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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
1
Trustees of Commerce meet Tuesday to urge Gov Lister to veto the red light bill. Wire communications recount Eleventh hour opposition and signatures. Mayor to decide at 4 o clock today as copies circulate. Law imposes six month penalties on property owners and lessees for certain building uses.
In Gary Indiana on March 19 a long legal battle ends with Loretta Wilkins, 22, inheriting over 100000 from her deceased parents. Her suitor James Rodgers, engaged to her, plans marriage soon as authorities report she avoided kidnapping attempts and faced court battles in Chicago and South Bend.
George A. Lee, chairman of the public service commission, blasts Seattle leaders for “robbery tactics” and warns that city power is curtailed by a state law. He claims the commission protects public utilities while gas, traction, and telephone rates rise, and questions whether any difference exists between the commission and a passive cop amid the rate hikes.
A chaotic morning session saw auto drivers blamed for pedestrian danger while Corneil Wardell urged extending Griffiths ordinance and jail terms for speeders. Critics doubt effectiveness and call for broader street safety legislation despite automobile group denials.
Advertising editor Kari FE declares prosecutors will pursue dishonest advertisers when statutes allow. Murchey cites 48 addresses used in fake ads and presents stereopticon views at the Rathskeller meeting to illustrate the issue and restore public confidence in advertising.
A second night revival at Ply church drew a tremendous crowd after fireworks. M. A. Matthews of the First Tian church preached, using James 1 27 as his text about pure religion and caring for orphans and the afflicted.
A resident complains about a neighbor's canned music during the day and night. The report notes tension as the issue is discussed with authorities.
Albert Lipinski a Seattle machinist living at 518 Eighth Ave and employed by Alaska Junk Co was fined 10 dollars and costs in Judge Browns court on a assault charge. The case arose after a street car conductor refused his transfer and Lipinski was said to be kicked and manhandled. Lipinski says he was assaulted and arrested after resisting the action. He plans to appeal.
Gov. Cox pardoned William Welch age 35 for stealing a dollar’s worth of bacon during a period of hunger. Welch, sentenced to life in the state prison, deteriorated into insanity after years behind bars. He had been wandering Southern Ohio six years ago seeking work when he took the bacon in Greenville.
The third annual May festival of music will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of May at the Armory by Seattle public schools. High schools perform Friday and Saturday evenings while grammar schools play Saturday matinee. Tickets are at popular prices to let the public enjoy a concert with local talent.
Antone Martinez known as Musica and five relatives were seized with $500000 in cash in hats and bags. Police say the family ran a nationwide fraud network connected to the United States Hair Co. in New York and swindled about 20 banks in New York Atlanta New Orleans London and Berlin.
Snow fell on a rare March morning in Seattle during Easter vacation week. The piece notes spring officially arriving March 21 while recalling historical late snow events in 1895 1900 and 1902 and mentions nonheated streetcars and the mood of children enjoying a rare snow day.
The council at a special meeting read Mayor Cotterill’s message on state public service processing and rate cuts for car and gas charges. Members left the issue pending until Monday while the utilities committee, led by President Hesketh, vows thorough consultation.
Prince Nicholas of Greece calmed angry troops after the murder of King George. In Saloniki, soldiers threatened to storm the palace to seize the assassin. An unidentified man linked to Aleko Schinas was torn by a mob when Schinas was moved, authorities label Schinas weak minded, others say he is a college graduate who lived abroad.
Port Gamble Washington March 19 Five men were burned, one fatally, when steam drums in the engine room of the Puget Mill Company's plant exploded at 1 p m Tuesday afternoon. The boiler had just passed inspection. workers had mostly left for lunch. An official investigation into the accident is under way.
Seattle shoppers boost savings by consulting The Star advertising columns. Local stores list money saving bargains daily, offering value and service to entice customers. Read ads carefully each day to maximize value.
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