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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
11
Secretary of the Navy Dantela will visit the Pacific coast in July to study making San Francisco a premier naval base. A navy drydock capable of housing the largest dreadnoughts would be built, leveraging deep waters, labor access, rail connections, and strong harbor defenses for wartime use.
Dr Margaret Vaupel Clark argues that a baby's mental health is as vital as physical health. She urges early education of obedience and tractability, noting that a calm, cooperative child grows into a healthier citizen and is easier to care for in hot weather.
Moses Meninick a 20 year old Yakima Indian was sentenced to 10 to 15 years for horse stealing at Monroe reformatory, then reportedly died by hanging himself in his cell shortly after the sentence was passed leaving guards noting the tough sentence for an Indian.
Justice Johnson questioned Robert Mott’s finances as he presented a $230,000 stash in gold coin and securities on the desk. The court reacted with gasps and a loud exclamation as the matter unfolded in Alameda on June 6.
Public hearing on the government construction of a railroad in Alaska will begin shortly after July 4. Delegate Wickersham of Alaska told the new committee chaired by Houston of Tennessee, with Falconer of Everett and Johnson of Hoquiam as members, that the bill is an administration measure.
Olympia announces plans following the National Education Association gathering in Salt Lake City. Washington will display a large banner at the Utah hotel entrance and decorate headquarters with pennants from each high school as the delegation aims to bring the next meeting to Seattle.
A Panama Canal employee William Ingera bought cigarettes in Colon and found a girl's photo and a note claiming she would be his Panama bride. He sent his picture. Lydia Lee replied and a marriage plan followed. After a rushed ceremony she cried for days and returned to New York, saying the photo was fake.
Churchill in the Commons announced immediate construction of three warships provided in the naval budget. The decision follows Canada’s rejection of Premier King’s naval bill, signaling a shift from planned next year. Balkan peace conference faces strain over Turkey demands as envoys finalize talks for a Sunday meeting in Salonica.
Two girls Cleo Ebers 14 and Lucinda Moore 16 escaped from Juvenile Hall wearing only nightgowns in Los Angeles district. Pasadena officers later recaptured them after a brief liberty. They offered no explanation about who provided the clothes.
In San Francisco on June 6, Wy Lung, a cook aboard the Tenyo Maru, was detained by customs officials after an examination revealed two rests of women’s underwear in his blouse. He was held on smuggling charges.
In a downtown cafe Dr. C Castro attempted to kill himself by swallowing mercury tablets after a discussion of self murder with his wife. He appeared in high spirits beforehand. he will recover. Mrs Castro says the topic apparently influenced him.
A sheriffs posse searches for Larness Liska after he attempted to murder Sophia Josinak who refused his marriage proposal. A bullet punctured her neck ornament, and the jewel dropped into her stocking at the hospital.
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