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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
Fred L. Boalt of the United Press recounts a staged excursion with Bill Shepherd to a Vera Cruz outpost. Soldiers feign war as boisterous charges and alarms test nerves while headquarters jokes pivot to the joke of the frontline.
The stork visited Letterman General Hospital at the Presidio in San Francisco delivering a 10 pound baby girl to Mrs Frederick Funston wife of Brigadier General Frederick Funston leader of U S troops in Vera Cruz The child named Elizabeth is almost one month old born April 26 The Funston family now has three children a boy Fred Jr age 10 and Barbara age 6% both healthy and thriving.
Arn S. Allen, general secretary of the Y M C A, wed Miss Julia E. Hubbard at his residence 1162 15th av N. The ceremony was by Dr. Sidney Strong with close family present. The couple left for Lake Geneva Wisconsin for their wedding journey where Mr Allen will attend a conference of Y M C A officers.
The Star announces a new weekly feature starting Monday that will print humorous little stories about the origins of familiar sayings. Each installment aims to entertain while teaching the source of common phrases.
The labor organizer Mother Jones left Seattle this morning for Vancouver British Columbia to evade Canadian officers who ordered her to depart when she tried to enter earlier in the week. The movement underscores ongoing cross-border tensions surrounding her visit.
A post mortem on Nome merchant Michael D Samuel a shows the bullet traveled upward and his widow says the arm could not have fired it. Suspicion falls on a Smith woman who was with him before the shooting. She was moved from hospital to jail after quarrels with Samuel s were noted by Seattle hotel workers. An inquest is set for Tuesday.
Former Superior Court Judge Wilson R. Gay will appear before Judge Gordon next Tuesday afternoon to answer a charge of leaving his auto near a street crossing. He was nabbed by Patrolman Ed Peterson yesterday. Gay says he will carry a tape measure hereafter.
The Port of Seattle offers a $75,000 bond issue with $100 bonds at 5 percent interest, secured by $263,600,000 in land and improvements. Investors can buy one or more bonds, with a child oriented incentive and projected totals of $150 to $200 after specified years. Subscriptions end at 1 30 p m June 24.
Union leaders met in Pittsburg to plan a broad sympathy strike after East Pittsburg plants were nearly shut by picketing. Eleven thousand workers were reported out as unions pressed actions at Westinghouse and other major electric concerns.
William Starr a Queen Anne high school junior won the annual oratorical contest yesterday morning. His subject was The March of Progress.
New Castle Indiana June 6 Dr W A Winters and his wife and W I Cooper released on bonds of 1000 charged with conspiracy to murder in the Catherine Winters disappearance. Mayor Watkine declares a public trial will clear the mystery as detectives allege a basement sweater and other circumstances fueling public suspicion. The defense vows to prove innocence before the nation.
A group led by Kris Knudsen critics met at Kirkland and passed resolutions opposing the recall of Commissioner Kris Knudsen. They cited humanitarian motives and saving taxpayers from recall costs and pledged to oppose any recall against Commissioner McKenzie.
Peter Ward, 108 Yee lerway, said the crash at First Avenue and Main was his fault, though he was struck by a car driven by C. W. Wilmeroth of the Frye hotel. Ward was taken to the city hospital last night with injuries.
Jacob Konturr named by coroner’s jury as responsible for the ax killing of Jack Minte at Spokane and Whatcom streets on May 26. Charles G. Helfner departed for a two month trip to the East via California. The prison board will hear Abe Ruef’s pardon petition on June 20 at San Quentin.
Emil H. Zech of Bell Decorating Co notes the 42 story L. C. Smith building will require 35 painters to apply three coats to 53 acres of interior surface across 40 rooms daily for seven weeks. The project will cover 600 office suites and elevator shafts 450 feet high using about 70 000 pounds of paint.
Fifty neighbors turned firemen last night to save nearby property as Capt. F. W. Hibbs's Medina barn burned. Several other buildings caught fire multiple times, and the firefight was arduous. A protest meeting of the West Seattle North End club will be held tonight at Hiawatha playfield to challenge condemnation actions on Admiral Way.
Mayor Hi Gill is laid up with a broken right arm after tumbling on a gravel bed while inspecting work on his new home. A physician set the bone and an X ray is planned, with neuritis complicating his duties and signing.
Christian churches in Seattle announce Children’s Day events with evening programs at Green Lake First and University Place churches at 8 PM and a morning service at Queen Anne Church at 11 AM. Queen Eleanora of Bulgaria will reschedule her U S visit to October.
Hundreds of readers weigh in on statewide prohibition as the nation heads into a campaign. Letters from Nettie Kelton and others contrast Missouri and Kansas, warn of booze dangers, and argue for or against enforcement and regulation in the coming political fight.
Letters to The Star criticize Washingtons prohibition policy and alcohol impact. Residents describe saloon temptations and propose harsh abstinence, while others argue prohibition confiscates property and fails to reduce drinking. Readers from Monroe and beyond weigh social costs for families and taxpayers.
The item notes a star want ad that can expedite getting results quickly. It emphasizes speed and visibility for the advertised need. The copy suggests direct, prompt responses and efficient matching with potential buyers or jobs.
A Star editor argues against personal liberty arguments for liquor and condemns licensing saloons as leading to drunk driving and life ruin. The letter frames prohibition as protecting families from a deadly social evil and calls for action against the liquor traffic.
Group tours to the navy yard visit includes U S Oregon U S Pittsburgh U S Colorado Charleston U S Davis and Fortune. Submarines torpedo boats dry docks machine shops and officers quarters are listed as part of the itinerary.
Offerings in STAR WANT ADS invite readers to choose a path to home ownership with simple steps and clear listings.
A brief line notes that careful consideration has led to the conclusion that payments are now due or required.
Edwin J. Brown promotes his Seattle dental optical offices as the largest and most modern, boasting 15 dental chairs an eye care department and separate patient reception areas. He claims superior work at reduced prices, warns against grafts and non dentists, offers free exams and contrasts his reputation with imitators.
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