15 May 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
1
Ora Anderson recounts living 13 years as a man including dressing, working, marrying, and revealing her gender in a provocative Confessions feature on page 2. She claims men reveal true behavior when women are absent and urges readers to judge the realities of male conduct.
In Detroit on May 15, the Mexican Crude Rubber Co plant at Del Ray exploded when a manufacturing compound ignited. Police estimate deaths at up to 41, with ten confirmed dead and one dying, seven others critically injured. Rescue work was led by Police Commissioner Gillespie as spectators and relatives gathered amid shattered windows and widespread damage.
Nagouchi Kamashuki, a sailor on the Awa Maru, is jailed on smuggling charges after allegedly aiding three compatriots to enter the United States. A survivor claim says one man had his hands tied and was thrown overboard while Seattle dockside witnesses report a rescue by a Great Northern employee. The scheme supposedly charged 120 yen per man, with Kamashuki paying only 20 yen.
Braham Levy, a Seattle Jackson Street cook born in Italy, is killed when run over May 4 by Orville Hatch. His death halts remittances to Italy, leaving his widow and four daughters destitute while the Italian community struggles to help. The piece laments speeding motorists and lingering sorrow across distressed families.
May 15 reports a second duel arrangement in Budapest between Premier Count Tisa and Stephan Rakovaky, a member of parliament. The episode underscores heightened political tensions in the capital.
Former Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson, aged 79, in rapidly failing health, arrived from Bloomington for medical treatment in Chicago. He was reported in poor condition and under care.
In Trinidad Colorado on May 15 regular troops stopped thirty men imported to take striking miners places. Twenty five aimed at Oakdale mine near La Veta and five at a Colorado Fuel property. Attorneys sought interview with Col Lockett who said orders come from the war department and any modification must come from Secretary of War Garrison.
Port commission seeks a belt line railroad to connect waterfront shipping points and end rate discrimination. Attorney Harold Preston urged action while Councilman Erickson floated electrifying the line as a possible municipal railway extension. the franchise matter was continued.
Special Agent Davie of the Great Northern rushes to Great Falls Montana to investigate a robbery on the Oriental Limited. The crash took place last night at Rexford Montana with no mail stolen and no casualties reported. The crack transcontinental train is due in Seattle at 7 p m today.
Washington May 15 The interstate commerce commission suspended until September 14 proposed rate increases from a fraction of a cent to 10 cents per pound on deciduous fruits and vegetables from Southern California to Seattle and Tacoma.
A report revived today claims rebels would participate in the mediation conference at Niagara Falls delaying the start of negotiations. Hyatt-Jowells, 4th and Pine, is noted for a high class reputation though not the city’s largest business school.
Judge Humphries publicly upholds equal rights of male and female jurors in open court. Juror Helen Allen asks to be excused from the trial of George Williams for mistreating an 18 year old girl. The judge warns against any intimidation or improper tactics in the jury room as women insist on fair deliberation.
Edward Rowan and Joseph Driscoll were convicted yesterday afternoon of habitual-criminal charges and await sentence. A life term is typical in such cases. The report notes a number of tramp steamers offered Portland exporters as grain carriers via the Panama Canal.
An article describes Washington State’s wage commissions setting living wages for women workers. It explains the three employer three worker three public representative structure and notes outcomes for mercantile workers at 10 dollars and laundries at 8.90 per week. It compares Oregon’s flat rate approach and cites upcoming conferences for other roles like telephone workers and office staff.
Harry Vallon testified in the Becker trial that on the night of the Rosen thal killing he and accomplices went to Dago Frank Cirofici's house to fetch him, drove to Bridgie Weber's rooms, where gunmen including Jack Rose gathered, and later heard shots at the Metropole. He described Becker's alleged violent language ordering Rosenthal's killing during the Harlem conference.
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