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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
1
The text records T. R. testifying in court about his dinner habit of drinking light wines. It presents a courtroom moment with a historical figure discussing personal conduct.
Col Theodore Roosevelt wins complete exoneration in drunkenness charges after editor George Newett retracts accusations. Newett testifies to a nonmalicious publication and reads depositions from witnesses affirming Roosevelt's sobriety. Jury awards Roosevelt six cents in damages. Roosevelt seeks nominal damages and vows to deter slander.
In a humorous voice Fred L. Boalt recalls fifteen thousand visitors flocking to the new Alki Point municipal bathing beach. He celebrates the affordable dime bath, locker, suit, and towel, noting the crowding thrill, social leveling effect, and the shared spectacle of bathers and beachgoers amid playful observations.
American novelist Hamlin Garland argues for laws that legitimize all children by giving every child its father’s name and ensuring paternal protection. He has written three articles for The Star, starting with a piece on the rights of the climate child to run in Monday’s issue.
The Portland News and its editor won a sweeping victory after a three week trial ending in a jury verdict against criminal libel suits filed by a county judge and commissioner. John H. Perry of Seattle led the defense for the Scripps Northwest papers. The case crowned a landmark battle defending taxpayer money and press independence along the coast.
In Snohomish County court Judge Ronald states the husband has the right to select the couple’s domicile and may change his mind. He declines to grant a divorce based on the wife’s wishes while stressing fair treatment. Mrs Fisk and their 13 year old child were sent to Seattle after a home sale in Everett, but Fisk remained in Snohomish county.
The Star offers a complete safety razor outfit with each yearly subscription at 3.25 dollars. Details appear in today's ON display ad on page 2. This generous offer is touted as one of The Star’s best ever for readers to take advantage of.
Reports say President Wilson will pull Edgar Battle’s nomination for Seattle postmaster amid protests from Secretary Bryan and other Democrats. Battle’s defeat, aided by Senator Poindexter, signals repudiation of Wallace backed figures and a Bipartisan Washington bloc.
Cheered by Mayor Cotterill, 42 Boy Scouts started at 9 20 AM on a cross country relay to Tacoma. Each runs one mile with John Meyer setting a 5 15 championship mark as the group averages six minutes. Maj E B Ingraham and Senator Collins led autos, with Harry Anderson guiding part of the route.
Seattle voters face six proposals in a June 17 election. Measures include canceling $6,000,000 Harbor Inland bonds for an $8,000,000 East waterway bond issue and approving bonds for the West Seattle ferry. Other items ask about port commission size, harbor improvements plan, and municipal ownership as policy.
United Press report notes President Wilson and family were snubbed at the Dutch Tea Room in Baltimore when Miss Margaret Wilson asked for a table. The party, including Mrs. Wilson and daughters, then left for luncheon at the Hotel Rennert.
Geo. Hamilton an aviator fell sixty feet from an improvised plane near Mineola Illinois and was taken to the hospital. He admitted his real name is G F Trough and that he came from Hanford California, using an assumed name so his elderly mother would not learn of the flight. The accident occurred yesterday.
Eugene Oregon May 1981 Mrs J Misner regains sight after a four year blindness following cataract removal surgery. Doctors had feared she might never see again but her vision returned and surprised her family with joy.
In Portland a plumber BE Allen fatally shot Mrs Neo Fisher after a 20 minute hold up in her home. He barricaded the door and fired at her husband Jess Fisher who tried to intervene. Police arrived as Allen died over Mrs Fisher's body before doctors could save her.
Mrs M R Wood of 402 American Bank building leaped from a runaway car that swung onto Thirday street and struck a curb near Madison Street. The vehicle caused almost no damage and Mrs Wood narrowly escaped injury today.
Mrs Jones' chimney was completed today and carpenters will not start inside work until the roof is installed. The roof is supplied by Paraffine Paint Co. A second carpenter party, planned for tomorrow, is postponed a week.
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