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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1915

Page

3

Consular Agent Named for Venezuela in Washington

Dr. Luis A. Satander designated consular agent for Venezuela in Washington and will begin duties June 1. Attorney general, in opinion to J. H. Darwin, states outside dams may be sold in Washington during the closed season. Municipal Civil Service league meets Friday night at W. O. W. hall. Home of J. F. Armstrong, 1376 Lake Ave. S., reports burglary with $300 value in articles taken Thursday. Chamber of Commerce publicity official T. Conover authored article Seattle the Golfer's Paradise in Golfers Magazine May issue. Seattle Presbyterian Ministers' association meets Monday afternoon. First Presbyterian church Lincoln High Dramatic club presented Thursday afternoon. Acirema apartments Summit Ave between Pike and Pine sold for $100,000. the Kenyon Ninth and Spruce sold for $80,000 Thursday. Independent oil and gasoline merchants formed a new organization Thursday at Presse Club Theatre, with S. E. Griggs as president. John D., beware. Three physicians members of King County Medical society upheld $249 bill of Dr D. M. Stone county fall physician for March, probably reduced from $259. Seniors at Lincoln High School banqueted at noon Thursday under Boys' Club auspices. Mayor Gill to speak at fair in Empire building basement Friday night under Holy Rosary church ladies.

Luis A. Satander Venezuela Washington Luis J. H. Darwin Municipal Civil Service League W. O. W. Hall Fourth Marton J. F. Armstrong Lake Ave. S Co. T. Conover Chamber of Commerce Seattle Golfer's Paradise Seattle Presbyterian Ministers’ Association First Presbyterian Church Lincoln High Dramatic Club Acirema Summit Ave Pike and Pine Kenyon Ninth Spruce Presse Club S. E. Griggs John D King County Medical Society D. M. Stone Lincoln High School Boys’ Club Gill Empire Building Ladies of Holy Rosary Church West Seattle

Washington Women Seek Saving Plan For Halifax Home

Washington D C women plan to save money to fund a home near Halifax North Carolina where Paul Jones once resided. State banks may join the federal reserve system, as reported.

Washington D. C Halifax N. C Paul Jones Federal Reserve System J. H. Bloedel Seattle National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association San Francisco John H. Folsom Edward Hunter Wallace Fred Gwilt Everett

Pullman Hearing Dates Set By Public Service Commission

Hearings on railroad extra charges for Pullman drawing room compartments and for reconsignment of carload lots of hay grain and fruit destined to Puget Sound points will be held by the state public service commission on May 29 and May 24 respectively.

Pullman Puget Sound State Public Service Commission

Calf Kills Man in Kentucky Farm Accident

Thos. Maynard, 45, a Pike county farmer, died in Huntington after a calf kicked the hand holding a knife intended to kill the animal. The fatal wound occurred ten minutes after the incident on Maynard’s farm.

Huntington W. Va Thos. Maynard Pike County Kentucky

Villaflor Appeals Innocence From Life Sentence

Serafin Villaflor, convicted of Quong Chow's death with two accomplices, writes to The Star claiming innocence from King County Jail on May 11, 1915. He argues the trial was flawed, cites rumors, and pleads for mercy while noting his Filipino heritage and desire to return home.

Serafin Villaflor Quong Chow the Star Wallace Irwin Leo Frank King County Hugh Caldwell L. F. Oesner America Sam

Appendicitis Operation Aboard Transport Dix

The ship Dix ten days from Manila in the midsea carried out a successful appendicitis operation on baker M. L. Burlington. Dr. G. G. Campbell performed the procedure after Captain Crangle ordered course changes due to heavy seas. Campbell credits Crangle's appointment as master of the transport as key to the operation.

Dix Pacific Manila M. L. Burlington Baker G. G. Campbell Crangle Campbell Warner Columia River Alaska

Franklin High to Host May Music Festival at 8 15

Franklin High students present a May music festival in the school starting Friday evening at 8 15. Performances feature school ensembles and soloists showcasing a range of genres and styles.

Frankling High School

Press Agent Holds Self Interview About Circus Dates

A self advertised press agent for Sells Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill's Original Wild West cracks a self interview in a Seattle office. He confirms the show will visit Seattle for three days Monday through Wednesday May 31 to June 2 at the usual 25 cent admission, promising a sensational display of feats and spectacle.

Lave Comma Sells Floto Circus Buffalo Bill Wild West Floto Circus Seattle Cirkus

Foreign-built ships register under US flag

A total of 142 foreign-built vessels totaling 500,705 gross tons have registered under the U S registry law of last August to operate in foreign trade as American flag vessels. Their value amounts to 32 million dollars.

Washington United States

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