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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

7

Big railroad fight over damage claims trial begins

S Monahan a fireman for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway sues after a boiler explosion in Boylton Washington injured him badly. He alleges the engineer worked long shifts and that the company offered 110 dollars for temporary injuries. Trial opens with questions about assumption of risk and fellow servant rules and timing before the compensation act takes effect.

S. Monahan Chicago Milwaukee & St. Sal Boylaton Wash Han Assur On Monahan

Expect Big Railroad War Gould Versus Harriman Line

April 19 York financial observers foresee a major railroad war as Gould accuses Kuhn Loeb Co of colluding with Harriman lines to control Missouri Pacific. The fight centers on tying MP to the Harriman system with potential Rockefeller involvement unclear.

Gould Vs. Harriman Line Kuhn-Loeb Gould Kuhn, Loeb & Co Harriman Missouri Pacific Rockefeller

Delay in Henry Case Pushed to Next Week

In San Francisco on April 19, the case against Mrs Iva May Henry and S Foster for seeking to service a court order was postponed to next Wednesday at defense request. The contempt charge tied to the Henry kidnapping case and allied matters was scheduled to proceed this afternoon in superior court.

Prancisco Iva May Henry Albert J. Henry S. Foster and Kelley Henry

Government Clerks Plan Own Stores

Government clerks in Washington plan to establish own stores to counter high living costs. A service council backs the move, proposing clerks shop in or trade with stores run for clerks, potentially closing many local retail outlets.

Wasnine Iton D. C Army Dew Service Council Herbert A. Smith

Clarence De Mar Sets Boston Marathon Record

Clarence De Mar wins the Boston Athletic Association Marathon beating Tom Longboat. He covers the course in two hours, 21 minutes 3.35 seconds, shaving about a minute from Longboat’s previous record.

United Presse Tom Longboat Clarence de Mar Boston Athletic Association

Election Bill Passes in Assembly to Govern Primary

The New Jersey assembly amended the primary election law and sent the measure to Governor Wilson for signature. If approved, the bill becomes law.

Hentos House of the Assembly Senate Wilson

Consecrate Chapel Dedication in New York

Clergymen from many states and foreign lands joined in the consecration of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine chapel and choir. The vast edifice, costing about $10,000,000, is described as the largest religious structure in the United States. Gov. Dix attended with his staff as Bishop Greer preached and urged a future peace meeting.

New York

Searing Promoted to Captain in Department Vacancy

Searing, Sergeant W. H. Searing, is appointed captain to a vacancy created by a higher appointment. He has served since 1900, is 34, and becomes the department's youngest captain. Other sergeants on the eligible list saw their names withdrawn to favor Searing.

W. H. Searing Orday He Hag Ye Searing K's

Potlatch Night Sparks Carnival Cheer in Seattle

The event featured a carnival atmosphere with cheers from attendees including the carnival association. J F Douglas explained plans for the festivities and the box seating area.

Seattle Echos Carnival Association J. F. Douglas Ent

West Seattle High Hosts Third Annual Dance Friday

West Seattle High School plans its third annual dance this Friday at West Side, located at 2632 California Avenue. The event features dancing and school community attendance.

West Seattle California

Madame Gadaki Ill at St Regis Cancels Tour

Madame Gadaki the singer is ill at the St. Regis hotel in New York and has canceled her concert tour for which she was to receive twenty thousand dollars.

Vested Presse Leaeed Wire New York Madame Gadaki St. Regis Hotel

Sam Brafford Leaves Police to Enter Saloon Business

After eight years on the Indianapolis police force Sam Brafford re signed yesterday to pursue saloon work. He received a gold star for his service and is honored in a farewell note from the department.

Sam Brafford

Grocery price list highlights bargain meats and staples

Readable section shows various foods with prices per pound or per item, including Mexican beans 26c for 3 pounds, chicken pepper 20c per pound, French prunes, sugar at $1 per 3 pounds, peas, oranges, peanuts, coffee, cheeses, apples, and multiple meat items such as shad 16c lb, new perch four pounds 26c, corn beef, lamb chops 12 1/2c lb, fresh side pork 16c, pot roast 11 1/2c lb, boiling beef, spring lamb 22c lb, home made sausage 19c lb, and ham burgers 19c lb.

