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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
1
A man unidentified for fifty years is found dead on a city street labeled John Doe. No relatives or witnesses can be located, and morgue staff report the deceased had once been a business figure with papers in his coat. The tragedy highlights forgotten lives in urban neglect.
The House moves toward final repeal of the coastwise exemption from Panama canal tolls with a likely vote Monday or Tuesday. Party lines blur as supporters plead patriotism against party blocs. Senate opposition looms with Underwood leading the anti repeal group amid sharp criticisms from Campbell who calls the move a surrender.
A charter commission proposal to elect 30 ward councilmen faces sharp criticism as a backward shift from a centralized, reform minded government. Roy Moorehead, an ex convict, is arrested on suspicion of murder linked to a Ballard Beach rowboat mystery, with E C West missing and tied to Moorehead’s Alaska recruitment ad.
Injured long shoreman sues for 20000, delaying the giant liner to Orient departure. Lawsuit filed by Dan Landon and Thos Casey on behalf of James Moore claims he was hurt March 12 while unloading freight from the steamer. San Francisco Hotel association adopts resolutions against higher rates for 1915 fair.
Eight of fifteen volunteers agreed to serve as mediators in labor troubles between striking workers and employers at Mayor Gill’s request. They join the panel to seek better industrial conditions in Seattle. Attorney Harold Preston is the only holdout, citing potential conflicts of interest. The agreeing appointees include Henry Broderick George B Lamping James E. Price Rev J D O Powers Rev Herbert Gowen Judge H E Hadley County Auditor Byron Phelps and Prof Frank Cooper.
Abraham Pepper, who shot and killed Mrs. Johnson on February 24 and wounded himself, appeared before Police Judge Sullivan in San Francisco. His arraignment was continued for a week as he recovers from his injuries.
Miss Adele M. Fielde, a Seattle library board member, refuses Mayor Gill's demand to resign. She alleges the mayor acts because she opposed his election and objects to board policies raising librarian salaries while cutting lower staff wages and favoring Eastern workers over Seattle residents.
Seattle woke to a white fringe on rooftops as the weather forecast notes a lingering spring chill. The weatherman cautions against alarm with temperatures dipping to the mid thirties and occasional rain or snow forecast for tonight.
Chief of Police Griffiths orders immediate halt to violations of the city ordinance banning uncooked meats and groceries sales on the Sabbath. He says complaints indicate Oriental merchants are the worst offenders.
Two hundred dollars in seats to The Blue Bird will be awarded Saturday at 3 PM near the Smith building rooftop. Balloons released from the 12 story tower will each unlock a two dollar value at Moore Theatre for the next week’s Maeterlinck drama shows.
Walter Warnock J Reed Frank Zalinski and Tony Kirkut face Humane Society charges overworking Bess the mule of Pacific Coal Co at Franklin. Fred L Boalt of The Star testifies as witness. Case is on appeal from Justice court before Judge Ronald.
Report from the country north of the Sea of Azov describes heavy flooding after a recent tidal wave. Authorities warn of continuing disruption as residents seek aid and relief efforts.
Portland March 26 government victory in anti trust action against American Telephone and Telegraph Co and its Pacific Northwest subsidiaries. decree demands impartial long distance service and inter company trunk arrangements to end Bell dominance and foster competition with Northwestern Long Distance and Sunset Pacific operations.
A fashion artist forecasts next summer will favor the feminine silhouette over slit skirts while gowns to be made of glass are mentioned as a bold trend. The piece emphasizes display of the feminine form and innovative materials, including transparent glass-like fabrics.
A four reel screecher features Diana Dillpicks in a party scene about choosing favorite ice cream flavors. The dialogue emphasizes a celebratory mood with playful banter and a promise of treats.
In New York Mrs Jan Kubelik wife of the famed violinist hosted a tea at the Ritz Carlton featuring both her present husband Count Kalman Cz rcky and her first husband. The Countess Cz rcky, now her former husband’s wife, attended as a guest. Elsewhere aviator Cook predicts an aerial ferry linking San Francisco and Oakland within two months.
Mr. Merchant can only guarantee future sales by building good will through advertising. The Seattle Star is highlighted as the fastest growing medium, with more than forty four thousand families reading it daily, helping customers remember location, quality, and value as doors reopen on March 23.
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