11 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
City officials confirm action to begin rainier boulevard grade and right of way improvements from Atlantic street to Ryans. If Renton franchise stands, the line must cover the project costs with 6 percent interest or face loss of its railway status.
Geo W Perkins declares he has no intention to retire as chairman of the Progressive Party's executive committee. He responds to Amos Pinchot's demand that he withdraw for the party's good, saying Pinchot's claims cannot drive him from the post.
Petitioners seek to add a course on proper baby care to city public schools. They argue the plan would advance physical mental and moral uplift of the race.
The Great Northern liner Minnesota with 219 passengers is due in port this season after a voyage from the Orient. A 6 foot launch built for D H Bale of Victoria accompanies the ship.
CITY IS STUNG PORT ORCHARD June 11. Damages totaling 3700 were awarded to E T Harris a laundryman for injuries from a fall on the Bremerton city wharf. The city will appeal.
June 11 volunteers labor to clean Forest park a new 90 acre playground funded by the city while women clubs and fraternities provide meals for the workers.
Attorney Joseph M. Glasgow said Daniel Miller will continue to seek supreme court review despite yesterday’s ruling by the state tribunal upholding a superior court sentence of three to 15 years for perjury. He plans a petition for an en banc hearing on the Tacoma Judge Clifford burglary and habitual criminal judgment and notes an appeal in the Younghouse burglary case is pending. The supreme court action will not take effect until other appeals are resolved. Miller faces 20 to 40 years for burglary and habitual criminal charges, totaling at least 23 years minimum.
A Stop Look Listen league seeks an 80 cent per employee assessment to fund a nationwide reading method taught in progressive schools. Edison Roosevelt and Seattle schools are cited as endorsers while warnings of a class war accompany the effort.
Elwyn at 21 months says Please and thank you with precocious politeness. After visiting his aunt he surprised her by saying Ise full when asked what he should say. The Star invites readers to submit their child’s cutest utterance for potential print.
At Castle Rock Ole Hanson progressive candidate for the senate spoke despite the Acting State Chairman Herbsman failing to address the crowd. Hanson outlined a plan for four percent banks for farmers and maintained a steady pace, speaking multiple times.
James Fitzsadler, naked and shivering, walks Folsom street with a suitcase claiming to head to a Zionist colony in Emeryville. Police open the suitcase to find a thimble, toothbrush, needle, thread spool, and a whisk broom. He is held for examination.
Hallie Palmerton and Theodore R. Pape, both juniors at the University of Washington, were married in Tacoma during a day visit. The couple plans to reside in Sacramento after the ceremony.
In Chicago on June 11 Mme Schumann-Heink declared she will never marry again after winning her divorce from William Rapp. Testimony described Rapp with his sweetheart in New York including undress moments and affectionate scenes with Mrs Katherine Dean. The court heard from Frances Ashton, a woman detective posing as a nurse, about the affair and a dramatic scene of disrobing and reconciliation.
Old John Anderson known as Valencia wreck hero appeared in police court after a waterfront incident. A new officer detained him briefly before fellow officers vouched for his past bravery and he was dismissed.
Washington June 11 Administration officials call the senate adoption of the Simmons Norris amendment a victory for repeal. The 50 to 24 vote sets the stage to defeat remaining amendments and pass the canal tolls repeal bill. The measure links repeal to waiving treaty rights and any preference for American vessels. The Sutherland amendment was tabled. a final vote was expected this afternoon.
Kermit Roosevelt and his bride daughter of Ambassador Willard depart for a brief European honeymoon then proceed to Sao Paulo Brazil where the groom works in the railroad business and they will establish their home.
Johnny Considine faces a failing to report auto accident charge while ex state senator Ralph D Nichols appears on a reckless driving count. The court levied fines from 3 to 25 dollars for numerous violations including speeding and riding with no license plate, with several youths and delivery personnel among the cited offenders.
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