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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
1
Fair Bathers Scatter as Firemen Raid Turkish Bath
Fifty frightened women flee as policemen and firemen burst in during a Turkish bath raid. The scene erupts when a supposed fire alarm triggers a chaotic scramble for cover and towels. The proprietor faces investigation over the prank that disrupted the spa.
Court House Fraud Case Sees Bond Plan Rejected
The Star and Municipal League exposed a courthouse scheme, judges nullified the $950000 bond, commissioners face a new election for a two and a half story building, architect Gould blamed for misleading campaigns, and possible suit to recover fees with a league meeting set.
Women Lawyers Clash in Swanson Theft Trial
In a Swanson case at Judge Ron department of the superior today two women lawyers appear for state and defense. Miss Whitehead prosecutes assisted by Deputy White. Miss Blinn defends with Ivan Blair. A jury includes two women. Swanson admits theft per direct testimony. Rachmill identified Swanson as seller of stolen articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
Har
Miss Whitehead
Swanson
Miss Blinn
Rachmill
Lipton’s America’s Cup Challenger Plans Revealed
May 21 1914 reports New York Yacht Club acceptance of Sir Thomas Lipton’s dial for the America’s Cup. The Royal Navy and Gosport plans shape measurement and timing rules as E Nicholson of Gosport designs the yacht. The New York club sets the framework for the races and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Lipton
Royal
New York Club
E. Nicholson
Gosport
Cops Prepare for Summer Uniform Change Chief Ban declares June first start
The city police will switch to summer attire on June 1. Officers must wear sack coats with a three inch coat length and a two inch turn down collar as part of the seasonal uniform update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannick
Johnny Reb Says Yanks Will Go Back To Gettysburg Together
A Seattle man, H. S. Weaver of 4120 Maynard av, the sole Confederate survivor of Gettysburg still living in Seattle, plans to join a reunion party at Gettysburg for the battle's 50th anniversary. He recalls Round Top, wagon trains, hospital yards, and a final note that North and South are reunited as he looks forward to traveling back with his former adversary Edward D. Phelps of Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Chabas
Missa Mora
Chicago
H. 8. Weaver
Maynard Av
Seattle
Gettysburg
H. S. Weaver
Johnny Reb
Edward D. Phelps
Adams Sr
Gettys
Maryland
Ewell
Round Top
Yeasir
Fitzhugh Lee
Longstreet
Leastwine
Meade
Old Round Top
Cole
Richmond
Confederacy
Sound Mountain
Yella
Fitzpatrick
Reb
William E. Jones
Maryland Line
Logan
Stuart
Will sue over $9000 paid to architect Gould
The dispute centers on a $9000 payment to Architect Gould from a $950,000 bond that judges say is void. Commissioners Hamilton and Rutherford ordered the payout though Gould’s work was not completed and his original plans were discarded. The Municipal League meeting Saturday will discuss possible legal action against the county commissioners and their bondsmen to recover the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Municipal League
Smith
Albertson
Gould
Excelsior
Temple of Justice
Archite Gould
Hamilton and
Knudsen
Smith and Albertson
Fred Kelly
Vivian Carkeek
Fred H. Lundin
Jackson Sibbaugh
Irving Clark
Robert C. Saunders
Hamilton
Rutherford
McKenzie
Smith and
Carkeek
Won't Impose on His Son Anymore
Frederick H. Steele a 62 year old man in Pomona left a note stating he could no longer depend on his son for support. He killed himself with a rifle and was found dead in his back yard beneath a walnut tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Frederick H. Steele
Mayor Cotterill Details Graft Story Before Probers
Mayor Cotterill testified before the council committee on health department graft corroborating A B E Flaggs account of a meeting with Dr Crichton and Ross. Flaggs said Ross left five dollars on Milk Inspector Hendersons desk as part of a scheme to permit deficient milk on the market. Cotterill said Ross claimed to have been badgered and grafted by milk inspectors. Chief Sanitary Engineer Stevens and Superintendent Murray supported charges that garbage department staff aided graft investigations and face removal. Testimony to conclude Wednesday with arguments Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Ross
Cotterill
Council
Health Department
A. B E. Flagg
Dr. Crichton
Ross
Rosa
Henderson
Flagg
Stevens
D. C. Kessler
Lorimer Plans Senate Campaign Return in 1920s Chicago
Chicago May 21. It was announced that within a month former Senator Lorimer will open his campaign for the U S Senate. Lorimer will seek selection at the Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lorimer
U. S. Senate
Oklahoma farmer leaps from train near Atchison
W H Hedgepeth, an Oklahoma farmer, became mentally unbalanced on a Burlington train east of Atchison and jumped from a moving car. He says he grows doglike during each yearly spell and attributes the mania to his mother being terror struck when a dog attacked her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
W. H. Hedgepeth
Oklahoma
Burlington
Atchison
Hiyatt Fowells School Public Ad Promotes Prestige
An advertisement extols Hiyatt Fowells School at Fourth and Pine as a thoroughly high-class institution, noting it is not the largest in the city but is unquestionably the best.
The Star Free Parcel Post Map Offer
Paper Right Now and write a letter to The Star ordering one of those Parcel Post maps given free with a yearly subscription. The map covers Washington state United States and the Panama Canal shows Parcel Post zones and full information. It costs nothing and is free with a yearly subscription priced at 3.25, but the maps are going fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Globe Art Nday
Mr. Atwood
State of
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
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Rished Arple
Gray
Miss More
Pani Chabas
the Star
Court House
League
Nother
Sir Thomas
Yank
Fred L. Boalt
Johnny Red H
Weaver
Ed Pheipe
Probers
Murray
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