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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
1
A tirade argues Seattle is cleaner than any U S city and questions sensational exposes. It claims crime exists in the underworld but praises the honest police chief and civic pride, urging readers to celebrate a healthier, more moral city.
Residents of the Duwamish valley protest a blanket exclusive franchise sought by Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co. for extending electric service. They fear loss of city light access and hardship until Seattle can furnish municipal power from the Lake Cushman Hebb sites.
John Ferguson of Newton Massachusetts discusses China under the Manchu dynasty and the republic, praising Sun Yat Sen's exile, noting Africa of opium suppression, reform in governance, and willingness of Chinese to do business on the Pacific coast. he highlights Chinese morality in trade and agricultural shifts.
President Wilson considered sending an ultimatum to Mexican President Huerta demanding retirement. British, German and French backing was expected. with such support Huerta would likely be forced to resign, avoiding direct force.
Mrs Elizabeth Wood a wealthy young widow and society leader announces she will depart Saturday from Long Beach California to enlist in the Salvation Army in Chicago.
President Howard Elliott of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad announced in New Haven that by January 1 steel will replace wooden sleepers throughout the system.
Tomorrow's Real Estate Section highlights top bargains from leading firms. Read carefully to catch big snaps and smart investments in homes and properties.
West Seattle will obtain a ferry as Port of Seattle bids open January 2 for sale of 200000 dollars in bonds. Denominations of 1000 dollars failed. a firm offered 98 cents on the dollar. Commissioner Bridges urged haste due to traffic shortages and noted the port may buy the present ferry or build its own if prices are high.
A resolution urging voters to decide on paying salaries to port commission members was unanimously adopted by the Seattle Commercial Club. It asks to place the issue on the official ballot at the December 6 election where legally feasible.
Scott Calhoun, receiver, urged the council utilities committee to seek PSC approval for a zone fare system on the Renton line. He warned that without rapid action the city would lose transfer privileges and collect extra fare at Kenyon near the old city boundary.
Pennants coupon No. 105 allows any four consecutive coupons clipped from The Star and with 15 cents to obtain a 65 cent Pennant. Chicago Pennants are available too. Pennants mailed at 6 cents extra per pennant. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
In Frederick Oklahoma on October 29 a diggings walls collapsed trapping seven workers. Five men died and two were injured in the accident at the well site.
The 33rd annual AFL convention opens in Seattle next month with about 1 000 delegates expected and thousands more visiting. Insurgents seek local control and industrial union organizing challenging current leadership, as Gov Lister and Mayor Cotterill prepare to welcome delegates and a 150 member uniformed band will perform.
A Seattle Star survey covers 47 Renton district homes with 32 occupied, 25 subscribe to the Star, and 9 Times, 11 P.I., 19 Sun. Exclusive Star circulation in 6 percent of homes. 44 readers for Star, Times, P.I. combined. Family paper results show The Star leads in 20 homes, P.I. in 6, Sun in 1.
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