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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
8
Buck Johnson, an Arizona cattle baron, hires a lone gunman to lead a border raid into Sonora to recover a stolen herd. The stranger proves his nerve, retrieves the cattle, and captures the thief, demanding the $5,000 reward.
The Great Divide draws large Seattle audiences this week at the Seat Theatre with three acts and up to date scenic effects. Tickets range to $2.90 with 25 cent bargains on certain nights. a second show Quity Adams Lawyer promises humor and romance from Boston.
Judge J. T. Ronald refused a request for a new trial for Frederick Lewis who was convicted of manslaughter. The motion claimed jurors discussed evidence before deliberations. one juror supported this, nine denied it.
L W Rogers of New York Theosophical Society will lecture on reincarnation beginning Monday at the Press Club. H J Dreher of the American Institute of Banking tours the Pacific coast and spoke to Seattle’s institute Friday. Mrs Cornelia Hatcher gave an Unreriated lecture at First Presbyterian on The Temperance Movement in Picture Song and Story. Police pass the buck on the disappearance of Mrs K Nakawawa who killed her baby Oct 17 then attempted suicide. She was treated at Providence hospital and released but is now missing. Arctic club officers to be hosted by retiring president R L Sparger at Monday night banquet.
Superintendent A L Kempster of the Puget Sound Electric Co proposes for the Chamber of Commerce board against a field of about 1% nominees including his boss Jacob Furth. Election is next Saturday with eight of twenty five seats open. Incumbents up for reelection include H Piles A J Blethen F W Baker W M Calhoun D B E Frederick Jacob Furth E B C Hughes and J C Slater.
Gov. Hiram Johnson of California and Congressman Victor Murdock, a progressive leader in Congress, will headline the Washington state progressive conference in Seattle this January. The Progressive League's King County executive committee adopted the plans and the league will meet Tuesday night at the Good Eats cafeteria.
Delegates of the Building Trades colonels of the Affification Federation of Labor resumed sessions amid heavy reports and business. Despite a daunting backlog, strenuous efforts were planned to end the convention by night, with a possible postponement to next week if needed.
At Provence hospital today Mra W C Fonda who was shot by her husband after a domestic quarrel will recover. Her son Karl Wilkins disputes family marriage claims and says his stepfather may be "no little crazy." Fonda is held on an open charge as prosecutors file information.
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Washington notes the looming New York Senate succession as Elihu Root’s term ends in March 1915. The impact of the proposed popular election amendment adds interest, with a discussion of Roosevelt possibly being tapped as a progressive candidate, though not from his supporters.
Mrs Ruth Osborn Mogan known as The Irish Singer With the Irish Harp has been engaged for the revival services at First Methodist church. She will sing at each song service starting Thursday night at 8 o clock and Sunday night at 7 20.
Mayor Cotterill will be the speaker at the new hall on Third Avenue and University Street entrance on Third Avenue Sunday night. He will discuss temperance. This will be the last service in the hall for this series of meetings ongoing since October 19.
The Randolph county court ruled against liquor dealers in the attack on the Illinois women’s suffrage act and declared the law complete intelligible and entirely valid.
The Seattle Daily Star began selling pennants by mail for the cost of handling and four coupons. Thousands have started collections. a new pennant is issued weekly, sometimes four or five at once. Pennants come in four to seven colors and sold previously at 65 cents each. The Mexico pennant is featured this week. mail orders are accepted with five cents extra for postage.
The board of education approved use of 10 school buildings for public discussions next week likely Wednesday about the three December elections. The decision followed a meeting with the social center committee, with three directors present forming a majority. Judge Windsor explained the policy, opposing a wholesale raid while supporting general public talks on matters of public interest.
Otto man Zar Adusht Hanish, leader of the Mazdazan sun worship group, was convicted yesterday of sending obscene literature by ex trem a. Judge Mack told the jury the text book discusses sex problems in a serious manner. He set a sentencing date for next week. The jury did not take the textbook seriously.
Salem, Oregon, faces ongoing wet prospects after Judge William Galloway ruled local option elections must occur on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. An election held on November 4, when Salem voted dry, was deemed inappropriate.
Mayor George F. Cotterill will speak to the Seattle Adult Bible Class Federation at Plymouth Congregational Church on Wednesday night. The event aims to census organized Bible classes in Seattle and mobilize support for statewide prohibition in 1914. Dinner will be served at 6:30.
William A. Pryor, a rodent expert, travels to Seattle to assist with rat control. Five more expert rodentologists arrive from San Francisco to instruct Seattle’s 25 rat catchers on extermination methods.
The Friday storm warning continues and shifts direction to the southwest. The storm center sits near Vancouver Island moving eastward with expected high southwest winds inland and a southwest gale along the coast.
Senator Wesley L. Jones heads back to Washington from a statewide tour in support of his bid for re election.
The Socialist party of Heving endorses candidates for Seattle school board including Comrade Mrs. Etta G. Tripp and C. V. Guttes. They pledge support for Richard Wincor and demand equal pay for women, permanent tenure for teachers, local preference in hiring, and broader worker rights while improving salaries for janitors and staff. The platform calls for fair compensation and freedom of expression for educators.
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