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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
1
A public critique argues nine county judges take two months of vacation each year plus Christmas breaks, drawing $4 000 annually per judge. The piece laments docket delays and calls for more judges to handle the backlog while defending generous pay.
At Epsom on June 4 a militant suffragette Miss Elizabeth Davidson died after leaping onto the course to stop King George's colt Anmer in the great race. The horse reared and fell with jockey Herbert Jones. Davidson lay crushed as the crowd stared. Jones was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
At Rail road av and Main st, Patrolmen 8. P. Doyle and T. J. Rudd beat two men, Charles Wilkinson and Joseph Cowen, as witnesses describe as excessive force used to revive them. Wilkinson and Cowen, drunk and disorderly, were jailed. Chief Bannick suspended Doyle for 10 days. Rudd cleared.
Dorothy White and Grace McMasters, ages 15 and 14, left Queen Anne hill for Tacoma after complaining of parental rules. They traveled to Des Moines and back to Seattle by steamer, staying briefly near the Stockade hotel and boarding a bus line. They were aided by a man named Charles M. Davis, recovered their watches, and returned home by Interurban after a day and night away, each pupil at Queen Anne school. Grace McMasters is listed as daughter of O. A. McMasters at 1924 Ninth Ave. W. and Dorothy White’s parents lived nearby at 1953.
Bremerton June 4. Great joy aboard the U S cruiser Maryland at the navy yard over winning the naval gunnery championship for 191%. This is the second time Maryland has led the navy in marksmanship. Other ships finished in order: Rhode Island Idaho Virginia New Hampshire Michigan and Utah.
Redmond California June 4 a remarkable 15 month old named Boyd Crabtree who cannot walk yet splashes in water up to his neck and swims daily. spectators note he is an expert little swimmer in a tiny bathing suit drawing admiring parents while experts call him the perfect baby in the water.
Bothell today hailed George Adolphus Ginn as hero after recovering his pet bull snake that had wandered from his yard last week. Ginn dashed through a crowd of boys throwing stones, shouted for the snake to eat them, and the reptile, recognizing its master, coiled into his arms. Girls and Ladies' Aid Society members nearly fainted as Ginn carried the snake home and promised an exhibition in the town hall.
Fred Armstrong newsboy is suspected as an accomplice in the grocery robbery of Frank Salle at 1023 East Pike Street last week. Detectives Freeman Cochrane and Hergatom arrested Armstrong along with Harry Martin and Tim Murray who deny guilt.
Ernest Willing Darling, a self described nature man, wanders Sacramento seeking a mate who wears few clothes. After police censorship he longer wears only beach trunks and a sweater, declaring his search for an advanced nature woman regardless of color or race. He ends by eating a banana.
Washington June 4 Subpoenas for 50 manufacturers and others active in opposing the Underwood tariff bill were issued by Senate Judiciary subcommittees. Among those cited are Henry Oxnard Frank Lowrey Ford Lynch and Frank Gorman. Senator Lane identified callers including 8 W McClure and Frank Cheney a silk manufacturer likely to be subpoenaed.
The Anti Tuberculosis league asks Mayor Cotterill to renew Dr Crichtons appointment to protect the Richmond Highlands sanitarium amid fears a new health department administration could jeopardize its future. The signed petition lists H C Henry D E Frederick Joshua Green and many others.
Washington reports anger over Gen Hickman edict barring women from riding astride in the Chattanooga reunion parade. Cap horsewoman Mildred Greble questions why riding trousers and powder are barred and vows to wear what she wants despite the ban.
Spokane readers report the recall committee of the Central Labor Council moves to circulate petitions and file them with the city clerk before June 11. The aim is to have the election governed by the city charter rather than the state law taking effect that day.
Former Se Mtle restaurant man Israel Altman was arrested in St Paul on a wife abandonment charge and will be returned to custody by Policeman Opdyke.
Native Daughters of Washington hold meetings at the Swedish hall located at Eighth and Olive on the second and fourth Mondays each month. The next gathering is scheduled for June 9.
Robert Carr, 32, believed to have suffered a fit of insanity, jumped from the six story Pioneer building at First Ave and James St this morning at 9 40. He died instantly, his body left on the street for about 50 minutes as patrolmen waited for the coroner. Carr, a cook for Manca's care, was married with two children and resided at 4418 30th Ave S.
Grand jury probes Hamilton procurement practices in road machinery and wagons with Portland manufacturers called in. County officials face questions over payments exceeding cataloged prices and Warrenite royalty disputes tied to Barber Asphalt Co. contracts.
Fairbanks editorial note recounts Miss Agnes A Sul livan, a nurse, answering a call from Circle Hot Springs where no doctor is nearby. She traveled 160 miles with a mail carrier on a fast melting snow trail, sleeping outdoors several nights and fording high streams before arriving safely.
United Press reports an alleged plot to assassinate Governor Hatfield led to the arrest of miner Lee Carpenter in Charleston. A warrant was sworn by Mrs. Carpenter who says her husband threatened her if she disclosed the plan targeting the governor and others seeking settlement of coal miner strike troubles.
Model Millinery invites young ladies to join its summer school starting June 15 at 527 Peoples Bank building. Applications are now being booked with a special offer of a free hat, either the first or last made by each pupil during the term.
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