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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
1
Evidence of a push by Standard Oil and Union Oil to curb competition surfaced as Seattle officials prepared to hear an ordinance allowing an independent oil firm to store oil on a harbor steel ship. Critics allege coercion and false safety claims, while incumbent firms resist new chartered entrants.
Editor The Star quotes Christopher Horr criticising Seattle charter authors for their work not their motives. He argues public goods should be judged by the charter’s merits and defects rather than the signatures of the eleven men who drafted it. He asks readers to assess the charter itself.
A star want ad claims quick sale of an item or service, urging buyers to act soon. The brief notice emphasizes speed and visibility to reach potential customers.
A columnist notes the 1909 Taft land withdrawal and Judge Dooling’s ruling as comic if not audacious. The piece ridicules judicial overreach and ponders possible recalls and court clashes, reflecting on federal judges and public opinion.
Charles Hopkins known as the tattooed murderer faced a life term after conviction for the Tony Olson killing. He spent a night at King County jail en route from Mount Vernon to Walla Walla accompanied by three other prisoners, heavily shackled and closely guarded. Hopkins remained buoyant, bidding farewell to guards and fellow inmates as he prepared for the railway journey.
About $35,000 of the $75,000 port bonds offered by the Seattle port commission have been sold to small investors. Several application blanks remain unreturned. Sales close Wednesday. The bonds carry 5 percent interest and gilt edged security. Application blanks are available at The Star office or the port commission office in the Central Building.
In Los Angeles on June 22 a dog on the driver’s seat startled by a passing car swung its tail into Woods’ eyes causing temporary blindness. He tried to stop the vehicle and it overturned, killing KB. A. Allen who was in the tonneau and seriously injuring Mrs. Woods.
Mrs Emma M Dietrich files for divorce from George C Dietrich senior partner of Dietrich and Co alleging refusal of spousal support. She notes he amassed a fortune from a $5000 loan she made and cites their marriage on October 13 1891 in Philadelphia.
A letter received by Justice Fred C. Brown claims a witness saw papers from the J. K. Brockway case passed between two men near Piret and Cherry et on May 28 or 29. The writer, who saw a document in Brockway handwriting, says a lawyer demanded the papers for money under threat of disbarment. A second woman reportedly heard the exchange. Brockway and Vashon Island are mentioned. The writer gave her name but not her address and offers to cooperate if contacted through the post office.
A short reader note from Getchell Washington recounts a child’s quip about needing a mother. The Star invites similar cute remarks for future publication and laughs with readers at the kid’s line about advertising for a mom.
Mike Kaelen, 25, dies in Tacoma after leaping from a dairy automobile running board to save his hat. Wind swept the hat from the vehicle yesterday. Kaelen struck the pavement and died from his injuries.
A fire of unknown origin gutted the former Savoy theatre building in Tacoma. Once a hotel and later a venue for stars like Bernhardt and Blanche Bates, the 25 year old structure is now a ruin after last nights blaze.
Ballard citizens raise funds for a civic Fourth of July program featuring a balloon ascent or airplane flight and a grand parade. Details are being arranged for the old fashioned celebration.
Olympia June 22. The supreme court refuses the writ of habeas corpus in the Ferguson case, upholding a city ordinance closing moving picture shows pool halls roller rinks and other amusement venues on Sundays. The decision confirms a city’s right to enforce Sunday closures.
Saturday night an express wagon crashed into an automobile on Ravenna Boulevard and fled without stopping. George Bourprenant and his wife with two children were inside the auto but escaped injury. The accident damaged the auto worth 40 dollars.
Col Gardiner, a 79 year old retired colonel living in Hove, faced charges of maliciously publishing a libel against Miss Kathleen O'Brien, governess to Mrs Woodward's daughter. The trial featured expert testimony on dual personality and self-persecution as the case hinged on circumstantial and handwriting evidence.
More than 1 000 visitors from Tacoma and Seattle including Mayor Gill of Seattle attended the Lisa Vashon Island strawberry festival on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed speeches and witnessed athletic contests adding to the day’s pleasure.
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