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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

2

Signers Wanted for the Seven Sisters Initiative Bills

Citizens are urged to sign the Seven Sisters bills with petitions available at Labor Temple Sixth and University and at the progressive headquarters Boston block Second and Columbia. Authorities deny reports that signatures are no longer legally possible.

Seven Sisters Labor Temple Sixth and University Progressive Headquarters Boston Block Second Columbia

Four Killed in Auto Mishap at White's Point

Four persons perished when their automobile plunged from a bluff at White's Point near San Pedro. The victims include Lora Townsend and Laura Townsend of San Pedro, Myrtle Brandon of Wilmington, Marty Baker of Los Angeles, and a Japanese fisherman. The car, purchased the previous day, left San Pedro at six in the evening for a test drive and fell about 125 feet to the surf, with bodies recovered soon after.

San Pedro Cal White's Point Pedro Lora Townsend Misa Myrtle Brandon Wilmington Laura Townsend Marty Baker Los Angeles Baker

Baby Needs a Doctor Advice Ad During Food Sale

The piece argues that babies should not get sick when properly cared for and warns against excessive parental advice from others. It promotes consulting a physician who is available free with purchases at Bren Drug Store, with doctor hours listed from 9:20 a.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Fes Auty Rbren

Villa Captures Zacatecas City in Major Rebel Victory

Juarez June 5. Villa reports 2,000 federals killed 4,000 wounded as rebels seize Zacatecas. He claims 5,000 prisoners and 6,000 rifles, 12 cannons, nine trainloads of provisions. Several generals wounded and federals flee toward Aguas Calientes after heavy combat.

Zacateces Aguas Calientes Villa Mas Barron Velasco Maas Villa Pablo Gongales McLovie Herrerra Ortega Rodrigues Herrera

Second Fire Causes Major Losses At Downtown Stores

A second blaze at the M. A. Gottstein Furniture Co on Second Avenue near Pike caused about 85 000 in damage and followed a prior fire that ruined 100 000 worth of stock. The Helen Igoe shop and Keating Millinery Co suffered heavy losses as new stock was damaged after restocking. Three explosions shattered windows and a gas spontaneous combustion is blamed. The fires raged an hour and a half with water soaking lower floors, but some stock was saved.

M. A. Gottstein Puniture Co Second Av Pike, St Helen Igoe Keating Millinery Co Furniture Company Igoe Paris New York Keating

City to Build Steam Plant on Lake Union

State supreme court sustains Judge Albertson's ruling on validity of a $425,000 bond issue for an auxiliary steam plant on Lake Union. The case questioned whether the issue would push the city past the five percent debt limit.

Albertson Lake Union State Supreme Court

Judge Day Next To Address Humane Society Meeting

The Hu mane society met at Fraser-Paterson's tea room with W. H. Barnes delivering a psychology oriented talk on the performing horse Trixie and its world travels. The next event will feature Judge Day of Bellingham as speaker.

The Humane Society Fraser-Paterson W. H. Barnes Trixie Judge Day Bellingham

Car Collision Injures State Official in Tacoma

In Tacoma on June 25 an automobile driven by W L Kellum struck Frank C Morse a member of the state board of control and former assistant postmaster. Morse suffered two broken ribs and cuts and bruises and was taken to St Josephs hospital for treatment.

Tacoma W. L. Kellum Frank C. Morse State Board of Control Kellum Morse St. Joseph's Hospital

Child's Prayer Interrupted by Playful Puppy

A Ferndale Washington boy pauses his prayer to scold a nibbling puppy. He asks God to wait while he "knocks the stuffings out of this pup" in a humorous household moment. Readers are invited to send in more cute lines from children for tomorrow's paper.

the Star

Four Seattle Fishermen Believed Drowned in Storm

A letter from Capt. John Grotle reports that four Seattle men aboard the codfishing schooner Fannie Dutard were blown far into the Northern sea by a sudden storm near the Bering Strait. The crew perished when their vessel was caught off the Panny Dutard in heavy winds.

Seattle John Grotle John A Bering Wen

Bessie A Wonder Fleming Graduates Grade School Record

Hessie Jean Fleming 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Fleming 357 17th Ave has perfect attendance through grade school aside from missing two weeks at end of fifth grade. She was graduated from the T T Minor grade school.

Hessie Jean Fleming W. M. Fleming T. T

Glennochy Shoreward in Columbia River Near Kalama

The Royal Mall liner Glennochy ran aground in the Columbia River near Kalama Washington after straying from the deep water channel. Port of Portland tug Ocklahoma has been dispatched to assist in refloating the vessel.

Portland Royal Mall Glennochy Columbia River Kalama Wash Port of Portland Ocklahoma

Fusion plans to back Jack Brooks in Fairbanks race

June 24 report that party organizers seek a fusion endorsement for socialist Jack Brooks as delegate to Congress. They aim to attract Republican support to defeat incumbent James Wickersham.

Fairbanks Democrates Sociallata Jack Brooks Congress James Wickersham

District of Valdez Orders Red Light District Closed

The red light district in Valdez, located in the city center, must close by July 10 per a U S district attorney order. The crackdown cites its location and Sunday liquor sales as the justification.

