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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
2
A speaker recalls years of heavy drinking spanning 15 years, describing liquor as a ruinous force that has estranged him from what matters and led him toward a grim fate. He frames his descent as a repeated pattern seen in his race and warns of the harsh consequences.
A writer argues that legitimate liquor commerce should not be hindered by public opinion or moral policing. He claims the industry supports many livelihoods, pays taxes and licenses, and that religious belief is personal while business is legitimate in a free society.
New York May 16 Mrs Havelock Ellis a leading feminist arrives in the United States to lecture on the woman movement. She suggests a novitiate of marriage to reduce the sex spell and test into a year long cohabitation to reveal habits and moods before commitment. There are 2 074 trapshooting clubs in the United States.
The Brazilian minister in Mexico City told Secretary Bryan that Huerta’s foreign secretary promised to punish federals responsible for Private Parke’s death if it’s proven the soldier was killed inside federal lines. The assertion was made in Washington on May 18.
San Francisco reports that eight seven refugees from the Mexican west coast arrived aboard the 8S Cetri ana at port after harrowing voyage from Manzanillo. They endured detentions and losses, while gunfire from shore police marked the departure.
Mrs. Annette Loder, president of the Kupreanof Copper Mine & Smelting Co, was arrested for using the mails to defraud and released on $3,000 bail. Gustav Sturm and nine Chicago partners allege she claimed a $1,000,000 company with Alaska holdings and ore shipments, with $1,700 paid to her and promises of Alaska employment. Attorney Wilson R. Gay says she will defend herself.
Mrs Sarah Brewer of Auburn wins the state's spelling championship and offers to meet all challengers. She excels in plain and fancy spelling, reportedly never miswriting a word since school. In a recent Auburn bee she defeated 60 adult contestants for the crown. She has trophies, including one earned by spelling down a diamond of 100 in Olympia.
Rev E P Giboney new pastor at Madrona Presbyterian Church delivered a sermon last night offering a spiritual interpretation of life rather than a scientific explanation. He was installed yesterday and begins his duties with the congregation.
Strong of Alaska travels to Seattle from Washington to speak next Sunday. He accepted Samuel Archer's invitation, president of the Washington State Democratic league, to address the club.
Johnny Conlon is taking things easy on the coast as observers caution about easygoing routines. The chatter hints at a relaxed pace influencing upcoming appearances and public notice.
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