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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

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Government to take charge of Friedmann plague cure

A long telegraph from Dr. Noble reports that government physicians will oversee all Friedmann treated cases and that he may not provide the cure without supervision. Officials stress doubt about the cure’s merits and anticipate up to three months for definite results.

Friedmann Noble Star New York Treasury Department Anderson United States Health Department Canada Bellevue Hospital Stimson Dr Anderson Hotel Martin Dr. Friedmann Public Health Service Laboratory Washington John F M. A. Sturm Friedmanns Health Service New York Health Department Resul

Pino Freedom Bill Coming Up in Special Session

Congressman Jones of Virginia says a bill to grant freedom for the Philippines will be considered during the special session opening April 7. He states the President backs the measure and that if passed in Congress, the bill will be brought to the House while tariff legislation awaits action.

Wire Washington Philippines Congress Jones Virginia Little Brown America Redmond Ireland Treland Folka

Wearing of the Green Observances Around St James and Holy Names

Irish celebrations in Seattle area include a St Patrick talk by Assistant District Attorney Sullivan at Holy Names academy. The St James cathedral parishioners and the Ancient Order of Hibernians sponsor a musical event at Cathedral hall. Holy week cancels the usual Irish banquet. A hike from Olalla to Gig Harbor was completed by 69 Mountaineers.

St. James Cathedral Ancient Order of Hibernians Cathedral Hall Ninthav Columbia Sullivan St. Patrick Holy Names Academy Olalla Gig Harbor

Mayor urges state commission action on streetcar and gas rates

Mayor Cotterill asks the state Public Service Commission to rule on proposed Puget Sound Traction and Seattle Lighting rate changes. He seeks transfers, 4 cent tickets, eight for 25 cents, through routing, and load rules to ease rush hour. He also petitions for gas rate cuts, lower minimum charges, and fair plant valuation. The new council met during a brief session, with a push for early department reviews.

State Public Service Commission Cotterill State Commission Puget Sound Traction Light @ Power Co Seattle Lighting Co Public Service Commission Hradford 12Th Columbia 14Th Jackson Madison 24Th Aves Gas Company Ecouncil

Wronged husband seeks two marriages in St Louis society

Wealthy manufacturer John F. Holman demands that the other man Dr. Gradwohl marry his wife to restore her reputation while his wife refuses a divorce. Gradwohl agrees to wed Mrs Holman if he can divorce his own wife, but Mrs Gradwohl objects and remains loyal. The social circle debates the odd quadrangle as Holman publicizes his stance.

ST. Louis St. Louie Ohn FE. Holman R. BR. H. Gradwok Holman Pewepapers Dr. Gradwohl Mre. Holman Dr. Gradwoh Mr. Holman Heg Halman Gradwohl

Well Maybe Bill Is Real Diplomat

Washington March 17. William Jennings Bryan, secretary of State, endures a week of polite calls and job seekers slipping notes into pockets. When pressed about his weight he jokes that Tom Reed said no man over 200 pounds is a gentleman and he weighs about 22 to 24 pounds more.

Washington, Mare Wm. Jennings Bryan Bryan Tom Reed

Woman Burglar Hidin in Dumbwaiter Gets Detected

Lieutenant W J Moses and Mrs Moses found two ankles protruding from a dumb waiter as they returned home. The intruder was Irene Smith a 12 year old next door who cried for mercy and asked not to be arrested. Mr Copper intervened and spared the girl.

United Press San Francisco W. J. Moses Mra. Moses Irene Smith

Great St Patrick's Day hailed by Redmond in Dublin

William Redmond, described as a leading Irish figure, calls the St Patrick's Day occasion the greatest and most hopeful in history. He predicts home rule by May, credits Irish Americans for support, and envisions an Irish parliament and land reforms advancing Ireland toward self government and prosperity.

ST. Patricks Day William Redmond STAR W. G. Shepherd Dublin Ireland St. Patricks Killarney Seattle County Wicklow Debany White House America Trefead Panama St. Patrick's Day Parnell St. Patrick

Tongs Going to War Over Hop Sing Tong Feud

A sensational portrayal of a Chinatown tong war led by the Hop Sing against rival tongs. Gun violence erupts across Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and beyond with killings, brawls, and suspected preplanned action tied to the Oi Sen case and the spread of highbinder violence.

Hip Sing Bow Leung Bing Kong Kentucky Pigtail Alley St. Louis Mott St New York Harrison Ar Boston Seid Hing Astoria Bow On Tong Portland Oi Sen Seid Bing Hop Ol Sen Seattle Wow Leung Man Wong Si Sam Lew Soon Hop Sing Hop Sing Tong Wong Song Milwaukee Go Yung Chin Quong Bow Tacoma N. G. Yan Chin Yin Chin On Yan Yin Thei Frisco Ah Gong Lam Foon Hootie Toon Looe Hing Lam Roon San Francisco Louis Jin Wong Jim Goon Bing Nhongs Mop Sings Chinatown

Supreme Court Upholds Bank Guaranty for Kansas Depositors

The United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the ruling in the Oklahoma bank guaranty law and declared the guarantee to Kansas bank depositors constitutional.

Washington United States Supreme Court Kansas

Davies to Accept Assistant Secretary of War Post

Washington reports that Joseph Davies of Wisconsin has been tendered the position and will accept the post of assistant secretary of war. The development came with March 17 updates from reliable sources in the capital.

Washington Joseph Davies Wisconsin

Thousands Save Money by Reading The Star Ads

Thousands of Seattle shoppers are urged to read The Star advertising columns daily to uncover money saving opportunities. Local stores showcase values and service to attract customers and reduce living costs through frequent ad messages.

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