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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1913

Page

2

Players stand by contracts to write baseball stories

New York October 2. Manager McGraw says the world series should not be cancelled over players writing stories. Connie Mack dispatches indicate Athletics would refuse to cancel contracts. The players union chief Dave Fults warns may sue the commissioners if the series is halted over newspaper contracts.

New York National Commission Athletics Giants Manager McGraw Connie Mack Dave Fults Players’ Union Philadelphia State McGraw

Mayor Cotteri Sails to New York on Cretic

In a brisk travel note from Naples to New York, Mayor Cotteri is aboard the White Star liner Cretic and due to reach New York on October 7. He plans to return to City Hall about October 15. A Tennessee gossip item recalls Lady Cook, formerly Tennessee Claflin, declaring modesty in fashion with a slit skirt compared to a hoop skirt.

Mayor Cotteri Atlantic Naples New York Pittsburg, Tenn Lady Cook Tennessee Claflin, Cos

Kidney Pills Claim to Ease Rheumatism via Cleaned Kidneys

An advertisement asserts that weak kidneys allow uric acid crystals to circulate and lodge in joints, causing rheumatism and lumbago. Foley Kidney Pills are described as easing pain and permanently rebuilding kidney function, removing uric acid to relieve symptoms. Sold by Bartell's Drug Stores.

Bartell’s

Quaint Teeth Filing Custom in Mindanao Filipino Girl

A Philippine Island girl from Mindanao, a U S citizen, files her teeth to look prettier for the men. The custom, common on Mindanao which spans 36 000 square miles, reflects hunting culture and semi civilized habits shaping beauty standards among both genders.

Mindanao Philippine Ita

Detectives Track Suspect in Rebecca P. Gay Case

Los Angeles detectives pursue two new crews hunting a suspect in the murder of Rebecca P. Gay in her office last Friday. A photographed man of color is tentatively identified by two witnesses as the man seen at the scene. A separate lead focuses on a student of Yogi philosophy Mrs. Gay studied.

Los Angeles Rebecca P. Gay

Easiest Way Draws Packed Seattle Theatre Crowd

The production has filled Seattle theaters every night this week drawing mixed opinions on its style and appeal while drawing strong audience turnout.

Seattle

Immune from harm preacher bitten by rattlesnake buried Friday

In Gadsden James Halapp, a reverend, let a rattlesnake bite him five times to prove immunity. He is to be buried Friday. Dorothy Brieg, 4, in Los Angeles, swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets and is near death in hospital. The Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid will hold a bazar at Maccabees Hall in Ballard Friday and Saturday. An unknown man shot himself in a local hotel after paying board in advance and removing ID marks. Damage suits totaling 150000 against Geo H. Bixby by three Jonquil girls were assigned to Judge York for Monday. In Boise a fire destroyed sixty horses and extensive property at Parkinson livery stable. Claude Graham-White says he expects to fly across the Atlantic within a year.

James Gadsden Ala James Halapp The Zion Lutheran Church Maccabees’ Hall Ballard Los Angeles Geo. H. Bixby Jonquil York

Free Rupture Treatment Demonstration At Seattle Hotel

Hundreds receive free rupture treatment at a Seattle hotel during a public demonstration of the Piapae-Pade device. The advertisement claims the pads cure ruptures privately at home with minimal cost and no work disruption.

Seattle

No Truss Demonstrator to Visit Hotel Beattie

Announcement invites Rupture patients to meet at Hotel Beattie on October 3 and 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for expert advice and trial treatment. Mr Stansa will offer free consultations during his stay in your city, described as the chance of a lifetime.

Beattie

Battle Takes Over Seattle Post Office as Acting Head

Edgar Battle remains in active charge of the Seattle post office after taking duties Wednesday. He states no changes are needed in current workings for the time being. Battle and Former Postmaster George F. Russell met Jacob Furth of Puget Sound Traction Co to discuss replacing the flat carrier rate with a four cent per ride charge, but no agreement was reached. Russell to focus on duties as trust officer at American Savings Bank & Trust Co.

