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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
1
The piece markets Old Prosperity as a top one man show in Seattle, predicting a stellar next season. It cites rising season tickets 281,896 last year to 286,322 this year, and notes higher bank clearances and post office receipts.
City financial table shows gains across bank clearings postoffice receipts and customs, with year ending March 1913 bank clearings at 602,430,661 and total city revenues rising to over 14 million across multiple categories. Ship tonnage and library circulation also advance. streetcar ridership nears 294 thousand daily.
P Lee of 620 and 624 Union St reads a letter from Seattle Lighting Co dated June 5 1911 promising to refund a $25 deposit with interest to June 15 1912 at 8 percent and thereafter at 4 percent upon signing a deposit receipt. The letters suggest a statewide public service commission rule requires 8 percent on deposits, prompting the generosity.
Germany May 28 a German aviator named Horn fell 500 feet in a monoplane. He was instantly killed. A benefit home party for the Ionia chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held Thursday night at the Hotel.
Owners of independent fishing boats in the North Pacific band together for the first time to meet union demands for a greater share of the catch. The organized action affects all schooners as crews respond to the dispute and temporary layoffs begin.
A horse incident leads to Thomas Flynn being arrested for vagrancy after a mare kicked him in a San Francisco stall. Judge Crist orders him to sleep in a garage for rest.
Public safety committee recommended the hatpin ordinance for passage. The Federated Women’s clubs were absent, while Haas Wardall and Hesketh attended with reporters. Penalty for violations: up to $100 fine and 30 days in jail. Mrs. Minnie Dahnken appeared to offer flags for charity, wearing a long unprotected hatpin.
The Seattle Commercial club considers a motion to aid selling the Philippine islands to Japan. The executive board referred the plan to the committee on national affairs for full review and a report at the next meeting. Support letters claim the sale serves U S and Japan interests and boosts trade and goodwill.
Washington May 28 a United States census of fur seal herds in the Prybiloff islands will be taken. Enumerators appointed by Secretary Redfield will count the seals determine their age and condition.
A Seattle editorial mocks the return of Ayers who sought Harbor Island control for a terminal. It berates his plans as misguided and declares Seattle’s harbor reserved for locals, urging him to leave and suggesting he return to New York. The piece denounces his associates and the port commission’s prior enthusiasm.
George W. Dulin, former motorcycle driver, was acquitted by a jury in Judge Ronald's court ofmanslaughter for the death of six year old Dorothy West, proven to have been struck while he admitted speeding beyond 12 miles per hour in a populated district. He argued the accident was unavoidable and that due care was taken. The jury deliberated briefly.
The Ikhts of the Tilikums held a victory celebration at the Dreamland pavilion after a membership contest. Over 250 Ikhts were initiated. they won 792 new members, against Maxts 486 and Klones 269. A grand parade formed on Washington Street led by Wagner's band.
Ministers Rev W A Call and Rev S G Wilson star in a dramatic adaptation of In His Steps at Gilman Park M E church directed by Mrs Howard Wolfe. The performance provokes debate within Methodist norms as members of the Ladies Aid back the show. Miss Katherine Reynolds funeral held at Pilgrim Congregational with Y M C A officers in attendance. Mrs R M Faucett 88 longtime Washington resident dies at Kent home funeral Thursday at residence.
John Callen O Loughlin testified Roosevelt never drank to excess and that the Colonel never mixed his drinks. He accompanied Roosevelt to Europe and Washington and described banquets and wine service at the White House. President Lambert offered film of the Roose velt Hoxsey flight to support the denial.
A Star letter from Cynthia Grey quotes a discouraged reader and notes offers of aid. Grey invites contact via Main 9400 or at The Star office 9 am to 5 pm.
A long review of Hamilton and Rutherford pressuring for Clapp deal favors amid Barbee opposition. Barbee, owning Lake Union block 66 with dock potential, was offered a sop to quiet complaints as Clapp site purchase surfaced with higher price and hidden incentives.
London papers publish extensive testimony from the Roosevelt libel suit in Marquette Michigan. Columns feature humorous notes on Col Roosevelt drinks and glossaries explaining cocktails to British readers.
The state convention of the Mothers' Congress began a two day session at Boylston Avenue Unitarian Church at 9 am. Over 100 visiting delegates attended with Tacoma sending the largest delegation. Delegates registered and were welcomed by Mrs. F. W. Bert Jr. at the Washington annex. Hyatt-Fowells School is noted as a top local institution.
The Star offers a free complete shaving outfit with safety razor seven blades shaving stick brush leatherette case to new subscribers for one year at 3.25 dollars. The outfit would retail for 2 to 2.50 dollars in stores.
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