13 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
1
The Star prints Senator Wesley L. Jones in Washington, D. C. a gloomy, angry letter roasting the paper and dares print it. The Star then publishes Jones’ letter in full and adds its reply to Jones.
The Star rebuts Senator Wesley L. Jones by recounting past votes and alleged acts of graft and corruption. It cites accusations of supporting Lorimer and Archbold, opposition to a comprehensive anti alley legislation bill, and public ties to the Tacoma convention graft. Also reports martial law in British South Africa amid the Maritz rebellion.
Washington October 8 1914 Editor The Star publishes a vigorous reply defending the author’s voting record. He asserts his stance on Loren Lorimer Archbald and Stephenson cases, disputes accusations, claims conscience and fairness guided his choices, and defends alley legislation in Washington. Continued on Page 4.
A Seattle group's debate centers on a recruit's blunt claim I came to town to get a man. The discussion contrasts acceptance of women pursuing business skills with discomfort at frank talk about romance and marriage. The piece questions gender norms and the place of candor in modern life.
London reports that all Church of England ministers have been urged by the Archbishop of Canterbury to promote marriages. He asks clergy to cut marriage license fees to nominal sums and waive fees for ceremonies for soldiers and sailors called to the colors, noting wartime birth-rate needs.
U S district court of appeals affirmed the Seattle circuits ruling that Charlie Houston and Joseph H Bullock were guilty of conspiring to prevent government coal bids for three Alaska ports. The Seattle decision had found them guilty of conspiracy to withhold bids.
Governor Hunt directed the Arizona National Guard to be ready to move at a moment’s notice to Naco to safeguard the border from belligerent Mexican federals and rebels. He informed Washington that protecting American citizens at Naco is the aim.
Boston Braves defeat the Athletics 3 to 1 to clinch the world baseball championship in a sweep. The Miracle Men rise from last to first between July and September, delivering the most remarkable season in league history.
The game features Shawkey delivering a strong pitching performance for Philadelphia against Boston. No runs cross the plate through eight innings as both teams struggle to capitalize on hits. In the final frame Philadelphia and Boston fail to score, leaving the result unresolved.
Entries include social club nights and banquets at university groups, a handbag theft at Third N. W. and 90th, debaters meeting on Broadway, a university community club meeting, an arrest on school-children related charges, and Y M C A lectures, all cited as brief items with local relevance.
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