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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1913

Page

2

Bryan Declares Candidacy for United States Senate

Congressman James W. Bryan announced he will seek the progressive nomination for the United States Senate. He declared in Olympia that he is the logical candidate due to his vote with Democrats for the tariff bill. Other progressives mentioned include Ole Hanson of Seattle and Harold Preston. Falconer is noted as a previous possibility.

James W. Bryan United States Senate Seattle Olympia Bryan Olympia Bryan Falconer Ole Hanson Harold Preston

Expert gas engineer urged for city reduction case

The Commercial club endorsed hiring an expert gas engineer to assist City Counsel Bradford in preparing the gas reduction case before the Public Service Commission. Bradford and Prof. HG Bauer of the University of Washington spoke on municipal government, detailing European and Australian models and their strengths and weaknesses in commission governance.

Bradford Public Service Commission HG. Bauer University of Washington

North Trunk Sewer Roll Delayed By City Council

The assessment roll for the central district of the north trunk sewer totaling 368268.50 was postponed to next Monday by the New York council. The same report notes the will of Benjamin Altman gifting 15 million dollars in art to the Metropolitan Museum.

New York Benj Altman Metropolitan Museum

U S May Recognize Rebels to Crush Mexican Huerta

The Wilson administration weighs recognizing the Mexican constitutionalists as belligerents to aid the rebels against Huerta. unofficial talks with rebel leaders seek reforms and pledges for partial recognition. Such action would allow arms imports and pressure Huerta toward overthrow while avoiding direct military intervention. John Lind, Wilson envoy, may return from Vera Cruz. Huerta reportedly eyeing expulsion of Nelson O Shaughnessy.

Huerta Mexico Diaz Wilson State Department United States Tion John Lind Vera Cruz Nelson O'Shaughnessy Mexico City

Plea of Guilty in Los Angeles Murder Case

Jas F Cook pleaded guilty to the murder of Frank Nelson who was shot after leaving home to work. He was infatuated with Nelsons wife and faces sentencing tomorrow before Judge Willis. Nelsons body was found with a cigar in his mouth and hands in his pockets. Mrs Nelson also faces a murder charge.

Los Angeles Jas. F. Cook Frank Nelson Lato Willis Nelson Cook

Portola Maidens Leave Seattle After Visit to Victoria

Twelve Portola festival maids ended a day and a half Seattle stay before shipping to Victoria this morning. They received candy pennants hats pins emblems and flowers from local groups as gifts. A Seattle council plans a special session Thursday to discuss the Highland Park and Lake Burien railway property offered free to the city.

Seattle San Francisco Victoria The Chamber of Commerce Seattle Carnival Association Highland Park & Lake Burien Railway

Hope Abandoned For Aviator A J Jewell In Columbus Derby

Hope faded for aviator A J Jewell who vanished after flying from Hempstead on Monday for the Columbus day serial derby. A reported aeroplane sighting in the Hackensack river was false and it is believed Jewell was blown out to sea.

New York A. J. Jewell Hempstead S. 1 Hackensack Jewall

Voters To Decide Water Rate Increase At Port Election

The city council, by a five to four vote, will let voters decide on raising water rates to fund trunk water projects. The December 6 port election will ask whether to fund improvements from the general fund or tax the directly benefited properties.

Council Tuesaday Erickson Bruskevitch Goddard Griffiths Petree Haas, Marble, Wardall Hesketh

Miraflores Locks Test Progress in Panama Canal

Panama Canal officials pursued the first working test of the Miraflores locks on October 15 as water levels rose to enable passage. A fleet including two barges and two small craft moved through the first flight toward Miraflores lake but stalled at the second stage due to low water, with rapid rise overnight prompting optimism for completion before nightfall.

Panama Medro Miguel Miraflores Locks Pacific Miraflores Lake Cucaracha Slide

Mayor to Speak on European Social Conditions Tonight

Mayor Courreral will address the Central Council of Social Agencies at the Y M C A tonight. The talk focuses on social conditions in Europe. Property owners in the Denny Hill regrade district plan to protest the proposed assessment tomorrow at 2 PM between Fifth Ave Wentlake and Virginia St to Harrison. A new dog muzzling bill was introduced by Councilman Wardall after Acting Mayor Hesketh vetoed the prior measure.

