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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

12

Seattle boat first privately owned vessel to pass through canal

The Santa Clara, an 11,000 ton steamship owned by W. R. Grace & Co. of Seattle, laden with lumber for canal construction, was towed through the Panama Canal. It entered last night, passed the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, and resumed voyage at daylight with many distinguished passengers aboard.

Seattle Boat Panama Canal Big Ditch Santa Clara W. R. Grace & Co Seattle Canal Miraflores Pedro Miguel

Heartache Column Answers Youth Problems in 19th Century Advice

A long readers letters page features a young woman seeking vacation relief from family pressure and heart illness. A columnist counsels independence, self care, and pursuing a vacation if not needed for subsistence while criticizing parental distrust. Also includes guidance for a 16 year old boy, dandruff remedies, adoption inquiries, and relationship jealousy with practical moral advice. Maine noted as a gem producer.

If You Must Have a Plate Investigate Our Work

Our practice offers complete dental implant solutions including tooth replacement and facial contour restoration to improve your appearance and expression. We provide guidance on missing teeth and cosmetic results.

Home Owners’ Association to hear Hinky Dink charter debate

W Doyle of the Central Labor Council will address the Home Owners' Association at the Queen Anne library auditorium tonight. He speaks against the adoption of the proposed Hinky Dink charter.

W. Doyle Central Labor Council Home Owners’ Association Queen Anne Library Fourth Av. W Garfield

Grand Piano Clearance Sale at Eilers Music House

Seattle shoppers flood the Eilers Music House clearance offering a vast mix of pianos and player pianos at deep discounts. Many items are brand new or dealer returns with deposits from $5 and flexible payment plans, including two years of free use and exchange options.

Kimball Apollo

Justice Files Certified Copy Of Stolen Paper

A certified copy of justice court records in the trial of J E B Brockway Vashon Island road supervisor convicted of misconduct in office was filed in superior court today by Justice Fred C Brown The original papers vanished from the justice court file after an appeal and Brown asks the bar association to investigate to prevent hindering the superior court hearing.

Justice Court J. E B. Brockway Vashon Island Superior Court Fred C. Brown

Receiver Named for Lorimer Chicago Bank

Chicago June 19 Judge Windes named W. C. Niblack trust officer of the Chicago Tithe and Trust Co. as receiver for the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank. The bank, along with several Lorimer institutions, was closed last week by the state banking department under Attorney General Lucey’s application.

Chicago Lucey Windes W. C. Niblack Chicago Tithe & Trust Co la Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank Lorimer State Banking Department

Horse Heaven Development league formed in Benton county

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting 100 landowners formed the Horse Heaven Development league in Benton county. George F. Vanderveer was elected president and Hugh M. Street secretary. The group will support the Irrigation company and press for state and national aid ahead of a Prosser conference next week addressed by public officials.

Chamber of Commerce Benton County Horse Heaven Development League George F. Vanderveer Hugh M. Street Prosser

Recall opponents urge injunction against recallers in county case

Before Judge Blake this afternoon opponents of the recall petitions against County Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen argued for a permanent injunction. J. M. Brewster, a taxpayer, alleges the recall is a county matter not city business. Objections were raised to city comptroller checking the papers.

Hamilton Knudsen Blake J. M. Brewster

McPherson Arrested on Secret Indictment for Alien Import

Nelson McPherson, a candidate for customs collector of this port, was arrested on a secret indictment for bringing undesirable aliens into the country. Deputy U S Marshal William Downey detained him last night. McPherson says he has support from Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois in his campaign.

Nelson McPherson United States William Downey McPherson J. Hamilton Lewis Illinois

Lucas to Talk on Marriage at Seattle Theatre

Rev. Altamon Ira Lucas will lecture at the Seattle theatre tonight on Married or United Which addressing domestic problems and child upbringing. Last night he spoke on Why Money Is Lonesome Without Me stressing honesty sincerity stick-to-itiveness and benevolence as money attracts through congested faith in metallic form.

Altamon Ira Lucas Seattle

Trimmed Hats Sale At One Price Of 6.95

A showroom feature offers trimmed hats in hemp Milan hemp Leghorn Panamas and braids priced at 6.95 tomorrow only. Previously 10.00 to 16.50, the sale highlights styles like a black Milan Hemp Sailor with American Beauty facing and a Milan hemp English Sailor with lacquered wings.

Silk Hose Specials Irrregulars Sell 85 Cents a Pair

A fine assortment of high grade Silk Hose in black white and costume shades offered at 85 cents per pair. Irregulars due to a slight defect in manufacture would normally fetch 1.50 but are priced to move this sale.

War on shooting galleries and social evil warned by Police Chief

Pittsburg reports Police Chief Griffiths fights shooting galleries where women are employed to draw resort crowds. He says the venues aggravate social evil. Also, Colonial Trust Co notes a $85,000 theft from the Freehold bank vaults, admitted by President J. C. Shaplin. Authorities say discovery followed a week of monitoring.

Griffiths Pittsburg Freehold Bank Colonial Trust Co J. C. Shaplin Trust Company

Konturi Pleads Not Guilty by Insanity in Axe Killing Case

Jacob Konturi stood mute when asked for a plea in the murder case of Jack Mynte. His attorney Harry Sigmund announced not guilty by reason of insanity before Judge Frater.

Jacob Konturi Jack Mynte Konturi Frater Harry Sigmund

Colleges Commended for Military Department Progress

General army orders issued praise 14 colleges for steady progress and improvement in their military departments. Noted institutions include the University of Washington and Washington State College at Pullman. Own your own home read STAR WANT ADS offering details.

Washington University of Washington Washington State College Pullman Star Want

Quicksand in well nearly drowns father and son

In Gary Indiana on June 19 a father Wm Majhorek and his eight year old son Joe were almost swallowed by quicksand while excavating a well. After two hours of sinking they screamed for help and police and firemen rescued them just before collapse.

Miss Grey Lizzie Gary Ind Majhorek Joe

Ballard Mill Firms Seek injunction over street assessments

The Bolecom and Stimson mill companies and other plaintiffs filed for an injunction to stop the city from collecting assessments on properties abutting Shilshole av. They claim Ballard assumed duties for Salmon Bay street improvements. A clergyman praised St. Mark as the greatest journalist.

Ballard Salmon Bay St. Mark

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