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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
1
The readable bits reference a day and night event with a possible tove word fragment, suggesting a local notice or brief item without clear details or identities.
Seattle high schools face a vote on sex segregation in education with a board debate led by Superintendent Frank Cooper. Cooper voices opposition to segregation, citing social interaction benefits and differing maturation rates between boys and girls, while a board resolution seeks parental opinion before action.
Gilson Gardner Ww.NGTON Sept 9 Senator Poindexter likely will vote for the Democratic tariff bill. The bill was assured of passage in the senate late this afternoon with final toll call set for 4 o clock. Democrats defeated all attempts to amend the bill and its free list features will pass unchanged. Poindexter said my mind is still open the bill may be altered I cannot support it if I vote for it I shall do so because I regard the bill as one which will cause a revision downward and it tends to decrease a legal privilege as compared with the law it is an improvement.
Legal technicalities hinder Gov. Sulzer's impeachment trial in Albany. A writ by Justice Rudd of the State Supreme Court will be heard Saturday as Samuel Fowle, a taxpayer, argues the legislature acted illegally and that the expenditure for the trial was improper.
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane fainted on a reviewing stand near Fit and Broadway in Oakland during a Native of the Golden West parade. He was taken to Dr Frederick Lane’s home in Y and treated for heart trouble. His brother and other doctors indicated his condition was not serious.
The Star published two Sawyer photos from Cordova Alaska showing the peril of the Shushanna gold trail. Sawyer warns Seattle men to avoid the route without a large outfit for wintering. An April Nazena river crossing swept away his horse and pack animals. at Glacier creek the grave of Mike Connors is noted, the second death at that crossing after Frank Stamm.
Frank Keller, 19, left Redmond to join a Mexican expedition with Juan Marino and Ned Smith. He led a rebel escape from a prison train and fought federals, earning the nickname Lion of the North. He died after a heroic charge near a cliff, protecting a fellow soldier and a captured Senorita.
Socialists announce a Friday meeting at Fifth Ward Local to introduce a resolution guiding impeachment efforts against Judge Humphries. The process includes a state committee referral and a rank and file referendum on directing the impeachment campaign.
Los Angeles advices say Arthur Widney, charged with placing a young woman in a disorderly house, will arrive in San Francisco to surrender Wednesday. He is brother to Robert Widney linked to scandals with Mrs. Vivien Lyons, and the accuser is Miss Noel Murphy. The charge is felony.
Denver September 9 Former Juvenile Judge Wilbur of Los Angeles praised Judge Lindsey as one of the nation s noblest men and opposed recall petitions against him vowing to campaign two weeks in his favor at his own expense while visiting Denver friends.
The Seattle Star advertises Coupon No 63 offering a 65 cent Pennant for any four consecutive coupons plus 15 cents. North Dakota Pennants are sold out while Minnesota Ohio and Idaho Pennants remain. Pennants can be mailed for 5 cents extra or sent by enclosing the coupon and payment to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a car was struck by a Philadelphia and Reading train near here. H. J. Foraney and Mrs. D. M. Beck were instantly killed. Beck and his two daughters were seriously injured. Beck is believed fatally injured.
Grave concern grips New York as rumors spread that “Big Tim” Sullivan eluded guards at his brother Patrick’s home a week ago and vanished with only one dollar in his pocket. Once a partner of John W. Considine, Sullivan has suffered mental and physical decline despite treatment abroad.
Duamish valley residents rally against Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co to oppose a proposed fare raise. A mass meeting at Foster school house will organize a campaign and apply to the public service commission for better service. The group cites prior court defeats and alleges the company curtails service to justify higher rates.
Friends of Edgar Battle seek confirmation for Seattle postmaster. Nominated by President Wilson, Battle’s support in Seattle opposition has withdrawn, and the president notified senate leaders he does not want the nomination delayed longer.
The Camp Perry International Rifle tournament closed with the American team holding the Palma trophy as long range world champion after scoring 1714. The Argentine team finished second with 1684 in the Pan American contest.
Peter Sternemann was arrested at Jamaica in connection with the headless body found in Cliffside New Jersey. He will be held as a witness pending investigation. Sternemann claimed the victim was his daughter and had written many letters to police. Detectives from a New York newspaper made the arrest, though police deny knowledge of it. His room showed disruption with fourteen Bibles on a table and coils of rope and wire nearby.
William Rhoades driving the Studebaker No 5 crashed on the final lap near the finish and was taken to a field hospital. Ed Die Waterman won the light car event in 1 hour 37 minutes 2045 seconds on the 102.45 mile course with Jackson second in a Reo. Corona drew 80 000 to 100 000 spectators as the day began with the light car race starting after 10 am and the medium and free-for-all events to follow.
Prince the Lincoln Park Zoo lion is dying two months after his mate Blind Nellie died. Keeper Cy DeVry says Prince pines for Nellie after eight years together. Prince is 14, Nellie 26 at death. Surviving the pair are 34 cubs and 21 grand cubs.
The United States Navy plans to equip battleships to assist city fire departments in combating fires along waterfront areas. The move aims to bolster firefighting capability during maritime incidents and protect coastal communities.
Fifteen persons were injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad train wreck occurred near Wylie Ohio at noon today. Dispatches to Pennsylvania officials state the all steel cars saved many lives.
Jerome of Coaticook Quebec was acquitted by Magistrate Henry Mulvena of Sherbrooke after a hearing at the Grand Trunk railway station. The court granted him an honorable discharge and apologized for the humiliation he endured following his arrest last Thursday for playing penny ante with newspaper reporters.
A. Coldenburg, his wife, and four children perished in a house fire in Bridgeport, Sept. 9. Authorities say Mrs. Coldenburg started the blaze while lighting a gas range.
Many readers are drawn to bargain sales but should check the miscellaneous column daily to catch the big bargains. The column promises a wide range of items for sale and urges readers not to miss it.
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