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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
1
Sept 1 IS IT FOOLISH TO WORK? IS IT FOOLISH TO LOAF? John Kennedy, 75, drove for a express company for 50 years never missing a day or being late. He retired Aug 12 but refused to quit saying work keeps him content and healthy. He believes work is the best medicine and a purpose for living.
An interview with Windy Bill Sawyer, a lifelong nonworker, frames labor as inertia and fantasy. He recounts college in Illinois, living aboard the Hotel de Sawyer, shunning labor while hosting tramps, and narrates a hunger episode when he dug a ditch to eat. The piece blends satire and reminiscence in Boalt’s wandering dialogue.
The Star lists merchants selling six street car tickets to relieve Seattle Electric Co. inconvenience. Names include MacDougall Southwick Co Second and Pike New York Outfitting Co 825 Third Ave S S Frink stall 204 Westlake Market American Paint and Wall Paper Co First and Union Wright Restaurant Co Inc 164 Washington St The Tailor Ready Co Fourth and Pike Golden West Grocery 65th and Phinney Merchants urged to join this sale effort.
Jerome New York special counsel prepares a plan to obtain custody of Thaw from Dominion Bilon officials with aim of speedy deportation. The plan will be revealed as Thaw faces a corpus hearing at Morrot.
A nostalgic note invites readers to rest on Labor Day while Star Want Acts advertise constant service. The message emphasizes workers who never rest and mentions the contact number Main 9400 for inquiries or services.
Mayor Bob Hesketh pitched the opening ball at Woodland Park as two labor teams compete for the Seattle Labor Council championship. A large crowd gathered for Labor Day events, including a dance at Dreamland pavilion and picnics at Alki Wildwood Fortuna parks.
Tomorrow the nine superior court judges will resume duties after two months of rest they granted themselves. The scene on Profanity hill recalls their long overwork ten months a year and the light hearted caution to avoid laughter at the fat man.
A warrant for Assistant U S Attorney John J Sullivan and possible action against Deputy Marscal Ludwig Frank will be sought tomorrow over an assault at City Hall Park during a Free Speech League meeting. Sullivan struck Rutherford twice and Frank drew a gun, with both men later at police headquarters. Capt Searing refused arrest, while Siegfried seeks arrest on inciting aid. The Free Speech League plans new street meetings to probe injunction scope.
Rob Bridges the port commissioner announced at a King County Democratic club luncheon that he will not seek reelection. He said he will help elect a successor free from water front monopoly and named Hyatt Powells at 4th and Pine as a quality business school.
Viscount Haldane, Lord Chanceller of Great Britain, addressed the American Bar Association in Montreal Sept 1 urging closer ties among England Canada and the United States. He said the trio forms a near single society through shared language history and aims and that true unity rests on intimate social life beyond treaties.
September morning brought another loss for Seattle as the Tacoma Tigers defeated the champions. Batteries Melvor Cadman MacGinnity Harris performed for both sides in the uneven clash with a split scoreline and unclear details.
Fragmented lines show brief mentions of players Roehling Gallia Henry Schang Schalk ONeill James Schulz Sweeney Moseley Cady across Philadelphia Cleveland and Boston during morning action. Lacked full details or outcomes.
Peter Witt outlines Cleveland street railway policy noting the three cent fare with free transfers, stable service, and solid finances since the Taylor settlement. He contrasts Seattle's higher costs and highlights regulated returns, municipal oversight, and strong wages for workers.
The schooner Alice first of the Bering sea codfleet is in distress outside Cape Flattery after a heavy gale. A tug was sent to assist. Captain Crisp of the Unalga relayed the wireless noting only two days of water and scarce provisions aboard. The Alice sails toward Acortes.
Americans in Mexico City largely remain at their posts despite President Wilson's congressional warning. Only a few departed today, with most opting to protect business interests unless the situation worsens.
In Loops the Loop Juvisy France Sept 1 Aviator Pegoud flew an aeroplane looping at 1800 feet after starting from 3500 feet and righting the craft before descent. Hundreds of spectators cheered the daring feat.
Any four coupons clipped from The Star consecutively numbered and presented with 15 cents at The Star office entitle the holder to a 65 cent Pennant. Minnesota Pennants now available. Pennants mailed for 5 cents extra each. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.
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