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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
6
John Borden and a party including Thomas W. Law son will sail from aboard the yacht Adventuress to the north for a whaling expedition. The boats are expected within the next two weeks.
Ad claims cosmetic remedies to remove wrinkles and revive youthful skin. It promotes an ounce of powder and a face bath with saxolite as instant, natural improvements. Claims emphasize erasing age spots and fine lines with no after effects.
Marquette county jury will decide if Theodore Roosevelt is a drunkard in Col. Roosevelt’s civil libel suit against George A. Newett editor of Iron Ore Ishpeming. Newett published accusations last October that Roosevelt “gets drunk” and his intimates know it. Roosevelt arrived to direct the case while both sides prepare witnesses and depositions from national figures and editors.
Listing of fruit and vegetable selling prices, dressed meat prices, and poultry local buying costs. Also notes on hay, grain, and feed prices in Eastern Washington and Puget Sound regions, ending with a report that voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed by John R String of Iron Wire Works and by Ww. Kelly.
Bridgeport Conn May 24 A golden glow lit the room as Fanny Crosby aged 93, blind author of many hymns, spoke of her 8000 hymns including Safe in the Arms of Jesus. She recalled a publisher request for a poem and joked about memory while noting she often writes at night and credits inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
In Rome on May 24, Pope Pius plans to resume his regular routine duties for the first time since his illness. He will receive visitors and later appear on the balcony to bless thousands, signaling a gradual return to public activity.
Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kaiserliche Princess Victoria Louise wed Prince Ernest of Cumberland at the Kaiser’s private chapel in Berlin. King Edward VII and Czar Nicholas II attended, as artillery salutes rang in the Lust Garten. The veil cost 600 dollars, and the duchy of Brunswick and Luneburg passed to the new duchess.
After the final ceremony around 9 30 the bride's garters were divided among guests in a modern mock ceremony. The court mistress gave out silk ribbons bearing the bride's name as keepsakes, replacing the old practice of cutting garters into pieces for guests.
After the ring exchange the prince and bride shared a fervent kiss as artillery rattled the palace. A kissing bee followed with the Kaiser, the czar, King George and queen all embracing the newlywed couple and the Guelph family welcomed the bride.
Women groups sell American flags at downtown corners from Aunt Nancy Herlinger to raise funds for patriotic causes. Fife and drum corps from Port Orchard will serenade city officials and residents before a dance at Dreamland pavilion with 50 cent admission and special electrical effects. Headquarters at Good Eats cafeteria and Frye hotel host organizations.
The Seattle Open Forum will meet at the A. Y. P. music pavilion Sunday to discuss the causes of the high cost of living. All are invited to attend and speak briefly if they stay on topic.
Tommy Parry, 11, was nearly crushed on a trestle when an engine backing with box cars moved. John Wolfa, a Northern Pacific switchman, grabbed the boy by the arm and lifted him clear of the track before the engine swung him into Lake Young. Parry was wet but unharmed aside from a spanking for getting wet.
A sensational Boise case opens as J L Mills accuses Mayor Hodges of willful violations of city finances and state law by permitting disorderly houses to operate and selling liquor to alleged resorts. The blast centers on ouster charges amid a tense political clash.
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