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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
Ensign Boalt tells of his trial aboard the U S Battleship Texas after censorship blocked earlier dispatches. He describes events leading to the court martial and the naval investigation at Vera Cruz.
Fred L. Boalt recounts his experience aboard the battleship Texas at Vera Cruz, detailing a naval court of inquiry. He portrays officers as detached from civilian life and describes the proceedings as biased against him, noting the absence of clear prosecuting witnesses and his role as a witness rather than a defendant. The ongoing hearing raises questions about naval law and fairness.
A divorce story from a local court features Garrett O Neil and his wife as she testifies of cruelty to Judge French. He denies cruelty, claiming assault by her relatives, while attorneys Milo A Root and Daniel Landon represent Mrs ONeil in the custody and property dispute involving their two children Gwyneth and Martha.
Labor council members vote tonight to elect new officers. Incumbent president T. H. Upsten and nominee George E. McConaughey contend for the proxy post.
A family plan suggests letting mother take a break at home for a week. Others handle meals, morning chores, and errands while she rests, wakes late, and is free to do as she pleases, restoring her rested look.
A. H. Harrison, famed silhouette artist, set up at the Bon Marche to cut silhouettes in any costume. Judge Wilson R. Gay, wearing a cap, had his likeness done in under a minute. Harrison works 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., free to all ages, in the children’s wear department on the second floor.
Corneilman Erickson formulates a plan to acquire the Loyal Heights car line owned by Harry Whitney Treat based in Ballard. He proposes to take it over as purchase or gift and extend the Municipal line when the city bridge crosses into Ballard near Golden Gardens.
The Star announces a Saturday feature on the classified page presenting cottages apartments flats and bungalows from Seattle rental agencies. It will include contact details terms and conveniences to help house hunters during the warm days of summer.
Mrs Margaret Peterson aged 58 died Monday evening. She aided the Pierce County Pioneer society in 1908 and was ten times reelected secretary, serving in local civic circles for decades.
Prosecutor Murphy allows recall petitioners to hire their own attorneys and to cover costs from his office to defend County Auditor Phelps against a injunction. He had recused himself over the petitioner's expense statement. About 800 withdrawals cited threaten Knudsen recall but Hamilton stay stands. Final hearing set for Friday as anti recallers seek to end delay and extra costs.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt formally requests to be heard by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Colombia Panama Canal treaty paying 25 million dollars. He asserts he directed all acts related to canal negotiations and seeks to explain his actions and answer questions. Senator Stone signals opposition to Roosevelt testifying.
A collection of historical tidbits notes liquor spending at 859.8 million dollars and bread production valued at 396.865 million. It cites Kansas City court penalties for disturbing church services, Princeton seniors’ romantic activity, and historic figures such as the inventor of the safety pin and Abraham Lincoln announcing a legislature bid in 1832.
A Seattle Star piece chronicles staff attempts to count the 42 stories of the L. C. Smith building, only to learn the structure is 43 stories tall with the observation platform at the 35th. Burns Lyman Smith explains the discrepancy, noting the visible portion from the street defines the count. The crew tours the peak and glass ball, then retreats via alleyways.
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