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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
4
The Star reports sustained growth in advertising and circulation with an 12 percent year over year rise in April. The paper notes a daily paid circulation of 46 872 after removing extras and contrasts gains with other Seattle papers. It concludes by mocking rival papers and remarks on Seattle women adopting pants.
A reflective commentary labels the Colorado clashes a religious experience as lawmen kill in Ludlow while striking workers defend their families. It argues government failure and urges votes aligned with moral prayer. The piece also notes the Bulgarian queen delaying a visit due this month.
Argaret, the president's daughter, to be a contributing editor writing on democratizing schoolhouses as open forums. The piece argues for democracy over charity as the best spirit of service. Nelson O'Shaughnessy returns to New Orleans amid joking profanity. Elmer Todd is nominated for the first pink tea mayor of Seattle for his Hinky Dink talk.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from The Seattle Star includes quips about marriage vows, fashion chatter, can can revival amid war talk, humorous exchanges with clergy and brides, a dreadfully polite child who has already dined, and a playful obituary note about Theodore Thomas's touring musician.
A series of letters debate car window safety screens, oppose war including actions in Mexico, critique Colorado militia violence, and question Huerta’s flag salute. Contributors urge peace, protest war, and call for action by Seattle readers and officials.
Dowald Villar, president of the New York Evening Post, says the Nero problem in the Southwest with Northerners is a key regional concern.
Washington May 6 A walking picture gallery deserter from the United States army is reportedly at large. The adjutant general announces a description with tattoo marks including a Christ motif, angels, a centipede, a chameleon, flags, busts of women, and inscriptions across both arms and legs indicating memory, love, and nation.
Citizens urged to clear winter rubbish from backyards alleys and vacant lots. Burn haul or dump waste at proper disposal sites to create a healthier neighborhood.
One hundred fifty Nile temple Shriners from Seattle depart on a Northern Pacific special train bound for Atlanta Georgia. They travel to support the Southern convention with booster efforts intended to showcase Seattle colors and rally. the group aims to have the convention banner flying in Atlanta.
The Bellingham Chamber appeals to Seattle Chamber for aid as the government challenges Mount Baker coal claims, a move feared to stall the dispute for years. The government has already lost the case and faces a lengthy appeal process.
Little Dorothy Wood, nine, is the mystery child in a custody duel before Judge Frater as Roy Frank seeks guardianship ahead of a claim by Mrs. Maude Bartleson of Rapid City who says she is the child's mother and rightful guardian. The Seattle Trust Company is named by Bartleson, while Ben Wood opposes Frank. Dorothy was reportedly placed in Roy Frank's care at his mother's Kent farm after being brought by a veiled woman.
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