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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1914
Page
3
A historical health note promotes Jad Salts as a simple cure for bladder weakness and urinary irritation. It advises four ounces of Salts, a tablespoonful daily in water for two to three days, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and restores normal urinary function.
Reports from Tokyo dated March 16 describe heavy loss of life and extensive property damage after a Sunday quake in Akita prefecture. An eruption of Asama-Yama followed, with railroad and wire lines cut off and towns such as Kownakuba and Kitamono wrecked. Akita city suffered damage and 83 people were listed as unaccounted for.
Shriners from Nile temple and Northwest chapters plan a minstrel entertainment at the Moore to raise funds for Seattle’s bid to host the 1915 imperial council meeting. The effort aims to bring the convention to Seattle and boost the city’s chances with a strong publicity push.
Mrs Harriet Janney a wealthy Philadelphia widow is held in Chicago on kidnapping charges for abducting her granddaughter Virginia Ford daughter of civil engineer William Ford. She was about to board a Los Angeles train and claimed guardianship with intent to control inheritance.
The National Guard of Washington may be allowed to send troops to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. General Llewellyn is discussing a plan for universal attendance by all men.
Frank Johnston a Mountain Commercial store clerk was murdered Saturday night by Mexican bandits near Tecate. The store burned, Johnston’s body was found and identified, and relatives demanded a government probe while tensions mounted along the border.
W O Wood outlines a two division city form with a business manager and a people elected mayor. A nine member at large council would appoint the manager and a financial board would oversee the tax budget. The plan includes appointive heads for police counsel health and other services.
Floods from the Lake Union dam breach suspend traffic on the Northern Pacific belt line near Salmon Bay. Floodwaters swept bridges and property, lowering the lake level by ten feet. Government engineers begin plans for a new dam, with work expected to start in ten days or more.
A stormy session of the state socialist party ended with defeat for a resolution to affiliate with the socialist labor party. The motion was debated and voted down Saturday evening amid heated remarks.
Olympia report says the state department of agriculture has no head as of today with J. H. Perkins retired and a successor not yet appointed.
Seattle Court No.1 announces an order of Ar amanth card party to be held Friday evening at Standard Furniture Co. The event invites participants and observers to attend at the featured venue name.
An urgent Nome Kougarok miners mass meeting calls on President Wilson to purchase the Nome to Kougarok mining district railroad, a 60 mile line. The petition aims to have the government take over the rail line serving the Nome area.
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