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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
6
June 7 Bremerton reports shortages of riveters shipfitters boiler makers shippers and caulkers as overhaul and refit work at the navy yard proceeds. The commander seeks to recruit skilled labor for ongoing rush projects and transport overhauls.
Little Rosella Walton aged two years and eight months was struck and killed by a beer wagon on Stewart street as she ran from Walter Allen toward the curb. The driver William Shuck, exonerated, carried the child to her mother Mrs. B. J. Walton, who was overcome with grief as the actor father in Vancouver was notified and returned home.
Prince Albert Frederick George, 17, son of King George, toured Niagara Falls incognito aboard the Cumberland's cadet contingent. The group, 69 strong, traveled from Lewiston by trolley and crossed into American soil to view the stars and stripes.
At Astoria, Ruth Fernando, 16, died from a breast wound after a knife incident. Husband F. Fernando, a Spaniard, is in custody as investigators probe the case. A letter suggests marital discord. doctors say the weapon could not have been moved by Ruth. Frank Marshall, U.S. chess champion, plans a Northwest tour and Seattle appearance with the Commercial Club.
Walter J. Coldiron proprietor of the Connor House in Hoquiam Washington is held on a charge of shooting and wounding 8. T. Green during a dispute over a room bill. Coldiron fled and hid in his apartment until police found him armed with two automatic revolvers. Green’s fate is uncertain.
Panic and minor injuries as split switch causes two engines, two baggage cars, and the mail and express cars of the Santa Fe Overland Limited No 9 to derail in North Pomona. Crews suffer colds and minor injuries. Local authorities report no serious harm.
Grand jurors visited the county jail Friday afternoon to inspect facilities. They may recommend segregating convicted prisoners from those awaiting trial, a change favored by Prosecutor Murphy. The sole witness was Frank H. Paul, president of Georgetown Water Co, supplying the hospital and farm. Seattle city also ready to supply. County Commissioner Hamilton, an incorporator, will be called.
At a Plymouth church meeting the Ministers' Federation adopted a resolution calling for state wide prohibition in 1914. In Everett Washington on June 7 four drying kilns at Seaside Shingle Mill Co. burned causing about 20000 in losses. 5,000,000 shingles were destroyed.
Seattle hardware firm at 2443 Irving St offers elevator enclosures fire escapes iron and wire window guards folding gates and fencing services with contact Beacop 1586.
Opponents of Dr. J. M. Semple, head of the Eastern Washington asylum for the insane, vow recall petitions against Governor Ernest Lister if Semple is not discharged. Petitions already printed and to be circulated if Lister backs Semple. Semple urges suspending judgment until an investigation he requested is finished.
A taxi owned by John Nostdal overturned after colliding with an East Union car at Seventh and Pike streets at 1 AM Saturday. Nostdal and three passengers escaped serious injury though the taxi was badly damaged. One woman suffered a minor scratch and others were trapped briefly.
Jone s William Newland of Rush sylvania waited with a shotgun for a cat that had been killing his chickens and accidentally shot his wife as she turned a corner in Wellesley Massachusetts. Ten shots struck her but officials say she is not fatally hurt. The cat escaped and a dog was struck by stray pellets.
M. T. Michaels, mill owner of Du Pont, is jailed on charges of forging a bill of lading for 2,400 pieces of lumber and allegedly obtained $23 from L. R. Fifer in the Henry building. Liverpool reports a new 40,000 candlepower light ship at Mersey bar, the largest in the world.
A North Dakota widow, troubled by guilt over a government fraud, sent Secretary McAdoo 144 in restitution with a note promising to read back what she could never repay. The brief item frames the act as conscience driven and from Washington D C.
A fragmented market list shows roast beef, lamb, pork, and groceries. Items include canned goods, flour, soap, tea, coffee, rice, butter, milk, and staples with scattered prices and weights. The text reflects a vendor or circular style listing daily offerings and costs.
A dated price list shows meat cuts including shoulder of lamb roast and round steaks with prices per pound. It lists choles steaks leg of mutton and lamb chops along with veal and pork roasts. Also featured are canned peaches butter cheese eggs and canned tomatoes with per item prices.
Readable ad lists stalls offering strawberries at 10 cents a box and 20 cent pineapples along with cucumbers peaches grapefruits and cherries. Also mentions onions potatoes apples rhubarb and sugar with various small grocery items and quantities.
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