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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
6
A testimonial from Mrs Cr0ckett of Jeffersonville credits TIZ foot remedy with restoring mobility after five years of difficulty. The ad claims rapid improvement after first use and a month’s treatment, urging readers to try the product through Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago with a free trial offer.
Impressed by arguments from a Federated Women’s clubs committee led by Mrs. H. P. Fish the county commissioners plan a stockade on 65 acres near Sallard as the lazy husband law takes effect June 14. The law requires that those abandoning their families be put to work with wages up to 1.50 per day to support dependents.
Lewiston reports major flood damage to bridges on the Clear Water and Snake rivers with the Holbrook Island wagon bridge collapsing. Heavy rains continue. trains halted on the Palouse branch. Nez Perce experiences cloudburst damage with streets two feet deep in water.
George Hooter a San Francisco saloonkeeper shot himself in Portsmouth Square after his wife had died three years earlier. Police found a death note stating he wished to join her in Holy Cross cemetery.
Capital in conspiracy with labor dominates Wellington industry as shipping firms and the Federation of Labor plan a joint policy favoring unionists. A working agreement is expected to curb non unionist employment in favor of union members.
One hundred young girls in nightgowns calmly evacuated the Catholic orphanage in Auckland New Zealand after a fire broke out last night. The orderly march through burning corridors prevented panic and kept all residents safe.
In London on May 29 the Servian peace envoy announced to the foreign office that Servia would sign the peace pact proposed by the powers, reducing the likelihood of war with Bulgaria. It is probable the pact will be signed tomorrow.
In San Francisco May 29 Mrs Wong Sue You Clemens sister of Mrs Howard Gould describes her marriage to a Chinese husband as ideal. She praises Chinese culture, harmony in home life, and view of women, contrasting with American husbands. She recalls family opposition yet finds personal happiness in a small store and shared partnership.
Bernard aged 14 was identified as a juvenile offender in Denver by Dr. Lilburn Merrill. He was found guilty of beating his 2 year old child and accused of drowning one baby in a pail of water. Judge Brown called him a monster and sentenced him to six months in county jail. In another report, Joe Simmons, an Australian, died after falling on rails before a mule drawn mine car in Roslyn Washington.
May 29 La Grande report says dynamite used to blast a stump exploded prematurely killing 27 year old Guy Woodall. He returned to inspect the charge when it blew, sending his body into pieces.
Four suspects were taken into custody after the murder of constable James Archibald in Vancouver. Police name H. F. Clarke Frank Davis James Hamilton and Jos Seymour known as Blackie as persons of interest though no definite charges are filed yet.
George W. Ficks of The Seattle Star was reelected president of the Seattle Typographical Union for the third time Wednesday. R. M. McCullough was chosen secretary of Union No. 202. W. E. Brown and A. G. Anderson were named as delegates to the international convention at Nashville.
Two Seattle ministers Rev. W. A. McCall and Rev. S. G. Wilson starred in In His Steps at Gilman Park M E church. McCall played a minister and Wilson a tramp printer with a 28 person cast. The same play moves to Green Lake Baptist church on Friday June 6.
The county commissioners, after prior refusal and a contempt scare, send a flag to Judge Humphries who had urged them to forbid flags. Pending appeal, he accepted gifts from several sources and dismissed the contempt case. The Port district purchases tide lands and harbor lease rights from Great Northern for 150000. An auto driven by Dr. C N Barnett was badly damaged after being hit by a street car on Second Ave between Seneca and University.
In dense fog, the American liner Haverford hit Daunt's Rock off Queenstown. Tugs rushed to assist as 900 passengers were reportedly removed, with the vessel seemingly doomed amid deep water and heavy fog. Admiral Coke directs rescue efforts with several ships en route.
The Willamette River rose rapidly and expected to reach 20 feet above normal by Sunday per Weather Forecaster Bears. No damage yet as Front Street is not reached. merchants evacuate basements while rest of city rents rooms nearby.
The Model Store proprietor at 708 First Ave accuses J. P. Burke of slow stock clearance after handing over the big stock to make room for a new Union Label line. Burke promises steep price cuts and rapid rearrangement, saying the store will be jammed on reopening.
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