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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
1
The King county tax burden for nine superior court judges in 1912 totals 150982.25 with salaries and “trimmings” pushing the per-judge yearly cost to about 16775.80. A two month vacation costs taxpayers 13993.56, based on nine judges each consuming 777.42 monthly while juries and witnesses are excluded.
Four intimate witnesses testified that Dr Phillip Waughop was heavily drugged and mentally unable to consent to marriage to Nellie Kioss, manager of Queen City sanitarium. The couple wed recently. Waughop filed for annulment six days later, claiming free will was compromised by relatives influence. Witnesses Muriel Dunstan Louisa Klein Dr J Ridpath and Alice Huteson described the doctor’s condition. Dr Wanghop expected to testify later today.
Jack Smith, the boy struck by Patrolman No. 106 in an Washington alley, received a suspended sentence after A. D. Plunkett testified. He was arrested on a disorderly charge. evidence showed no reason for the attack as Patrolman No. 105 allegedly used him as a punching bag before being taken to the patrol box. Chief Bannick has taken no action yet.
President Wilson sent nominations to the senate including Herman Craven of Seattle as civil service commissioner and Frederick Brown as United States judge for Alaska's third district. Cornelius Ford of New Jersey would be public printer and A B Gray named United States marshal for Nevada. Craven's influence signals Poindexter ties.
Seattle physicians warn against extreme high heels urging women to alternate between heel heights to avoid deforming the foot. Dr Crichton and Dr Hartlee compare heels to Chinese foot binding, predicting wrinkles and arch damage if trends continue. Hoyt of Hoyt Shoe Co. notes high heels remain popular among schoolgirls.
Milwaukee citizen Julius Jeswein laughed for 16 hours after a vaudeville joke, causing chaos in the theater and at an emergency hospital. He remains in precarious condition as doctors fear for his life. The joke involved a staged exchange about poison.
Bothell, Wash. reports a playful daytime incident as a local young man dozes under a tree. A calf nearby nibbled the shirt off his back while the sleeper remained unaware until waking to the tickling sensation. The incident drew smiles and local chatter.
M. J. Clapp, who sold a docksite to King county for 87500 with alleged imperfect title, was again called before the grand jury Tuesday. He was arrested three weeks ago and his bond was set at 5000 to assure appearance as a witness.
The Sells Floto circus opened a three day visit with two performances. Spectators enjoyed bareback riding and trapeze acts, plus an after show featuring lariat throwing and horse riding by cowboys. Zora the famed elephant trainer drew the crowd with a dramatic act. A second parade is planned for Second and Third avenues.
Belgrade June 10. Minister of War Boyovitch warned that Bulgaria and Serbia are bound to fight unless a revision of the Serbo Bulgarian treaty pleases the powers. Russia recalled officers aiding both armies, signaling a likely Serb Bulgar war.
The American Gasoline company backed by Dutch capitalists declares war on Standard Oil over gasoline pricing. Seattle becomes the battlefield with the Dutch steamer August Kessler inaugurating an oil service. American Gasoline offers 18 cent gasoline by the drum, Standard Oil matches to 17 cents, citing higher value.
Spokane panel of the Board of Control leaves for Spokane to examine accusations against Supt Semple of the Eastern Washington Hospital for the Insane at Medical Lake. Chairman H T Jones F C Morse and Herman W Ross will lead the inquiry which follows charges published by the Spokane Press. Public hearing scheduled with witnesses invited for Thursday.
Mrs. G. H. Manchester, 1017 E. James, formerly of Gloversville New York, died of heart failure while being removed to a hospital Monday evening. She leaves a husband a son Roy and two daughters Mrs. C. H. Purdy and Miss Eliza. Funeral services will be held at Noice parlors Broadway and Union on Wednesday afternoon.
A new petroleum concern backed by Dutch and English capital plans to challenge Standard Oil in Asia and expands its Pacific Northwest footprint with a large Richmond Beach tank farm, a Westlake Avenue station, and branches in Tacoma Spokane North Yakima Bellingham Vancouver and key Oregon cities. A tank steamer will dock at Richmond Beach every three weeks signaling strong sales despite John D. Rockefeller's dominance.
Jere Knode Cooke and Floretta Whaley, who eloped six years ago, were married in Stamford Connecticut by Justice Francis Tipper. They returned to New York with their two children. Floretta warns others against unwedded love while praising their happiness and recounting their troubles in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Husband and wife grabbed what appeared to be a roll of cash on Ninth Ave South but detectives found the bundle was a hoax with a counterfeit top bill and blank paper beneath. The note demanded 5 000 in 5 to 50 dollar bills by June warning of death if unpaid. The Frye Packing Co. president and the couple both face inquiry. the authors remain at large.
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