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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

6

Mystery resolves identity of navy officer known as Ayyee Hee

Rochester Minn May 26 A mystery over Ayvee Hee an aphasia patient at the state hospital ends as a Newark New Jersey man Edward Vogt mails a letter confirming the man in question is Jacob A Rotrom a former Navy lieutenant and Spanish War hero Vogt says he served with Rotrom on the battleship New York and includes a photo that resembles a film poster Rotrom confirms the name when shown and signals recognition of the writer

Rochester Minn Ayvee Hee State Hospital Jacob Atrom Leutenant Edward Vogt Newark N. J Vogt Botrom New York Rotrom

Englishman Surrenders Over Infant Death Mystery

Geo Brande, a former English army sergeant, held in Vancouver after claiming to have strangled his infant son in London 29 years ago. He surrendered Saturday night and says the crime has haunted him across years and distant postings, seeking peace through confession.

United Press Vancouver B. C London Eng Geo. Brande Grange

Center of growth offers the most convenient spot

In the heart of development this location is described as the easiest point of access and the hub for nearby activity. The text emphasizes accessibility and central placement as key advantages for users and businesses.

Never Blip Plates at Dr Clark’s Seattle Dentist Office

Don’t delay dental attention when you notice decay consult a dentist. Dr Clark offers up to date equipment expert staff and years of experience from top universities. All work is careful with less pain and guaranteed receipts. Prices claimed as the lowest for high class work in Seattle. Investigate Never Blip Plates.

Clark Seattle

Dr. L. P. Clark D D 8 Manager at 1405 Third Ave N W

Directory listing notes Dr L P Clark holder of a Doctor of Divinity degree with the title manager at the address 1405 Third Avenue Northwest, near the Union corner.

L. P. Clark D. D Third Ave N. W. Cor. Union

Mayors Attend City Problems Course at Wisconsin

Mayors city officials and business leaders from Boston New York and other Eastern cities enroll in a three day course at the University of Wisconsin Madison to study labor capital education and city administration. Notable attendees include Rudolph Blankenburg of Philadelphia and William Riddle of Atlantic City who admit their initial ignorance but see hope through learning.

Madison Wis Chamber of Commerce University of Wisconsin Rudolph Hlankenburg Philadelphia William Riddle Atlantic City Boston New York Blankenburg Mayor Riddle

Blast in Old Mine Burns Three Men in Washington

Three men suffered serious burns in an explosion of natural gas in an abandoned coal mine near Ashford Washington. The explorers were Wm Allison of Tacoma A L Bird of Orting and T Weyer of Burlington. They escaped the mine and were found by a passing motorist and taken to Eatonville hospital.

United Press Tacoma Eatonville Ashford Wm. Allison A. L. Bird Orting T. Weyer Burlington

Imprison Bay on Treason Charge

TRIESTE May 26. M Sterle a 17 year old student issued a manifesto to the Inhabitants of Trieste to revolt declare a republic and complete the work started by the student Oberdank has been sent to prison for five years on a charge of high treason Oberdank was hanged 30 years ago for attempting to assassinate Emperor Franz Josef The government is being criticized for taking Sterle a boy so seriously.

Trieste

Rush for Church Proves Fatal

The coroner ruled Mrs. T. W. Schulz died of heart failure after a hasty entrance into the German Lutheran church basement for services. A separate note mentions a Harbor Developments lecture by Paul Whitman, chief engineer of the port commission, scheduled at the Electric building Monday night.

United Preae Portland T. W. Schulz Paul Whitman Port Commission Electric Building Olive Electric Club

Charivari Ends in Rough House

Mrs. Fannie Barnat, newlywed to Rubin Barnat of Aurora Illinois, endured rough handling by a celebratory party in Los Angeles. They fled their car for a hotel, where hazers packed the elevator, injuring the bride’s face as she fainted. hotel staff expelled the crowd.

