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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
5
Hugh Todd formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator on Saturday night. He released a ten word platform to uphold the hands of Woodrow Wilson and his administration, supporting progressive men and measures within the party.
University of Washington eight oared crew fundraising to race East Coast crews in Poughkeepsie. Gradual Manager Ralph A Horr and committee push to raise 4000 dollars. Hippodrome dance nets 550 dollars and more events planned with alumni support. A Metropolitan Theatre show Tango Town raises funds with chorus of local professionals.
Olympia May 18 Gov Lister announces Monday May 25 as hearing day for citizens interested in urging a special session of the state legislature.
Ezra Meeker arrives in Olympia with his ex-team on the first leg of a journey along the Pacific highway toward the San Francisco exposition.
Readers seek guidance on hosting a simple age appropriate party for two shy teens. The column suggests a May party, handmade decor, light refreshments, and non elaborately arranged games. It also addresses engagement rings, patent inquiries, and relationship feelings with practical, non judgmental counsel.
Chas Stanchfield night watchman on the King county ferry to Kirkland was arrested by Deputy Weber and City Marshal Kaufman on suspicion of taking part in a robbery of Arthur McArthur of Kirkland. McArthur woke to find someone rifling his pockets on the boat and later was struck, losing $3. Stanchfield’s special deputy commission was revoked last August.
A reader asks whether a man aged 27 is dead and seeks a proper address to write for information. The reply directs to the Chamber of Commerce to obtain the contact for the correct person handling the inquiry.
After a successful Canada and Midwest tour the Juvenile Bostonians return to Seattle and prepare for an Orient tour under Mrs Ebb E Lang. Honolulu is expected as the first Pacific stop following a rest period. The troupe previously played two months in Hawaii in 1912 and drew large crowds.
May 18 in San Francisco Roy Francis inaugurated a second hydro airplane route, challenging Christofferson’s aerial ferry service between San Francisco and Oakland.
May 18. Fred Ivy town marshal of Granite Falls was exonerated by a coroner's jury of blame in the death of Lon Borden who was shot while resisting arrest.
Reports from Circle City indicate the town is completely flooded by the Yukon river ice break up, described as the worst in recent history.
The council’s license committee moved to grant liquor licenses only to individuals, ending licenses issued to incorporated companies. Councilman Erickson argued that corporations merely change managers after violations, and the first license in a name was J. J. Johnson for Oriental Co. inc. Renewals will follow the new rule.
Miss Estella Miller appeared before Judge Frater to contest a contempt of court commitment for failing to turn over 1347.28 drawn from Dr. Dudley Munson’s Seattle National Bank account. As Munson’s trustee and housekeeper she drew funds for necessities before the doctor left for the East. he is ill in Washington, D. C. Her attorneys seek to halt the jail order.
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