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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1914

Page

5

Y M C A Tax Exemption Denied By Judge Albertson

Judge Albertson Rules Y M C A and Y W C A property not exempt from taxation. The 1913 act granting exemption is invalid as the constitution forbids special taxes. The injunction to stop collection on $500 000 in property is dissolved. The court notes church property can be exempt but this building houses dormitories labs a natatorium bowling alleys barber shops and cafeterias not exclusive to religious use.

Miss Grey Aiden

Rainy April Brings Frost Tonight After Wet Easter

A JUICY APRIL Jupiter Provine notes heavy rain on Easter Sunday and seven days after. Yester day again saw rain with April totaling 3.31 inches overall, the wettest since 18 years. The Weather Bureau forecast frost for tonight.

Jupiter Provine Weather Bureau

Catholics in United States Reach 24 Million Mark

The Official Catholic Directory shows a dramatic rise with 24,224,609 Catholics in the United States, a yearly increase of 913,827. This official tally reflects growth across parishes and dioceses nationwide.

United States

Mexican arbitration conferees named for Huerta talks

Spanish Ambassador Riano informed Secretary Bryan that Emilio Rabaza a Mexican jurist and Augustine Carra Calindo under secretary of justice were selected as two of the three conferees to represent Huerta in the American Mexican arbitration negotiations.

Washington Riano Bryan Emilio Rabaza Augustine Carra Calindo Department of Justice Huerta

General Sickels Dies At 89 With Wife Beside Him

Gen Dantel E Sickels veteran of Gettysburg dies at 89 in New York after cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis. Separated from his first wife for 29 years he married a second wife after the Civil War. Once a colonel of the Excelsior brigade he rose to brigadier general under Lincoln and later served as a Spanish minister.

New York Dantel E. Sickels Gettysburg Sickels

J Sanders rearrested in grand larceny case

J Sanders, previously arrested for theft and released by a jury, has been rearrested and will face trial for grand larceny. He is charged with stealing goods from Acme Forge Works.

J. Sanders Acme

Home Rule Push Tied to Hinky Dink Charter Vote

Revisionists backed a federal bureau of municipal affairs and urged the state legislature to grant home rule to first class cities. The charter was to be presented to the council this afternoon with election date fixed.

Revisioners Bureau of Municipal Affairs

Tragedy in Pocatello Man Kills Woman then Self

Pocatello Idaho May 4 James Carr after a dispute over his affection for Mia J Thayer shot and killed her. He then shot her husband and himself the details indicate a domestic killings incident with no immediate survivors named.

Pocatella Idaho Mia J. D. Thayer James Carr Wom

Advice Column Queries on Love and Conduct Across Pages

A collage of reader questions and author replies covers hair care morals, biblical phrasing, dress care, courtship, and marriage. Topics include avoiding scented tonics, how to handle letters from admirers, breach of promise cases, ward of court concerns, and forgiving a wayward spouse. Guidance emphasizes discretion, responsibility, and social norms.

Edmonds student Pearl Martin tops Snohomish county spelling

Everett reports eighth grade pupil Pearl Martin of Edmonds School is the county champion after spelling 1,046 words correctly in the Snohomish County spelling contest.

Everett Pearl Martin Edmonds School Snohomish County

Why Drinking Men Cannot Make 6000

Monthly quotas show drinking men failing in business due to drink habits. They lose prestige and bank confidence. rain looms unless they stop. The Neal Institute treatment offers a safe vegetable method at home or 1735 16th Ave Seattle. Call East 4381 for details.

Seattle Neal Institute East

Michigan Senator Criticizes War Policy and Tolls Bill

Senator Townsend of Michigan denounces the presidents war policy and tolls exemption repeal in the senate. He attacks Mexican policy, says U S intervention risks bloodshed, and warns Huerta's destruction could cost many American and Mexican lives.

Washington Sen. Townsend Michigan Senate Mexico Huerta America

Auto thief trapped after stolen car crashes off embankment

A thief who stole Charles Coleman's car Sunday from Seconday and Senecast was pinned under the vehicle for about ten minutes after it jumped from a seven foot embankment at 19th and East Prie streets. The thief escaped before police arrived.

19Th East Priest Charles K. Coleman Seconday Senecast

JudgeIntervenes In Abduction Attempt Of Chicago Heiress

Miss Minnie Fay of Chicago, estate valued at 15000, was taken by ambulance and placed on a Chicago bound train Saturday night. Judge Frater halted the move and considers a guardianship petition by Mrs Kathrine Boren of Seattle as sisters Anna Levy and Elizabeth Fay oppose. The sick woman remains hospitalized for brain tumor treatment while the case proceeds.

Minnie Fay Chicago Providence Hospital Judge Frater Katherine Boren Seattle Anna Levy Elizabeth Fay

Boy Youths Attack Auto Repair Man Near Coon Hollow

Jack Welch, an auto repair man, was attacked by a gang of small boys on the steep grade west of Coon Hollow after returning with a damaged machine from Madison Park. He narrowly escaped a volley of stones and reported the incident to police today.

Jack Welch Madison Park

City health chief backs police first aid training plan

City Health Commissioner Mc Bride will cooperate with Chief Griffiths to launch a first-aid course for police officers. The program aims to teach officers how to care for injured persons.

McBride Griffiths

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