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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
4
The governor says Wallace was fired for not agreeing with two other Industrial Commission members. The dispute centered on policy direction and specific proposals, with Wallace opposing the majority stance on key reforms.
In Cleveland a Democratic mayor presides as officials present a reform slate claiming honest workers will run the legislature. The list includes varied trades and eleven ers, three middlemen, and eleven parasites, while Municipal Railway is set to begin June 1 and prior service dates are canceled.
The piece contrasts England's Lloyd George budget with U S tax plans, noting higher rates on unearned incomes and large estates abroad while criticizing the policy as confiscatory. It claims the English scheme starts at low income levels and taxes estates heavily, with Lloyd George having votes to pass it. It also says the standout party did not adopt its proposed delegate election plan.
NATOR KENYON condemns tainted Rockefeller money used to pay workers in Uncle Sam programs. A 625 person department store list, including Prof Carver, ties to John D s General Education Board prompts calls for congressional action. Government lacks funds for jobs and should raise income tax rather than grant control to private tax collection powers.
Reports across the valley and Eastern Washington show an abundance of fruit with ideal weather for apples. Grandview notes prospects never better and a strong need for strawberry pickers. White Salmon ships first crate of berries earning $10 in the Montana market.
An advertisement claims Sargol tablets help thin people gain 10 to 25 pounds a month by boosting blood production. It argues poor nourishment from meals and promotes cutting diet steps, recommending Bartell Drug and Swift's Pharmacy in Seattle with a money‑back guarantee.
May 13 Olympia. Three hundred women from across the state attend the Mothers Congress and Parent Teachers Association meeting. Mrs. W. B. Bebb of Seattle opens the session as state president.
A short humorous column notes a watch running day and night and going unfined due to poverty. It jokes about soaking watches and the search for a redeeming feature. The piece includes snippets about Ma Hurst George and a misplaced fountain pen.
In a smoky talk of adventures the large speaker bragged of near escapes. A quiet ticket collector recalled a bolt weighing tons bursting near his head on a station platform. The group reacted in shock as the tale shifted to engineering and danger at work.
In Olympia on May 18 a wage commission dispute unfolds over annual requirements for girls in factories. Employers propose 476 dollars, employers 610 dollars, and the commission peers at 516.
Atlanta and Seattle vie for the 1915 Shriners Imperial council meeting. The Atlanta Constitution backs Seattle hosting next year as Rev. M. A. Matthews of Seattle advocates the city’s claims before the Imperial council.
In Olympia a jury is sworn in for Hamilton Douglass, 73, charged with murdering his wife, 39. The trial centers on the disputed circumstances surrounding the death and the defendant’s alleged involvement.
In New York May 13 a heated cross examination of Bald Jack Rose, a key prosecution witness in the Chas F Becker murder trial, saw Rose calmly deflect every accusation. Defense lawyer Manton pressed on with claims of theft, corruption, and white slavery rings, which Rose denied.
Prof. H. G. Lull of the University of Washington education department was elected chairman of the state vocational commission in Olympia. The group discussed plans to establish a statewide vocational training system in schools.
Modern elegantly furnished outside rooms offer cleanliness comfort and courtesy for transients with rates from 32.60 to 4 weekly. Convenient location for walking and street care services.
May 13. United States Consul in Vera Cruz reports President Huerta has released A. J. Sutton, photographer for the Washington Post, who was arrested on arrival in Mexico City. Secretary Bryan Discusses with Gen. Funston to deter correspondents from going to the capital.
Boston dentists showcase highly crafted dental portraits noted for realism and artistry. The feature highlights skilled technicians, detailed work, and the enduring appeal of natural tooth aesthetics.
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