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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
1
Prof Douglass teaches young ladies in Seattle stage acrobatics requiring tights and skimwear for strenuous moves. He argues modern dances can be less demoralising than old fashioned waltzes, saying attention to steps reduces moral concerns.
Grand jury visits road sites by auto to inspect county work in the South district amid allegations of excessive costs. Secretary Cottrill of the Grange presents documents from a three month investigation showing $100,000 spent on machinery and repairs for 14 miles of road with idle equipment. Allegations include favored contracts, misused machinery, and a witness testimony on police protection of women.
Norah Moore a Seattle woman is indicted for defrauding Koyukuk miner Ben Dahil of his gold dust worth 5000. Dahil pursued her from Hammond river diggings 600 miles away, claiming she promised marriage and real estate help before fleeing by dog sled. His feet were swollen from the chase.
Olympia May 10. After public statements over subvouchers taken by former Labor Commissioner Hubbard upon leaving office and requests for their return by current Commissioner FE W Olson, the legality of the act has been referred to Attorney General Tanner for ruling.
Leopold M. Stern, once acquitted in a disbarment case, faces a usury charge in the Marion building loan matter. He owns the Northern Hotel property and other real estate and conducts substantial loan business. In the Thompson estate suit against the American Investment Co, Stern is alleged to have secured 10 percent interest plus large commissions beyond the legal rate.
Olympia May 10 June 7 fixed by Land Commissioner Savidge as sale date for 148 acres of King county school lands. Located about three miles southwest of Preston station the land is valued at 60 dollars per acre. Public auction will determine buyers.
Mrs. Jas. Thomasson died in Columbus Ohio today after a bee sting a week earlier. Fifteen minutes after the sting she collapsed and did not recover.
Judge Ronald convened the grand jury in open court to warn against leaks and urged a sealed record of proceedings. Foreman Rutherford stated all members are committed to keeping the jury room secret and avoiding prior leaks.
Walla Walla, Wash. May 10 The Blue Mountain league team faced a penitentiary nine and lost 2 to 1 with Luke McLuke catching behind the plate Like Tom Dolan the prison’s former star McLuke resembles him in appearance and Bertillon measurements A guard noted McLuke can pitch and play other positions but favors catching The prison team’s win over outsiders echoes stories of Dolan's era and fame.
Police think they have captured the mild mannered man behind a string of streetcar robberies on the Alki Point Ballard Fauntleroy and North Queen Anne lines. A gun was found on F W Gaddis 36 held for identification after witnesses spotted a man fitting his description boarding an outbound car.
The Steamer Alameda bound for Ketchikan Alaska sailed with only one wireless operator aboard prompting protests to the secretary of commerce and labor by the local wireless union. Strikers claim two operators boarded to test lax enforcement and to expose union-breaking practices.
Anna Jarvis speaks on Mother’s Day as a movement to protect mothers and children. She cites carnations as memory flowers and recalls letters from prisoners, brides, and students, noting widespread church observances and proposed civic participation.
The Star offers a free detailed map showing Parcel Post zones for Washington State the United States and the Panama Canal with full Parcel Post information. Limited supply available. order now by sending 3.25 dollars for a yearly subscription to The Star and the map will be mailed promptly.
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