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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
1
A humorous diary style vignette describes Seattle waking to the season’s first fog. The author recounts cold rooms, dim street light, a gleaming bulb, and a steaming radiator as dawn clears to reveal spectral buildings and bustling pedestrians before the fog lifts and the sun breaks through.
Patrick F. Sullivan of the American case testified as the first witness for the state in the Peter Miller murder trial. Seven women sit on the jury while prosecutor Ellis outlines the case. The defense contends McMahon died of natural causes and that jewelry Miller is accused of pawning was given by Rose and the "bludgeon men."
Elizabeth M. Harrod sues for divorce from James Harrod, unaware he lay buried under six feet of earth in a Redondo Beach, California cemetery. The case was filed in New York on October 20.
The Seattle & Puget Sound Packing Co and president Monroe Lewis were found guilty by a jury in Judge Frater s court of selling decomposed animal substance unfit for human food. They face sentencing after appeal from Justice Brown s court with a $500 fine set previously. evidence showed live bacteria in 14 sample cans and rust and tin traces in the Tangier crab meat flakes. Deputy prosecutor Crawford White leads the state s case. more trials follow in November for adulterated or misbranded foods.
Col. Frank West and the Sec ond United States cavalry were ordered to board army transports at Galveston without horses. The destination was believed to be Vera Cruz, though sailing time was uncertain.
The Judiciary committee will recommend a bill to bar groceries from opening on Sundays following a Beatt tle Retail Grocers association petition. The measure mirrors state law for police and state court enforcement. Grocers had withdrawn their original petition to close at 6 40 p m.
Samuel W. Jones a 37 year old engineer for Independent Asphalt Co. was killed when his foot fouled the shaft at the plant corner of Tenth Ave N and 40th St at 7 15 this morning. He worked on a platform back of buses and leaves a widow living in Vancouver.
A plague infected rat captured at University street and Railroad avenue triggers a citywide ratcatching drive led by Superintendent Jane Charles L. Murray. Forty men begin a waterfront inspection from Spokaneay to Denny Way at 3 am, while Health Commissioner Crichton orders owners to keep garbage in cans with lids to deny food to rats and federal authorities prohibit ships tying to docks.
A severe hurricane along the North African coast wrecked four steamers off Casa Blanca Morocco with many dead or missing. The Greek Misso longui and German Martini were confirmed lost with all hands. Spanish Syria and French Cara bella were ashore and breaking up on rocks as rescuers struggled through mountainous seas.
New York District Attorney Whitman demands ex investigator John Hennessy produce a so called little black book said to hold a stenographic confession by ex State Senator Stillwell from Sing Sing. Hennessy has cited the book in speeches alleging graft evidence linked to Tammany men.
The Army and Navy are ordered to be prepared to move against Mexico as tensions rise and the president gears up for potential action. Military readiness, policy discussions, and regional implications shape the administration’s stance amid the crisis.
New York society may witness a court airing of a divorce scandal as Mackay plans legal action. The case centers on a high profile social figure amid rumors of marital strain and public interest in court proceedings.
Washington reports Army and Navy ready on short notice for Mexican service. President Wilson favors Huerta's ouster and may act if peace stalls. Lind plans final talks. if rebuff occurs, Wilson will decide on force or recognizing Carranza. Also notes $1,000,000 alienation suit involving Mrs Mackay in Mineola and related court actions.
Councilman Erickson introduces an ordinance to amend the license law to permit selling car tickets on the streets without a fee. The move follows arrests of several boys for selling six tickets for a quarter and their release by Judge Gorton. The bill goes to license and public safety committees.
Police investigate motive after an unknown man lured Dr. T. D. Sayre of 4853 Denny Way to a secluded spot on Seconday N between Valley and Alphasts and beat him with a beer bottle. Sayre answered an urgent call at 8 15. the address used was fictitious. no robbery occurred.
A census diagram shows 54 homes in the district with two vacant and seven unoccupied when called. Of 45 canvassed, 41 take one or more daily papers. The Star reports 41 readers, 29 subscribers, and 17 with multiple reads. Times 25 and Sun 6 as sole papers. Family paper status: Star 25, P-1 4, Sun 6.
Any four coupons clipped from The Star consecutively numbered, with 15 cents, entitles holder to a 65 cent Pennant. Chicago Pennants are now out. Pennants mailed for 5 cents more each. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Ave near Union.
A German invention, a glass bottle-blowing machine, operates at 2000 bottles per hour, equaling the output of 250 expert glass blowers. The device showcases automation advancing industrial production and efficiency in the glass industry.
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