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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
3
Lawmakers in a special session discuss amendments to the Payne tariff plan with focus on lumber barley malt and agricultural goods. The plan contemplates revenue measures and protections while considering exemptions and duties for shipping and commodities amid party proposals.
Gilliam, brother of Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam, describes the Sierra Madre balloon ordeal last month. He and five others endured dense clouds at 14,000 feet, wild river crossings, rain, and snow before landing near Colby Spring camp and reaching safety with a large crowd gathering in Arroyo Saco.
After a full health examination, the New York American League team exposed to smallpox at Augusta Ga was cleared. A Washington health official attended, and the team is likely to open the season Monday on the Washington grounds as scheduled. A male crack first baseman remains in a smallpox hospital in Augusta with a suspected variole case.
The piece notes widespread observance from London to America and the Pacific for Good Friday and Easter. It mentions religious ceremonies and mentions a circus elephant that escaped, with a keeper trodden during the pursuit.
A reported incident notes that Charles Bellew was killed in April. A person identified as Tom is named in connection with the fatal event. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
A finance committee appoints a design committee to plan permanent decorations for the new city hall for the A Y P exposition. The panel will meet Tuesday with decorators to submit proposals and then report back on funding.
A letter from A BOUILLON, Superintendent of Public Utilities, argues for better service and questions why Beattie Electric and city officials resist expanding streetcar provisions. The writer cites a desire to improve transit and asks what the people think about Bouillon’s push for higher quality service.
Testimony of BE. A. Blake, who was not to appear, was read in the trial of Attorney A. B. Newburgh accused of attempting to bribe a juror in the furor case. A speedy conclusion is expected as few witnesses remain to be called.
Fashion notes invite readers to preview spring styles as ensembles assemble. The piece highlights coordinated outfits and new trends suitable for warmer weather.
The body of Lieut Joseph Petro Sing of the New York police department arrived aboard the Mter Slavonia Petrosineo in New York. He was assassinated in Palermo on March 12 while on a mission for U S authorities combating anarchy and the Black Hand.
The French authorities announce that Cipriano Castro, former dictator of Venesasla, must depart Port de France in Martinique and head for Europe on the next vessel. The order was issued today by the French authorities.
Hyman Rosenthal a grocer was arrested today on charges of brutal assault on Mrs Annie Hindin. He allegedly hurled a scale weight at her head during a dispute over money in his store last night breaking her glasses and causing injuries that may impair her sight.
Prices for children's and youth reefer coats described in diagonal cloth with double breasted fronts and pearl buttons. Options include red or navy colors, satin turn over collar details, and pink or white pique trim with embroidered sleeve emblem on leather versions. Sizes range from 2 to 5 years.
Folded in a fitted top style inspired by Anna Held these petticoats fasten in back with glove clasps and feature a 12 inch flounce two rows of shirring and tucks with percaline dust-ruffle. Available in light dark and black for 3 95.
An advertisement lists Warne r s Popular Rust Proof Corsets in several styles priced from 39 cents to 1.00. The 296 corset for the average figure features rust proof boning and hose supporters, while 274A girdle top suits slender figures with light steel stays. A jean corset variant and a girdle top are also offered with hose supporters.
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