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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
7
May 19 report quotes a resident describing a heated Japan California dispute as a dangerous diplomatic issue. The talk covers secrecy, negotiations, and anti American sentiment while noting Wilson's conference remarks on freedom and limited crisis.
The court dismissed charges against Herbert Hanlon in a grand larceny case over $209 in fur loss. The younger brother's testimony failed to sway the jury. Hanlon, once confined for two years, underwent a serious operation and was guarded at home before being moved to the hospital.
A tall Great Claus and a tiny Little Claus split wealth and horses. Little Claus brags on Sundays about five horses owned by him, angering Great Claus who warns him to stop. After stealing a dead horse skin and wandering seeking shelter, Little Claus faces hardship as a storm surrounds him. (To Be Continued.)
Seattle will send at least 25 veterans to the Gettysburg reunion to mark the 60th anniversary of the battle. Adjutant General Llewellyn is passing along applications as the state appropriates 15600 dollars to cover expenses for needy veterans. The eligible list includes two Confederate veterans among others from New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Michigan, and Maryland with addresses and units noted.
Dr David Starr Jordan retires as president of Leland Stanford Jr University to become chancellor He will be succeeded by geology professor Dr John Casper Branner Branner will share duties to aid Jordan’s world peace work Jordan plans a Balkans trip after graduation ceremonies in 1913 Branner has served as geology professor since 1892 and as vice president since 1899
London May 19 John Salter Hansen arrested over Garrick theatre war on Baron Rothschilds Croesus was arraigned in Bow Street Court and held for Old Bailey trial without bail. Both claim rights to the play and clashes among their employees occurred. Hansen’s hearing set for Friday. Crown Prosecutor Bodkin said actor Arthur Bourchiser who caused Hansen’s arrest fears bodily harm.
Memorial Day plans outline a morning military civic parade with ten bands. Five hundred university cadets and their band join the march. Armory exercises will honor the patriotic dead with Col. B. F. Street delivering the annual oration.
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nominations of Emmett Jordan as United States marshal for the Second district of Alaska and Edward Exum as marshal for the Third district, marking formal appointments in Washington on May 19.
A bustling market listing items such as bread, beans, honey, cheeses, meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, preserves, and canned goods with varied prices. Several lines mention local produce and staples available for purchase, along with a note on a new high school building costing $20,000 in Wilson Creek, approved by voters.
Fragmented OCR mentions Chae Meston 1470 title Main 6612 with 146 printers and a line about Beneca Pittote. It also references Lee Ttaawett and a call for agents and a conetipa device. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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