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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1913
Page
6
In Jackson Mississippi on July 22 a wooden cage on a convict farm twenty miles south housed 33 sleeping prisoners. The flimsy structure burned from a first floor stair landing trapping the inmates. Guards failed to intervene as the blaze consumed the hay-filled cage and all 33 inmates died.
LONDON July 22. The year 1913 proves unusually fatal for peers with 24 deaths so far, exceeding totals for 1912 and 1911 and rising above 1910 figures. Also noted is Seattle school census for 1912 at 45 537.
In Spokane Washington September 24 to 26 a gathering of about one hundred lumbermen will focus on establishing the profession of logging engineering and securing chairs of logging engineering in western colleges as part of the Pacific Logging sessions.
Writings to Rep Kent of California report Sec Houston served notice that the department of agriculture will require a label reading doctored on all adulterated sweet wines.
Tokeland beach grows in popularity with more hotel guests and campers each year. Steamer trips from South Bend carry crowds to enjoy outings and the famed bathing privileges at the seaside locale.
A shipment of 128 fox cubs, valued at 100000, arrived in Vancouver on the C P R steamer May and was sent by express to Prince Edward Island fox farms. Two men feed the cubs with condensed milk. varieties include black, silver-tip and red foxes. One pair of black cubs may be worth 10000 when grown. Beattie touts Vancouver's commerce and manufacturing leadership in the Pacific Northwest.
A resolution by Councilman Griffiths condemns the mayor's Saturday police department action as improper precedent. Councilman Goddard proposes delaying action, noting no action was best. Mayor Cotterill seeks reimbursement for firemen on extra duty and a socialist claimant seeks $668.75 for damages. The issue returns to the council next Monday.
The Resinol Ointment is promoted as a versatile skin remedy for eczema burns wounds ulcers boils and other minor skin troubles. It claims gentle action without harsh ingredients suitable for tender skin and even babies. Trial sample offered from Baltimore department 10-P and available at druggists.
In Spokane on July 22 Frisco Teddy the California hobo was brought before Judge Geo Erb on vagrancy charges. The judge quipped about their prior meeting and Teddy recalled the judge’s promise during a Democratic administration. The judge dismissed the case after noting the Democratic central committee chair’s involvement.
Lisbon enacts a broad patriotism law forcing all to rise or uncover for the flag or anthem, punishable by heavy fine, 12 months imprisonment, or exile. The notice contrasts with Seattle claiming low infant death rates and mentions a local assay office and a dental filler ad in brief.
The lobby inquiry reveals big business pressuring to control the presidency. James B. Sherman, Mulhall, and the National Association of Manufacturers are cited as coordinating to influence Taft and Sherman. Letters discuss sugar policy, tariffs, and possible alliance with Taft to serve corporate interests.
Ernest Halt, a stage dancer, performed the turkey trot on a yacht in Great South Bay when he lurched overboard while grasping an imaginary partner. A gale blew as Halt nearly drowned before rescuers pulled him from the water.
Portland July 22. A. B. Conney an 80 year old banker of La Grande Oregon stands trial for contributing to the delinquency in November 1908 of Gertrude Williams a minor now Mrs Gertrude Gebhardt of Boise Idaho. Mrs Gebhardt testified that Conney brought her from La Grande to Portland and that they shared a sleeping car berth during the trip.
Millard Price's wagon on Fourth av and Pike suffered an arson attempt that destroyed Moore theatre tickets and. Price had a list of sold seats and printed new tickets for holders. Stolen tickets will be void and exchange required for entry to The Colonel and His Friends at the Moore.
Olympia July 22 Mrs N J Lauimer of Spokane resigns from the Industrial Welfare Commission governing the minimum wage law citing her union membership. The law barred organized labor members from the board and she had not worked in her trade for years.
Wm. Moore former president of the United Canadian Oil Co is under arrest in Los Angeles charged with embezzling United Canadian notes valued at 22000 in a case linked to oil land operations. The indictment cites mail fraud allegations and bond was posted for release.
Martin M. Mulhall resumed testimony before the senate lobby probers. The session focused on letters about his Washington lobbying work and efforts to end the hatters strike in Philadelphia Orange New York City Hartford and other eastern cities in spring 1909.
Will Wind em Up. James Speyer of Speyer and Company New York bankers will arrive in St. Louis before night to confer with the receivers of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. The visit is viewed as signaling a possible settlement of the railroad's affairs.
Medill McCormick, Chicago progressive figure and former Chicago Tribune editor, visits Seattle seeking a vacation from politics. He says no to party shifts or consolidation and plans study of Canadian parliamentary systems. He praises Seattle progressives as “cocky but active” and aims to observe foreign legislative practice.
Washington July 22 President Wilson has become an ardent motorist. He takes long afternoon and evening rides when possible and is usually joined by Jimmy Sloan of the secret service, though he sometimes rides with the chauffeur and chats constantly, breaking routine.
The council by ordinance directed eighty thousand dollars from the Cedar water supply extension fund to the 1913 fund on Monday for construction of a tunnel under the Lake Washington ship channel at Seventh Avenue North East to carry utilities beneath the waterway.
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