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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
1
Sir Joseph Beecham called at The Seattle Star office with a companion. A clerk offered classifieds at the counter while the business manager was sought, prompting reflections on etiquette and the need for better manners at the newspaper.
A town visit by Sir Joseph Beecham, head of Beecham's Pills, unfolds with humor over proper forms of address. The piece notes his advertising prowess, global reach, and personal quirks including music, mayoral duties, and a famed anecdote about free prayer books used for promotional ads.
Fletcher T. Hamshaw, Seattle mining engineer, owns 38 claims near the Shushanna camp. He moved his camp and staked new claims after the Shushanna strike, leaving doubt about legal title and suggesting possible Guggenheim connections. He is described as the most interesting and mysterious figure in the mining rush.
Police search for A R Coulson, husband of Kate Coulson, after he shot and killed William Acker and George Kovack and wounded Mrs Coulson at the Atlas garage. Officers fear Coulson fatally shot himself after the killings. Mrs Coulson initially refused to name the slayer.
Norman Rose reports Inspector Faurot's relentless pursuit of the Anna Aumuller case. A pillow case marked with an A leads to George Sachs and finally a Harlem flat where a woman was slain and dismembered. Evidence includes a letter to Anna and bloody tools found in the apartment.
J R Grant Co, a Seattle meat packer, found guilty by a jury of selling 80 cans of ancient and putrid potted turkey unfit for human food. Judge Brown fined the firm the maximum $690 after testimony by U S Inspector George B Cundy who testified for the defense, contradicting state chemist Johnson and highlighting tin poisoning versus pomaline decay.
Judge Smith ruled the Y. W. C. A. property is exempt from taxation under a new law effective in June. The assessment of 1300 dollars was made last March but would not be payable until next February.
W L liar Reily, owner of a Monroe plantation, notified former slaves and descendants that the property will be divided into farms. Each family would receive a farm and a house with tasks to manage without needing credit, under the plan considered by the owner.
A small classified ad invites readers to exchange items not needed for needed goods. It explains the exchange system, asks what you have, what you want, and notes cash ads cost 1 cent per word.
Coupon No 72 allows a 65 cent Pennant for four consecutive coupons plus 15 cents at The Star office. Wisconsin Pennants are cut and Idaho Pennants remain. Pennants mailed for 5 cents extra each. Send or bring to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.
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