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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1914
Page
2
A vintage promotional notice touts Cascarets as a quick digestive cleanse for the stomach liver and bowels. It says the product removes sour fermenting foods and bile, eases constipation and headaches, and promises relief by morning. It notes a 10 cent to 110 cent price range and urges gentle care for children as well.
University of Washington professor A G Brauer addressed the city charter revision commission proposing a city manager and a 15 member council chosen from districts The plan would require a charter provision to remove any commissioner who uses office for political goals Brauer backed the idea of expert municipal management and noted safeguards against political manipulation The commission voted to invite Brauer to assist daily with the commission and cited Newport Rhode Island as a counterexample with a 195 member council
Seattle launches a citywide revival series during Lent led by Dr. Ralph Atkinson at First United Presbyterian with daily services and 7 30 p m Sunday evenings. Union services feature Dr. W B Riley of Minneapolis and joint events with several downtown churches, including First Christian and Tabernacle Baptist, ahead of Holy Week evangelistic outreach.
Six masked men robbed Hartman Furniture Co. in Chicago early today. They dynamited the safe and escaped with 15000 dollars in cash, leaving about 400000 in money orders and other negotiable paper. Police pursue leads as investigation begins.
Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale argues in New York that a suffragist can be both mother and active in public life. She says a woman can do two things but cannot juggle society, a profession, and homemaking. she gave up society to focus on public work.
Olympia report says 60 year old Henry Douglas shot and killed his wife 46 after a domestic dispute. Douglas surrendered and claimed the triangle of romance with McDavitt triggered the tragedy. He gave up his property to his wife and described the confrontation before the shooting.
The city council committee cleared Councilman Goddard of any personal involvement in campaign fund solicitation. Campaign manager J N Davidson testified Goddard directed no funds be solicited from any business. Shute of Seattle Incubator Co gave a personal check but Goddard claimed no knowledge of it.
Pastor Charles T. Russell of Brooklyn will personally conduct Sunday showings of the film drama Creation. The exhibition spans a full mile of moving pictures with 600 famous paintings, combining history science and the Bible in a harmonized presentation.
John D. Rockefeller intends to donate at least 50 million dollars to the foundation for Cleveland's betterment, announced in Cleveland on March 14.
The 7th extensive celebration of St Patrick is planned in Seattle. A major feature will be a musicale at Cathedral Hall Tuesday night. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary of King County will assist in the 9 o'clock mass at St James Cathedral Sunday morning.
Fred Huber of Bothell driving with James Turple and Theodore Anderson of Hothell returned to Seattle yesterday. A skid near the Seattle Golf Club tore down a telephone pole and wrecked the car, but they narrowly escaped death.
The Blue Bird opens for a week at the Moore starting March 36 drawing mail order demand. Two children star as Mytyl and Tylt, with over 100 actors in the production noted for stage craft and illusions. Also on bill are Forty-five Minutes From Broadway with Bailey Mitchell players and other acts at nearby venues.
March 14 Huerta reportedly vows to burn Mexico City if rebels seize it. In Morelos at Jojutla mutiny by federal troops in arrears of pay leads to deaths of the garrison commander Gen Florencio Alatrieta and several officers. Loyal forces later quash the mutiny and execute some mutineers.
Cecil H. M. Upper seeks $3000 in cash for a rebuilt auto ambulance. County Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen agreed to pay, with locals alleging the vehicle was first sold to Upper by Hamilton. Judge French signed a writ to require the county treasurer to show cause why payment should not be made. A March 24 hearing is set after an earlier petition before Judge Frater was ruled technically in error.
Rev Carter Helm Jones of the First Baptist church will address the YMCA Sunday club tomorrow afternoon. The program includes sacred music and popular readings by the Gray Concert company with violin and piano solos and readings.
March 14 report of a second deserter from the convict honor camp at Hood Sport following John Graham who remains at large. Deserter Mon Tague is named as the second escapee and custody status is noted.
Eighteen Chinese believed to be smuggled ashore from a vessel were arrested by immigration officers in Wilmington California on March 14. The detainees, held for further questioning, are part of an ongoing immigration enforcement operation.
A vintage ad promotes Humphreys Seventy-seven for colds influenza coughs and sore throat claiming quick relief. It warns waiting can lead to extended illness and lists two sizes 25c and 1.00 with the company address at 166 William Street New York.
Jeff Davis known as the king of tramps sails from Portland to San Francisco bound for Sacramento to join the Indigent and Itinerant Association of Hoboes. Davis, president of the group, denies sympathy with the army yet expects to join it. He received a half fare steamer rate while his lieutenant Birher paid full fare.
Official announcement states the newborn island in Kagoshima bay formed by Sakurajima’s eruption will not bear the mikado’s name Taisho. The island spans several acres and is composed of sulphur and lava.
Bert D. Townsend special assistant to the U S attorney general resigns due to insufficient pay. Townsend, who recently prosecuted the Munday and Shiels coal claim cases in Seattle, leaves his post in San Francisco.
Six dog teams have been entered for the All Alaskan sweepstakes race to be run under the North auspices of the Nogue Kennel club on April 4.
Fire department battled a blaze at Port Angeles city hall this morning. The fire caused about 1000 dollars in damage and damaged basement machinery, with the cause still unknown.
An advetorial piece promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment as a fast, affordable facial cure. It instructs washing with hot water, applying ointment for ten minutes, then rinsing and finishing with cold water, claiming rapid soothing and pore cleansing. It also notes Resinol helps with eczema dandruff burns and piles, with prices and a free trial offer from Baltimore, Md.
Secretary William G. McAdoo and Eleanor Wilson, whose White House engagement was announced, are likely to marry in June. McAdoo, 50, a widower with a son and a daughter, shares a lively rapport with Miss Wilson, 24, and their courtship included tennis and tango. The Wilson family reportedly hesitated at first due to the age gap but approved as they grew closer through shared interests with McAdoo’s daughter Nona.
August Terrati, claiming to be a jewelry salesman, was relieved when detectives recovered a suitcase worth 7500 from Mount Vernon but was later arrested on the charge of stealing the jewelry in Aurora Minnesota. Edwin Jarvi and John Joski remain jailed on charges they stole the case from Terrati's room at the New Richmond hotel Tuesday night.
Washington March 14. Revised figures show at least 160 war ships will participate in the naval pageant when the Panama canal is opened.
Hugh ONeill editor of the Nome Democrat was found guilty by a jury of criminal libel against attorney O D Cochrane and fined 200 dollars by Judge Scho field. The case moves to the circuit court of appeals in San Francisco for review.
Zach Stewart a Spokane legislator and former county treasurer is exonerated on charges of falsifying public records and embezzling county funds after a nine hour jury deliberation.
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