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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
1
Seattle readers press the State Public Service Commission to reinstate six tickets for 25 cents on streetcars. The Star endorses the move and urges interim restoration while the commission reviews the plea, noting the court only barred city council action and sent the matter to the commission.
Howe for the Seattle Electric Co. threatened at noon to defy city demands as a hearing before the Chamber of Commerce discussed restoring the company’s ticket privilege. The session covered population reach, service by lines, and ticket distribution, with disputes over board jurisdiction and rate issues.
The writer argues the Philadelphia Athletics have the best chance to win the World Series, praising their pitching, fielding, and powerful batting lineup including hitters like Murphy Oldring Collins Baker McInnes and Strunk. He notes the Giants face tough challenges from Mathewson and Marquard and emphasizes how crucial timely hitting is in a short series.
The Star prints Our Dope Book the prison monthly edited by inmates except the chaplain. It features a Governor Lister halftone frontis and editorials on prison reform, disobedience impacts, and efforts to bridge gaps with the outside world. Includes prison problems, personal items, a Superintendent’s essay, Chaplain’s Corner and a sports page.
Cy clone Barnes of Boston defeated John Berg of Des Moines in straight falls to claim the lightweight wrestling win in a Los Angeles match on September 27.
A mix of brief items from Sept. 29 cover F Spencer Goodwin resigning after a salary error in Hartford. Mme Paul Potret in Paris wears a knee‑high skirt and boots. New Jersey battles a sawtoothed grain beetle pest. Horses in Marburg wear leg trousers for road tar. WCTU in Delanco debates whether nagging wives cause drinking or vice versa.
The Rev. Dr. Stanley White of BEAST ORANGE reports native Chinese men wearing American-made garters on the outside of their trousers during a recent trip.
The senate confirmed Clay Allen to be the U S attorney for the Western district of Washington. The confirmation was announced from Washington on September 20.
King county's total tax levy for 1614 will be 42.41 mills the largest in its history and about 8 mills more than in 1913. The total valuation of property in the county is 263 580 617 dollars. Harry Jones 18 Ernest Hagmoe 19 and Roy Rogers 17 are held at the city jail on suspicions of numerous auto thefts in the past month.
The Democratic house and senate conferees presented the compromise tariff bill report to Republican conferees in Washington. It is slated for House action tomorrow with likely adoption, followed by Senate approval on Thursday. President Wilson is expected to sign that night. The report totaled 10,000 words and included a 3,000 word statement from Representative Oscar Underwood.
The 500000 dollar steel yacht Cyprus, built at Elliott Bay for D. Jackling, the Salt Lake mining magnate, will sail on its trial trip October 7 under its own steam. Jackling and friends depart for Honolulu aboard November 1. Captain A C Corkum, commander, has led yachts from the bridge since starting his career. The Cyprus was furnished by Frederick and Nelson.
In a dramatic discourse, Judge Humphries alleges The Star’s contempt while avoiding direct confrontation with the press. He recalls Haymarket history, warns of clashes at Fourth and Pike, and cites socialists planning disruptors amid arrests and court orders.
In Chicago a speeding arrest led to a bizarre defense by attorney Schulman who demanded the hand of defendant Hyman Edelman’s daughter. The court avoided a fine, paroling Edelman to his would be son in law, and the ad closes with a promo for Hyatt-Fowells Business School.
Ad text urges renting rooms now with a 380 cent classified line and a Main 9400 phone contact for readers seeking a home or room.
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