Edgar Battle Seattle Battle George F. Russell Rattle Jacob Furth Puget Sound Traction Co Russell American Savings Bank & Trust Co

Work Opportunities for University Students

Secretay Lewis reports over 100 undergraduates seeking off campus jobs, and the program estimates annual revenue surpassing $6 500. More than 40 percent of University of Washington students are self supporting, with many seeking part or full time work through the college YMCA.

State University College Young Men's Christian Association Lewis Fle University of Washington

Western Steel to Pay Off Dividend to Creditors

Creditors of the Western Steel Corporation will receive a dividend of 9282.80 dollars or a fraction over four cents on the dollar, as stated by the trustees. This amount is in addition to 33000 dollars already paid for labor claims.

Western Steel Corporation

Farm Congress Set for Seattle October Dates

An agricultural and dairy congress will be held at the Seattle Commercial club October 20 to 25 with ten Washington State College farm experts and guests including Harry Sparks Vancouver on land cultivation and Lt. William Kent on berry and small fruit raising. Grange masters from Western Washington will attend.

Seattle Commercial Club Washington State College Harry H. Sparks Vancouver Lt. Williama Kent J. A. Harmaling Vashon B. Chase Bothell W. H. Paulbamus Sumner Washington

Piano Sale Offer With Bargain Prices And Easy Terms

A piano sale lists several models with prices from 50 to 685 dollars. Vendors promise easy payments and room for new stock, with a one year guarantee and full buyback option if a higher priced instrument is later purchased. Call, write, or visit for details.

Chickering Kimball Haddorff Kingsbury Jacob Smith & Barnes

Bryan probes for photo scandal details and party names

Congressman J W Bryan asks Alden J Me to answer about a controversial photograph linked to prominent citizens. He seeks the orderer and the artist behind the image and demands intimate facts concerning several named individuals.

Tom Nicel J. W. Bryan Alden J Bryan Blethen Charles Wappenstein Ludovic Dalyiovanna

Old Firm Passes Into Hands Of Young Seattle Merchant

Marry Seynel, a prominent young Seattle businessman, plans to take over A Bridge & Co clothing stock at 103 07 First Ave S by buying from fire insurers. He will launch a major sale Saturday at 10 AM on First and Yealer way, aiming to win repeat customers with deep discounts. Tomorrow more details will be published.

A. Bridge & Co Harry Seynel Marry Seynel Seattle Nv. S First and Yealer Way

Mother Kills Babe and Self in Insanity Fear

Mra Hildur Stahre aged about 30 and living at 148 W 69th Ave took poison to kill her 4 month old infant and then died. Her husband Lieut 8 T Stahre of the fire department found her unconscious and dead. A 5 year old child Dorothy stood at the door to tell the father not to be disturbed. A note blamed herself stating she feared an asylum and that her nerves were frayed plus insomnia in recent weeks.

Mra Hildur Stahre 8.T. Stahre Fire Department Dorothy Stahre Stahre Drew. W. Cane WH. Gage

Indian defendants plead guilty to grand larceny

H C Taylor and Allan Sam Morris, an educated Indian, admitted guilt for forgery. Judge Gilliam sentenced Morris to one to 15 years in the penitentiary. Morris had earlier received a jury acquittal on a related charge after an argument by attorney Thomas R Horner blaming alcohol for Indian weaknesses.

H.C. Taylor Allan Sam Morris Gilliam Morris Thomas R. Horner

Doctor Bruce Kim Tale Arrested on Warrant

Los Angeles reports Dr Bruce Kim tale was arrested after calling on his daughter Priscilla 18 in San Diego where he is wanted on a felony warrant for passing worthless checks.

Los Angeles Priscilla Bruce Kimtale San Diego

Burglar Case Piques Homeowner After 26 Years

A New York World item quotes a homeowner asking to question a burglar caught for a house robbery. The man, referring to his own name in Hilbert, demands to know how the intruder entered without waking his wife, a mystery he has pursued for 26 years.

Hilber N. Y. World

Fate the Master of Human Destiny

Poem-like riddle describes fate as a force that visits all places and people. It travels across cities deserts seas and covers every gate. Those who chase it succeed in life while doubt leads to failure and ruin. It grants success and defies those who seek it and then disappear.

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