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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
14
In Rottineau North Dakota on November 14 four aces dealt in a Minot poker game are suspected of driving John A Hahn into insanity and violence after he bet all his funds. The trio of card sharps allegedly sealed the hands and fled with Hahn’s $19 plus $175 wired to him, after which Hahn claimed he had been drugged.
In East Rochester on November 14 a gang robbed the post office of stamps but avoided harming a goldfish bowl and a pot of flowers on a desk next to the safe. They planted four nitroglycerine charges and blasted the safe, shaking the neighborhood and waking about a hundred residents as five figures fled.
James D. Findley of Salisbury Mills sent a real ten pound turnip to Governor Glynn after hearing of a five pound turnip shipped to Vice President Marshall. The governor’s specimen weighs about ten pounds and is on display in the executive chamber.
Dublin reports on November 14 that Crown Prince Ham’s wish for equal muscle development leads to his grandchildren being allowed to roam Gelbensande sands for several months yearly to dig, as part of a royal exercise program.
Geneva reports the Segantini sale at St. Moritz where the top price 40000 dollars was paid for The Two Mothers. A Washington American bought the piece through a dealer for 40000 dollars.
A Tecumseh Nebraska wife suffers kidney disease until a druggist recommends Swamp Root. KE Tingle thanks the company and endorses the remedy as the king of kidney treatments, urging publication. Notary certifies his testimonial and Smith Drug Company notes a purchase. Advertises sample bottles and information booklet from Kilmer & Co.
The Moore theatre features Margaret Illington in Within the Law with the third degree scene. The High Road at the Metropolitan stars Harrison Gray Fiske and a Manhattan company. Seattle audiences see Zaza at the Seattle theatre, and First avenue merchants buy into Tivoli theatre for Honeymoon Trail. Seattle's musical comedy venue reports packed houses for three nights.
A set of Rogers Silver Tea Spoons in French gray finish is offered free to The Star subscribers. Valued at at least 2.50 per store, the spoons ship with a one year advance subscription of 3.25 paid. Renewals and referrals to friends also qualify, excluding agents.
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