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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
2
Chicago November 18 rumor spread that soprano Geraldine Farrar would retire temporarily for an interesting reason. Cleofonte Campanini, director of the Chicago Grand Opera Co., said Farrar has no intention of resigning. In private life Miss Farrar is Mrs Lou Tellegen, married last February.
A theater goer recalls Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink’s Moore Theatre appearance last night. The packed house cheered her performance as she sang United States, with fans filling the venue and the author noting her prior pneumonia and limited interaction with the public.
New York says J. P. Morgan backs the eighthour law opposition through the national industrial conference board. The Morning World notes Morgan as chief owner of General Electric Co, a major employer, and cites GE's role in forming the conference and winning an eighthour concession against employer opposition.
Funeral services for three I W W members killed in the Everett riot were set for 2 PM Saturday. The bodies rest at Home Undertaking parlors Ninth avenue and Union street. A Sunday mass meeting at Dreamland pavilion organized by the Central Labor Council will protest restrictions on free speech linked to the tragedy.
The Northwestern arrived in Juneau from Cordova more than 60 hours late after a brutal storm. Crewmates battled mountainous waves and could not turn the ship, forcing it to plow through the seas.
Charles Forbes Taylor a 17 year old son of Rev Charles Taylor of Pasadena Cal preaches nightly at Tabernacle Baptist church urging joyous Christian living. He advocates church unification to reduce duplication and waste and plans to become an American citizen while spreading a happy gospel.
Washington reports say United States delegates will press Mexican members of the Atlantic City commission for a solid settlement within days. The effort aims to frame talks on President Wilsons views with Secretary Lane planning a Sunday visit. Delays are blamed on Mexican chairman Luis Cabrera whose opposition to a tentative peace plan slows progress.
In Burlingame the dog limit of two per household faces repeal or rejection as residents protest a city ordinance fueling neighborhood tensions. Society figure Miss Alice Hager led efforts with dog owners calling for change after complaints of kennels disturbing sleep. Her sale ad promising discounts to Chinese Japanese or negro neighbors highlights racial tensions as outcomes loom.
In Marysville California on November 18 a dying county charge in San Francisco won a free funeral with election bets. Fred Parks, a capitalist, claimed victory after betting 30 suits of clothes 30 five dollar hats and an automobile. Others write Parks begging for suits and recounting hard luck tales.
The Young Men’s Democratic Club, drawing members from the Woodrow Wilson Independent league, was formally organized Friday with incorporation papers filed in Olympia. The group aims to appeal to Republicans and progressives who supported the president in the last election.
Chas. F. B. Hughes departs New York for Lakewood New Jersey to spend several weeks resting at Laurel in the Pines. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Hughes.
Monday discussion with Judge Adamson on inter state commerce aims to push the program at the next session. Proposals include ICC enlargement, freight-rate considerations, expanded mediation laws, and potential government control of railroad rolling stock under military necessity.
Matt Johnson applied at the dry squad headquarters Friday for an investigator post and received dinner money before reporting again. He was found intoxicated and jailed by Officer J G Crowe. Judge Gordon fined him 20 dollars Saturday morning for drunkenness.
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