Valdez U. S. District Attorney's Office

Rockefeller Jr Family Leaves for Beal Harbor Maine

John D. Rockefeller Jr and family depart Tarrytown for Beal Harbor Maine to spend the summer. Pocantico Hills remains home base for the season. A rumor states he will double his 20 negro guards during the period.

Tarrytown N. Y John D. Rockefeller, Jr Beal Harbor Rockefeller Re Pocantico

State to open bids on National Park highway work

The state highway board will open bids July 20 for 10 000 dollars worth of work on the National Park highway in Pacific County. The Grand Trunk liner Prince George carrying 220 excursionists from Victoria arrived yesterday. The excursion was organized by the YMCA and YWCA.

Olympia State Highway Board Pacific County Grand Trunk Prince George Here Prince Rupert Victoria

Bank Auction to Wind Up Washington Alaska Bank

Public auction set for July 2 to sell all notes overdrafts and fixtures of the defunct Washington Alaska bank in Fairbanks. The sale aims to wind up the bank's affairs and satisfy creditors.

Fairbanks Washington-Alaska Bank

Truck Tested Valdez to Fairbanks Mail Route

A new auto truck tested successfully in Valdez to carry mail to Fairbanks. It will depart early next month from Valdez with 1,200 pounds of mail bound for the Tanana valley.

Valdez Fairbanks Tanana Valley

Bank Trial Opens for Irsamag Hodoff in Aberdeen Case

On June 25 the trial of Irsamag Hodoff began for the Elma bank robbery of 4280 dollars on March 28. He was identified by bookkeeper A. Fleming as the man who forced him into the vault to obtain the money.

Aberdeen Irsamag Hodoff Bank of

Boy Drowns After Raft Fall in Franklin Lake

Harold Burkee fourteen son of John Burkee drowned in Franklin lake after falling from a raft yesterday afternoon while he and a younger brother were afloat on the lake in Tacoma.

Tacoma Franklin Lake Harold Burkee John Burkee

Heffernan Buys Corner Property for 175000 Dollars

John T. Heffernan purchased the northeast double corner of Sixth avenue and Pine street from W. G. Barnes and wife and Mrs H Peters for a price of 175000 dollars. The transfer marks another large real estate deal in the city.

John T. Heffernan Sixth Av Pine At W. G. Barnes

Draft arrival at Bremerton thins navy yard reserve

DRAFT COMING BREMERTON June 25 The special draft of 60 seamen and 30 coal passers arrives from San Francisco Saturday. The departure of many men for Mexican waters and the Milwaukee commission has practically depleted the yard’s reserve manpower.

Bremerton San Francisco Milwaukee Navy Yard

Vicksburg Arrives at Bremerton From Mexican Waters

Gunboat Vicksburg under Captain Joseph M. Reeves reached Bremerton after a rough coastal passage from Mexican waters where she was stationed during the Mexican crisis.

Bremerton Vicksburg Joseph M. Reeves

Record Hay Crop Predicted in Kittitas Valley

In Ellensburg on June 26, farmers report a record hay crop with alfalfa being cut for two weeks and baling under way. A bumper second crop is forecast, signaling strong harvest prospects for the Kittitas valley.

Ellensburg Kittitas

South-End Market Proclaims Abundant Comfort and Value

The article extols the South-End Market offering a wide range of foods and delicacies in abundant supply. It emphasizes comfort, economy, and variety for shoppers seeking affordable provisions.

Madimpish ape visit leads to $50,000 suit in Los Angeles

Mrs. O Ht Lindley of Magle Rock sues B W Knowlton of Pasadena owner of Chas Fuller a 4 foot tall chimp for 50 000 claiming mental shock and physical injury after Fuller entered her home on St Patrick's Day. He allegedly tossed a bulldog from a window tried to seize the baby scratched the child and dumped hot rice on the table before fleeing as neighbors pursued him. Fuller previously faced a Pasadena city ordinance aimed at keeping him at home.

Los Angeles Mra. O Ht Lindley Magle Rock B. W. Knowlton Pasadena Chas, Fuller Fuller St. Patrick's Day Lindley Home Lindley Bulldog Mrs. Lindsey Knowlton

Fat Man Entry Draws Dim View In Seattle Gossips

A cragy ball fan sent a photo and measurements of Daniel Edward Dugdale, Seattle ball magnate, for a nationwide fat men's contest. The note ridicules his 385 pound frame, suggesting slim chances against truly heavy competitors.

Daniel Edward Dugdale Seattle Doug

G A R Veterans to Hold Camp Fire Tonight

In Bellingham on June 25 the 22nd annual encampment of the G A R of Washington and Alaska opens with 1000 delegates. The Women’s Relief Corps asks Gov. Lister to appoint a GO A RK man to head the soldiers home. Daughters of Veterans elect Mrs Rachel Mong Seattle department president. Delegates join a parade today and a campfire meeting tonight. officers to be elected tomorrow.

Bellingham Washington Alaska Women's Relief Corps Gov. Lister GO. A. RK Daughters of Veterans Rachel Mong Seattle

Auto chase as officer fights off two armed would be robbers

Patrolman C. J. Mullen challenged two gunmen who aimed at him on a road north of Riverton. He sped away and fired, claiming later he likely missed.

C. J. Mullen Riverton Mullen

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