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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
3
The record notes Joan M Boyle serving as United States Marshal for the Western District of Washington Northern Division.
A cable to the Turkish embassy states Turkey has not declared war and will strictly observe neutrality. Italian Premier Salandra says Italy will maintain the strictest neutrality, a stance supported by Italians.
Butte Montana under martial law for the first time in weeks displays the American flag from city hall. A socialist regime during peace warned against inflammatory views as censorship tightens. Major Jesse J. Roote sits on the police court bench while Muckle McDonald, head of the Butte Mine Workers Union, remains missing amid a four for him prosecution.
Police made no progress tracking a highwayman who fired on two men in separate robbery attempts within 20 minutes. Dc. F. Poehlus, a retired contractor, lies in critical condition from a chest wound, while Theodore Petersen, an engineer, was wounded after resisting the robber.
Chicago today's market saw all time highs for wheat as rainclosed trading with September at 1.20 and December at 1.23 and May at 1.30. Corn rose while data quotes stayed narrow and provisions eased.
James Carr and Miss Hilda Berger secretly wed months ago in Manitou New York. A stocking hole at the shoe top revealed the ring causing Mrs. Berger to recover the confession from Hilda and grant forgiveness.
A bustling price sheet from Stalles and stalls across Pike Place and Sanitary Market lists produce meats and groceries with unit prices. Items include butter, cheese, eggs, grapes, peppers, beans, olives, loaves, sausage, and canned goods with varied per unit costs and bulk offers.
Readable items show varied meat, dairy and produce prices from stalls including lamb loin and shoulder mutton, fancy butter and bacon, ham and breakfast items, bananas cantaloupes and tomatoes. Noted items include whole salmon, skippers, onions and potatoes with per pound and per dozen quotes.
A fragmented listing shows stalls at Westlake with itemized goods and prices. Items include canned pineapple, lamb cuts, cantaloupes, halibut, prime rib, salmon, navy beans, onions, leaf lard, bacon, Japan rice, and fudge. Several stall numbers appear with inconsistent spellings and quantities.
San Francisco dispatch reports Chris Totten of Stockton, head of the Merchants Manufacturers and Employers association strike committee, claiming employers may defy the law and hire armed forces to fight unionists. Totten, after aiding his mill’s recovery, urged force against workers and testified before the US Commission on Industrial Relations amid Stockton’s open shop controversy.
New York report says Miss Rose Lichenthal had her clothes stolen from a locker while bathing at Pelham Bay. She had to remain in the water as her brother went home for more clothes.
The Seattle Star announces a new war atlas edition with maps of Europe Russia Austria Hungary France Germany Italy and other nations plus world and peace war strength data. Each six months subscribers by mail receive one map at 1 80 and advance payments extend six months upon order.
A busy docket includes Mrs. F Quandt filing for divorce, Mildred Pyle's engagement to R W Heinsch announced, a punch assault complaint against Mrs. Sarah Beckett, a wagon collision injuring Mrs. K M Erickson, and notes on local events from revival meetings to car accidents.
Eight drown in Manila floods as two Tacoma residents in different city areas are wounded by holdup men who escape. Reports across the continent note heavy fog near St Johns Newfoundland where Furness Inez Shenandoah hits rocks but pumps keep her afloat. Additional items include political and economic updates from Mexico to New York.
Capt. Alexander McLean known as the Sea Wolf and basis for Jack London’s character was found dead today in False Creek Vancouver. Authorities say foul play is believed. The famed mariner was known from San Francisco to Alaska and had earned a reputation as a colorful, rugged figure.
Emory Howard of Benville Arkansas found a freshwater pearl while cleaning catfish from the North Fork of the White River. He sold the pearl for 84 dollars, believing it had been accidentally swallowed by a mussel and mistaken for food.
Mrs. Charles M. Gaustener walking with her pet dog at Belleville quarry in Nutley New Jersey was jolted by the playful animal which leaped against her and pushed her over a precipice. She fell eighty feet and died instantly.
One month after granting divorce from her first husband, Justice Ford presided at the marriage of Blanche Par ell to Dr. Thos. C. Webb in New York.
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