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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
9
An advertisement promotes Arnold's Catarrh Remedy offering a money back guarantee. If no relief is felt after using one 60c package, customers may return the empty package with name and address to the druggist and receive a refund.
New York reports David Belasco calls Helen Ferman the most magnetic woman in America and plans to star her next season. Belasco notes her beauty and talent after a minor role last season, amid a run of famous discoveries.
About 5000 tired but happy boys and girls left The Star's Luna Park party in Beattie. Island Transportation Co boats from Spring Street dock carried crowds to the park where W. H. Laab praised the event as the greatest joy and energy seen. The Star staff also enjoyed the success as youths sold coupon bank rolls to readers. No injuries occurred despite busy rides and a joking heavyweight crowd knockout moment.
The trial of James L. Bacon, charged with the murder by dynamite of his wife and 6-year-old stepdaughter, abruptly ends after jail officials report he committed suicide by hart-kari in his cell. Bacon, a former Colorado legislator, was hurt when the Bacon home was dynamited on May 27 and arrested at his wife and child’s funeral. He had been on a hunger strike until a few days ago.
The city finance committee votes for permanent paving on Westlake Avenue from Mercer Street to Fremont Avenue bridge. An ordinance for temporary asphalt covering is shelved. Estimated total cost is 55000 dollars, with 25000 dollars funded by the city and the remainder assessed to property owners.
An unidentified member of the Fraternal Order of Porch Climbers stole cash totaling 10 on June 16 at 220514 Seconday, returned June 20 for 2.50, and on June 24 took a diamond ring valued at 13 percent. Detectives are investigating.
Executers of John Enos estate prepare to carry out a district court verdict awarding Kampike Syelo an Indian aquaw half of the $250000 property. The ruling comes after a 1911 death and relates to the Dreamland Dance property.
Modern elegantly furnished rooms at the lowest rates at Hotel Virginus located at Eighth and Virginia near Weatlake Elliott 803. This advertisement highlights affordable comfort and convenient location for travelers seeking stylish accommodations.
The Charity Organization Society of Seattle opens its headquarters at 301 Central Building with Richard Hayter as general superintendent to manage a broad plan. The influx of immigrants expected with the Panama Canal opening prompts efforts to place many immigrants in farming districts and focus on preventing slums as vital work.
In London Ontario the Canadian Medical Association convenes and Dr Tillings of Chicago denounces widespread U S vaccine manufacture and exploitation by drug firms as a serious growing evil. The address signals strong action against serum and vaccine use in Canada.
A rush for three newly created police women positions in San Francisco drew over 200 applications on June 24. Most applications came by mail or phone, with candidates stating age height and weight requirements to be 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, and 1 to 35 years old. Appointments planned for Monday night with salaries of 100 dollars a month.
Railroad excursion to Lake Keechelus on the eastern Cascade slope offers fishing scenery boating and other amusements. Sponsored by the Fathersed Men’s Excursion Co via Milwaukee on Monday June 29 at 1 585 am first train from Searee Station Fourth and Jackson Street return leaves Keechelus at 40 pm tickets at Milwaukee office Fourth and Cherry and at the passenger station.
The 17 year old boy telegrapher Ten Eyck Fonda carried a crucial Stanton dispatch to General Meade on the night of June 30 1863. He rode through Union lines past Mosby raiders and reached Meade to urge an immediate offensive as Lee’s forces converged near Hanover and Gettysburg. This untold episode highlights a lone youth’s courage shaping the battle.
San Francisco district attorney John L. McNab quit amid controversy after Attorney General McReynolds ordered postponement of the Caminetti Diggs white slavery case and later other prosecutions. McNab says rich and powerful men influence shielded by officials. calls for congressional investigation.
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