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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
7
A young woman testifies in police court about poverty and exploitation, detailing how low pay pushed her toward desperate choices and a troubled relationship with a man named Billy. The judge considers dismissing the case as the district attorney notes she was a promising person denied chance, urging leniency.
Ralph C. McAllister a Seattle investor and board member disappeared last night after a message said he was ill and safe in Port Angeles at the Dome of Hanson. He left Seattle to join his brother and has been reportedly troubled by headaches.
On campus day at the state university students roll up sleeves and collars, some punished for sloth by a censorship board while others stayed home ill. Morning class work, afternoon meals prepared by coeds, with Gen Meany presiding over events.
May 1 report from Lewistown credits Stanley Bohm with a pigeon that hatched two chickens from a single egg in a pigeon's nest. The hen treats the pair as squabs and the egg did not look double yolked.
Mayor Gill backs a five engineer board to locate a bridge across the Lake Washington canal in Latona. The scheme was proposed by Councilmen Fitzgerald and Goddart and endorsed by the mayor.
Governor Lister announced 18 Seattle residents named as delegates to the conference of charities and correction to be held in Memphis May 8 to 15. The roster includes Judge King Dykeman Dr. M. A. Matthews A S Kerry John Schram Dr. W A Shannon A E Griffiths H C Henry F B Cooper Mrs C E B Bogardus Dr Sydney Strong Judge Everett Smith Mrs W A Peters Miss Bethesday Beals Rev L J Covington Prof W G Beach Mrs Edith M Hickey George F Cotterill and Miss Adele Fields.
Thomasa G. Bush of Spokane will succeed J. K. Grant as secretary of the highway department. A. J. Connery of Everett becomes accountant of the industrial insurance commission, filling the vacancy left by F. P. Garnett's resignation.
Edward J. Hackett of Wiley City was instantly killed near his home when a horse shied, a stirrup broke, and he was thrown from the animal yesterday. The incident occurred in North Yakima on May 1.
New York May 1 Dr Julian P Thomas millionaire pure food maker and self styled savior of the one cent day was arrested on charges of using the mail to defraud He concedes his mail order medical practice has netted about 1 500 000 over five years
Seattle joins a nationwide May 2 suffrage protest urging federal action for women’s political rights. Mrs Medill McCormick outlines the plan. mass meetings will form simultaneously, Chicago leading with 600 women in uniform and 50 000 marchers. Petitions and resolutions will be sent to Congress.
St Louis May 1 A woman identified as Lizzie Neudecker 50 widow living at 2148 Salisbury St danced the turkey trot on the sidewalk at California and Ganconade. A policeman reported she said she was performing the dance and she was taken to City Hospital for observation.
Denver dispatch reports Christian Christensen was knocked down in an incident when his bald head deflected a blow or impact, sparing his life and drawing attention to the danger he faced. Authorities investigate the sequence of events and identify the assailant involved.
Fire Chief Haley driving to a blaze observed the reflection of his car lights on Christensen's bald head and veered aside just in time to avoid contact.
Yacht men learned that when stores were aboard Vincent Astor s fine twin screw yacht Noma ample provision was made for the proper preparation of corned beef hash.
In Chicago on May 1 a man awaiting enlistment joked his mother in law does not want him to join. He spoke at the army recruiting office about his struggle to win approval.
A young man in Altoona on May 1 was wined and dined by prominent businessmen and introduced into the city’s best society, signaling his welcome into local social circles.
A man calling himself Henry O. Hess, who had impressed local business leaders with plans for a major new industry, was arrested while departing the city. He faced charges of obtaining several hundred dollars through bogus checks indorsed by men who had entertained him lavishly.
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