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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
9
A deposit or claim was filed today in Go involving Lillian Schmidt a nurse employed in the home of Katherine Dean and Mme Ernestine as party in the matter. The filing appears part of a civil proceeding with names of individuals connected to the residence.
Hoffman's annual dollar sale draws Seattle women with a vast array of garments priced at $1.00. The sale features Berges, ratines, poplins, silk moire suits, Balmacaan coats, tailored suits, and dresses with deep discounts from $6.95 to $27.50. Extras include skirts, waists, and lingerie, plus special heavy discounts on coats and gowns, urging early shopping.
City legal team plans to compel Seattle Electric Co to issue and accept transfers with the municipal line. Corporation Counsel Bradford aims to take the case before the public service commission after delays tied to the Shilehole regrade squabble. Division A progress and figures from the new Lake Burton unit influence the approach. President Valentine and foreman Flanigan drive staff enthusiasm as revenues rise from $54.40 to $67.34 over two days.
A collection of short items notes seven deaths, social events in multiple towns, divorces filed, clubs meeting, officials discharged for discipline, and public figures speaking. Included are a fireman dismissal, an elk herd transfer, a halted runaway, and a political rally in Redlands with Gov. Johnson and Railroad Commissioner Eshelman addressing sixteen hundred attendees.
Report shows twenty six charged with murder in Colorado mine conflict. Roosevelt’s Washington trip exhausts him after jungle travels. Detroit union station fire leaves forty seven overcome by smoke. Various legal and political notes appear including Burns detectives fined for unlawful acts and a divorce suit filed in Atlanta.
In Kirkwood Missouri a hen abdicated leaving seven eggs unfertilized. The eggs were placed in a yard bucket by F Engel's family. Two days later George Engel Jr. found a hatchling in the bucket after stumbling on it. Mrs Engel kept the egg in a cloth then baked it in the oven where a baby chick emerged.
John H. Lebeck paid $10,600 to 19 known heirs of Indian Enios Imperia, settling litigation over property south of Wenatchee.
The Alaska board of engineers asks for an appropriation of $45,000 for improving the mouths of the Yukon river near Appon.
Washington state advocates press for adoption of a state flag clarifying identity. Renewed agitation cites Washington as the only state in the Union without an official emblem.
A recital at Ellera hall tonight by Mme Amelie Hild’s pupils will include three pieces by Seattle composer Edith Haines-Keuster. Mountaineers dedicate Snoqualmie Pass lodge on June 14.
Publication of La Follette extended remarks in the Congressional Record spurred House debate. Representative Burnham called the action a gross abuse of printing privilege and said the supplement cost the government 8,449 with binding and work on the permanent edition totaling 12,468. Five hundred businessmen attended a National Foreign Trade convention in Washington to discuss overseas commerce.
A YMCA exhibit at the Armory corner Western av and Virginia st runs 11 a m to 10 p m daily this week with 80 youngsters on the play court after calisthenics. The show will stay open Sunday 3 to 10 p m due to high interest featuring high school athletics educational pictures industrial arts school exhibits and mothers training programs.
The senior class announces two ornamental bracket lights for the main entrance as its gift to Broadway High School, and the school board has accepted the offer.
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