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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
9
A brief illustrated sketch by Wm. G. Shepherd portrays Vera Cruz life with vivid scenes of flirtatious senoritas and sailors. The piece captures local color and suggests maritime culture during a lively port visit.
The piece describes Vera Cruz under martial law with American soldiers guarding the town. Captain H. O. Melville Huse dominates the scene at headquarters, while journalists like Richard Harding Davis and Jack London mingle with locals. Night falls as bands play, amid tents and a wary crowd, with 9 o'clock taps signaling curfew.
The Panates program features a starry lineup including Ada Lewis Mile Marie Robson Anna Wheaton Sydy Sunday Marie Fenton Doyle and Dixon Jack Storey Donald McDonald Arthur Monday and a dramatic sketch Truth based on Illinois State Vice Commission findings. Also swinging in are Clayton Lennie Hob Finlay the Yates Sisters Cycling Brigade the Gorgonis Lansee George MacKenzie and the Avenue players with The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary Eddie Foy and the Seven Little Foys and John Robinsons Four Elephants among other acts.
Secretary of War said he received Gen. Funston's report on Private Parks, orderly to Col. Taggart, who reportedly fell into Mexican hands near Vera Cruz and was executed by federal troops. Col. Taggart met with federal lines as Mexican officers claimed an American in uniform was executed. evidence varied. Parks reportedly went insane after a poisoned cigarette given by a Mexican woman.
Junius Spencer Morgan the grandson of J P Morgan will marry Louise Converse in Boston. Morgan is a Harvard senior and son of J P Morgan current head of the family. Converse is the daughter of Frederick S Converse, a noted composer and performer.
The King County case affirms a stay of execution for James Mikkelson after his wife, who had pressed the complaint, softened and requested release. The court upholds the superior court ruling that he must complete his time.
Dr. Louis F. Redon a physician at the Cobb building was found unconscious with a fractured skull and broken ribs in an alley behind the White building after a late night outing at the Metropolitan club. Attendants at Seattle General hospital described injuries suggesting he was run over and dragged into the alley. police had no report yet. He resided with relatives at 736 17th Ave North.
J D Galehouse formerly of Seattle died at his packing plant in San Francisco after a bullet wound to the head. He died without regaining consciousness. Police have not solved the shooting mystery.
The first wreck on the new Grand Trunk Pacific occurred yesterday near Westrose Lake when a train was ditched. Injured are Van Arsdo and Mrs. Marion Pattersogn of Vancouver in serious condition, with 12 others slightly hurt.
Dan Tilden, an Indian policeman at Fort Lapwal, was fired on in an altercation with several Nez Perce Indians after they had played baseball in Pullman. He was shot in the abdomen during a whisky search attempt before they returned to the reservation.
May 9 Colfax report: Harold Fred, 10, played hockey from school yesterday and hitched a farmer's horse to a rack, then drove away. An all-day search led to his capture after the sheriff fired several shots in the air to scare him. He fled but was detained following the pursuit.
Chehalis reports a 185 foot wooden bridge span was moved 24 feet downstream yesterday during a seven hour operation. Local crews controlled the shift to realign the structure on Riverside. No injuries were reported as the work proceeded along the riverbank.
Prosser May 9 The body of Harry J. Favor was found in a heavy thicket about 400 yards from the scene where he shot and killed his divorced wife on April 25. Authorities say the death was self inflicted.
The monitor Ozark, assigned today from Key West, was ordered to Lobos Island near Tampico in what officials say is a mission to protect the Tampico oil fields.
State licenses for automobiles must be paid by May 31. Secretary of State I. M. Howell issues appeal to the $2,000 motor vehicle owners in Washington to submit license fees promptly to avoid penalties.
May 9 report from Tacoma notes master plumbers of Washington holding their annual convention. A message from Gov Lister pledges to appoint a plumber to the next vacancy on the board of health, eliciting cheers.
Panama Gov Geo W Goethals announces the canal is ready to permit torpedo boats at any time Secretary Daniels orders. Col Goethals expects a 30 foot channel through the Cucaracha slide by May 15 and will seek Secretary Garrison approval to send warships through the canal on that date.
Adjt Gen M K Thompson announced detailed preparations to mobilize the Washington National Guard on a full war footing. The plan calls for 150 men to a company at American Lake as part of the buildup.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills ease irregular and painful bladder distress when kidneys are strong. The tonic is said to relieve burning sensation and soreness, with no harmful drugs, and is available at Bartell Drug stores.
A devastating quake near Catania on Friday night left at least 100 dead and many injured. Destruction hit Lin era Venezia Zerbati Pennisi Belpasso Maria Vergine Mangano Zafferanno while Mount Etna erupted. Refugees filled the roads as five hundred soldiers moved in with Red Cross tents and a hospital opened. Priests led processions praying for protection.
Thirty five foresters, rangers, fire wardens and forest conservationists gather in Olympia to discuss plans for protecting Northwest timber from wildfires during the coming summer season. The group reviews strategies and shares best practices for prevention and rapid response.
The project to mark the U S Canada boundary along a 600 mile stretch through the Northern wilderness, ongoing since 1907, will be completed this summer. It is directed by Thomas Riggs Jr United States engineer and a Canadian representative.
At the closing session of the National Lumber Manufacturers association R. H. Downman of New Orleans was elected president W. K. Delaney of Cincinnati won vice president J. A. Freeman of Pasadena was chosen treasurer and J. F. Rhoads of Chicago was named secretary The group will meet in San Francisco next year
A warning against treating pain directly and a sales pitch for free prescriptions at Brendel Drug Store 117 Yesler Way. The piece emphasizes pain as a sign of underlying issues and urges seeking the cause rather than masking symptoms. It frames the drugstore offer as straightforward business.
SICK SKINS MADE WELL BY RESINOL No matter how long you have been tortured by itching and disfiguring skin, apply Resinol Ointment and the suffering ends. Healing begins instantly and most cases improve quickly. Resinol Ointment and Soap clear pimples and dandruff. Sold by all druggists. free sample offer via Resinol, Dept. 22-R, Baltimore. Beware imitations may be worthless or harmful.
An advertisement touts a new cosmetic process to remove blemished skin and reveal a youthful complexion. It instructs readers to apply mercorized wax nightly, wash off in the morning, then claims rapid, astonishing results. It also mentions saxolite in hazel as part of the claimed treatment.
An Ohio dental practice promotes the Ohio Method as a cure for pyorrhea and gum disease, claiming plates cause most gum issues. It touts tooth replacement without plates, sanitary bridgework, and offers free examinations without pressure to proceed.
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