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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
13
Victor Hammer, once a cook at the Hotel Savoy, faces trial before Judge Frater on Monday for allegedly trying to kill Mrs. Carl Tengren. He shot her on her way home at 2436 Eighth Ave North on April 9 and attempted suicide.
A vintage appear to be an advertisement promoting Sarcol tablets to help thin people gain weight. It claims dull nourishment, suggests cutting certain foods, and promises 5 to 8 pounds of fat gain in two weeks with a guarantee of weight increase or money back. Sold by Bartell Drug Co. and other Seattle pharmacies.
Montreal filed off the Empress of Ireland disaster with Capt. Anderson and his wife recounting the moment of collision off Father Point. The Norwegian sailor describes disbelief, the slow sinking, and prayers as screams rose through the fog in the aftermath.
The sheriff's office abandons duty gear for spades and picks as deputies rush to the gold fields. Deputies Cudthee and Myers report finding a jewelry box worth many hundreds of dollars after a tip linked to Arthur Waters and a burglary arrest. They store the loot in the sheriff's sale and search the yard for more stolen items.
Renowned Hoffman system brings tailored garments at lower prices as Hoffman Cloak & Suit Co plans a July department expansion. Large scale sale to clear women’s stock precedes men’s lines with deep discounts on fur coats dresses suits and skirts to attract shoppers.
New Green Lake Rose society announces its first annual rose show at Woodland Park on June 20 and 21. Exhibitors are told ropes for exhibition should be cut the evening before the show or the morning of.
Rabbi Samuel Koch of Seattle was re elected president of the State Conference of Charities and Correction at its annual session in Centralia. The closing program featured an address and a child welfare exhibit by Dr. Louise Strong of Seattle. Everett was the sole city requesting the 1915 meeting.
Right of way and terminal plats for the proposed railway up the Taku river from Taku inlet to the Canadian Alaska Soundary line have been filed with the Juneau land office by the Taku Railway and Navigation Company.
More than 400 school districts will show exhibits this fall under the Washington Boys and Girls Agricultural and Industrial Contest association regulations.
The Maine Central Line liner Northland ran aground on Bartletts reef near New London. It transferred its 75 passengers to the tug Taco after going ashore early today while en route from New York to Portland.
A heavy northbound sea report from San Francisco notes a gale yesterday afternoon kicking up a heavy sea beyond the Golden Gate. Winds reached 70 miles per hour off Point Reyes as vessels rode out the blow.
In Ketchikan on June 5 the steamship Admiral Krane crashed 60 feet into the Northland Steamship Co dock on May 28, wrecking part of the office. No injuries are reported.
Mrs. Canaan of Seattle and her husband raced along the Shasta Limited from Palisades California seeking home to say goodbye to brothers before death. At Castle Rock a railway doctor declared her terminal and she died ten minutes after arriving at Centralia hospital. A separate fire in Sunnyvale, California killed two infant children.
Forced to surrender our location to the Boston Clothing Co we must dispose of high grade stock of Men's and Boys' Clothing Hats Shoes and Furnishings. Prices slashed to force immediate purchase with suits and shoes deeply discounted and hats furnishings offered at greatly reduced rates. Stock must be sold starting Saturday at 10 am with store closing Friday to mark down goods at the location.
A large mournful assembly attended the Masonic funeral service for banker Jacob Furth in the Scottish Rite temple. Worshipful Master R. C. Hassan delivered the ritual as crowds outside filled the streets and traffic paused for two minutes.
Dr W A Monnich faced petty larceny charges for borrowing a police revolver and not returning it. He says he took the gun to protect himself on his way home and has since explained the incident to regain his position with the Police Relief association.
A historic Olympia city hall dating back to the late 1900s is described as having burned. The piece notes its status as the first city hall and its long service in the community.
Spokane reports that the Washington State Graduate Nurses association closed its annual session with officers elected. Mrs Edna Robinson of Seattle was chosen president and Seattle was selected as the next meeting site.
A party from Milwaukee led by Mayor G. A. Bading will arrive Sunday evening for a cross country educational excursion and stay until Monday afternoon. They will be met by Mayor Gill Will H. Parry and J. C. Marmaduke.
The famed actress Sarah Bernhardt will begin a farewell world tour on October 10, featuring a 15 week engagement in the United States.
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