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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1910
Page
8
Declining or fluctuating currency payments appear in the fliers, with deposits across several banks reaching millions at year start. The report notes increased cash balances and lending activity, highlighting figures around 7.48 million in total deposits and other large sums as of January and March.
In a late afternoon event at the Maight, the Dowager Queen is slated to attend as Mag hosts a Roosevelt family dinner. Plans reference a polite sequence and formal letters, with a noted pontiff liaison.
Report details a deadly incident near Leavenworth involving a Great Northern engine crash. Bremerton and Mehar Tiding are among those connected to the fatal event. the hospital and responding crews are noted in early bulletin fashion.
Fragmentary OCR describes a ship journey spanning thousands of miles from the Cameroon area toward distant shores. The text mentions a voyage hampered by terrain like the Alps and other obstacles, with notes of distances and travel challenges.
Bertha Cordray is noted in a brief item from Alla on April 4 as involved in a romantic episode. The fragment references stock and consumer topics and hints at a love at first sight incident connected to Northern and Wellington areas.
Roger Troutman, six, east of Genesee, Idaho, died of rabies after a coyote mauled him in his yard. The attack followed heavy snowfall that left the animal maddened by hunger. The same dog bit other dogs before it was killed. The mayor ordered dog owners to keep pets chained or face shooting.
Chas Chiften an Oklahoma cowboy confessed to kidnapping Watchman Whyback at Santa Clara on March 4 and to several robberies near Santa Clara and San Jose. Dr B H Gleason of San Francisco, whose drug store was robbed twice by the bandit, identified Chiften as the man after meeting him. Chifton denied involvement in Gleason’s robbery and laughed at the letters police received.
Portland Oregon April reports the sudden death at home of Geo H Williams a former Grant cabinet member and leading figure in Oregon politics and public life. He had just turned 77 and recently hosted a birthday banquet with telegrams of celebration including one from President Taft. Known as The Grand Old Man of Oregon.
A man complains to a laundress about being charged twice as much for cuffs now that he has been making pencil notes on them. The laundress replies that the notes slow the workers, increasing costs.
A domestic feature detailing frugal living by Constance Self. It covers cheap menus, avoiding prepared foods, smart meat buying, home preserving tomatoes, and using a food chopper and fireless cooker to cut costs. The piece notes low electricity and gas bills, modest clothing upkeep, and a thrifty sewing routine to stretch outfits.
Fragmentary text discusses two rules of low rent and not wanting, suggesting experiences illustrate compliance. The passage mentions high prices and high rents would tumble, with a reference to "Kad" ending abruptly.
A narrative tribute to Trottie, a friendly dog around Seventh and University, poisoned after years of devotion. The piece recalls her gentle nature, daily routines, and trust in people, contrasting her kindness with the cruel act that ended her life.
Financial figures show clearings and balances listed for Tacoma and other banks. Totals include $2,054,598.81 in one ledger item and $935,665.00 another, with related balances of $168,301.59 and $133,114.00.
Judge George filed a decision in a case against C. G. Smith representing loan sharks and Glines. The court awards Smith $4.40, grants Glines 6 cents, and nullifies the notes. The State Security Company faces costs totaling 49 dollars, having collected 12.20 in interest and a court fee of 3.60, while the overall outcome leaves Smith owing Glines 1.40. The matter involves fictitious names J Richards, J Weisen, and J Welsen, with T Kidd as company manager.
Gripman Lynp Mead and Conductor Harry Rayland were injured when a James 1. cable car struck an obstruction at Fifth Avenue at 5 30 yesterday. Mead went to hospital then home. Rayland thrown through a window but escaped serious injury. Passengers suffered minor injuries. car stayed on track after a jolt. A workman had been repairing the cable, causing the malfunction.
A brief historical note explains the origins of the calendar months. January honors Janus, February recalls a Roman fertility rite, March to Mars, April from opening buds, May from Maia, June Juno, July Julius Caesar, August Augustus, and September to December derive from Latin numerals Seven through Ten.
In a directive from Fire Chief John H. Boyle the new fireboat Duwamish is to be placed on duty this evening while Snoqualmie undergoes repairs. Truck No. 3 will serve at the Thirday and Pine station. Four lieutenants are promoted to captaincies and four new lieutenants named. W. J. Carr moves to relief duty and assists in charge of volunteer groups in outlying districts. Promoted captains are Gilham, G. Nehrbas, J. W. Carmichael. Promoted lieutenants are E McCloud, J. T. McKnight, J. M. Orr and S. T. Stahre.
Delegates at the Laymen's Missionary Conference heard a survey of the world field. Six speakers, including Dr J L Daring in Japan and Bishops and pastors from Turkey India Persia Burma and Korea, described their work. Franklin W Ganse of Boston urged why missions should appeal to men.
East district services feature a discourse by Dr Reid and Franks Dyer of Chicago presenting The Church's Need of a World Field. The program outlines a dynamic evening of scholarly sermons and global mission emphasis.
Reinhold Winkler a butcher explained blood-stained clothing found in his room at 503 oe av was from an attack by three men who held him up late Friday night. He said the landlord had reported him missing and police had searched all day. He did not know others were listening as witnesses spoke.
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