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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

2

King Orders Raid on Suffragets in London

Twenty detectives from Scotland Yard raided suffraget headquarters on May 23 at the alleged command of King George with Queen Mary’s approval. Police seized records, detained several women, and routed protesters outside His Majesty's theatre. Two suffragets later damaged a glass case at the British Museum housing Egyptian mummies but were subdued by attendants.

London Scotland Yard King George His Majesty's Theatre British Museum

Fire destroys structures. rebuild underway in Leham and South Bend

Raymond and South Bend residents quickly received aid as food and bedding were provided. Businessmen plan rapid reconstruction after Thursday's fire. Mrs. Annette K. Loder, accused of defrauding via a mining project scheme in Alaska, was given until Monday to plead to the indictment in federal court.

LEBAM Annette K. Loder Alaska

Kidney Trouble Prompts Swollen Hands and Feet Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to relieve dullness and swelling from kidney trouble. It claims the pills strengthen and restore kidney function and encourages purchase at Bartell Drug Stores.

Foley Bartell Drug Stores

Sublime Baking Powder A Pure Home Made Product

A brief promotion for Sublime Baking Powder highlights years of effort and cost efficiency. It emphasizes pure cream of tartar content and notes the product is home made in Seattle by THE VITTUCCI IMPORTING CO located at 209 Occidental Ave.

Vittucci Importing CO Seattle

Becker Still Hopes He’ll Be Set Free

Former Police Lieutenant Charlies F. Becker, convicted again for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, seeks new appeal grounds after reviewing testimony with his counsel. His fate awaits at Sing Sing next Friday as others faced the electric chair.

Becker New York Charlies F. Becker Herman Rosenthal Tomba Harford Marshall Manton Rourke Cochran Begker Sing Sing

Zionist Girls Sell Flowers for Palestine Fund

The Zionists of Seattle plan a Festival of First Fruits and Flowers flower day to raise funds for the Jewish National Fund. Girls will sell flowers with proceeds aiding soil redemption in Palestine for Jews willing to settle and cultivate. Committee includes Mrs. H. Klatzker, Miss J. Olawang, Br. Gabriel, and FE. Mislerman.

Zionists of Seattle Jewish National Fund For Palestine

Governor Lister Demonstrates Road Work On 217 Mile Run

Governor Ernest Lister completed a 217 mile goods roads dash from Blaine to Olympia, speaking 18 times. He was greeted by Mayor Gill and Pacific Coast Good Roads secretary George E Boos at Fourthay and watched a log drag demonstration before continuing to the executive mansion.

Ernest Lister Seattle Gill George E. Boos Pacific Coast Good Roads Association Fourthay James Olympia Blaine

Andrew J. Parker of Monrovia Killed in Car Collision

Andrew J. Parker of Monrovia California died when his automobile was struck by another vehicle. The crash investigation pursued details of the collision and any contributing factors.

Andrew J. Parker Monrovia Cal

Prisoners Help Battle Seattle Brush Fire to Save Homes

About 300 to 400 homeowners along 22nd Ave Northwest and 85th Street joined a nightlong effort to defend properties as a brush fire advanced from woods north of Seattle.70 prisoners released from the county stockade fought beside 50 firefighters and local owners, with a wall of flame a mile wide until the fire was brought under control this morning. Additional fires in Skykomish Snoqualmie Pass Clallam Nooksack and Vancouver area reported, causing timber losses and residences at risk, with Vancouver fire damages exceeding 200000 dollars.

22Nd Av. N. W 85Th At 85Th St Skykomish Snoqualmie Pass Rockdale Clallam County Sol Duc State Forester & W. Ferris Nooksack Bellingham Vancouver B. C

Freight Wreck Near Seattle Injures Trainman

A track failure on the Great Northern near Ballard Beach car line caused four freight cars to plunge down an embankment at 6 10 today. One man Edward Delany was severely bruised and taken to Providence hospital while several others were shaken. The wreck happened as the train rounded a curve.

