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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
1
Judge Albertson finds Barber Asphalt misread its remedy and not entitled to injunction over award to Barber Asphalt Co. The decision implies Hamilton Knudgen face heavy damages if they contest the original award. It faulted commissioners for not prudently checking a price said to be 100 percent too high.
The Pomona Grange spent months investigating county road building and submitted a report that the Star printed. The King County grand jury, chaperoned by Commissioner Hamilton, dismissed the Grange findings after a brief tour of roads, prompting strong farmer dissatisfaction and calls for civic pride and accountability.
In Judge Humphries court a $100000 cull against Jules Redelsheimer, a local merchant, ended with the arrest of Michael J. Mallory for attempted subornation of perjured testimony. Carmen admits he was imposed upon and seeks further investigation.
Stewart Hardware, once a city staple, is closed out after bankruptcy. The sale features marked reductions on lawn mowers hoses garden tools and other hardware stock. See page 7 Star for full display ad and details.
Edward W Mygott 23 of Portland dies after attempting to hurl Ruth Frances Allen 18 from Tacoma Municipal Dock bridge. Allen says Mygott forced attentions and claimed to be her husband though she denies it. Mygott left a suicidial note and a letter to his mother while the investigation begins.
Detective Giles W. Humphrey, wounded by Jim McCoy, has recovered enough to resume regular duties. McCoy, wounded by Detective Jones, is also recovering. The bullet remains in Humphrey’s body and will not be removed unless complications arise.
Agitators posted placards on Tokio walls bearing the phrase Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Patrick Henry to drum up a mass protest against what leaders say is a wavering Japanese stance toward the United States.
Councilman Parish led a heated franchise committee discussion over high gas and public service rates in Seattle. The committee will petition the state public service commission to lower current gas rates, criticizing lobbying by a major company in Olympia and calling for accountability.
In Harrisonville Missouri June 20 a killer known as the axman who has slain many in five states struck the Keller home late last night killing Arthur Keller and fatally wounding his seven year old daughter Mrs Keller awoke to a blow but fought the intruder off saving herself and two children The murderer escaped no motive was learned at the inquest
Jacob Oppenheimer, in the death cell at Folsom State Prison California, was told by a United Press reporter he had been granted a three week reprieve. He asked if he could see the Fourth of July convict show and was assured he could attend.
Seth Mann representing President Wilson and 68 business and press leaders sail from Seattle aboard the Jefferson for a 45 day Alaska tour. Under Seattle Chamber of Commerce auspices the group will visit Matunuska coal fields Daw son Nome Pribilof islands and the Seward peninsula volcanoes.
Juneau Alaska June 20 W P Mills and George Kostrometinoff named citizen members of the Alaska Pioneers' Home board of trustees for aged and indigent Alaskans Governor Strong acted under recent legislative authority establishing the home
Harvard husky oarsmen dominated Yale in a Thames river race before a large crowd. The Crimson finished in 21 42 to Yale 22 20 as Yale’s stroke collapsed late. Harvard stayed strong and never eased up, while Yale ached with effort and waning pace.
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