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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
Readable fragment shows a clearance listing for children’s shoes in various sizes and styles. Early notes mention price points around $2.00 to $2.50 and references to sizes and brands, indicating a promotional kids shoe sale with authentic retailer terms.
The readable fragments describe tools and fasteners for lin and material 8 4 with unclear context. No clear event or people identified.
fragmentary note lists beading items and a price of 95 cents. unclear details mention indred and box ng Cope gelectios.
The narrative follows Vilhjalm Stefansson as he prepares a Northward expedition to find the lost continent and its people. A Vancouver hotel encounter reveals a contrast between public myth and private reality, with Stefansson downplaying fame and recalling past interviews, while noting expectations of proof upon the Karluk’s return.
Mayor Coffin warned that enlarging the port commission to five would signal a lack of confidence in the current board and hinder progress. He urged restraint on new projects until December while proposals for a five-member body and related measures faced opposition from rival interests.
J M Clapp who negotiated an 87500 stock deal with a 72000 profit is released by the grand jury and will not remain under King county jurisdiction. He testified after arrest as a witness. B F Shields former Commercial Club VP testified on shortages in C M Lewis accounts. Willam Sutherland owner of a saloon known as a politician hangout was also called before the jury.
Advisory ballot brief lists June 17 port election and notes support from the Commercial Club Municipal League Public Ownership League and The Seattle Yes No for guidance. The item frames the ballot as an advisory recommendation from civic groups to voters.
The Star advertises a coin shaving outfit with a one year subscription priced at 3.25 dollars. The kit includes knurled handle safety razor seven blades a nickel plated brush and a leatherette case. The offer promises a retail value of about 2.50 dollars and urges prompt payment.
Bothell local porter Mose Whitesides captured a chicken found on the Northern Pacific train. The hen laid an egg kept by the station master as proof while Constable Hank Sneed aided in the arrest.
Illinois lawmakers passed a woman's suffrage bill by 83 to 58 allowing women to vote in all statutory state offices. Governors, U.S. senators, and General Assembly contests remain excluded. The measure may be reconsidered after notice for a motion to reconsider is issued.
Explorer Stefansson says start will be next week at latest. The whaling ship Karluk is at Esquimalt navy yard with canned food and ammunition. The party includes Capt Bartlett, L A Allen, 14 scientists, and a seven man crew. Hartett will sail Karluk to Nome as Stefansson joins from Seattle.
Stefansson argues for a real yet-undiscovered continent beyond the Arctic wasteland. He cites tides, Norse legends, and blonde Eskimos as clues, and says finding it would reshape maps while revealing Norse heritage among Arctic peoples.
Governor West left Oregon City after investigating a tense incident at the paper mills where more than 60 visitors including socialists and I W W members gathered. He said no militia will be sent for now as 15 National Guard members stand ready, while mill workers reportedly faced pressure and some were displeased with conditions.
New York reports Lady Constance Steward Richardson drawing attention for no stockings and a daring brown Japanese kimono design as she arrives on a liner and prepares a vaudeville engagement. She claims her dress permits free movement and demonstrates on stage.
Dr. Philip R. Waughop testified in a suit for annulment against Nellie Kloss Waughop saying he married under influence of medications given by Miss Kloss. Witnesses described a nurse visitor, a hot bath, and a red headed nurse described as involved in his condition.
Constantinople June 12. Mahmud Shefket Pasha grand vizier of the Young Turk faction was buried today as tension mounts. Authorities warn citizens to stay indoors by 10 p.m. to curb uprisings amid expected revolution.
Gov Lister appoints Mrs W A Holzheimer Seattle and Mrs H W Allen Spokane to the Panama Pacific exposition board. Other appointees are J D Trenholme Seattle Rube R Rasher Spokane and Frank H Hale Tacoma. Board oversees 175000 for a building and exhibit and 25000 for the San Diego show.
In Judge Albertson's courtroom Agnes Moon testified against her sister Clara Gross in a divorce action filed by Charles Gross. Moon's taunts and antagonistic behavior contrasted with Mrs. Sands' testimony about Moon's troubled past. Mrs. Gross described a marriage strained by jealousy and alleged infidelity involving a man named Norton. The judge will rule Monday.
A collage of quirky lines and brief city tidbits notes medical oddities like sartoritis and turkey legs, a freshman student’s literary footprint at Oregon, a Blackfoot exchange, a penny theft sting in New York, and a long-ago rail conductor's fare avoidance in San Francisco.
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