No room for county's poor as graves yield to factories
The piece laments King County's three thousand paupers buried in a potter's field at Georgetown, arguing neglect and utilitarian land use justify disturbing graves for factory sites. It recalls beggars and outcasts, then imagines Seattle's future growth and a grim end for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Potter's Field
Georgetown
Johnny Vegg
Stewbum
Billy the Ug's
Noice
Seattle
Seven Seas
Untitled Fragment Reflects Confused Washington Exchange
Fragmentary text shows a chaotic Washington scene with references to Marshall, wage policy, McA, and a vague remark about bed in the room. The snippet hints at political tension and fear related to Vice President but lacks clear attribution or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Wash
McA
Meet Miss Billie Unafraid at Home with Screen Stars
The Star invites readers into the homes of famous photo players to meet them personally and learn more about their lives beyond the screen. Today the spotlight shines on Miss Billie Unafraid as we uncover her story and hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Billie
Eilers Music House
Dog skin graft heals woman with puppy attached
In Chicago a patient with a chronic rodent ulcer receives a radical graft using skin from a healthy puppy Nellie. The operation ties the dog to the woman with gauze and casts, stitching a flap of skin from the dog's abdomen to the woman's arm to promote healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricago
H. W. John
Wis
Nellie
Carl Anderson
Rhodes Av
Anderton
Port bond bid is low and rejected by commission
Bids for the Seattle bonds were all rejected by the commission. The National Bank bid 9 cents on the dollar and the Dexter Bank offered 9215 dollars. The Lovelved bid was 0.50 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Commission
National Bank
Dexter Hot Bank
Burglary Ring Said To Hit Seven Thefts
Police report a burglary spree linked to a gang dubbed the burglar brigade, with seven robberies attributed to suspects including Italian wine importers and residents at 6633 14th Ave N W 424 N and 10 Fourth Ave. Investigations involve a list of stolen items such as revolvers amethyst two gold bracelets and cash, and a North Co package and a suitcase tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
N. W
Scandal in Ham as Elsie Ruge files charges against Dr Ed
Mrs. Elsie Ruge files sensational charges against Dr Ed in a whirlwind complaint. The case draws prominent attention as money matters surface with a $1,000 claim for household and general expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Sensations
Elsie Ruge
Ruge
McGourty Dies After Heart Attack at Bolcom Mill
McGourty of Pipe Works died last night at the Bolcom mill after a heart attack. Patrol Evans reported the incident. He left a widow and three children. Services will be held tomorrow morning at St. Alphon.
University Digskin Stalwarts Headed for Seattle Clash
Sere ROOTERS ON FOR BIG GAME. Lacking two common teams, the University Digskin stalwarts depart for their clash with the Of Washington Saturday in Seattle. Rooters accompany them as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere Rooters
BIG Game Or
University Digskin
The
of Washington Saturdy
Seattle
Slender Cold Day as Thermometer Dips to 39
The day was cool with overcoats required. A noon reading hit 39 degrees marking a near freeze while the ice man frowned and the coal dealer smiled, savoring several two bit cigars. Only one earlier in the month dropped to 37.
Larz Anderson Named U S Ambassador to Japan
The State Department announced that Larz Anderson, currently U S minister to Belgium, will become ambassador to Japan succeeding Charles Page Bryan who resigned. The move was disclosed in Washington on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larz Anderson
Japan
Washington
U. S
Belgium
Chas. Page Bryan
State Department
Sane Answers to Foolish Questions in a Humorous Note
A humor column snippet presents Q and A style lines about odd queries. It includes jokes on painting restoration nail color and a comic half dollar coin riddle. The piece also offers tongue in cheek answers on curing rheumatism and snoring.
Price records fall in Seattle dairy market
Nov. 14 Seattle reports all price records broken as butter prices surge. Jersey and Washington creamery butter quoted near or above New York levels, with wholesale per dozen prices climbing and general market reaction muted amid the price jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seattle
Washington
Jersey
Kathryn Williams the fearless film star of Seattle fame
Kathryn Williams known as Billie U and Una afraid thrill s Seattle movie patrons with daring roles. In The Kings of the Forest and Lost in the Jungle she faced danger near a tiger and a speeding train, while off screen she loves reading cooking and horse riding and dreams of hydroplane piloting.
Starvation Cure Death Under Investigation
Long Beach California reports the death of Mrs. Elsie Crew a wealthy St Louis woman. She had been undergoing a starvation cure for stomach ailments and had not eaten for 37 days. Health authorities investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
Elsie Crew
St. Louisa
Crew
Mayor Cotterill Declares City Will Not Meddle in Labor Disputes
The mayor states the city will not judge labor disputes but will provide police protection to either side to curb violence. The note answers Frow & Co. tailors and comes as the Frost establishment strike enters its third week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotterill
Frow & Co
Frost Establishment
Anger Over Home Rule Quashes Parliament Session
London November 14 Strong probability of a riot on the floor of parliament between conservatives and liberals over the home rule bill prompted Prime Minister Asquith to adjourn the session until Monday on Speaker Lowther’s suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Asquith
Lowther
Recall Petition Names Count Drops From 22 000
A review of recall petitions shows about 9 000 of 22 000 names filed are valid registered citizens. Of 1 000 petitions checked from 1 142 forms, roughly 7 000 names may remain valid unless a recheck yields more qualified signatories.