Great Northern Ballard Beach Edward Delany Providence Hospital

Tango Town opens at the Metropolitan for U W crew fund

The Metropolitan hosted the College club’s Tango Town revue to raise funds for the University of Washington crew eastward journey. Businessmen dressed as chorus girls, lively dancing, and playful songs drew a well pleased audience in a jovial, make believe performance directed by Donald Mac Donald. The show repeats tonight after a matinee this afternoon.

College Club Song and Dance U. of W. Crew Donald MacDonald

First Use of Resinol Stops Terrible Itch

A Georgia resident reports eight years of eczema relief in one week after using Resinol Ointment and Soap. The letter praises instant itch relief and speedy healing and urges others to try Resinol, noting prices and free trial details.

Mise Sethel Scott Milstead Dept. 14R Resinol Baltimore

Photographer leaps from motorcycle to save others

Fred G. Gamble, a photographer, jumped from a speeding motorcycle near Seneca and Third to avoid a collision with crowds at Second. He slid and tore his clothes but stopped the bike, then reported the incident to police.

Fred G. Gamble Gamble Seneca Third

Conductor Found Guilty in Third Assault Case

Virgil L. Cline a street car conductor was found guilty of third assault in Judge Tallman s court. He seriously injured A Behnke 60 during a row over a transfer on January 31.

Virgil] L. Cline Tallman A. Behnke

Hemrich Auto Supply Succeeds Dalitz Mfg Co

Arthur Hemrich and Hugh B. Dobbs take over the firm and offer personal attention to auto troubles at 803 Union.

Hemrich Auto Supply Co Dalitz Mfg. Co Arthur Hemrich Hugh B. Dobbs Union

Chauncey Olcott Presents Bhameen Dhu at Metropolitan

Chauncey Olcott brings Bhameen Dhu to the Metropolitan theatre in Seattle next week with Sunday opening and matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The Irish village tale during the American Revolution features Patriot sympathizers, and Olcott’s company includes Constance Molineaux Jennie Lamont and David Glaseford with new songs in the performances.

Chauncey Olcott Seattle Metropolitan Theatre Ireir Jennie Lamont David Glaseford

Moore and Pantages Week of Shows On Coast Circuit

The Lyman H Howe pictures of Uncle Sam in Panama and other lands, plus The Passing Show of 1913 at the New York Winter Garden, open at the Moore for one week with two daily shows. Pantages presents The Merry Masqueraders with Daisy Harcourt, May Elwood, Jim Mullalley, and others, plus Jim as Jack of Diamonds. Romeo the Great and Takiyama the upside down writer appear at the Orpheum. Empress bills feature More Sinned Against Than Usual and other acts.

Lyman Howe Moore Panama Canal Chauncey Olcott Constance Malinea Metropolitan Auda Due Avenue Players Geattie Daisy Harcourt Pantages Lyman H. Howe Uncle Sam Yellowstone Park St Gothard Mountains Paris Naples Pompeii New York Winter Garden Pacific Coast Bothwell Browne Frank Davis Nate Cole May Elwood Jim" Mullalley Seattle Jim West Romeo Orpheum Tameo Takiyama

West denounces fbe case against Portland business leaders

Gov. West condemns the criminal proceedings against five Portland business men in a street car franchise dispute led by George Huesner and vows to pardon them if convicted. A Citrus Protective League bulletin reports $845,000 refunded to citrus growers from the lemon rate case.

Salem Ore West Portland George Huesner Citrus Protective League Issues Bulletin

Chiropractor Promotes Cure for Appendicitis

Dr A M Johnson advocates chiropractic treatment to avoid surgery. He claims many appendicitis cases cured without charge for examination, offers clear diagnosis, and lists office in American Bank Block with hours 9 am to 1 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Lady attendant assists.

A. M. Johnson American Bank Second Madison

Last day for initiative petitions set as July 3

Olympia May 23. Assistant attorney general B. W. Allen states July 3, not July 2, is the deadline to file initiative petitions for the next general election.

Olympia B. W. Allen Asssstant

Buy No Drugs Without Prescriptions

A cautionary note stresses that drugs are poisons to varying degrees and must be used under professional guidance. It asserts only a graduate physician should prescribe drugs and mentions Brendel Drug Co employing an ex government physician at 117 Yestera y in Seattle, offering free consults to patrons.

Brendel Drug Co Yesteray Seattle

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