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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
7
Vivian Marshall returns to town with her wardrobe and a school of water nymphs. She headlines a chorus act described as a regular humdinger. Lottie May B assists with four other aquatic fairies who dabble in water.
Pig Al Palzer, back in New York, hunts for a fight opportunity hoping to earn a little money by signing him up. He weighs about 220 pounds and says he is in good shape as he trains actively.
In Munich a divorce decree grants Duke Ludwig of Bavaria and his second wife, once a Bavarian court opera performer known as Antonie Herth, a separation. The wife admits fault and is 40 years his junior. Nearby reports note aviation mishaps and unrelated items from the era.
An advertisement claims rapid relief from chronic complaints and women's and men's weaknesses. It promotes specialized methods, private offices, separate waiting rooms, and free consultations. It touts neuritis cure and a catarrh treatment priced at five dollars per month.
Seattle reports Prof C W Tenney en route to Vancouver. W A Mears files a complaint over Great Northern switching charges. Rev Myron Cooley to leave Seattle for New York editor post. Dr John Whitmore ordained deacon at Trinity Parish. Burglary fears follow Latona Ave problems as council president suspects next. Long Beach Transit to operate Seattle to upper Sound ports next week. 1412 Fourth Ave condemned as unsafe after fire incident.
Sam Langford sails to the East under contract with the St Nicholas club of New York to appear before its members on August 20 in a ten round bout with an unnamed opponent. Moe Langford and manager Joe Woodman accompany Langford with Jack Read of Australia. Woodman plans a 20 round match between Langford and Joe Jeannette in Los Angeles, then returns to California after the Eastern engagement.
Harold F Henwood faces execution in the week of October 27 for killing Geo Copeland at the Crown Palace hotel. Judge Butler overruled a stay of execution and read a statement urging commutation to life imprisonment, noting judges cannot alter penalties set by a jury. Henwood remained calm and reiterated his innocence while offering his life to ease others’ sorrow.
Rest day at camps of Leah Cross and Matty Baldwin as they prepare for a 20 round bout next Tuesday night at Mc Carey's Vernon arena. Hoth rests for final work tomorrow. Cross shows perfect condition and Baldwin draws strong local support from his training camp showings.
Stockton July 26 Edward Monahan local superintendent of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co shot and wounded James Briggs an electrical worker. Walter Wrestley with Briggs was arrested a third man fled Monahan and the others began throwing rocks at him he opened fire with an automatic revolver nine shots were fired one struck Briggs as he ran away.
Seattle printers presented The Tapping at the Door a two act playlet at the Press club for their wives and families Friday night. The work by local writer W. A. Wilkins depicted old printing methods then modern plant production.
The house is not the place to sleep in hot weather if there is any other option. Use the porch if available or sleep on the roof if feasible. Bring the backyard into use for sleeping quarters. If indoors, set aside feather pillows and ensure the chair circulates well through open doors and windows.
A long price sheet lists numerous grocery items and values for Seattle markets. Items include milk 85 cents a quart, evaporated peaches 2 lb for 25 cents, sugar 10 pounds for $1, and various canned goods, spices, and toiletries. The note ends mentioning Seattle has four of the finest recreation buildings west of Chicago in its parks.
Mixed notices offer real estate sales loans and job requests in a dense vintage classified page. Entries include a school for training inexperienced workers a telephone operator role and various land and lot offerings with prices down to ten dollars down and monthly terms.
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