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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
1
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The sensational divorce case of Dr. Philip Rexford Waughop and his six day bride Nellie Kloss Waughop advances after affidavits allege the sanitarium scheme was a cover for immorality. One affidavit claims a nurse was paid only room and board, while another details a gold chain theft and alleged drugging of the doctor at his wedding.
Olympia dispatch denounces the 1913 Washington legislature as the worst in state history. It claims 1,100 bills produced a costly, corrupt final rush with patronage, pork-barrel tactics, and last-minute votes. The piece cites missed reforms and last-minute enactments that priced the public long-term bills.
GIng Salmon rules the day as communities from Seattle to Portland mark Salmon Day. Women’s Federated clubs host 2,006 guests at the Arctic Club while the Transportation Club plans a salmon dinner. Rail travelers dine on salmon and hotels across the East join the observance, with President Wilson tasting a Portland shipper’s fish.
Portland march 14. Janitor Blackwell fed pigeons corn soaked in whisky from bootleggers. Birds roosted near the federal building and some fell to the ground, others entered, and were captured.
Epler proprietors offered salmon prepared in 57 ways to celebrate Salmon Day. Mr Wilson and Carle stated they debated recipes for two weeks, finding 35 easy and then adding new recipes to outdo Heinz.
A late report from New Orleans says a tornado sweeping the South has killed 65 people and caused extensive damage. Early estimates place losses near 10 million dollars, with some sources suggesting a lower figure. communication remains limited as details trickle in.
Dr. Albert Lessing in the Lumber Exchange building supervised injections of Demourette turtle serum into tubercular patients as the discoverer claims it predates the Friedmann cure. About 30 of 100 applicants received serum today with no charge for those unable to pay and more serum promised from turtles arriving from Mexico.
New York reports Miss Mary L. Duke daughter of Benjamin N Duke heir to wealth and social prominence. The romantic Prince Pignatelli killed himself over unrequited love for her, while she remains sought after by European nobility.
In a midnight collision in a severe blizzard, Union Pacific passenger train No 12 rear ended train No 4 at Cozad Neb four people died and eight injured. Rescuers race to the wreck while wires are down. August Meyers and Mrs August Meyers of Long Beach Cal are among the dead.
District Attorney Charles A Whitman announced today he will accept the nomination for mayor in opposition to the Tammany machine. He frames the bid as a challenge to the gang led by Lieut Hecker and vows to press reform.
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck, Episcopal missionary to Alaska, travels from Fairbanks to the McKinley river to establish a base for an ascent. He aims to reach the summit on May 1.
William B Robertson a woolen salesman attempts to kidnap his 3 year old daughter June to reconcile with his separated wife. An automobile chase ends with Robertson and child at the West Seattle police station. The wife retrieves the child and Robertson is released after being detained briefly.
Berlin tuberculosis expert Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann, now in the United States, responds to critics and obstacles in New York as his supporters press for a thorough public test of his serum. In German handwriting he declares I am on the field of battle and I am sure that our cause will win. Here I stay and fight.
City leaders push Griffiths bill to jail speeders with a thirty day penalty. Corporation Counsel Bradford says the jail sentence is legal and will stand. Judge Gordon vows strict enforcement, promising severe jail terms for reckless driving to deter speed maniacs and protect lives.
United Press notes for the first time in a year childish prattle echoes in the White House. The baby daughter of Perin Cothran, the president's niece, and the daughter of Mrs J Wilson Howe, another president’s niece, occupy the East Room terrace opening. The Cothran infant rides in a perambulator and admires the crystal chandelier.
Portland March 14. Harvey Beckwith, general agent of the Wells Fargo Co., resigns after 34 years with the express company. He will likely enter private business.
Progressive legislators will attend a banquet tonight hosted by progressive party leaders at the Good Eats Cafeteria. Will H. Parry will serve as toastmaster and speeches will be delivered by progressive leaders in the legislature.
An 18 year old woman living with W. E. Bair at the Berkshire hotel learned of his death on Wednesday. The coroner suspects suicide by poison. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause. The girl, who has no identified name, planned to return to her parents after the shock.
The Star reports prankster Van Houten secretly became a guardian for a six day old baby, inspecting the infant and declaring the child his son. He plans to raise him at a boarding house, and aims to provide education and a “square deal” while pursuing more fatherhood.
Dr N G Blalock aged 78 pioneer physician and prominent citizen lies at death’s door following a stroke. He served as vice president of the national rivers and harbors congress and was a longtime Walla Walla figure.
Indications of a clash between organized labor and the IWW surfaced as C. W. Doyle of the Central Labor Council pressed the IWW secretary for a stance. With no satisfactory reply, Doyle warned no interference from the IWW. A mid afternoon meeting was set at the Labor Temple and a committee planned to meet Doyle between four and six. The IWW secretary said he lacked authority to negotiate and that the issue lay with the IWW rank and file.
Rome march 14 pope pius rises from illness for first time since a severe indisposition. A fever has abated and he likely resumes his audiences tomorrow according to the united press leased wire.
The funeral for Ira Pierce aged 76, noted California pioneer and former owner Lou Dillon, the celebrated race mare, is scheduled to be held in San Francisco tomorrow.
Salt Lake March 14. The Utah legislature appropriated five thousand dollars for the Panama-Pacific Exposition and adjourned this morning.
The Star asserts its advertisers receive guaranteed circulation over 40 000 families and immediate sales results. Readers are urged to test advertising with a special sale to verify outcomes rather than accept promises.
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