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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
1
Fred L. Boalt comments on spring headwear trends as millinery shops overflow with Easter bonnets. He recalls poke hats and flowergarden styles, notes feathers and turban varieties, and humorously questions cost and orientation of turbans while praising Dame Fashion's whims.
Dr Noble warns patients against traveling to New York for Friedmann treatments as hundreds rush to the city. Friedmann promises cures for a few with tubercular throat but most seek relief with limited chances. The Star reports Noble secured access to Friedmann and notes plans for Friday serum administration at Mount Sinai.
Dr Esco Friedmann arrival in Canada as guest of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association. He received a warm reception from Duke of Connaught and treated several advanced TB cases at Water Street Hospital. Friedmann to return to New York then revisit Ottawa to review inoculation progress.
Salt Lake March 12 The Utah house passed a bill to ensure women workers are paid at least 75 cents a day and 1.25 dollars a day after one year of service The senate is expected to act favorably after a lengthy debate on the measure It aims to correct underpayment of women workers in the state
An editorial fable contrasts Bill the Bum who admits a life of crime with Jonas Gouger the Public Character who profits from charity while backing child labor. St Peter questions both souls, condemning the philanthropist for knowingly supporting exploitation and granting mercy to the repentant tramp.
United Press Leaned Wire reports Pendleton Oregon March 12 that a feed canal break near Heriston flooded orchards with water 12 to 15 feet deep. Authorities suspect badger holes caused the rupture and water was shut off as soon as possible.
Olympia March 12 capital punishment has been removed from the statute books with Governor Lister expected to sign the Gosa bill. The measure passed the senate last night 22 to 17 with three senators absent. Senators Collins and Sharpstein urged retention. Jensen Fairchilde and Steiner supported the Goss bill.
Mise Miller, a stenographer, is named as defendant in a $190,000 suit filed by Mrs. Sarah A. Guat. The complaint alleges Miller corrupted Adolph A. Guat and drew him from his wife, detailing visits to Ravenna apartments on August 17 and 23 and alleging efforts to dissipate his $250,000 funds to thwart alimony in a divorce.
Mothers Against School Sex Plan branding the proposal silly and unhealthy. The Mothers Congress and Broadway Parents Teachers association opposed the measure at a meeting of over 300 at Broadway High School Tuesday. One member favored the plan. The meeting also railed against uniform dresses and asked for a longer school day.
Portland is quiet as police detain 50 motorcycle drivers and 190 escapees after a sheriff raid on a local cinema showing films described as inexpressibly improper. Those arrested are held on $200 bond in a perimeter lockdown and investigation continues.
Lawyers plan to circulate a petition asking Congress to appoint another federal judge in the district due to docket congestion. Judge Cushman has agreed to sit on the Seattle bench for two weeks starting March 20 at the request of Assistant District Attorney Charles F. Riddell.
A coroner's jury cites unavoidable accident in Le Roy Litts death as speed fiends claim another life. A Star Man notes 41 of 43 passing autos exceed speed limit at Union and Seventh. streetcar stop violations seen at the post office corner.
The city considers an amendment to the speed ordinance that would require imprisonment in every violation in addition to fines. Introduced by Councilman Griffiths, the measure was recommended for passage by the public safety committee. The current law allows fines or imprisonment at the court's discretion. If passed, every speaker demon will be compelled to serve a jail sentence.
Washington March 12 President Wilson was told by Democratic leaders that tariff revision committees would not report by April 1. It is now reported he will call an extra session for April, replacing the original April 1 plan.
Capt Louis Lane sails today on the steamer Polar Bear fitted for an Arctic expedition. The vessel is chartered by New York men who will depart April 1 for Keathikan Dutch Harbor and Petropavlovski, the Mackenzie River mouth, Beaufort Sea and the Banks Islands.
Mother Jones and 49 miners stand trial for conspiracy to murder in West Virginia. Defense argues killings of mine guards were wartime acts, not murder, citing martial law proclamations and defining violence as aimed at a system. Jones remains defiant as confinement strains her, denouncing the prosecution’s use of a co defendant as a witness and asserting constitutional rights.
Thomas Ward who beat his wife to death in an early Monday incident died at city hospital Tuesday afternoon after mental collapse. The wife died Monday afternoon. Both bodies remain at Bonney Watson parlors.
Vera Benson sues Alma and J. R. Moore for $5,000 claiming a false arrest over a gold and pearl opera glasses set. She calls the five hours in jail worth $500 per hour for time and humiliation.
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