Mayor Courreral Central Council of Social Agencies Europe Denny Hill Regrade Fifth Av Wentlake Virginia St Harrison Cornellman Wardall Hesketh Public Safety Committee

Crossing derailment claims four lives in Dallas area

A freight car loaded with cross ties broke away on a steep grade and struck an interurban passenger car in Dallas on October 15, killing four people and injuring twenty. The crash disrupted service as rescue crews worked at the scene.

Dallas Tex

Bromo Quinine Tablets Linked to Eb W Grove Signature

Fragmented text notes a laxative product labeled Bromo Quinine with a signature by Eb W Grove. The legible portion mentions the product and the name but lacks clear context or a reporting frame. The item appears as a brief product reference in a historical newspaper fragment.

EB W. Grove

You’ll be agreeably surprised by market offerings here

A lively note highlights pleasant discovery as the market presents a wide range of foods and goods. The tone suggests delight in the variety and quality available to visitors.

Bold robber blinds mail sacks in San Luis Obispo local heist

No arrests by 8 a.m. in the Southern Pacific San Luis Obispo local robbery near San Francisco. The lone bandit boarded at Burlingame, bound two clerks, rifled the registered mail, and fled at South San Francisco. Described as medium height about 160 pounds with a black hat brown suit and blue bandanna mask. Value of mail undetermined. initial figure of 1000 dollars dismissed as guess.

San Francisco Southern Pacific San Luis Obiapo Burlingame George A. Scott Mortimer M. Titus Scott Titus

The Rainbow to Grace Metropolitan Stage Next Monday

Critics in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago hail The Rainbow as the most beautiful stage story by an American author. Henry Miller brings the work to the Metropolitan next Monday.

Henry Miller Metropolitan New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago

Sailor Acquitted in Unalga Assault Case

J. R. Chase a sailor aboard the revenue cutter Unalga was indicted for assault with a dangerous weapon against John Davis last summer but was acquitted in federal court on Tuesday.

J. R. Chase John Davis

National Piano Makers campaign opens buyers eyes in Seattle

The article argues buyers now think for themselves rejecting middleman graft in piano sales. It praises National Piano Manufacturers for direct sales at 823 Third Avenue near Marion, noting over eight thousand pianos sold without teachers or canvassers and a factory wholesale club model with easy terms.

National Piano Manufacturers Seattle Volved Third Avenue Marion America Marion St Happy Family

Westlake market to celebrate third anniversary with music and price cuts

plan includes music with each purchase and a general reduction in prices for the Westlake market anniversary celebration. stalls to be decorated. the event claims to be among the largest markets of its kind in the West. In Paris Goodyear wins the James Gordon Bennett cup race while Frankfurt's entry lands near Pont Ormon. all entrants accounted for.

Westlake West Paris Goodyear Frankfurt Germany Pont Ormon France

Mail for Santa at Bon Marche Delights Seattle Post Office

A child's letter to Santa Claus at the Bon Marche in Seattle was posted without a stamp. Postmaster Battle added a stamp himself as the first letter arrived, noting there are 62 shopping days left before Christmas.

Santa Claus Seattle Bon Marche Battle

Farrell’s Maple Wood Dairy Wins Top Milk Prize at Yakima Fair

J D Farrell president of the O W R N dominates Yakima State Fair contests with Maple Wood Pure Milk Dairy taking first in certified milk scoring 98 while Steele’s Hila Pure Milk Dairy wins in market milk with 92.80 and Hanson follows at 89.50. Elliott of Elliott earns an additional prize for his milk output managed by Pure Milk Dairy.

J. D. Farrell Yakima State Fair Mr. Farrell Maplewood Pure Milk Dairy Hila Pure Milk Dairy John Steele Renton L. Hanson Elliott Steele Hanson R., .J. Elliott

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