14 May 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
1
A Milwaukee editor promotes Cora Anderson's confessions on men and morals. The piece questions wage fairness for women workers, critiques double standards, and previews tomorrow's continuation of the confession series with insights on gender dynamics and societal expectations.
In Olympia a joint committee pinned a minimum weekly wage of 8.90 for women in factories after a long battle over pennies. Key backers included Emma Fessie and Bella Robair, while Fred E. Kraus pressed for lower pay with laundry owners pushing him. Others urged ten dollars but conceded to reach harmony.
Carl Reiter jokes about a South African liner entering Southampton as a coal-lighter blocks the ship. An officer asks the lighter to move, the Irish lighter replies that he is the captain. The humor ends with the banter over who truly leads the vessel.
U S warships Cleveland Maryland and Denver patrol the south Pacific while a Mexican gunboat departs Manzanillo for Salinas Cruz. Washington suspects Huerta will attempt an escape via the west coast, though his start remains unconfirmed.
Police received word of a man drowning in a rowboat accident off Day Street Elliott Bay and that another narrowly escaped. A squad rushed to the scene as investigators work to identify the individuals and determine the cause. In related news, New York industries employ 10,893 women and girls with many paid only three dollars weekly.
Henry Gamnett president of the National Geographical Society endorsed Col Roosevelt's claim of discovering a new river in Brazil. He asserted maps show enough unexplored territory in South America to contain a 1000 mile river despite British geographers doubts.
A weather note warns of more rain and thunder tonight after last night’s electric display. Weatherman Salisbury foresees another round of storms, urging readers who missed the prior show to stay indoors as the sky darkens again.
Representatives of 50 women's clubs in the Cleveland Federation adopted resolutions urging dressmakers to design more modest gowns.
No arrests have been made after the coroner's jury urged further investigation into the death of Dr. L. H. Redon who was killed by an automobile behind the Henry building. Seattle physicians prominent business leaders and many friends attended his funeral at Bonney-Watson rooms and St. Mark's church with Rev. Ernest Vincent Shayler officiating.
The piece invites families to enjoy a spring Sunday outing in Seattle suburbs and hints at next Sundays feature pages with advice on where to go and how to best enjoy the excursion. It also previews Saturday’s Star issue highlighting summer homes and new subdivisions offered by leading owners for readers to peruse.
In the North Sea the steam collier Turrethill capsized and sank due to bad loading. Twelve sailors lost their lives. In Chico California A E Montgomery, president of Bidwell Orchards Co., died of heart disease at age 33 after moving from Seattle three years ago.
The Star reports a weekly contest on prohibition showing non drinkers leaning toward defeat of prohibition while drinkers push for its abolition. Submissions include a bartender and a former temperance worker. The contest closes Saturday with a $5 prize for best wet and best dry letters.
A Seattle reporter visits working class districts to hear residents views on reckless auto speeds. Mrs Krebs and Mrs Roesler demand jail terms for violators while others call for stricter laws and imprisonment to deter speeding. A mother expresses fear for children and neighbors echo the demand for tough penalties.
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