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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
1
The article notes deputies at the Jacob Forth Coal Mine enforcing actions against Renton Miner and his family amid police pressure. Reports quote Wappy in prison boasting about plans for regaining freedom, while ex-police chief tends chickens in Walla Walla and discusses future hopes.
Mrs Mollie Zedlouchnick, wife of miner Paul Zedlouchnick, alleges Louis Jones Furth coal mine superintendent at Renton beat her and dragged her husband toward the bull pen. Deputy sheriffs and officers reportedly tried to cuff Jones, with Zedlouchnick promising to stop calling workers scabs before release. Sheriff McCormick exonerates deputies and says Mrs Zedlouchnick fell when her husband was forced up steps to the jail.
Odd items report a licenses clerk window delay over a marriage license in New York. A one legged man at Elmhurst police station claimed a missing artificial leg. Chicago society dances banned for flirting reasons. A infant dies from a poisonous dye in a doll shoe in St Paul. A cow escapes slaughter and dies in a mill pond during rescue efforts. A Russian, Blaine, charged with smuggling Russians into the United States en route to Seattle with Deputy Marshal Frank.
After Ambassador Chinda formally presented Japan's protest against California's anti alien land bill, Secretary Bryan and the cabinet discussed the issue. Bryan promised a prompt reply to Chinda's contentions once a cabinet decision is made and appeared cheerful that a serious misunderstanding might be avoided.
Flood delays hit Himelhoch Brothers' shipments but with arrivals now stacked they are swamped with goods. They cut prices deeply to reduce stock and announce Saturday bargains detailed in today's Star display ad on page.
Spokane reports Mrs. Mary Johnston under arrest after a coroner's jury verdict found she murdered her son Raymond Johnston 26 by strychnine. Johnston's policies in two fraternal orders list his mother as beneficiary and his father testified to alleged attempts at petitioning him during a time of $10,000 insurance.
Lieut Gov Barrett O Hara said he will not attend the Chicago session of the legislative committee probing white slave charges unless summoned. No statement yet on the affidavit Sullivan supplied. A subpoena may seek hotel registration records to verify occupancy and company.
County Commissioner David McKenzie may be called by the grand jury this afternoon after urging a probe for a year. The panel questioned A D Harrall and examined deeds tied to the Clapp and Clericus docksite deals as more officials, including Grace Haley, were questioned about alleged protection from a vice network and police involvement.
James Masterson, 80, previously ordered to pay his former wife $3,000, must now pay $4,500 plus $250 in attorney fees by Judge Dykeman. The couple married in 1910 and the case was reopened per the order.
Pauline Fredericks known as the most beautiful girl in America stars as Zuleika in the Century theatre’s Joseph and His Brethren. The Boston-born performer previously left The Fourth Estate to marry Frank Andrews, a hotel builder, and now returns to the stage amid press acclaim.
Mrs Evelyn Thaw aboard the Olympic with baby Russell says Pompon resembles his father. The remark responds to Harry K Thaw's denial of paternity and notes Thaw's statements cannot be taken seriously.
Four inspectors Hussey Martha Sweeney and Thompson in New York were found guilty of bribery and each sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and fined 500 dollars. A wife’s pledge to reveal all if her husband does not confess to the district attorney is reported.
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