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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
10
Irene Hunt and Courtney Foote lead the two reeler The Return of Cal Clausen with Arthur Macley in a Western romance. Cal disappears then returns to save the sheriff’s daughter, ending happily as Mutual features and more films roll out.
Washington's Cavalry Troop B stirred Austin style rumor of mobilization for field service at once. Capt. Palmer ordered his men to assemble at the Armory as telephones rang and reports spread of a border deployment. The Star notes the joke after Adjutant General Maurice Thompson denied any action.
The Home Consumers' League inspected Washington Mattress Co. to see mattress making wire weaving and furniture production. Next they toured Venus Martel Corset Co the coast’s only facility of its kind. They also visited Mrs Pfeffer’s bakery in the Sanitary Market.
Judge John Humphries says Seattle is lucky to have his experience on the bench while endorsing recalls for drunk or corrupt judges. He argues recalls should target misconduct not rulings that anger citizens. Other judges express varied views on the recall and alternative accountability methods.
Brooks Co. W. Brooks, adjutant of the local Volunteers of America, was arraigned before Judge J. T. Ronald yesterday on an attack accusation and given until May 12 to plead. Robert H. Chittenden, held on a forgery charge, was arraigned in the same proceeding.
The Belgian chamber of deputies approved a bill granting 460 francs yearly to miners aged 65 with at least 40 years in a mine. The measure targets aging workers, providing financial support after decades of labor in the mines.
The Standpat Republicans suffer a fresh blow as Senator Bowen of Kent defects to the bull moose side, possibly running as a bull moose this fall. Bowen, elected 1910 as a progressive Republican, shifts as others desert the Standpatters amid party turmoil.
Seattle officials debated the Seattle Renton and Southern car line purchase with Attorney Harold Preston offering a 25 year 25 percent gross receipts deal. Councilmen Erickson and Lundy opposed stating a parallel line could cost 853154. Mayor Gill urged settlement to avoid years of court action. The committee continued the matter for two weeks.
A compact collection notes divorces births and deaths, indictments, club meetings, church events, political moves, labor actions, and notable incidents across Seattle and beyond. Highlights include indictments in federal court, maritime and legislative tidbits, and social and civic events.
Fire endangers the Cherry Valley shingle mill at Duvall as Navy and local crews fight flames. Mears bill clears the house paving the way for army officers to be employed in Alaska. A suffrage demonstration is planned in Washington with 8000 to 10000 participants. Dominican rebels near defeat as a house compromise curtails open senatorial election.
George Cameron, 38, received a life term with hard labor at Walla Walla penitentiary after his Des Moines area misconduct conviction. He was captured by Deputy Sheriff Cudihee after three days hiding in a nearby house. Chloroform was found in his possession.
The project to electrify miles of track from Avery Idaho to Harle Mont began yesterday with a total cost of 8 million dollars. Officials expect the first section to be completed by April 1, 1915.
An offer promises a $50 reward to open a savings account with $2 and deposit $2 weekly for five years. The plan claims a final capital of $569.34 with about $50 interest at 4 percent compounded semi annually, plus the habit of saving as a value beyond the money.
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