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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
3
A compiled list of regional notes mentions Cleveland's municipal netting plant expected to operate by New Year 1914 despite corporate interference. Akron chamber supporters fund paving on a highway near Twinsburg, Summit County, with $5 or more contributions.
San Francisco reports Viola Harbara Lux Patman, granddaughter of a former cattle baron, files for divorce from her bellhop husband citing insufficient stipend for silk stockings, after their honeymoon ship runs aground. The case portrays wealth, inheritance, and marital strain in a Pacific coast city.
In Iowa on September 17 Patrick Mullin walked into a restaurant and ate fifty two raw eggs in one sitting claiming a new record and challenging the world.
A moving endless belt elevator designed for warehouse use lifts heavy bales and sacks. It is adjustable to any angle and height, enabling versatile material handling in storage operations.
The page catalogs nightly film bills at several theaters including Class A Grand Melbourne Colonial Alhambra City Olympian Yesser and others. It lists reels and titles such as The Lost Millionaire Pathe Weekly No 49 The Tiger The Medal of Honor Oliver Twist The Last Shot and The Girl and the Judge among dramas comedies and newsreels with split reels and double features.
Howard Klinger a Chicago railroad switchman marries Mollie Welcome a 46 year old widow in Aurora Illinois. The pair exchange vows in a Justice of the Peace office after Klinger jokes work bores him and hints at retirement. The groom praises Mrs Welcome Klinger citing her money as a factor.
Madrid reports Bombita, famed bullfighter, ends a 15 year career after slaying 2000 bulls and amassing about $600000. He is 34 years old. A dance at Dreamland is announced for tonight.
London observers say the great international fair may be over for business interests after Britain declines participation in the San Francisco expedition. Charles E. Musgrave of the London chamber of commerce voiced the view prior to England’s decision.
In London on Sept 17 a call was issued to Americans to save Benjamin Franklin's historic London residence at 7 Craven Street The Strand from destruction to make way for a large popular restaurant and attraction.
Advertisement for Stewart House at 86 West Stewart near Pike Place Market offering rest rooms and outside rooms in Seattle with rates from two cents to fifty cents.
A meeting for completing all season arrangements will be held by the Northwestern soccer league at Spalding's tonight. Franklin, a new entrant, played its first league game Sunday, losing 3 to 1 to Black Diamond Champions. Franklin impressed with enthusiasm and speed and could become a strong contender with practice.
Kent Ohio September 17. Residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Samuel Frost East Liverpool James Snow Indianapolis William Wind Pittsburg Mrs Sarah A Chill Marion Mr and Mrs Chris F Eise Galion Ernest Blow Chicago and W Hale Camden New Jersey were at Lake Brady. Their presence is cited as the cause for a surprising temperature drop observed there.
Duffie MacNab the Caledonia’s eight year aboard pet cat drowned while attempting to reach the pier from the bows. Angus MacLean, a quarn termaster, leaped overboard to save the cat but did not survive. The ship’s flag was at half mast in memory of Duffie.
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