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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1913

Page

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Seattle Doctor To Investigate Friedmann Cure In New York

The Star reports Dr. Charles Noble of Seattle will travel to New York to study Friedmanns tuberculosis cure tests. The paper supplied credentials to Noble to secure access and keep Seattle readers informed while guarding against quacks. He departs tomorrow for the metropolis.

Star Berlin Friedmann Seattle Charles Noble New York Dr. Noble Noble Ir Star I Ph Daily Metropolis BA Charles Noble ‘Star

City Franchise Initiative Rights Upheld by Court

The court rules that initiative rights to regulate public services are not granted unless the legislature specifies. In Nolan v Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power the court affirms the council and mayor as sole legislative authority for franchises. The Furth company used omitted provisions to delay extensions, and the court rejectsBradford's Gandy act argument.

Supreme Court Seattle Patrick H. Nolan Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company Benton Kinnear Park Furth Company Nolan Bradford

Death pact ends with failed suicide after murder

Hover Davis, 20, held in Washington County jail after shooting Miss Moneyhun near Springdale on February 2. He says he intended a murder suicide but lost nerve after killing the girl. Seattle attorney T H Knapp dies of stomach cancer at 2:35 AM. funeral at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial at Mountain View.

Payetteville Arkansas Washington County Davis Miss Moneyhun Springdale Miss Moneyhan T. H. Knapp Seattle Immanuel Baptist Church Mountain View

Love and Music Tie A Couple At Clemmer Theatre

Violinist Selah J. Loveland wed Matthew Dennis yesterday in a ceremony that united Loveland and Dennis. The couple, soon to be Mr and Mrs Dennis, had captured Clemmer theatre audiences with their shared performances during the past month.

Matthew Dennis Clemmer Theatre

Folks jam all houses in capital

Washington faces a huge crowd surge as 290000 visitors expected. Despite precautions prizes rise and cab fares go up secretly. Private and public halls, vacant stores and barns are pressed into service to house visitors while militia soldiers and sailors sleep in public buildings and the State War and Navy Department building.

United Press Washington District of Columbia State, War, and Navy Department

Olympia House Shuns Wilson Congratulatory Message

The Washington House of Representatives refused to send official congratulations to President Woodrow Wilson. A resolution to that effect was tabled, while a joint house and senate measure honoring the president died amid scattered support from Republicans and Democrats before the session.

Olympia Woody House of Representatives Washington Woodrow Wilson House Republican Party Lister Conner Senate

Celebration of St David's Day 25th Anniversary

Welsh residents of Seattle held a two part event in Arcade hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. The celebration was under the auspices of the Washington State Welsh association.

St. David's Day Seattle Arcade Hall Washington State Welsh Association

Beware Fakes and Frauds In Advisory Ballots

The Star warns voters of widespread fake advisory ballots and crooked citizens committees tampering with the ballot. A Ballard resident reported a counterfeit ballot inserted two opposing recommendations into The Star’s ticket. Other fakes use real names against Griffiths police bill and misquote J. E. Chilberg.

Ballard The Star Citizens’ Committee Today J. E. Chilberg

Mexican Troops Fire On U S Cavalry Patrol

Fifteen Mexican federal soldiers from Agua Prieta fired on an American cavalry patrol near Douglas at noon. The Americans returned fire with a machine gun. No fatalities. at least two Mexicans rumored wounded. Witnesses included U S Deputy Marshal Hopkins and Special Agent Blanford.

Agua Prieta International Douglass U. S Hopkins Blanford Federal Department of Justice

No Coin for Frisco Fair Hits Panama Exposition Budget

Washington reports the senate declined to pass the sundry civil bill over Taft veto, depriving the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco of a $500 000 government exhibit appropriation. The bill totals $115 000 000 in appropriations as Taft signs other measures. A.B. Fall’s filibuster blocks the Indian removal bill.

