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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
1
A stage critic known as the star police reporter misses a shift but is invited to hear Schumann-Heink. The event marks a rare moment of recognition away from his usual beat. The public spectacle shifts attention from crime to culture as he attends.
The article notes that individuals earning over 4000 dollars annually begin paying one percent of income tax today. Banks, corporations, and institutions paying interest on bonds and salaries are targeted first, with Millard T. Wattson and deputies issuing payment blanks from Tacoma. The narrative blends a theater review with civic duty, reflecting the era's tax collection at the source.
Washington reports an emissary from Gen. Carranza may meet President Wilson as the United States weighs whether to recognize the rebels belligerency. Officials say Wilson favors a quick overthrow of Huerta if proof confirms the rebels can establish a stable government.
A jury in Snohomish County awarded $20,000 to Minne M. Harris for widow Minne and her son William Topping after Edward Topping died in the Wellington Wash snow slide. The railroad argued it was an act of God, but the jury disagreed, saying the company was responsible for the loss of baggage and the boy’s future.
Hamburg-Amerika officials hope to send several dirigible loads of passengers to the Panama-Pacific exposition, as new time tables for Zeppelin flights are issued in Berlin.
Pan Lyons, 17, was shot in the breast by an unidentified young Chinese who then killed himself. Lyons, reportedly likely to recover, was with friends when a swinging door contact led to the shooting in a lunch room. Police pursued the assailant through the Mission district before he shot himself.
D. E. Meek jumped from a ferryboat into the bay suffering melancholia, but was lassoed and pulled from the water by Victor Lundquist, a deckhand on a passing tugboat.
Fear grips officials as the four masted schooner Mabel Gale bound for San Francisco with railroad ties remains unheard after 39 days at sea Her 11 man crew and three other vessels that left Hilo after her have already reached port raising concern for the missing ship and its cargo
A brick smashed a plate glass window at the Macey company on Market Street this morning and jewelry worth 1680 dollars was stolen. Police were alerted by an automatic burglar alarm but the thieves escaped.
General Blanquet says he will not accept the presidency if Huerta retires or is barred by Congress from serving. No reason given. it is seen as Huerta directing the stance. Reverend S. G. Wilson, pastor of Green Lake Baptist, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday night before moving to Dixon California.
Alaskans denounce inactivity by officials and railroads while urging government ownership of transport. Residents criticize steamship rates and outside purchasing, noting growth through inbound ships and the need railroads to the interior for farming potential.
Coupons clipped from The Star numbered consecutively entitle holders to a 65 cent Pennant with 15 cents payment at The Star office. Chicago Pennants available, mailed for 5 cents extra per Pennant. Send or deliver to The Gentile Star 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
CHICAGO November 1 Society notes that Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and AFL President Samuel Gompers will attend a Women’s Trade Union League Halloween dance and lead the grand march, though Mrs Gompers denies any plan for her husband to march with Pankhurst. Gompers arrives from the East. he banks on Seattle-bound train tonight.
The council finance committee Friday endorsed a bill authorizing Health Commissioner Dr Crichton to use rat bounty funds of about 1600 dollars to hire extra help for exterminating waterfront rodents. Crichton reported 16 infected rats had been dumped in recent days.
A Friday night celebration at Selichi Takahashi's official residence 2632 Boylston Ave N marked the emperor of Japan's 82nd birthday. City officials business leaders bench and bar members and foreign consuls attended. A DAR committee asked the park board to reserve the Third and Yesler park triangle apex for a lacre boulder and bronze tablet commemorating Seattle's 1863 battle.
Adj Gen Chase concentrated nearly all state troops at Ludlow to disarm striking coal miners and mine guards. Mine owners promised guards would surrender weapons and strikers would likewise, if guards were prohibited from keeping rifles and machine guns.
A calm Halloween in Seattle ended with minor damage as police on duty kept crowds in check. Frank Jacobs, a Potlatch steamer waiter, received a suspended six month sentence for petty larceny from Judge Brown.
Brothers F Bauer and Herman Bauer of 117 17th Ave left on a Monta ago hunting trip in the Olympics and have not returned. Friends searching for two weeks fear they are dead. F Bauer worked as a driver at Lamson's Dye Works and may have carried money. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but never stayed away longer than four weeks. Verohayansek in Northern Siberia is cited as the coldest inhabited town, with winter lows around 85 degrees below zero.
George F. Cotterill announces as a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate. He says he will not campaign actively until after completing his mayoral term. Cotterill previously held the Democratic nominations for 1908 and 1910 and expects nomination again in 1914.
Judge Albertson to hear why the Cooks' and Waiters' Union members should not be restrained from picketing in front of the News lunch. The complaint by J. Michaels alleges a strike at Hollywood lunch on Pike Street and at New York lunch over meat purchased from Frye & Co.
Fire near Calgary destroys part of the Stowe business district about 60 miles east of Calgary. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
Prominent author Herbert Quick is announced as a Star newspaper special writer for Seattle readers. His weekly essays will cover compelling subjects from news events to literary works and scientific breakthroughs, beginning with his first column on the editorial page Monday.
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