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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1913
Page
3
A council vote ended a motion to abstain from charter amendments at the March election as a charter revision commission is formed. The Griffiths amendment sought to give a five member commission, including two women named by the mayor, authority over city penal and reform institutions and prisoner care.
Seattle youths ignite a new Inter playground indoor winter tournament with games set Friday and Saturday across four city playfield houses Bal lard West Seattle South Park Collins. The season runs December through January featuring seniors intermediates juniors and open division basketball and indoor baseball.
Announcement that coal and oil rights in San Benito Monterey and Fresno counties owned by the Western Consolidated Coal Gas and Electric Co capitalized at 7 500 000 will be sold by Trustee Brandon on December 16 to satisfy creditor claims.
Portland reports Apple Day across Oregon as Governor West proclaims the apple the king of fruit in a statewide celebration. Officials hail harvests and promote local orchards with events and promotions planned in cities and towns.
Karl Lucy, 17, a student at the state deaf mute school in Salem, Ore., did not hear an oncoming electric train and was struck. He died from his injuries.
James Whitcomb Riley has reached Miami with his physician seeking the milder climate to aid his health. The poet travels with his doctor and plans to remain for treatment and rest during his Florida visit.
The author answers objections to the measure in a closing Star article. He argues Section 24 grants necessary power, defends against claims of excessive authority, and explains safeguards, uniform county provisions, and tax implications for King county.
Reports from Douglas Arizona describe rebel supporters claiming Pancho Villa will seize command from Carranza and move toward Mexico City. They say Villa’s popularity rose after victories and that Chihuahua is the last major obstacle before a push to the capital, with Orozco's hold weakening.
Advertisement urges quick relief from colds using Pape's Cold Compound with a dosage schedule of every two hours for three doses. Claims to unclog passages relieve headache sore throat sneezing and stiffness, tastes pleasant, costs 25 cents, and requires no assistant. Do not accept substitutes.
In Washington on Nov 18 rumors swirled of a potential break in unofficial talks between the Wilson administration and Gen. Carranza. President Wilson was displeased by Gen. Villa's execution of federal prisoners at Juarez. Carranza offered no pledge on future actions if he toppled Huerta, with a key conference between William Bayard Hale and Carranza at Nogales looming today.
Derby city council on Monday repealed the original ordinance and dropped the entire Denny hill regrade project after lengthy amendments. In related news, the body of Cashier H. Lessey of the Birmingham National Bank was found in a coffin box at a cemetery vault, a suicide likely tied to illness. Cornell referred to the finance and city utilities committee a bill to advertise for sale 100000 of the 800000 municipal car bond issue.
Six French gray Rogers Silver Tea Spoons offered free to The Star subscribers who renew for one year at 38.25. Spoons valued at least 2.50 each and shipped with subscription, charges paid. Offer available upon renewal or new full-year subscriptions, excluding agents.
A home cough remedy using two ounces of Pinex and a pint of sugar syrup mixed with warm water offers quick relief for stubborn coughs and even whooping cough. The preparation is marketed as low cost, effective, and backed by a satisfaction guarantee with Pinex available from the Pinex Co in Fort Wayne Indiana.
In San Francisco the federal judge ruled that Hindus cannot be barred from entry solely for their faith. Exclusion would require showing they pose a public charge risk.
Pendleton Oregon send off a decorative Indian blanket bathrobe as a bridal gift to Miss Jessie Wilson. The robe is described as a home product made by the Pendleton Commercial association.
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