Washington Senate House Tafta San Francisco Taft Congress Sen A. B Fall New Mexico

Old Man Leaps to Death at Providence Hospital

Dowlin Farr aged 67 died after leaping from a fifth story window at Providence hospital. He had been under nerve care for some time and was in a personal crisis mania. He rushed from his room within an hour of admission. neck broken, died before nurses could respond. Deputy Coroner found death by his own action while temporarily insane. Farr leaves seven children in Seattle.

Providence Hospital Dowlin Farr Farr Conelly Farge Seattle

Supreme Court adjourns as suffragists parade

In Washington DC the high court adjourned while its nine members observed a suffragist parade through the capital. Details on participants or outcomes were not provided.

Washington, D. C

Look, Men What She's Going to Do to You

A Chicago audience reports Charlotte T. Jones aims to ban smoking in restaurants and cafes, proposing a felony with a 1000 dollar fine and one year in prison. The city council refers her petition to the public safety committee for its Wednesday meeting. Kane comments on university fees.

Charlotte T. Jones Miss Jones Public Safety Committee Charlotte T Council

Considine Escapes Guilty Plea In Barbary Coast Case

San Francisco report says W. Considine of Seattle escaped punishment after Sid Grauman of San Francisco admitted guilt and took all blame for allegedly compelling Inmates of a disorderly house to perform. Grauman pleaded guilty and faced a small fine, while Considine’s charges were dismissed. The case stemmed from a visit to a Barbary coast resort joined by chorus girl Catherine Cook.

San Francisco W. Considine Seattle Sid Grauman Conardine Considine Grauman Deasy Tom O'Connor St. Francisco Hospital

Murphine Bill Creates Agricultural Improvement Districts

The Murphine bill on logged-off lands is approved by both the house and senate committees. It calls for agricultural improvement districts with powers to issue 4% bonds to buy and clear lands. Former owners and new settlers may buy land on 20-year terms at 6 percent interest.

Speciae Olympia Wash Murphine House Senate

Moros Wound 32 Soldiers in Jolo Attack

Thirty two American soldiers were wounded in a Moro assault on Jolo near Manila. The death toll was unclear as reports arrived from the field via United Press Leased Wire.

MOROS United Press Manila Jolo

Rough Trip Ends as Ockley Arrives in Portland

The British steamer Ockley under Captain R W Barrett docks in Portland after four days at sea from Hong Kong. Severe storm damage leaves her with port and starboard lifeboats adrift and steering gear out of commission, but she will unload hemp and hardwood and proceed to Portland for wheat.

Eamer Ockley R. W. Barrett Hong Kong Portland

Inauguration Day Cheers for Wilson and Marshall

A half million Americans celebrated Woodrow Wilson as he took the oath as 28th president at the Capitol. The inaugural parade featured 50 000 troops and civilians with Taft and Bryan among the celebrated figures.

United Presse Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall Wilson Hi Ric Pennsylvania Capitol Ji Tice United States Senate Chamber Senate Pennsylvania Avenue Taft Marshall

Wilson Shaves Himself as Irish Maids Spark Excitement

Washington reports President Wilson rose at 8 a m and shaved, retiring last night at 11. Relatives stay at the Shoreham hotel and mingle in light spirits. Col Thomas Birch appears in full regalia while two Irish maids stand out for excitement as crowds number about 200 newspapers men.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Shoreham Hotel Jessie Eleanor Wilson Josephine Cochran Wilson Thos. Birch United Press White House

Seattle to Keep an Eye on Solons

Seattle officials headed to Olympia to monitor a raft of bills favoring public service corporations and to lobby for the city. Council President Hesketh and Utilities Superintendent Valentine travel under a council resolution after a warning from Corporation Counsel Bradford that Seattle could suffer if precautions aren’t taken.

Seattle Solons Hesketh Council Valentine City Utilities Department Olympia Bradford

Merchants of Seattle Spenders and Savers in The Star Ads

Merchants of Seattle spend thousands yearly to offer the best on the market and at the lowest price. Expert buyers travel annually to find bargain lots and expert merchandisers present goods to notice. Millions are spent on newspaper advertising to inform readers of exceptional values. Do you take advantage of these ads in The Star and save on necessities and luxuries alike.

Seattle Star

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