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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1914
Page
2
Federal case details a Tacoma chef known as Givens accused of transporting opium and running a private den on the Stuck River near Sumner. Detective testimony ties prominent local society figures to the operation, with raids uncovering opium in a garage dish pan and a bedroom layout.
Health Commissioner McBride urges restraint on a municipal dairy while the King County Humane Society pushes for a dairy ordinance. A committee including Mrs. Bettinger Mrs. Bowne and Mrs. Griggs was named to lobby for city council action to regulate or create a dairy system.
Walter McLaughlin, accused of wife beating, pleads innocence claiming marital trouble. Officers testified they saw him strike and choke his wife. Judge Gordon denies release and sentences him to thirty days in jail and a hundred dollars fine.
Washington State Pharmaceutical Association delegates at Rainier National Park Inn urged prohibition of liquor sale in drug stores. The convention adopted a resolution calling for removal of alcoholic beverages from pharmacies.
Centralia voters rejected the recall of Mayor H. W. Thompson and Commissioners A. E. B. Sears and W. B. Kier. Sears kept his seat by 270 votes, Thompson by 83, and Kier by 6. Seven charges were previously filed against the commissioners.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam refused a writ of mandamus to force the county auditor to accept Richard Gowan meaningful candidacy for county commissioner on Vashon Island. Gowan will appeal. He questions the four year terms held by commissioners.
A moonlight excursion and dancing event aboard the steamer Issaquah on Lake Washington departs from Leachee and Madison Park at 8 30 this evening. Advance tickets recommended.
A letter to the editor claims a hen hatched or incubated all eggs from a dozen, asserting the hen set and ate the eggs. The writer, MC. HL, states the cure was strong enough to rout the Mexicans and mentions the discovery in a humorous or satirical tone.
Residents fear the Leschi district as a nighttime highwayman terrorizes the area. In recent incidents a man identified as M. G. Bifoas was accosted near Seventh Avenue and the Yealer cable line, resisted demands, and fled toward Mt. Rainier. A policeman is stationed nearby but has limited time.
The Nelson Morris Co Chicago packers paid 44 cents with interest as the first company to remit the special privilege tax on private car business in the state. Other firms owe about 150000 dollars in tax.
Gov. Ernest Lister told the Convention of Women's Clubs in Raymond July 21 that Washington needs more farmers, more farming, and better roads. He urged policies to expand agriculture and improve infrastructure to support rural communities.
Ex-President Huerta and accompanying relatives depart Puerto Mexico aboard the German cruiser Dresden en route to Jamaica. Also aboard the Bristol are ex-War Minister Blanquet and relatives. Refugees await City of Mexico to safety as 29th regiment salutes. Villa plans march with 6,000 troops toward Queretaro for entry into Mexico City.
An ordinance introduced by Councilman Erickson proposes extending the municipal car line to Ballard. Public utility bonds will be issued and repaid from road earnings. Extension starts at Nickerson Street and crosses the canal bridge at 15th Avenue Northwest, Ballard voters already approved the bridge. The ordinance was sent to utilities committee. The council approved $3,911 for a car barn sidetracks and switches on the Lake Burien line and $7,500 for freight car construction.
The passage explains that in Merrie England taverns there were no bells or buttons for service. A patron would whistle for a refill by blowing a whistle attached to the mug handle. This practice gave rise to the common expression whistle for it.
Bath with Resinol Soap and hot water then apply Resinol Ointment for ten minutes. Rinse with soap and hot water finish with cold splash. Use once or twice daily to heal pimples blackheads and clear pores. Ointment and soap relieve itching heal skin humors rash sunburn and chafing. Free trial size available by writing Dept. 30 R Resinol Baltimore MD.
National Piano Manufacturers have closed doors prompting a large sale at Eilers Music House Third and University. Modern Player Pianos and Grands offered with free rolls benches delivery and flexible payments. Prices start at 335 with many models up to 548 and grands at 268 to 535.
Ellensburg July 21 Ralph Grady ranch cook was stabbed by Robert McKnight after Grady failed to wake him for the noonday meal. Grady received probably fatal injuries.
Miss Irma Kilgallen former Countess Mourik de Beaufort sails for Paris to study voice. She cites American fathers in law as obstacles to international marriages and urges a two year stay abroad for brides and European suitors to improve chances of happiness.
A woman's bullet wound and partial burial in sand on Galveston Beach indicated murder and robbery. Police believe the killer dragged the body to the shore hoping tides would dispose of it.
The entire male population of Gate City joined firefighting efforts 20 miles south of Olympia to save the town as a 40 acre timber fire threatened three houses. Local authorities reported the blaze at night and described it as dangerous to Olympia and surrounding areas.
Paris July 21 Paul Bourget author and Academe member testified at the Mme Henriette Caillaux trial. He recalled Calmette's card at Le Figaro and the moment the editor was shot. Bourget described Caillaux as calm with the pistol. Joseph Caillaux, former premier, was a key witness as deposition from Poincare recorded the events leading to the murder attempt at the reception room of Figaro.
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