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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
8
An Orient visitor from Yokohama warns that Japan may strike over U S discrimination against Japanese in California. He says Uncle Sam stirs a hornet's nest and urges U S to back down, noting diplomats claim no danger while history suggests otherwise.
Frank Olton aged 53 died on the curb near 667 Weller Street after emergency services were misdirected to 6667 Weller Street and unable to reach him for hours. He had been ill and treated by City Hospital, and had recently left the Pressley House hotel walking weakly. His body lies at the public morgue.
In Portland a man approached E. C. Bell and a young woman in a city park from behind with a courteous tone. The robber, described as well mannered, demanded a small amount of money and produced a large revolver. The incident occurred late at night as the pair walked in the park.
Official notice from President Wilson confirms duplicates of Columbus fleet now at Jackson Park Chicago will cruise to the Panama Canal this summer. They may be the first ships to pass the canal with Harvard men in fifteenth century sailor guise aboard.
The Brotherhood of the First M. E. church plans the last of its special evening services next Sunday with memorial rites. Attendees include UG A R, Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of the American Revolution. Spanish American War Veterans Thygesen and Fortson camps will send members. Commanders Gaines and Dutton expect full attendance. Prof. Edmond B. Meany of the University of Washington will speak on Shrines of American Patriotism.
San Francisco statistics from the chamber of commerce show the city now operates 2 023 lodging facilities up from 1 227 four years ago, a 64 percent rise, with 767 cafes beyond hotel dining rooms. The data place San Francisco near New York in ability to feed and care for visitors.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels arrived in New York for an inspection of the Brooklyn navy yard today and will return to Washington tonight. He plans to visit Portsmouth N H Providence R I Charlestown and other New England navy yards in June.
The Seattle Commercial Club hosts a Saturday dinner to link smaller King County towns with Seattle merchants for regional growth. Mayor Cotterill President Jones Port Commissioner Remsberg and Attorney L. Frank Brown greet attending guests from the smaller communities.
Police conduct a city-wide search for a woman who left an infant on the steps of Mrs. Mary East at 5726 Toan Place. The baby was placed in state custody and the case is under investigation.
Gen Rosalie Jones, famed hiker and suffragette, risked her life at Oakwood Heights Staten Island amid gusty winds. She joined Aviator Brown in a high altitude flight to avoid ground hazards, ascending 1000 feet and landing safely after a tense display during the aeronautical society opening day.
Monks of Mt. Athos send the Byzantine imperial robe and crown to Athens for King Constantine's coronation next year. The gold robe weighs 50 pounds and the crown holds precious stones. The relics have rested in Lavra Monastery since the Eastern Roman era.
Y Yamagu chi of Tokio, 16 year member of Japan's parliament, arrived aboard the Mexico Maru to assess the California alien land bill and gauge U S sentiment. He stated that close Anglo American and Japanese trade ties push toward avoiding conflict and that Japan prefers no war with the United States. He was met in Tacoma by F Taniguchi and will proceed to San Francisco.
Eddie Foy, veteran comedian, comes to town next week with a high laugh rate and steady showmanship. The piece follows his stage persona Madison Parke as he navigates a comic entanglement born from a night with the boys and a would‑be cover story.
Officials of the Olympic national forest plan a timber sale worth 70 million feet of cedar and Douglas fir. One unit near Port Townsend holds 100 million feet of old firs, with the watershed supplying the area’s water, a point likely to trigger contest by local elites.
A brief note describes a range finder used with ple counters among early innovations. The device aids measurement in counting processes, reflecting adaptive methods in practical instrumentation of the era.
Two men attempted to break into the residence of Mrs. W. B. Tunell on 12th Avenue early Friday morning but fled after she screamed for help.
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