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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

1

Riot at county office ends in brawl and injuries

Blood streamed as County Hospital Superintendent Waldo Richardson fought County Commissioner David McKenzie in a fracas over a resolution to probe treatment of county poor farm inmates. Commissioner Lafe Hamilton joined, beating R J McIntyre. McKenzie was treated at jail surgery.

Waldo Richardson David McKenzie Lafe Hamilton R. J. McIntyre McKenzie Hamilton Richardson Wardall Dr. Richardson McIntyre Sheriffs Office McCormick John Roberts Beebe Nelson Knudse Commercial Club

Seattle's Global Trade Reach and Bright Outlook

The article extols Seattle as a booming hub shipping lumber and flour to distant markets. It highlights large volumes of Seattle goods reaching the Far East and Europe, with 15,000,000 feet of lumber yearly and 500,000 cases of salmon shipped to England. It envisions Seattle as a key outfitting station for Alaska railroads and a gateway beyond the Pacific.

Hur Fgal Rangoon India Seattle Far East Johnny Bull Ole Lamnon Elliott Bay England Buenos Ayres Brazil Wash Behring Sea South Africa Jerusalem Panama Canal Alaska Pacific Mr. Reader

Violet costumes and opera at the Orpheum

Fred L. Boalt Sr recalls his night at the Orpheum with his wife attending an opera presented by the Chicago Grand Opera company. He notes elaborate stage pictures, fashionable violet attire, and mixed reactions from patrons. He jokes about the awkwardness of understanding the Italian libretto and laments the long delayed train.

Fred L. Boalt _ SR John W Considine Orpheum Chicago Grand Opera Company

Lohengrin Opera Tonight and Aida Tosca Engagements

The Chicago Grand Opera presents Lohengrin at the Orpheum tonight with two performances. Wednesday features Aida with Caro lina White for the matinees and La Tosca with Mary Garden. La Tosca closes the Seattle engagement in the evening.

Chicago Grand Opera Company Orpheum Aida Caro Lina White Matines

Fear for Teddy Roosevelts Safety Reports Reach Lima

A Buenos Aires cable to the Evening Sun says Lima dispatches report alarm for Col. Theodore Roosevelt's safety. Dr. Lyman Abbott of the Outlook says he has heard nothing directly and believes Roosevelt is in the interior of Brazil.

Buenos Aires Evening Sun Lima Iquitos Peru Theodore Roosevelt Lyman Abbott The Outlook Col. Roosevelt Brazil

Humphrey Attacks Wilson Over Canal Tolls

Rep. W E Humphrey denounces President Wilsons stance on Panama canal tolls in the opening address in the house today. TOKIO March 31 Admiral Matsumoto relieved of command in navy graft probe and locked up.

Rep W. E. Humphrey Washington Wilson Panama Canal Tokio Matsumoto Navy

Narrow Escape Phrase Told From Job In Teen Slang

In a tongue twister style note the line I am escaped with the skin of my teeth is cited from Job 19 20 to explain a narrow escape. The piece references a student named Johnny and a humorous take on Bible phrasing.

Johnny Job United States

Koetters Found Guilty of Mrs Kraft Murder

Chicago reports that "Handsome Jack" Koetters was convicted today of the murder of Mrs Emma Kraft and sentenced to life imprisonment. Judge Dooling in San Francisco notes a distinction in the Mann Act between commercialized vice and immoral conduct.

Chicago Jack” Koetters Emma Kraft Judge Dooling San Francisco

Tolls Fight Near Finish in the House

Washington March 31 A climax in the Panama canal tolls fight in the house is expected today Voting begins at 546 p m Two roll calls loom one on a motion to recommit the Sims resolution and one on final passage Anti repeal forces admit they are likely to be defeated Speaker Clark defends his position saying there is no personal issue with President Wilson and expressing loyalty to the party platform He rejects becoming a rubber stamp and emphasizes independence from the president or any outcome that undermines pledges

Washington House Clark Wilson Platf Congress Helant New York World Sun England Wilton

Woman Drowns After Gas Inhalation During Dental Op

In Vancouver on March 31 Miss Etta Levy aged 20, after inhaling gas for a dental procedure, went to the beach and drowned herself.

Vancouver B. C Etta Levy

Heiress to 25 000 Dollar Estate Lives on Ten Weekly

In Los Angeles on March 31 Mrs. Julia Troconiz Mayers, heiress to a 25 000 dollar estate, must live on 10 dollars per week as her father’s 112 000 dollar estate cannot be divided until after the death of her step mother. She separated from her husband and earns her support, barred from contesting the will by a codicil that forfeits the claim.

Los Angeles Cal Heiresa Julia Troconiz Mayers Mayers Julian Troconiz

Masked robbers hold up Elliott Brothers saloon at Tolt

A local posse scours the Cascade foothills near Tolt Washington after two masked armed men rooked Elliott Brothers saloon last night at 11 o clock. Bartender Albert Elliott and four patrons were threatened while the robbers took $85 and searched victims.

Cascade Mountains Tolt Wash Elliott Brothers Albert Eliott Elliott

Hopkins Caught? Hopkins Caught? Arrest Report From Concrete

MT VERNON March 31 A man believed to be Charles Hopkins wanted for three murders is arrested by the Concrete marshal. He carried four guns and 100 cartridges and was tattooed similarly to Hopkins. A search for Tony Gurb’s body on the railroad tracks is unsuccessful. Tony Olson’s body is identified. John Freeman, wounded, recovers and his account matches the bandit known as Hopkins now. city council weighs transferring the police launch Telegram to the harbormaster’s department.

MT Vernon Charles Hopkins Hopkins Tony Gurb Hopkins Priday Tony Olson John Freeman Bandit Harry Tracy Hopkine

May Reconsider 30-Ward Plan Faces Opposition

James Y C Kellogg, a commissioner, will move to reconsider the tentative 30 ward plan adopted by the charter revision committee. He argues it would revive old ward politics dominated by special interests, unlike at large city elections. The commission will meet in rooms 36 and 7 of the Haller building. civil service rules were discussed at yesterday's session.

Charter Revision Committee James Y. C. Kellogg Kellogg Haller

Dalton Says Coal Is Good For Navy Test

CORDOVA Alaska March 31 Jack Dalton and his men delivered 960 tons of Manatuska coal to Knik for navy tests. They arrived at Chitina yesterday and declare the coal is of good quality and will stand the test.

Cordova Alaska Jack Dalton Manatuska Knik Chitina

Divorcees Organize Club in Paris

Paris March 31. "Past experiences and laughing over them" motivates the formation of the Club of the Disencumbered. Membership is limited to divorcees. The group cites excess private detective agencies and employment offices as issues, as police advocate restricting further agencies.

Paris Womans “Club Police White San Francisco Police Commission

V. and H. Shoe Stock On Sale Tomorrow

The V. and H. Shoe Co. 1208 Seconday conducts a sale tomorrow to benefit creditors. Leading men’s women’s and children’s shoes are featured. Full details appear in the large ad on page 3 of today’s Star.

V. & H. Shoe Co

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