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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
7
The Jones divorce case outlines a straightforward separation amid financial strain. Harry Jones, a butcher by trade, earned modest weekly sums while his wife, a young mother of two, pursued dances and social visits leading to growing estrangement. Judge Dykeman will rule this afternoon on custody of the surviving child.
Beattie juvenile court officials detained Mary Luchesi and her cousin John to Seattle over a case of an underage marriage. The pair claimed they would marry and face law restrictions, with a Friday court decision pending on return to Seattle and possible travel to British Columbia.
A Florida cyclone swept through Jacksonville killing several persons and injuring many more. Reports received here today indicate a damaging storm hit the area causing power outages and partial closures of theatres as communications and details are still incomplete.
A public lecture in Oaksand drew sharp criticism of Japan California ties. An 8 prominent attendees. The incident followed an ox chase and a near death scare. Seattle event features Helmer H Bryn, a Norwegian visitor, with over 500 Norwegians expected at Christensen's Hall Sunday afternoon.
A cyclone wrecked the Idlewild club building at 24th and Lake streets in Omaha and fires followed the storm. Decatur and Franklin streets were lined with debris and burning homes for a quarter mile. Refugees fled to hilltops as fires burned for over three hours before a heavy rain saved other structures.
The newly formed Marriage club at Wellesley College requires a wooer to earn five thousand dollars annually to be eligible for marriage. The club already has about 100 members and also bars marriage for members within three years after graduation.
Peter Miller, a lawyer burglar, ridicules Tacoma officials claim of a jailbreaking attempt on his behalf. He says if jail breaking could help him he could have broken jail anytime in Tacoma.
Fighting broke out at daybreak between Mexican federal troops and Sonora rebels near Cananea. Reports from the border say all wires to Cananea have been cut, making confirmation difficult.
Former Washington governor Albert Mead was interred in Bellingham with full Masonic honors. Gov. Lister and ex-Gov. Hay attended as 3,000 mourners gathered. Three truckloads of floral offerings were laid around the casket.
The lower house recessed to inspect cyclone damage in Omaha. A state militia and hospital corps accompany the lawmakers, who departed at 10 30 am on a special train.
The March 24 Nebraska cyclone struck a North Side street car, totally destroying it and injuring ten seriously. Conductor Caldwell warned passengers then sheltered in a nearby basement and remained with the wrecked car all night per company rules. Also reported a Bronx poultry case and a man found dead in Atlantic City in a yard hole.
C C Spangler, a third juror in the Dr C Hyde case over Col Thomas H Swope, found battered in a side street after the verdict failed to be reached. Authorities believe the assault stemmed from the trial’s conclusion.
Found deserted on the Lanyans' doorstep in Oakland a two day old girl baby is cared for while authorities search for a permanent home. A note with the child reads Dorothy Mazel born 4 a.m. March 22. police investigate.
Omaha reports reveal Geo Hammer a leading Middle West merchant and Byrne Hammer Dry Goods Co. proprietor perished after the cyclone. Mrs. Arthur Savidge and her baby were hurt, Walter Peterson’s family of seven missing, and Mrs. Mary Eldridge buried for hours before rescue.
Dowager Princess Teresa di Pallano mother of Princess di Teano tried to kill herself in the Grand hotel Rome. Four years earlier she became suddenly demented at Milan central military station and has been under observation since. She slashed her breast with a razor causing a deep wound.
John Mitchell, AFL vice president, visited Albany for talks with Governor Sulzer amid reports he will be named head of the proposed state labor department at a $4,000 annual salary. Neither man confirmed the appointment. Mitchell will stay in the city until labor bills before the legislature are decided.
William Holman, 30, a messenger, arrested on a disorderly charge, died at the city hospital early this morning from morphine poisoning. He had been in the jail about three hours before he became ill and died despite efforts to save him.
Market list shows assorted groceries with prices including sugar at 81, wheat at 1.10, corn syrup, Lima beans, Quaker wear harley hominy, toilet paper, bacon powder, pork and beans, rolled oats, peaches, cocom, potatoes, milk, preserves, pecans, salted nuts, home made pies, sauerkraut, catsup, butter, cheeses, and fresh shad. Delivered apples and Florida fruit noted.
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