This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
8
Cleveland police chief Kohler promotes a golden rule policy. Daily bulletins show a sharp drop in arrests in 1910 versus 1907. The aim is to reduce petty and first offender confrontations by settling many disputes on the spot.
Civil engineer Ernest B. Hussey outlines an elevated steel trestle plan for Madison Street Cable, starting at Fifth or Sixth Avenue and winding to the water with a water-front loop. Platforms would serve First through Fourth avenues, enabling large trains and safer travel, though costly.
Furniture listing describes a 42 inch oak roll top desk in waxed finish priced at 20 dollars. Includes roll curtain locking pedestal drawers sliding arm rest typewriter desk option 55 by 30 inches and alternative 43 inch single pedestal model with secure top drawer lock.
Riots in Chang Sha drive Wesleyan mission staff to refuge in the governor yamen. The mission compound burns as foreigners seek safety aboard ships. Four British gun boats move up the Stang Kiang river to quell the disturbance. Victims include Rev. Robert Warren Rev. W H Watson Rev Comper and Mrs Comper all Methodists.
The Seattle school district could raise teacher salaries to a living wage with a per capita cost near half of New York's level. Property taxes on a $1 assessed value would rise about 40 cents next year if the request is granted, and the district millage would rise to 6.2 mills. The teachers’ cost study compares the projected school operating cost per capita to New York and notes national expenditures on tobacco, beer, and education.
Daily sound trips listed with departures around 2 pm and 8 am from Colman dock. Timetable shows Brerets at four dollars, with meals and sports reference. Schedule subject to change without prior notice.
Pretty one piece dresses of serge with lace yoke and satin trimmed panel front, priced at 1850. Also one piece dresses in Shepherd's plaid with surplice effect and tunic skirt at 25.00. Fine serge dresses with lace yoke cuffs and satin trim priced at 30.00. Read descriptions for details on fit and styling.
Variety of lace trimmed jabots and collars offered in multiple fabrics including linen, batiste, and fine net. Prices range from 25c to $5.95 with items described as hand embroidered, Madeira embroidered, and trimmed with Valenciennes and Cluny lace. First floor display.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.