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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1915
Page
2
Frank Blackie Lewis pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the June killing of Kate Anderson at a downtown hotel. Judge Gilliam sentenced him to 1 to 20 years at the Walla Walla penitentiary after a prior not guilty by reason of insanity claim. Lewis suffered severe facial injuries from the shooting and will require lifelong liquid nourishment.
The father of 29 year old George Thuesen of Silverdale notified police Saturday that his son is missing. Thuesen came to Seattle with 600 to 700 dollars and his father fears foul play. He has a wife and three children and does not drink. He was last seen having lunch at the Hollywood a2 Pike.
Businessfolk urged to try Arnold's Catarran remedy with a mailed sample. The notice lists W. HM Fisher Kedelsheim Mer and C. O. Twede Hal lard as associated parties from Seattle. Send a penny stamp to 2076 Arende Bidg for a sample.
Comes you need not worry about your bills if you have a savings account. One dollar will start an account with us.
About 50 to 100 Seattle Commercial Club members will ride the first direct Seattle to Raymond, Washington train Monday at 7 am for a city celebration. The new service reduces Portland’s boat news advantage by linking Seattle closer to the Willapa harbor district, with the delegation returning Monday night.
A large night at the Press club featured a grand march led by Mayor and Mrs. Gill and a successful ball and Jinks. The arrest of Press club officers and a police court hearing earlier in the week was alleged to be a publicity plot aided by police, while the Vodwheel theatre performance occurred during the festivities.
Dean Coldwell and sorority leaders publish strict house rules for coeds. Women must be home by 10 15 on weeknights and Sundays, with male callers restricted on college nights unless housemother consents. Callers must depart by 10 30 on Fridays and Saturdays and by 10 Sundays. Canoeing ends by 9 p m on the lake.
Councilman Fitzgerald abandons March election charter changes after finding little public interest. He proposed stripping the mayor of appointment confirmations and altering veto power and the board of public works functions.
San Diego answers wireless aid call from the wrecked schooner Fort Hragg off Point Palmilla. The cruiser raced 250 miles from Tres Marias Inland to assist. All 24 crew and 23 passengers reached the beach safely and await transfer when weather permits.
The News and Observer plant in Raleigh owned by Secretary of the Navy Daniela Burns was gutted by a fire just before 6 o clock Saturday. It marks the second blaze at Daniels plant since he joined President Wilsons cabinet, the first having occurred April 2 1913. Financier P A Widener died at his Philadelphia home on Saturday.
Seattle theatres jump with major musical and dramatic attractions. Moore theatre opens with When Dreams Come True four nights plus a Sunday matinee starring notable chorus and dance numbers. Metropolitan debuts Daddy Long-Legs with Blanche Walsh’s death prompting Claude Gillingwater to headline. Orpheum adds dramatic sketch The Decision of Governor Locke and Beatrice McKenzie headlines a seven act Empress bill alongside water sprites at Pantages. Twin Beds and Daddy Long-Legs headline other venues as the week unfolds.
Albany November 6. Miss Jane Ogden a local society girl and Republican Chairman Frederick C. Tanner were married today. They met at Gay Whitman’s house a year ago, after which Tanner grew seriously ill and Miss Ogden left society to nurse him.
Frank R Pierce urges constitutional amendment to reduce state legislature to 27 members. Plan calls for 27 to frame laws, meet 180 days every four years, with 12 districts electing reps and 15 at large. Special sessions limited to specific purposes, broad distribution of the proposal to gain voter support.
A California mayor announced a blanket invitation to all California and Washington mayors to attend today’s California Washington football game. The event, planned in Berkeley, aims to showcase intercity goodwill and sporting ties.
An advertisement urges readers to demand to see a dentist’s state certificate before work. It emphasizes operators must be graduates and registered, with certificates visibly displayed, and promises an ironclad guarantee signed by the operator and owner manager Ro Clark.
London dispatch reports that Paris is seeking a loan from Japan in likely five percent bonds. The Times notes the possible arrangement would fund French needs and implicates Japanese financiers in a significant international financial development.
A fragmented market list shows stalls offering various items including fancy pickles cottage cheese green beans tomatoes duck eggs and bread. Prices range from 10c to 20c per unit with specials on meat dairy produce and canned goods.
A fragmentary grocery stall page lists prices for items such as sugar, flour, corned beef, pork products, and coffee. Numerous stalls are noted with miscellaneous goods and price points, indicating a busy open market scene.
Regal Dental Offices announces TM Clark named manager at 1405 Chird Ave in Ow N. Con Vhied and Lnton region.
A fragment shows various sale items with prices including beef steak 6e ib, pork, butter, sugar, potatoes, pineapple, milk, flour, and other groceries. It reads as a shopping list or early grocery advertisement with unit prices and a noted delivery.
Fred Gordon, a jitneur, was found not guilty of operating his ear for hire without a secretary of state permit. Gordon had secured a bond and permit to run a passenger car in Seattle, expanded to a larger vehicle, and faced transfer denial by the bonding company amid Seattle Electric Co spotter objections. The trial ended Friday in Justice Brinker’s court.
At the request of Assistant Corporation Counsel Pierce the hearing before the public service commission on the petition of the traction company for relief from its franchise terms was postponed to December 5. The session was set for Saturday forenoon at the Chamber of Commerce.
In San Francisco a sensational move aims to annul Harold Nim Eckmann of Seattle and his bride once Miss Olive Wirt of Seattle. Lewht announced enlistment of Attorney Henry F. It was expected a demurrer to the annullment plaint would be filed. Eckmann, still employed at a local theatre, seeks to win back his wife actions. Mrs Eckmann is sister of Miah Jack Spreckels.
In Los Angeles officials report that Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons, examined after a county hospital incident, was probably slightly deranged. They sent her husband, the former postmaster, a report detailing the assessment.
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