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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
7
Lawrence, May 8. University of Kansas chemists study converting sunflower fibers into rope by processing half a ton of soap stock. Wild sunflowers in eastern Kansas form dense stands, crowding out other crops, prompting exploration of new uses for the plant.
President Hibben announced Princeton will deliver the two Stafford Little lectures in the coming year. He did not know Col. Goethals subject yet but expected the talk to concern the Panama Canal.
Washington May 8 The Wilson administration struggles to find men fit to represent the United States before the ABC mediators in the Mexico talks. The long negotiations may force officials to pause other duties as few top figures can commit long term. A British subject is killed in Guadalajara and English manager G H Coxson is held by Gen Maas at Soledad. Concerns grow for US consul John Silliman’s safety in Saltillo or San Luis Potosi.
Charlies F. Riddell will speak to King County progressives at the Women’s Exchange Saturday on “The Weakness of the Wilson Trust Policy.” The executive committee adopted resolutions declaring progressives never intended to amalgamate with Republicans.
Frank MacKean, Seattle manager of Willapa Power Co., asks commissioners for a franchise to build an electric railway and power line in Pacific county. He and associates have incorporated a company for $1,000,000.
An old remedy claims four ounces of squid arvon dissolved and rubbed into the scalp nightly will dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair silky and lustrous after a few applications. It suggests liquid arvon is cheap and available at drug stores.
The annual Junior day water fete moves to near the old AYP. dock due to low water on Lake Union. Events include log rolling goose chase canoe war rowing and swimming with several students entered and Coach Conibear staging a handicap race. A reunion luncheon follows at 11 30 in the president's rest.
A program featuring Just Out of College by George Ade will be staged at Meany Hall this evening as part of a literary entertainment series. The event adds to campus cultural offerings with a light vaudeville style performance by Ade’s familiar sketches.
In Lacrosse Wisconsin on May 8 Booker T. Washington the Negro educator broke bread with the citys leading citizens at a reception despite members of his own race refusing to participate. Joseph Elk club porter was the only black attendee joining Mayor Ort J Sorensen President F A Cotton of the state normal and Principal B E McCormack of the high school along with several ministers in welcoming the founder of Tuskegee.
Walter H. Sayre, scarred by a mule kick that crushed his skull, had half a pound of mud removed from his brain in Cheyenne Wyoming. Surgeons flushed the wound with 38 gallons of water then fitted a silver patch and Sayre was deemed fit to rejoin the U S army recruiting service.
A report describes a scene where individuals received corporal punishment with a slipper and were marched to a police station. The incident involves local authorities handling disciplinary measures in a public setting. No further details on identities or location are provided.
James Keeley, Chicago Tribune general manager, purchases the Inter Ocean and Chicago Record Herald. The papers will merge as the Record Herald with Keeley in editorial control and W. W. Chapin handling business matters. Keeley to leave the Tribune immediately.
Announcement for a public sale by Red Front Clothing Co at 1510 First Ave opposite Public Market. Stock bought for 40 cents on the dollar includes hats suits overcoats shoes and more with sample prices showing deep discounts. Sale begins Saturday at 9 o clock with display windows promising large bargains.
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