Los Angeles Fannie Barnat Rubin Barnat Aurora Hazers

Fire at Chicago grocery kills mother and child

In Chicago on May 26 Mrs. Martha Lieberman sixty Lillian Jacobs and an adopted infant died in a grocery fire. Five others were seriously injured in the blaze, which occurred early today.

Chicago Martha Lieberman Lillian Jacobs

Balloon in peril as three Roseburg men vanish in flight

In Roseburg on May 26 anxiety rises for Pilot Unger Robert Leadbetter Luther Page and Earl Stewart after a chrome country balloon flight Saturday. Sightings place the gas bag near Silver Lake about 6 o clock last night headed eastward sending hundreds to await news. J Lee, owner, believes the balloon may land in the Urna or Prineville country.

Roseburg Unger Robert Leadbetter Luther Page Earl Stewart Crome Silver Lake Here J. Lee Urna Prineville

King Nicholas Accused of Pressuring Powers Over Scutari Surrender

Vienna reports charges that King Nicholas bluffingly held up European powers to extract a price for the surrender of Scutari. Allegations claim the powers paid or agreed to avoid wider war while Nicholas also played on the Paria stock exchange before sending a note to Sir Edward Grey.

Vienna Nicholas Scutari Edward Grey

Goodwin Says He Is Happiest Man Married

Nat Goodwin and his wife Mrs Nat Goodwin née Marjorie Moreland enjoy a seaside honeymoon at Santa Monica. He calls himself the happiest married man in America while his wife emphasizes their palship as the foundation of happiness.

United Press Santa Monica America Nat Goodwin Nat Marjorie Moreland Goodwin

Mayor Nathan of Rome Says His Job Is the Hardest in the World

Ernesto Nathan, famed mayor of Rome, tells a Star correspondent that governing Rome is harder than Seattle. He faces three cities in one: ancient ruins, medieval districts, and modern growth, and battles to adapt Michael Angelo's city hall while appeasing archaeologists and artists. He vows to keep moving forward despite objections.

Rome Caesars Seattle Ernesto Nathan Europe Michael Angelo Nathan

Mayor of Bothell Demands Front Page on Bothell News

The Star published a tongue in cheek note from Bothell Mayor F. Woody mocking coverage of a chicken with four wings and four legs. He calls Bothell a chicken metropolis and urges serious, front page treatment alongside science wizards from Burbank and Edison.

the Star Bothell Burbank Edison Wizards of Science F. Woody

Commissioners to Appeal Case Over $950000 Fake Court House Bond

County Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen will appeal the fake court house bond issue of 950000. They instruct Deputy Prosecutor Evans to seek Supreme Court review, likely not reached before October, with a pledge to resubmit the proposition to voters if needed.

Hamilton Knudsen Evans Supreme Court People & Vote

Ten Cent Whisky Bad Says Judge in Los Angeles

Mrs Annie Early sues her husband Robert for failure to provide support in Judge Monroe's court citing five children. The judge mocks the 10 cent whisky remark and urges less nagging. Arthur Smalley, 26, hospitalised with leg restraints after a shooting by Patrolman Harris. he had attempted escape from custody. Also notes Mothers Congress and Teachers association meets at the Unitarian church and service resumption for CALE CAR between Broadway and 14th Ave with cars then running to Broadway.

Los Angeles Annie Early Robert Monroe Arthur Smalley Smalley Sllarris

Three hundred thousand dollars buried in old Herling ranch

San Mateo county clerk Joseph Nash received a letter from an attorney in Cleveland Ohio stating that 300000 dollars in gold is buried in the old Herling ranch near Half Moon Bay. The ranch has been idle for 40 years and Kutner plans maps to resume the search.

San Francisco Herling Ranch Half Moon Bay Joseph Nash San Mateo Cleveland Kutner

Sailor Alma Miller Dies From Explosion Injuries

Alma Miller, sailor on the destroyer Stewart, died in San Diego from burns suffered after a steam pipe explosion aboard the vessel last Friday. His death raises the death toll to three in the incident.

United Press San Diego Alma Miller Stewart

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