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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1914

Page

2

Bryan Receives Broad Commendation for Congressional Record

A Seattle Star advisory item notes endorsements for Bryan from figures including Dson King secretary of the National Polar Government League Frank Morrison secretary American Federation of Labor Congressman Frank Buchanan and Col Theodore Roosevelt. They commend his fight for popular rights and social reform and his conservation and suffrage advocacy ahead of the November polls.

Dson King National Polar Government League Munsey Building Washington, D. C Bryan Congress Mr. Bryan Frank Morrison American Federation OF Labor Frank Buchanan Theodore Roosevelt Seattle Star

Earthquake Jolts Seattle Area Quietly at 1:35 A M

A slight quake struck Seattle at 1 35 a m waking residents and rattling dishes. No damage is reported though Bainbridge and Vashon islanders felt noticeable tremors. The University of Washington seismograph recorded a five to six second vibration with a vague beginning and end. Tacoma reported stronger effects with buildings in the business district rocking.

Seattle University of Washington Bainbridge Island Vashon Island Tacomata

Boys Will Fly Planes At Lincoln Playfield Today

The second part of the boys aviation meet is set for 2 pm at Lincoln playfield. Minature aeroplanes powered by their own thrust will compete for prizes while Seattle aviator Herbert provides a citywide prize for the winner.

Lincoln Playfield Seattle Herbert Herbert Munter

War Will Help Business in U S

A visitor from Akron Ohio James H Andrews brother of the late E W Andrews in this city helps manufacture Quaker oats. He says the war will bring an increase of business soon despite current uncertainty among U S business men.

James H. Andrews Akron Ohio E. W. Andrews United States

ICC ruling expands Pacific Coast freight rates to Seattle and San Francisco

The Interstate Commerce Commission issued two rulings broadening freight connections from the East Coast. One authorizes class and commodity rates to San Francisco via Seattle and other coastal cities, the other allows commodity rates to Seattle and Northwest cities. Innes case details unfold as District Attorney Linden reveals a portion of a human foot found in a well on Victor FE Innes property near Eugene Oregon United States. Neighbors report that Mrs Eloise Dennis and her sister Beatrice Neima of Atlanta were last seen in the Innes neighborhood.

San Francisco Seattle Northwest Innes San Antonio Tex W. C. Linden Victor FE Innes Eugene Ore Eloise Dennis Ainter Beatrice Neima Atlanta, Ga Innes

Kitty MacKay at Moore Theatre and Trail of the Lonesome Pine at Metropolitan

The Moore theatre presents the clever Kitty MacKay for one week starting Monday September 14 with Marjorie Murray starring after a New York run. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine comes to the Metropolitan theatre next week featuring Isabelle Lowe as June Tolliver, with the original New York cast intact.

Kitty MacKay Moore Theatre New York Kitty Marjorie Murray Miss Murray Bunty Metropolitan Theatre John Fox, Jr Eugene Walter Cumberland Hills Kentucky Isabelle Lowe June Tolliver

Kingdom of Dreams at Pantages Next Week

The Pantages lineup features Kingdom of Dreams a bewitching fantasy for children with Gossamer dancing. Starred acts include Hary Cornell Ethel Corley and Smithy and the Eel with early Laight Gray and Peters and The Coon and the Chinaman. Empress Theatre headliner Alice Hanson and Three Mort Brothers Japan ese equilibriste also shown. Tivoli promises The Flirting Princess to follow with Jeannie Mal Lucille Palmer, plus David Warfield at Seattle Metropolitan Theatres.

Pantages Hary Cornell Ethel Corley Seattle Catlin Empress Theatre Alice Hanson Marcus Lowe Three Mort Brothers Lee Rose Catherine Moon Allen Miller Theodore Ramberg Shadowgraphict the Tivoli Jeannie Mal Lucille Palmer Cossumer Smithy and the Harry Coryell

City balks at buying auto buses amid stables demand

Finance committee opposed Erickson's plan to spend part of a $30,000 stable fund on five auto buses. They favor sustaining funds for municipal stables and approve $5,000 for site surveys to boost city Merit plant efficiency. The panel also softened Goddard's ordinance to vacate street ends, exempting clubs and boathouses.

Erickson Elity Council Cooley Goddard

Power site plan eyed for Sauk Suiattle rivers

Councilman Cooley urges council to study a proposed power development on the Sauk and Suiattle tie rivers costing 38 dollars per horsepower. He cites 40 miles of transmission and a site at Darrington in Snohomish county before committing to any other location.

Sauk and Suiattie Rivers Cooley S Teels Darrington Snohomish County

Road closure planned to pave 18-foot brick roadway

A 60 day closure of state and road No. 7 to connect the city with Renton will pave an 18 foot brick roadway. Contractor W. M. Hall notified the county engineer of the plan on Friday.

Renton W. M. Hall

Mayor Gill Plans Trade Trip Through Eastern Washington

The mayor will embark on a five day Chamber of Commerce trade excursion through Eastern Washington, leaving Seattle at midnight on September 14.

Gill Washington Chamber of Commerce Celal Seattle

Cedar Falls man released on suspended liquor license charge

Justice Brinker freed 8 Eddis on a suspended sentence after a petition of 200 Cedar Falls residents. Eddis, who recently broke his ankle, was charged with selling liquor without a license. In Hamburg a bookkeeper turning 80 marked six decades with one firm.

Cedar Falls Justice Brinker Eddis

You Can Put New Name On Your Ballot

Voters may write in any candidate not listed on the ballot and must indicate party preference. The article notes candidates such as Justice Fred C. Brown and R. B. Brown, and discusses write-in options for progressive and democratic tickets. It references Frank Hammond, Adam Beeler, George F. Cotterill, and George Cotterill while highlighting endorsements and election context.

Haneon George F. Cotterill Ole Hanson George Cotterill John Jones Sam Smith Fred C. Brown R. B. Brown Justice of the Peace Washington Brown Frank Hammond Congress Humphrey Hammond Gill Commercial Club Seattle Neck of the Woods

Fraud confession ties two officials to forged mortgages

In Portland Oregon on September 5, J W Matthes vice consul for the Netherlands and Robert W Snow admitted they defrauded the International Bank of Apeldoorn Holland of over 100000 using forged mortgages. W J Summers, a third party, was released on a 5000 bond.

Portland Ore J. W. Matthes Netherlands Robert W. Snow International Bank of

Why I Like to Go to School by Clara Johnston

Clara Johnston of 5904 15th Ave. N. W. wins the pound box of candy for an essay on why she likes school. She says school years will be her happiest, that her work is a pleasure, and basketball is a favorite pastime with future friends made through school.

Uncle Jack Jack Clara Johnston Av. N. W

Kiddies In Race At Fremont Avenue Course

The Woodland Park Skatemobile club opened a race on Fremont av at 10 this morning. A skatemobile separated into two parts and nailed to a stout frame with a box supported between. A stick about a foot long serves as the steering gear.

Woodland Park Fremont Av

Circle School Essay Contest Invites Pupils to Describe Their School

Uncle Jack urges boys and girls to enter a fresh Circle contest for best description of their school. Essays must be on one side of page, include school name, and winners receive a pound box of candy.

Uncle Jack The Star

South Park Chorus to Open Free Concert in Field House

On Wednesday at 8 30 p m the South Park Choral club will present a free concert in the South Park field house. It marks the first chorus organized at any playfields. Every two months the South Park Dramatic club plans a new play this season.

South Park

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