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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
A garbled OCR collage quotes a Fayetteville Observer note on trading a military life for running shoes, mentions a store liquidation in Wheeling Register, reports a chicken yard mishap where a rooster pulled a tooth, and ends with a rowdy Pineville Herald remark about gender attire and a bass drum disguise.
A collage of detached rural notices and quips from small town papers appears in Harper’s Weekly under the heading Seeing the World. The excerpts include vignettes on local characters, visiting friends, a retired evangelist, a dismissive remark about wealth and honesty, and brief classifieds from various towns.
Jesse C Bowles a Harvard graduate from Seattle sought divorce from Hope Granville Bowles three weeks after their May 19 Everett marriage. Bowles cited her parole on a suspended larceny sentence in Oregon and alleged infidelity on the steamship Mariposa. Judge Dykeman ruled divorce proper with a $2,000 cash settlement for the wife. Bowles is son of C D Bowles and member of Bowles Co. at 199 Jackson St.
In federal court, the city seeks modification of the Hanford injunction to allow Seattle to run its cars on Fourth Avenue and exchange transfers with the Renton line. The motion, argued Monday, would decide if city cars operate there and if transfers between Renton and Division A proceed, under the original franchise terms.
The article explains the etymology of cigar tracing to Spanish cigarral meaning garden where tobacco grew. It notes Columbus brought tobacco to Spain and that early Spaniards used cigarral for gardens and the phrase Ka de mi cigarral. Foreigners misinterpreted cigarral as the smoke itself, coining cigar from cigaro.
Johanna Hilts spoke at the Labor Temple detailing Seattle laundry workers harsh hours and injuries after returning from Olympia with wage commission findings. She urged unionization and supported Mutual Laundry, predicting industrial workers will gain control of trades through organization.
A short anecdote from Lina E. Lovett about her 8 year old niece who fell from a bed post while listening to stories of the post office. The girl calmly asked if anyone saw her fall off the post office, prompting readers to share similar moments.
Pauline K Gowen 65, widow of 2303 N 64th St, ended her life by drowning in a bath tub half filled with water. Her daughter Mrs C F Mansfield found the scene after not hearing a call. Despondent over prolonged illness she had prepared for the act, and died about 11 o'clock.
Judge French remarks on the Mills divorce stating that if a couple cannot adjust their affairs they are not entitled to much consideration, but their three children deserve consideration. The hearing centers on Edna W Mills and Frank D Mills and their custody.
June 10 Chicago reports eleven deaths from heat prostration amid continuing midwest heat wave. Residents endure extreme temperatures with no relief expected from Alleghenies to Missouri valley.
Pittsburg endured extreme heat with temperatures rising toward the forecast 104 degrees. Officials report multiple deaths attributed to heat prostration as the city endures a deadly hot spell.
In Cleveland three people died from heat related illness as a statewide heat wave caused numerous prostrations across Ohio with high temperatures and widespread distress reported today.
Detroit reports a severe heat wave as Michigan endures recorded heat deaths reaching sixteen statewide. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and shaded, while hospitals report increased heat related emergencies.
Johnny Considine Jr is due before Judge Gordon on a charge of failing to report an auto accident. He previously faced speeding charges with witnesses contradicting officers. The judge indicated limited options as the case again heads to court.
Chief Griffiths outlined a bump plan to slow speeders, postponed this month by the public safety committee for one week to allow input. The plan targets streets and boulevards including downtowns, with focus on residential districts. The initiative centers on Chicago boulevards along Michigan, as described by Professor Bye.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce trustees on June 9 1914 unanimously urged the United States to establish a consulate in Shanghai China. They telegraphed Congressman Will Humphrey urging approval of a $375 000 appropriation to secure the post describing it as essential to the country’s safety and interests.
W Barker was struck by an automobile on Pike Street late last night. The car was driven by Joe Hanley of Avondale Apartments. Barker sustained only minor injuries.
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