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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1914
Page
1
A plea to readers to read Margaret Davis’s story about tuberculosis and the greed of mill owners profiting from sick children. The piece urges anger at profiteers, calls for using voice and vote to end the “great white plague” cruelty, and asks readers to prevent families from being torn apart by illness and poverty.
A letter from Joe Kaufman, jailed since January 16 as a witness against copper wire thief Michelson, claims money buys the law. Michelson faces grand larceny charges and is free on $1,500 bond after two hung juries, while Kaufman seeks release for lack of funds. The Seattle Daily Star investigated and confirms Kaufman’s account.
Mrs Magdalene Werner and Henry Paulone held after inquest into Henry Werner’s death at Beaver Lake ranch. Prosecution cites possible second Italian suspect, named Roderigo Rocco, linked to fatal knife and mattock blows amid an affair and disputed letters. Neighbors recount warnings and violent temper, with lingering mystery over who finished the killing.
The Star probe committee report leads to a municipal league resolution to investigate charges that Councilman John G. Peirce solicited cafe owner contributions to favor certain candidates. It also asks whether I N Davidson acted for Councilman Goddard in levying tribute on cafes and proposes resignations if findings are sustained.
A Seattle reader recalls Mr Wisenheimer who turned a meager weekly wage into wealth by saving $250 and paying rent to himself. He bought a home with cash down and used rent to reduce the purchase price, then watched the property's value rise with the city. The essay promotes future Renters' Opportunity events in Star on March 14.
In Los Angeles on March 17 Helen Keller who is blind and deaf affirmed sound reached her brain when Mme Saltzman Stevens sang a Die Walkure aria for her privately. Keller listened with fingers on the singer Lips and throat and cried I have heard at the end as the note faded.
Hamilton JL Gronen sues Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Co claiming $250 in damages for a telephone rented three months in advance that was not installed. The suit filed in Tacoma reports the dispute as of March 7.
Hamilton sues Sun publisher for 50 000 dollars damages alleging libel in a civil action.
The Homesteaders' Society will hold a dancing party at Eckhart's Hall located at 1616 Third Avenue next Wednesday night.
Dwight A. Meade the matinee idol of the Seattle theatre files divorce in Chicago based suit alleging his wife Lara deserted him on their May 21 1912 marriage and has since hidden her whereabouts. Meade a Bailey Mitchell company favorite says causes unknown.
The Home Consumers' league visited the Claer more China Co studio Friday to see decorating and filing of china. They will hold a joint luncheon with manufacturers Monday at noon at the Rathskeller to discuss promoting consumption of home made products. A mass meeting will follow to announce joint committee plans.
Aerial communication between Aviator Roy Knabenshu and H. D. Hayes of the Los Angeles YMCA school of wireless instruction connected with a wireless station at San Pedro, about forty miles away, while aboard Knabenshu's dirigible late yesterday.
Washington dispatch notes a labor department report showing food prices were higher on November 15 than at any time in the last 24 years. The report highlights sustained price gains impacting households nationwide.
London reports Emily Grigsby, protégée of the late C. T. Yerkes, under arrest for smuggling two dogs into England and defying quarantine rules.
A lone armed masked bandit entered the Oak Park branch of the Sacramento bank at noon and held up cashier Gordon Culver, escaping with 2000 dollars in cash. The incident occurred as the city faced unemployment and a reduced police presence.
Obituary for James C. Whalsey at 1111 E Jefferson Ave. funeral Sunday at Butterworth's. Dances and clubs plan gatherings March 9 to 10. Divorces sought Hallie La Mar from Arthur La Mar and Hebe Eckenrode from Everett Eckenrode. Embezzlement arrest of Swan. baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Broff. Forester and clerk examinations April 4. Robbery cases tied to John Marshall and George Yank. allied arrests. Meetings include Central Mothers Congress and YW high school Mody club. Public figures and court actions noted with salients.
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