Ex-convict disguise fails to win Seattle job hunt
Fred L. Boalt reports a day of door to door job searching in Seattle. An ex convict act yields little sympathy, as several shops refuse employment despite the ruse. A separate incident covers Mrs Jennie Perry 19 shooting and killing Louis Pena 26 after he attacked her at 727 Marion street. The couple’s children witness the scene and the coroner's inquest is planned.
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Fred L. Boalt
Seattle
Walla Walla
Sree
Pete
Jennie Perry
Louis Pena
Marion St
Mrs. Perry
Pella
Santa Clara
California
Dagner
Follrich
Fuqua
Henri
Perry
Judges Begin Eight-Week Summer Rest in Superior Court
The nine judges prepare for a summer vacation from July 1 to September 1 with eight weeks off. Judge Dykemen sits July 1 to July 7, then Judge Alberteon takes the bench, followed by Gilliam Tallman Ronald Humphries Maskintogh Smith and Frater in sequence.
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Nef
Dykemen
Alberteon
Whem
Gilliam
Tallman
Ronald
Humphries
Maskintogh
Smith
Frater
Stefansson to Lead Far North Expedition From June 10
Vil hjalmar Stefansson the explorer will depart Victoria for the Far North soon after a visit to Wynyard Sask today where he is guest of honor at a reception and banquet He announced buying the 25 ton steamer Alaska to serve with the Karluk Bartlett criticizes the vessel as unfit for active service and the Stefan ss on expedition is set to begin on June 10
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Winnipeg
Man
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Victoria
Wynyard
Sask
Vancouver
Stefansson
Alaska
Karluk
Bartlett
B. C
Robert Bartlett
Stefanason
Tolt Citizen Sues Over Town Indebtedness Limit
H S Sherry files suit to stop town officials of Tolt from approving a contract for paying debts on Tolt Avenue and Commercial streets, claiming the proposed indebtedness would exceed the limit of $975.
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Tolt
Neas
H. S. Sherry
Tolt Av
Commercial St
Water Shut Off Notice In Roxbury South District
Water will be shut off in the district south of Roxbury Street and east of Sistav. on Wednesday June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local residents should plan accordingly and conserve water during the outage.
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Roxbury St
Sist Av. S
Cant Rescind Paving Award In County Action
Judge Albertson on Tuesday granted a restraining order to Barber Asphalt Co. against reconsidering the paving award for the district north of the city limits. The contract, split between Warrentte and brick, was approved by Commissioners Hamilton and Knudson last week amid protests over the Warrenite portion.
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Warrentte
Albertson
Barber Asphalt Co
Hamilton
Knudson
Warrenite
Albee Leads in Portland Vote for Mayor Race
At 12 30 p m with 80 precincts counted and first to third choices tallied H R Albee holds a lead of 118 votes over A G Rush Hecht the incumbent mayor in Portland in the first commission form election has 401 votes Will Daly Hale Clyde Geo L Baker Digelow and Robert Dieck appear as leaders for commissioner positions.
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Portland
H. R. Albee
A. G. Rush
Hecht
Albee
Will Daly
Hale Clyde
Geo
L. Baker
Digelow
Robert Dieck Pater
Seattle Likely to Adopt Commission Government
City council approved an ordinance to let voters decide on a commission form of government. Councilman Griffiths proposes 15 freeholders draft a new charter similar to Spokane and Des Moines. Election possible at March 1914 general or a later special. charter approved at next general election if adopted.
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Griffiths
Genttle
Spokane
Tacoma
Des Moines
Galveston
Seattle
Commission
Rodda Wife Sues for Divorce Over Pinching and Nonsupport
Mrs. Mary L. Rodda alleges abuse by her husband Charles H. Rodda including repeated pinching of her arms and legs for four years. She also cites failure to provide support as grounds for the divorce suit filed Monday.
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Charles H. Rodda
Mary L. Rodda
Potlatch Moose Carnival Plans Queen Contest
The Loyal Order of Moose in Potlatch hosts a carnival July 9 to 20 with tent shows opposite the Moose theatre. A beauty contest votes cost 1 cent per vote. Leading contestant rewards include a grand piano, a diamond ring, or solitaire earrings. Three entries: Vera Pauline, Mrs. A. R. Proeiss, and Nana Bryant.
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Moose Lodge
Order of Moose
Moose Theatre
Second Av
Taire
Vera Pauline
Tate's
A. R. Proeiss
Nana Bryant
Seattle Theatre
Justice for unmarried mothers in Garlands critique
Hamlin Garland argues for legal recognition of children born out of wedlock, condemns seduction and double standards, and urges society to provide paternal responsibility. He cites young unwed mothers facing stigma, prostitution linked to economic need, and calls for reforms to secure a child’s claim to a father’s name and fortune.
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Newsper Enterprise Association
Red Light District
Republic
Alaska government road project set at forty million dollars
Senators Chamberlain and Jones announced a compromise bill on a government-built Alaska mail road. The plan allocates 40 million dollars but does not specify the miles to be built, and the measure is expected to pass this section of Congress.
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United Presse
Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Jones
Alaska
Congress
Bremerton's Festo Opens With Navy Baseball Games
Bremerton June 3 The Rhododendron Festo starts with a reserve fleet game this morning and an All Navy mine versus Bremerton Mastiffs contest in the afternoon Visitors fill the decorated city as special boats run from Seattle to join the celebration Mike Carrie Hilstead of Brownsville is named goddess of the festival
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Bremerton
Mike Carrie Hilstead
Brownsville
Seattle
Hulet Wells Before Jurors in 1912 Mayor Run Case
Hulet M. Wells socialist mayoral candidate in 1912 appeared before the grand jury for almost two hours. His testimony's nature is not disclosed. Wells works in the contracting department of the city light plant and may have been questioned over the county’s refusal to contract for city light last fall.
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Hulet M. Wells
Wells
City Light
What Is Woman's Crowning Glory Hair
Mrs. Caufman of the Factory Hair Store promotes a large Seattle display ad offering hair goods with special offers and credit terms. The notice emphasizes hair care items and urges women to consult the ad in The Star.
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Caufman
Star
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