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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1914
Page
3
Seattle judge defends lenient treatment for auto speeders while noting punishments harm families on low incomes. He cites responsibility of pedestrians, warns of strict enforcement, and calls for an ordinance banning children from streets with heavy penalties for parents. He questions the motives of loud speeders and cautions about scorchers.
Capt Robert Bartlett, commander of the Karluk, reached St Michael with news of the 24 man expedition that disappeared near Herald Island. He had sailed over ice to North Cape, Siberia, and then to a whaler bound for St Michael, while 18 white men and 5 Eskimos endured on Wrangell Island awaiting rescue with supplies believed sufficient for now.
Thousands of Seattle residents flee city heat for lakes and Sound recreation. Steamer excursions and lake parties depart in the morning as fishermen begin early outings to favored pools and brooks. Pleasant weather follows a chilly spell, boosting holiday leisure.
William Sears took part in a May 14 Tacoma interurban robbery attempt out of Seattle. After a trial in Judge Gilliam's court the jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Charles Schwartz, a passenger on the train, and he awaits sentencing.
A man seized Miss Lucy Pocock on a street last night. Miss Elma Winta screamed and fled, causing the assailant to release Pocock. The report notes a curious line about a Wise House Hunter and STAR for rent ads as a bizarre aside.
E T Allen of Portland representing the Western Forestration and Conservation association denounced the single tax as impracticable and ambiguous at yesterday’s tax conference on the university campus. He said it punishes the poor and raises farmers and home owners taxes, criticizing councilman Oliver T Erickson who defended it.
The Home Consumers' League visited Mia M A Porter's new plant at Broadway and Columbia on Friday. The facility produces salad dressing and peanut butter for local markets.
A summary menu lists entrees under new management with a qualified chef and a white crew. Dishes include Chicken in Royal Bellis Recert, Salmon Trout Au, Lamb Cutlet in Creer, Prime Rib, Chicken Au Four, vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, green peas in cream sauce, and homemade apple pie.
A New York reader Miss Celia Kleinman reports severe itching and rough red skin on her hand lasting six to seven months. After using Resinol Ointment and Soap, the condition cleared by the next morning and never returned. The ad cites testimonials and invites free samples from Department 17-R, Resinol, Baltimore, Maryland.
The Moore presents the Lyman H Howe moving picture festival with scenes of the Grand Canyon and a rescue at sea and an airplane flight over Paris. Also shows The Passing Show of 1913 and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado as part of a Seattle theatre week.
Police halted a heated council committee session after Scott Calhoun receiver for the 8 R and 8 railroad clashed with attorney B B Moser representing Rainier Valley citizens. The exchange centered on costs for a Renton line and the legality of pursuing a parallel track amid condemnation appeals.
Immigration authorities backed by Ottawa impede 370 Hindus aboard Komagato Maru from landing in Vancouver. After 90 failed medicals a hookworm examination is demanded for each Indian passenger. Hindus vow to stay in port six months if needed and plan habeas corpus actions with a possible $15,000 charter payment and half a million dollars in readiness to fund the suit.
Child welfare exhibit opens at 11 a m to 10 p m today at the Armory Virginia and Western av Open tomorrow 3 p m to 10 p m Last day shows 10 p m A councilman led baseball team defeated a group headed by State Senator Dan Landon in the children s play court as spectators cheered The exhibit closes tonight and reopens tomorrow for late visitors and others seeking more viewing time
A large audience praised Seattle music as the Standard Grand Opera Company and the Amphion society performed at the Bowman Ralston memorial at Plymouth Congregational church last night.
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