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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
1
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Judge Humphries faced 48 divorce cases in one morning as the docket overflowed the courtroom. Attorneys rushed through petitions while some testimony was cut short and delays loomed before vacation. A succession of cases ranged from alleged hypnotic influence to desertion, with alimony discussed and verdicts quickened to clear the calendar.
The Star promises its readers the greatest story on the Gettysburg battle written by a military expert and accompanied by old maps. The feature is billed as a grand civil war milestone and a must read for next week’s paper.
Perjury suspect M. J. Malloy, tied to the Redelsheimer case, could be tried before the July 3 midnight halt in King county court as judges take vacation. If not feasible, he may wait until September with a possible August special jury, as his attorney Ivan Blair notes the stubborn defendant’s push for timely proceedings.
A. W. Henning, 44, began in Oakland on June 1, traveled to Los Angeles and Seattle, then sobered to recall forging checks for 50. He turned himself in at a Pinkerton office, claiming to be manager of the California Vacuum Cleaner Co. of Oakland.
In Chicago on June 28 Miss Julia K. Sommer begins experiments on tree magnetism claiming every person has a tree affinity that emits radiations harmonizing with their soul. She proposes gigantic oaks and willows in parks or forests as potential soul mates.
Montreal dispatch reports Jack Johnson the pugilist will depart to Havre, France aboard the Corinthian. He carries a through Chicago to France ticket and faces no Canadian arrest. Johnson, convicted in Chicago under the white slave law, has bail reduced from 30000 to 15000 pending appeal. white slavery not covered by extradition treaty.
After mature reflection he entered the canoe and quickly paddled away in a designated direction, signaling a decisive start to his voyage.
The Star arranges Hanky Panky company performance at Moore theatre for a 2 PM Tuesday free show with chorus girls collecting for Mother Ryther's kids. Mother Ryther, long supported by The Star, appeals for $200 to clear debts as new needy families arrive weekly. The paper suggests incorporating the home under Mother Ryther C People & Co. and remains in the partnership as co.
Reports from Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia and other Eastern points show 74 deaths and over 600 prostrations from the hot spell of the past 24 hours which ended with cool breezes this afternoon. City tallies include 19 in Philadelphia 16 in Cleveland 9 in Chicago and 6 in Milwaukee with other deaths across the region. West of the Rockies the weather is cool from San Diego to British Columbia as Seattle enjoys 60 degree average.
Dr. A Cheston Ping of Atlanta argues at a Chicago convention that American society fuels neurological illness. He cites businessmen driven by dollars and society women driven by late hours, dancing, and envy as major patient sources.
Dr. H. C. R. Norriss of Enderlin North Dakota urged trousers for women at a Chicago alienists and neurologists convention. He argued dressed women invite temptation, while undressed women face more freedom in movement and society. Dr. Mary F. Hogue of Lake Geneva Wisconsin challenged his view regarding men’s attire.
The Mayo brothers report cancer can be cured with early diagnosis and immediate treatment. Dr. Will Mayo cites hundreds of stomach cancer cases and a 25 percent positive cure rate, stressing prompt exploration and total removal of diseased tissue when cancer is suspected.
The council will allocate 2,180 dollars for additional police for the Potlatch. Ten detectives will be imported from other cities to patrol crowds, and six additional policewomen will join the force. In St Paul heat claims one adult and a baby, with seven prostrations reported in 24 hours as the heat wave worsens.
A reader is informed that any six coupons clipped from The Star, consecutively numbered, presented with 15 cents at The Star office entitle the holder to a 65 cent item.
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