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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
9
The 19 June filing in St. Joseph Missouri shows James Patton, a former slave, leaving life insurance, cash, a bank balance, and a lot to Edith Raines, a former St. Joseph teacher residing in Minneapolis, as a token of gratitude for care during illness years earlier.
N A Richardson socialist candidate for California governor will speak on The Need of Unity in the Socialist Party at the Socialist temple The Olive Sunday evening under Fourth ward local auspices Richardson and J Stitt Wilson former Berkeley mayor and S W Motley Idaho national committeeman meet in the city with party factions in a bid to unite the socialist movement
Seven carrier pigeons belonging to M. E. Pransens of Green Bay were released in La Crosse by Wells Fargo Express. The birds flew toward Green Bay at about 49 miles per hour, covering roughly 200 miles. The first pigeon reached Green Bay five hours ten minutes after departure, with the rest arriving within a few hours, while others struggled.
Dedham Mass June 19 for the first time in the town high school history the annual reception and dance for the senior class was abandoned after juniors failed to approve dancing styles. Principal William D Sprague banned the maxixe one step hestre d on waltz Argentine tango and the duck. Seniors expressed disappointment and indignation.
In Wetmore Michigan a brook trout farm run by William and Victor Cox of Cox Brothers operates as a practical money making venture. Visitors pay 50 cents per pound to fish and trout sell for 75 cents to one dollar per pound with marketable fish weighing at least a quarter of a pound.
The Metropolitan stock company stages A Butterfly on the Wheel featuring Moore Dark Seattie Dark in leading roles. The production blends drama and intrigue as characters navigate deception and fate on stage.
The Star prints letters from readers debating whether a hen sits or sets on eggs, with multiple local residents weighing in from Alaska to Fort Lawton. The quarrel ends with a tongue‑in‑cheek forecast that the issue will never be settled.
In Chicago on June 18 progressive women tied to the Women’s Congress of Women’s Achievements place importance on dance in female education. Miss Evan B Fontaine is featured for her renowned Egyptian dance titled Danse des Ombree.
John Bunting of Factoria disputes June 12 Star claims about the "$12,000 schoolhouse." He notes the two acre grounds cost $1,000, the schoolhouse $7,000, and 18 pupils attended. he urges better transportation and real estate backing to spur Factoria's growth.
Advertisement describes Sargol Bix Strength-giving as a regenerative fat-producing preparation endorsed by physicians and used to restore flesh and strength in thin people. It claims improved nourishment, increased fat to blood, and a gain of at least ten pounds for nervous individuals, with Swift’s Pharmacy and Drug Co. marketing the product.
New York June 19 Lincoln Beachey flew at Brighton Beach race track tracing his initials at 100 feet then performed a waltz and dips as the band played This is the Life He then raced Barney Oldfield over one mile with Oldfield winning in 53 seconds showcasing a daring aerial display against a crowded seaside backdrop.
A conman recounts a failed burglary on Queen Anne hill. He steals from a girl in a house, finds counterfeit stage money, and discovers the money bag belonged to a school drama class, ending with the realization of the ruse.
Dr. C. H. Preston of Davenport Iowa authored a personal obituary fearing a mangled death notice after a stroke on February 3. The concisely written piece was found among his private papers, reflecting a lifelong obsession with how his life would be published at death.
The Presbyterian church at its 126th general assembly in Chicago discussed the rising divorce problem and recommended a nationwide educational campaign. The committee warned marriages are entered with haste and that one in eleven end in divorce, noting Japan has the highest rate and the United States follows.
Jersey City news from June 19 reports Peter Mullins aiding elephant unloading when a crazed elephant stepped on him. He sustained serious injuries but may recover.
Star Want Ads promote available lots, homes, and farms with attractive terms. The message highlights buy options and financing ease to attract readers seeking property.
Mary Stepnick believed she had a restaurant job after a meal but was asked to pay for it. She reported the incident to Capt. Meagher at the Desplainee police station. Mrs. A Komaick, who runs an employment agency, faces a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses based on the girl's complaint.
A Canada driven moose wandered into Sault Ste. Marie during smoky conditions from Upper Peninsula fires. Newsboys pursued the animal through streets, overturning milk wagons and shattering plate glass before it leaped into the river and vanished.
A 991 foot skyscraper will be erected in Greeley Square New York City to house the Pan American States association. The tower will be the tallest in the world and aims to centralize the Pan American group’s activities in a single landmark structure.
An old advertisement touts TIZ as relief for tired burning and swollen feet. It claims TIZ draws out poisonous exudations, cures corns bunions and foot pain, and guarantees no limp or soreness. A 25 cent box is advertised at any drugstore.
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