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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1913
Page
1
A reader in El Paso cites an editorial on modern women’s attitude toward wifehood and motherhood. She argues for restricting birth to healthy, pure children only with mutual marital consent and against the double standard, noting the pressure for virginity and the ideal of the superman in early 20th century discourse.
In a public discourse the speaker argues for a universal standard of motherhood rights and child well being. She demands mutual respect in marriage, rejects a double standard, and urges women to claim sacred rights as individuals while opposing war and exploitation. The piece also covers AFL delegates criticizing congressional coal strike investigations and predicting potential revolution if aid to workers remains blocked.
The Rev Sylvester Beach, Wilson family pastor, predicts Jessie Wilson wedding in the White House will do more good than sermons. He lauds her religious commitment, social work, and practical leadership. He notes her education at Goucher, YWCA activity, and reform aims influencing the nation through family example.
From El Paso correspondent comes a vivid report of Villa forces storming Juarez early morning. American lives and property to be protected, with fighting lasting through dawn and rebels securing control by 4:30. Casualty counts uncertain, but few Mexican fatalities reported.
Millard Price, once enjoined from selling socialist papers at Pike and Westlake, is no longer affiliated with the local party. A Fifth Ward Local meeting voted 42 to 17 to bar Price from further activities in the ward. Price said he would resign and become politically independent.
The school board discussed appointing a medical director to oversee hygiene instruction, supervise athletics, and promote pupil health. They concluded the board, not the city health department, holds that duty, with further discussion set for Wednesday.
Mrs Cornelia Noble a 32 year old Seattle court stenographer was found dead in her hotel room Friday afternoon after shooting herself in the head with a revolver She had lived in Nome from 1901 to 1910 and moved to Seattle three years ago from San Francisco where she opened an office in the Oriental building Her mother and stepfather in London were notified and no suicide note was left
An in depth invitation to readers to follow the diary style revelations in The Confessions of a Wife. Margaret Hastings presents honest daily entries from before marriage onward to reveal how marriage and romance differ and how a real woman faces love, doubt, sorrow, and joy.
George H. Walker of Seattle, recently named regent of the University of Washington by Gov. Lister, becomes a progressive senatorial candidate. Leading progressives Henry McBride Harold Preston Ole Hanson and George W. Dilling back his bid, with Walker long identified with reform and suffrage, and a former Pierce County prosecuting attorney. The only other announced progressive is Congressman J. W. Bryan.
Judge Ronald laughed as Deputy Crawford White blushed while Phillip Tworoger argued costs should not be charged against Harry Marcus, a broker found guilty of selling unfit tanned meats. Marcus was fined $100 and costs. Judge Ronald upheld the fine from Justice Brown.
The Cunarder Pannonia under Captain Capher rescued 500 passengers from the burning Balmes, a Spanish steamship bound for Bermuda, after fire broke out off Cape Race. Wireless messages reported the incident to New York authorities.
Mexico City November 15 President Huerta had not stated by noon his program for congressional sessions due to begin at 3 p m It was believed some quarters that both houses would adjourn after the election president vice president and the body were unconstitutional
Word reached London that Jack Parr famed English big game hunter was killed by an elephant during a safari in Rhodesia. The report notes his renown and the fatal encounter near Rhodesia.
Any four consecutive coupons numbered clipped from The Star plus 15 cents entitle the holder to a 65 cent Pennant. Nebraska Pennants are out and will be mailed for a 5 cent extra per pennant. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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