Shot Up Town Ends in Tragedy with Multiple Deaths
Clinton Arizona November 14 Frank Lin B Dorr prominent lawyer and former newspaper man and John Bay saloonkeeper are dead and two Mexican laborers are wounded one fatally as buckshot is fired by William Allenden a theatrical man who lies at the point of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ariz
Franklin B. Dorr
John Bay
Wm. Allenden
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday with brisk southeasterly winds
Rain is expected tonight and Friday with brisk southeasterly winds. The noon temperature is reported at 39 degrees.
When a herring is not a herring says Curtis
Assistant Secretary Curtis weighs a nautical riddle and offers a blunt answer about classification. He states a herring becomes a sardine in specific labeling or regulatory contexts, highlighting definitional nuance in fish naming.
Man carries egg under arm to hatch it for Taft victory
Henry Hudson of East Sacramento wears a sewn flannel egg under his left arm as a bet with his wife that Taft will win more votes than Roosevelt. He plans to keep the egg there until it hatches, a stunt reported from Sacramento California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Henry Hudson
East Sacramento
Hudson
Burns Detectives Probe Governor Race Fraud Claims
The governor’s race hangs in the balance as Burns Detectives chase potential fraud in the Lister lead. Hay appointees, backed by state workers at risk, face scrutiny from Tacoma to Seattle while business leaders hire detectives to guard the vote and prevent manipulation.
Lonely at 16 she tries to end her life
Helen Larson, 16, lonely after losing both parents and being abandoned by her older brothers, drank carbolic acid after years of isolation with her sister in Seattle. Her condition remains critical at Providence hospital as doctors treat the self inflicted poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Seattle
California
Sis
Helen Larson
Near bondsman jailed for perjury in Johnson bail case
Albert Jones was sentenced to one year in jail by Judge Landis for perjury in the attempt to furnish bail for the prize fighter Jack Johnson. Jones claimed the property used for the bail belonged to him, and he was denied a jury trial. He appealed the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Albert Jones
United States
Landis
Jack Johnson
Jones
Wreck Investigations Fault Blame Shift After Rail Disaster
Indianapolis November 14 state and federal investigators probe wreck on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway that killed 15. Carl Gross head brakeman initially took responsibility but then said the engineer may have left a switch open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati, Hamiton & Dayton
Carl Gross
Patrolman Alvey Accuses Guest in Hotel Burglary
At the Monroe hotel on 6th avenue yesterday night Patrolman Alvey misused a passerby Isidore Davidson to watch a door after dropping his hat from a first floor window. The proprietor denied a burglary but the hotel was searched and Peg Kelly was found inside as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg” Kelly
Monroe Hotel
6Th Av
Alvey
Peg
Hay Still Hopes for Re election After Narrow Lead
Spokane dispatch reports Governor Hay trailing Ernest Lister by about 294 votes in a tally kept by Hay. He says no plans for a contest, despite Republican chairman W A Rupp's telegram. Official returns likely favor Hay, with Lister’s plurality cut to 526 as ten precincts remain missing. Hay gained 92 votes in Whatcom County. missing precincts span Jefferson, Pacific, Okanogan, and Lewis counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ernest Lister
Hay
W. A. Rupp
Lister
Whatcom
Jefferson
Pacific
Okanogan
Lewia
Dynamite Safe Loot Rises From Wells Fargo Office
A Wells Fargo Express office in Lake Charles Louisiana was dynamited and about $25 000 in cash missing Officials said Thornton Chevis local agent is charged with robbery though he denies it The incident follows a separate Paris theft where a thief escaped with jewels valued at 60000 from a shop near Place de L Opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Lake Charles
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Thornton Chevis
Arty
Paris
Place de L'Opera
Liberty
Wife blocks husband naturalization in court ruling
Mrs Shabse Olswang testified against her husband S Olswang in the courtroom causing the denial of his naturalization papers by Judge Frater yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabse Olswang
S. Olswang
Frater
Woman Wanders in Rain Sleepily in Nightdress
Portland police found Mrs Sallie Reach later wandering in the rain near a city park, wearing only her nightgown after she took a potion to help insomnia and fell asleep before retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Sallie Reach
Family ad pickup details for Main 9400 and downtown Star
A notice directs readers to place wants ads by calling Main 9400 or Elliott 44 or visiting The Star downtown office at 229 Union St. It mentions the Souvenir and Curio Shop as a related contact point for classified needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
The
Star
Union St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fredd L. Boalt
Hampden
Milton
Cromwell
Iay
Bill Hampden
Bill Smith
Bill Smiths
Susan Smiths
Johnson
Wicer
Palestine
T. D
E. M
Gertrude M. Price
Kathryn Williame
Maud Mulier
Kate
Billie U
Sheen Insarode
Canenath Eneher
Earth
Sea
Sky
Kathlyn Williams
Selig Photo Players
Tna
Kathryn Williams
Moving Picture Star
Edendale
Los Angeles
England
Mais
Mine Katha Wise
Misa
Clemmer
the Alhambra
A A
the Union
BURNS
Hay Machine
Tacoma
Burns Detective Agency
Hugh Todd
Star Today
State Tax Commission
Burns Agency
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!