary.
Miss Unro known as the Golden Girl embarked on a public excursion in her Imperial auto driving through crowded intersections. She tossed coins and dollars to onlookers but ultimately ran out of money and ended her benevolent act, leaving spectators with memories of her generosity.
Jolly thousands filled the streets for the Potlatch celebration as playfield children staged shows and the Dads parade drew laughs. Bells and horns announced the night while ribbons lit the town, and prizes went to University playfield Troy, South Park Piper, and Hiawatha Bluebird floats. The Tilikums escorted the Tyee to the North amid a large cheering crowd.
A speech before the Democratic club Saturday features Gov. Mathingly denouncing those who use the American flag to conceal political aims. He asserts the flag represents liberty for all and vows no departure from its principles. No names are mentioned.
Four coupons clipped from The Star consecutively numbered, plus 15 cents, entitle the holder to a pennant. Washington State Pennant available. Pennants mailed for 5 cents extra each. Send or deliver to The Seattle Star, 1307 Seventh Avenue, Rear Union Street.
The city sweltered with two hot days, 85 Saturday and 84 Sunday, but no records fell. Alki Beach drew about 49 000 visitors with 2900 bathers, 27 attendants, four lifesavers, and Wagner's band playing in the afternoon as Seattle crowds arrived by boat, streetcar, auto, and motorcycle.
Two fatalities by drowning occurred during the day. Arthur Anderson 16 son of A G Anderson 107 North Slatet drowned in Bitter lake near the Country club where he went in bathing with several other boys. His companions thought he was joking when he cried for help. Poy Eng 19 a Chinese boy lost his life in Lake Washington on a bet that he could stay under water for three minutes. The boy employed by Joseph Forde in a houseboat at Leschi park was an excellent swimmer.
In Los Angeles surgeons will graft a section of seven year old Margaret Exaberger's left shinbone onto her tubercular spine. The operation, already performed successfully in New York by Dr Naive, draws attention from surgical circles here.
San Francisco report states May Bogardus Tower legally separated wife of Albert Edward Tower demands prosecution for white slavery under the Mann act. Detectives traced Tower across the country as he eloped with Elsa Garrett in 1909 and lived at Buena Vista ranch while Mrs Tower pursues final divorce. The detailed dossier covers travel by Pullman car and ranch life as she insists he cannot remarry.
A Seattle citizens committee urges Blethen Cotterill and the I W W to settle their two year quarrel away from the city. The Star criticizes Mayor Cotterill yet says Seattle seeks peace, as business remains slack and the recall dispute unsettles conditions.
Accredited leaders of the socialist party sent a telegram to Mayor Cotterill of Seattle congratulating his stand against mob law and a prostituted press that incites riot and bloodshed under the guise of patriotism during recent disturbances.
Robert Hagen aged 53 clashes with police called to his Seattle household as the trouble escalates with family furniture being destroyed. Webb and Fuqua restore order but return to base as another riot call comes in.
Thirteen saloon violators who stayed open after the mayor's riot orders were cleared in Judge Gordon's court with the mayor's consent due to no penalties in city ordinances. Police were reinforced by firemen and provost guard to keep order while sailors and soldiers attempted demonstrations.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragist leader is rearrested under the cat and mouse act while trying to attend a weekly women’s club meeting in London. A mob clashes with police as six women are taken into custody and she is to be returned to Holloway Hall.
Two county prisoners Cc F. Smith and James Shafter escaped during a patrol at 8 30 this morning from the gang working on the new stockade north of Ballard. Authorities search the city for the逃 fugitives.
Allen Benson magazine writer called Secretary Daniels a jackass before 18 000 socialists at a Milwaukee picnic. He blamed Daniels for inciting the Seattle riots and predicted a 500000 vote loss for the Democratic party nationwide.
Reported great gold strike on the Shushanna river triggers a Alaska wide rush. Miners abandon Copper river valley mines and towns Blackburn and McCarthy send half their populations toward Shushanna. Parties depart Valdez and a private train joins others from the region. Ida W. ONeill dies at Minor hospital after long illness.
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