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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1913

Page

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Division of Sex in Schools Debate Sparks Parent Input

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.

Seattie Seattle Board of Edu Shorrock

Poindexter Signals Vote On Tariff Bill In Senate

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.

Gilson Gardner Ngton Poindexter Senate

Sulzer impeachment trial faces legal delays in Albany

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.

Albany N. Y Gov. Sulzer Justice Rudd State Supreme Court Samuel Fowl

Lane Collapses in Oakland Parade

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.

Oakland Franklin K. Lane Interior Fit Broadway Golden West Lane Frederick Lane Mle

Lust for Gold and Price Men Pay! Sawyer's Alaska Dispatch

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.

Sawyer Shushanna E. O. Sawyer Cordova Alaska Cabie Nazena River Mike Connors Glacier Creek Connors Frank Stamm

Redmond Boy Dies Hero on Mexican Battlefield

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.

Frank Keller M. W. Keller Redmond Kirkland High School Mexico Keller Juan Marino Ned Smith Huerta Redmond Boy

Socialist move to unseat Judge Humphries amid impeachment push

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.

Judge Humphries Fifth Ward State Socialist Committee Socialist Party Humphries

Widney to Surrender in Los Angeles Disorder Case

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.

San Francisco Los Angeles Arthur Widney Widney Robert Widney Vivien Lyons Young Widney Noel Murphy

Strong for Ben by United Press Leased Wire

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.

United Prese Denver Hen Lindsey Wilbur Los Angeles Lindsey

Coupon offer for Pennants at The Seattle Star

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.

North Dakota Minnesota Ohio Idaho Seattle Star Seventh Avenue Union Street

Train collision claims three in Harrisburg area

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.

Harrisburg J. Foraney D. M. Beck Beck Philadelphia & Reading

Sullivan Dead or Missing Sparks New York Fear

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.

New York Tim” Sullivan Patrick Sullivan

Duwamish Valley Fights Interurban Fare Increase

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.

Duwamish Valley Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Foster School House Public Service Commission Neterer State Commission Valley People Traction Company Superior Court Supreme Court

Battle Seen as Likely Senate Confirmed Postmaster

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.

Friends Edgar Battle Seattle Wilson Senate Mr. Battle Battle

Americans Retain Palma Trophy At Camp Perry Rifle Meet

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.

Camp Perry Ohio

Arrest of Man for Murder in Headless Girl Case

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.

New York Peter Sternemann Jamaica Cliffside N. J Sternemann

Driver Fatally Injured In Corona Road Race

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.

Corona Wm. Rhoades Studebaker Cal Eddie Waterman Buick Waterman Jackson

Lion Prince at Lincoln Park Zoo Dying After Mate's Death

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.

Chicago

Battleships to Aid City Fire Departments Near Waterfronts

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.

United States Navy

All Steel Cars Save Lives In Train Wreck

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.

Indianapolis Pennsylvania R. R Wylie Ohio Pennsylvania

Jerome Acquitted of Penny Ante Gambling Charge

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.

Coaticook Que William Travers Jerome Grand Trunk Railway Station Henry Mulvena Sherbrooke Jerome

Six Die in Fire at Bridgeport Home

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.

Bridgeport, II

Bargain Sale Promises Wide Range of Daily Offers

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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