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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1914

Page

2

Seattle Fat Champion Mere Dwarf Sparks Dueling Claims

In Three Rivers Michigan 472 pound Big Sam Irwin_ claims Webster Rusk of Seattle is a mere 375 pound lightweight with a rival boastful tone. Irwin tours as a busy transporter and hopes for a fat man contest with a 50 dollar gold prize.

Seattle Sam” Irwin United States Webster Rusk Michigan Big Sam” Irwin Three Rivers Mich America Nic Sam" Irwin Big Sam

Breadline Established in Salem Relief Effort Grows

Salem Mass June 27 Charred ruins cooled today as militiamen searched for corpses and many people remained missing in the aftermath. Red Cross hospitals Salvation Army centers work continues. Bread lines and distribution centers are set up to aid thousands without shelter food or clothing as national relief pours in from San Francisco and Boston which raised 150000 dollars and donated supplies.

Edwin J. Brown First Avenue Beattie Seattle Pirat Avenue Elena Bot “Hiwin J ANOWN Kirst Avenue Seattlios Salem Mass Salem's Red Cross Salvation Army San Francisco Hoston

Seattle Scientist Claims to Manufacture Live Crabs

Dr Charles W Littlefield of Seattle told the New Thought Convention that he has produced life forms from minerals and displayed a lantern slide of a live crab as proof. He asserted that with the right chemicals he can reproduce crabs or fish at will for meals.

Charles W. Littlefield Seattle New Thought

Bus extends line as wheat sells at 70 cents in Kansas

Wheat is selling at 70 cents in Kansas. Bumper crops are predicted, signaling strong farming outputs and transportation needs as the bus line status extends to accommodate expected demand.

Kansas

Ida M Clark sues Hambach for $3500 injuries from fall

Mrs Ida M Clark files a suit against A Hambach seeking 3500 damages for injuries received in a fall from a ladder. The report lists court action among other local items including community meetings and social notices.

Ida M. Clark A. Hambach Green Lake Presbyterian Church Srnday

Captain Sees Us In Seattle Tour Of Captain George Taylor

Captain George A. Taylor of Sydney Australia tours American cities and is hosted by former Mayor George F. Cotterill and Commercial Club officials in Seattle. He serves as federal capital director for Australia in the new industrial center and capital plan.

George A. Taylor Sydney Australia Seattle George F. Cotterill Commercial Club Federal Capital

Constable roles shift from royal guard to village peacekeeper

A humorous historical survey traces constables from royal duty under Henry VIII and Napoleon to modern times. It notes the decline of grand titles while highlighting a duty to keep peace in small towns and, in grim terms, to police village greens and confront youths and dogs.

Duke of Buckingham Henry VIII Napoleon Louis France

Western Washington Churches Convention Opens July 6

The Western Washington Christian churches hold their annual five day convention starting Monday at First Presbyterian Church Seattle. Seattle Brewing & Malting Co buys two land plots north of Rainier plant in Georgetown. owned by Thomas and Rosa Bloss for twenty years.

Trinity M. E J. F. Miller Wm. H. Moore Martin Ladies University Christian Church First Presbyterian Church Robt. E. Prettow Y. W. C. A. Reaper Col C. C. Boland A. P Fort Worden Barbers’ Union Barlington Ronald Strath Chamber of Commerce Gilbert Bailey Seattle Golf and Country Club Gen G. A. Custer Atone Washington Broadway and Olive Seattle Brewing & Malting Co Rainier Georgetown Thomas Rosa Bloss

Murder of Alderman Ballou Ties Mrs Angle to Crime

Stamford police believe a second man was in Kipawan apartment the night Alderman Ballou died and Mrs Helen Angle was arrested. Ballou's bloodstained spectacles were found in Angle's box, with letters signed Charlie linked to a former Texas battleship petty officer.

Stamford Conn Brennan Waldo Halleu Helen Angle Kipawan Bellows Ballou Mra. Angle

Beattie Boy Arthur Waters Re-Arrested After Jail Break

Twenty year old Arthur Waters, a Beattie youth who broke jail last Saturday, was caught stealing milk from a private residence in Portland Oregon. He admitted hunger and said he Left his hiding place at 430 in the morning seeking bread and milk. He gave the name James Lewis at first but was later identified by detectives.

Portland Orc Arthur Waters Beattie James Lewis

Take the Whole Family on Hood's Canal Excursion

Promote a family friendly day aboard the steamship Iroquois with a round trip. Adults pay 1.00 and children 50 cents. Lunch basket suggested. Advertisement highlights a enjoyable trip for every member of the family aboard the Iroquois.

Minimum wage talk stalls over eight dollar mark for hello girls

Olympia June 27 representatives of employers and employees clash over a proposed eight dollar weekly minimum for hello girls while three neutral members push for nine. The panel notes eight dollars falls short of laundry workers’ rate and argues clothing costs push support.

Olympia

Girl Lonesome When Papa Was Little Fellow

Editor The Star notes a playful exchange as a daughter questions if her father was once a boy and imagines his loneliness as a child. The column invites readers to submit their children’s cute remarks for publication next week.

the Star

Man Surrenders After Auto Death Fine

Harry Boswell turned himself in at the county jail unable to post a $1000 fine for the January collision that killed Bery Bill. He faces 333 days in jail. The accident occurred when the group of four ran to catch a street car at Third Avenue and Pike Street.

Harry Boswell Bery Bill Third Av Pike

Seattle Girl Wins Divorce From Seattle Bride

Los Angeles June 27 Mrs Chariton Warner formerly Miss Marion Gilchrist of Seattle is free today after a divorce suit decided late yesterday. The case lasted under an hour in court. Gilchrist, age 17, wed Warner two years ago after a whirlwind courtship.

Los Angeles Chariton Warner Marion Gilchrist Seattle Gilchrist Warner

Bnai Brith Picnic Set for Fortuna Park July 12

The annual Bnai Brith picnic under Hildesheimer lodge auspices will be at Fortuna park Sunday July 12. It tops Seattle Jewish summer events with a Rainier versus Hildesheimer lodge baseball game, plus sports races dancing and a full program.

Fortuna Park Hildesheimer Lodge Seattle

Convicted Larceny Figure to Appeal Copper Wire Theft

S. Michelson, a junk dealer, is sentenced to six months to 15 years in the Monroe reformatory for grand larceny tied to copper wire stolen from a trolley line. His attorney John F. Miller will appeal to the state supreme court.

S. Michelson Monroe Reformatory John F. Miller Supreme Court

Mail by Auto Service Bids Accepted for Four-Year Period

The post office department informed Postmaster Battle that the bid of Fred B. Wiles for a four year period to provide collection and delivery of mails to and from trains and steamboats by automobile has been accepted.

Post Office Department Battle Fred 8. Wiles

Excursion Trip Up Canal for Whole Family

The excursion trip up Canal promises a day of enjoyment for every family member aboard a luxurious steamship. Take a lunch and spend an enjoyable day with a round trip price of 100 dollars for adults and 500 dollars in advance.

Canal

Our monthly plan keeps our fun ways in use

A brief notice notes a monthly plan guiding activities to maintain enjoyable habits. It highlights consistency and ongoing engagement as core aims, without detailing specific events or dates. The tone suggests community or organizational guidance rather than a formal agenda.

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