Local Grocery Price List Holiday Specials

Fruit and vegetables including grapefruit at 3 for 250, asparagus and tomatoes by the pound, lettuce and green peppers, celery and walnuts. Dairy and meats feature butter cheese milk lard sausage and roasts with prices per pound or per dozen, reflecting a broad market catalog.

Market Prices and Produce Listings for Wholesalers

The document lists wholesale selling prices for dairy, poultry, meats, fodder, and produce across Washington regions. It includes butter types, eggs, roosters, ducks, corn, oats, bran, hay, potatoes, and various vegetables with regional notes like Wenatchee and Washtington areas. Prices vary by freshness and grade, reflecting typical wholesale fluctuations.

Ashington Nees Ranch Rees Cs.c Recenece Seliag Washington

Seattle Star notices and ads blend with notices of deaths and business

The page mixes subscription terms for mail delivery and rates, local trades and notices from Keheiman & Wilson carpenters, English Women meeting details, a disclaimer about liability after sale of McLaren Dull materials, a notice for Sarah Mayfair Uivestad who died aged 11 months from bronchi pneumonia, and an auction house offer by Grand Rapids Auction and Storage Co with contact numbers.

Ponaiere Mt. George Foresters Hall Grant McLaren @ Dull Dull Lumber Co FA MclLaren A. McLaren Rothschild

Oxygenerator cures and seeding offers and notices

Layered classified text announces The Oxygenator claims dramatic cures and medical devices from Washington and Seattle firms. Advertisements for remodeling, marriage ceremonies, and employment appear alongside real estate and hotel listings.

Real estate offers flood from Washington coast listings

A flood of property ads from Seattle area markets includes acres for sale near Auburn and Kirkland, waterfront parcels on Vashon, and farms near Port Orchard. Listings cite prices from 200 to 1 7000 dollars with terms often three to five year plans and cash downs. Many ads emphasize water access, fruit and poultry potential, and proximity to rail lines and urban services.

Frank J. Smith Leary Caren Arity Seattle Totem Pole N. P Ole Hanson New York City Puget Clifford & van Arsdale, Inc Third Avenue Everett Hanson & ‘Or Co Beattie Ellaworth Weary Co American Bank Golby Valley Port Orchard Colby CAS” Clifford & van Arsdale, Inc Uiversity OLE Hanson & CO Payn Mawr State Boulevard Double Hall & Price Hank Lopes Island Minnie Gideon Anacortes Navy Yard W. BR. Thompson Vest St Vanderhoot- Kovaleki Co Arlington Wash Hrown Alaska Auburn OLE Han Nson & CO Piper New York Vashon South Park Bhangelow Ferry Landing Heuer Madison Kirkland Burke & Farrar, Inc Mbiook University District Pioneer Square A. Young Gatewood Vauatleroy Brock Samuel Collyer Beattie Real Earate Association The Empire Main John Wold Tukwila City Hall Tigers University Corner

Multiple Seattle Real Estate and Furniture Offers Advertised

A scanned page advertises real estate offices in Seattle including Best One Hurke and Farrar and J. Kiefer West Beattie Real Estate, plus 14 Downs Block and 109 ind av Main 7484. Woodhouse and Pratt Furniture Co offers furniture bargains, exchange services, and in house appraisals, with ranges, refrigerators, and restaurant outfittings. Also listed are storage, plumbing, typewriters, and moving services with various contact numbers and addresses.

Seattle Oooffe J. TH Kiefer West Beattie Real Estate Downs Block U Lal Lal Boo Woodhouse & Pratt Purniture Co Pike Et Crown Majestic Universal St. Clair Garland Banquet Charter Oak Range Woodhouse & Att Furniture Woodhouse & Platt Furniture S Pike Street Nquire T. C. Smith Seathern Iron Works Seattiee

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