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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
2
Robert C. McCormick, proprietor of a New Richmond hotel, fired several shots in a May 1 argument with his father in law G. J. Williams. He pleaded guilty to discharging firearms within the city limits and paid a $100 fine without appearing in court, per Judge Gordon.
McCormack Bros have sold goods on the Coast since 1889. After relocating from San Francisco due to the great fire and earthquake they built large department stores in Seattle and Tacoma. Tomorrow marks the anniversary sale of their Seattle store with full details on page 3.
Report from Vera Cruz on May 12 states three Huerta envoys at the Niagara conference disclosed a plan to topple Mexico City within about 30 days. They expect President Wilson to spare Huerta and foresee a final stand at Puebla with the supreme power regiment as Americans intervene.
Washington reports President Muerta evasions threaten to derail peaceful policy toward Mexico. The State Department weighs mediation while fearing a crisis over Saltillo consul John Silliman held by Mexican authorities since troops landed at Vera Cruz. The Brazilian minister cites Huerta’s promise to free the consuls, but officials demand Silliman’s safety before accepting assurances.
Peter Matton, a Seattle real estate dealer, reports Alaska Bureau chiefs view Seattle with hostility and lobbyist tone. He claims a sharp split in sentiment after defending Seattle amid hostile street scene, predicting lasting rift unless changes occur.
Washington society splits over Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson singing for a grapho phone firm selling records. Older leaders call the move unprecedented while others praise the president's daughter for earning a penny on independence. The president's family adopts a detached posture.
The Methodist Brotherhood of Queen Anne church hosts a joint dinner with delegates from Three Protestant Hills churches. Judge Moore, chair of the charter revision committee, will discuss the proposed city charter after the 6:30 meal. Fred Langdon will sing.
Rainier Beach citizens endorsed the park commission recommendation to create a public reservation on Lake Washington between Rainier Beach and Priest island.
Jas 8 Hogue former railroad worker confessed hunger and unemployment drove him to attempt to rob a Southern Pacific Coaster train near South San Francisco. After halting the train he was wounded thrice and knocked down by an ice pick wielded by a cook. he fired a final shot as he fell. His wife and two children are described as destitute.
Eleven representatives of factory owners workers and the public gather in Olympia to discuss a minimum wage standard for factory employees.
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