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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
1
The item notes a slogan tied to a Seattle themed quiz titled What’s the Matter With Seattle. It describes the playful challenge inviting participants to answer questions while keeping a light tone and a smile.
A provocative claim accusing Jews of ritually slaying Christians for blood triggers global controversy. Authorities demand evidence or face widespread condemnation and diplomatic strain.
Albany report details William Sulzer's alleged bad luck in stock trading as governor elects and campaigns unfold. Melville B. Fuller testifies that Sulzer’s purchases depressed prices and left him with a heavy margin balance, with $48,559 owed to Harris and Fuller.
Mrs. George Getty, noted society leader and horsewoman in Silver Springs, Maryland, was killed in an incident on September 20. Details of the event were unavailable in the fragment.
In Los Angeles on September 30 F H Ivy real estate dealer was shot by his divorced wife Edith M Ivy and gravely wounded. Edith fled after the shooting then Ivy found the gun and shot at her, wounding her thigh. Mrs Ivy was arrested and treated at the central police station. At Stanford University September 20 Dr John Caspar Braninar was set for installation as second president tomorrow.
Washington September 30 A resolution demanding an explanation from the Department of Justice over its alleged failure to prosecute the Southern Pacific railroad for occupancy of California oil lands was introduced in the House today by Representative Thomson of Illinois.
President Wilson met with Senators Owen and Shafroth of the senate banking committee to urge faster passage of the currency bill. The senators refused to discuss specifics, signaling a stalled approach to the measure.
Three masked men robbed Charles Johnson and Edward Tollers express and ticket agents of the Soo railroad in River Falls Minnesota, escaping with 7500 dollars. Posses are in pursuit.
Readers are urged to consult The Star daily for the miscellaneous column with many items for sale at startling prices. Advertisers are promised numerous responses from 30¢ or 40¢ ads, with a hint of becoming regular advertisers. Call Main 9400 to place an ad.
Baseball writer George M. Cohan analyzes the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics in the forthcoming world series. He praises McGraw and a strong pitching staff including Mathewson and Marquard, notes Giants speed but criticizes hitting and pinch power, and favors the Athletics to win while acknowledging the Giants remain a capable team.
Senator Poindexter files evidence of alleged fraud or inefficiency in Behring river coal mined for naval tests on the cruiser Maryland. Alaska witnesses say coal was carelessly mined and mixed with debris and rock then shipped as is.
The article notes a March election on whether to adopt a commission form of government. Councilman Wardall calls the measure useless and likely to fail. Acting Mayor Hesketh, advised by Bradford, doubts the Goddard resolution creating a 15 member charter revision commission has legal standing and questions appointing a voluntary committee.
At a public service commission hearing in the Chamber of Commerce Seattle Electric cites $200 daily loss to public as tickets on cars rise. Jones testifies ticket use fell 10 percent after ban while cash fares rise about $1,000 daily. City cites 12 sale points and public inconvenience. officials note widespread signage and access limits.
Four consecutive coupons from The Star plus 15 cents entitle a 65 cent Pennant. Princeton Pennants are available. Pennants can be mailed for an extra 5 cents each. Submit at The Seattle Star office 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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