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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
8
The Denny Hill regrade, one of the largest earthmoving projects in U S history, is nearly complete as water flows were stopped after two years of erosion. About 6.5 million cubic yards of earth have been removed costing roughly 1.5 million dollars with most dirt sluiced into Elliott Bay.
A New York sales manager for a major cigarette maker stated that 657 million of 8.5 billion sold in the U.S. in 1910 were consumed by 1.8 million women. He cited regional figures, noting San Francisco and New York counts and estimating that about 500 million of the total were ladies’ cigarettes.
A historical note describes the railroad being referred to by both Mount Rainier and Tacoma in a booklet to avoid antagonizing advocates of either designation. The dual title aims to balance local and regional perspectives within official materials.
Lincoln high students who petitioned the board for a single session through term end were rejected yesterday by the school board. Attendance for both forenoon and afternoon is resumed as usual.
Russian violinist Mischa Elman has arrived in the city for the concert tonight at the Grand Opera House. He is scheduled to perform a varied program before an audience expected to fill the venue.
The Dam family from New Bierland Holland arrives in New York and plans to farm in Brooklyn Iowa to show Americans what a family can accomplish. Father Jacob Dam, 56, saved and bought land, educating ten children including twins Hendrik and Pieternella aged 17 and 15.
A string of short dispatches covers Andy Toth seeking prison return after 20 years wrongly jailed in Pittsburg. Dr F D Baker dying of apoplexy while driving home in South Norwalk. Henry Prough spending 230 on fire losses in Fort Wayne. M Van Benson recounting Cantonese dog eye ailment en route from San Diego to New York. Taft and officials at a New York Aeronautical Society banquet hinting at aviation advances. Mme Johanna Gadski canceling 20000 in dates due to nerves in New York. Bohemian party links in Chicago convention with Dr Frantisek Soukup addressing. Benjamin Newmann ill with blood poisoning in Brooklyn. Goldie St Clair crushed by bronco in Philadelphia. Berlin embassy home purchase by Japanese government. Temperance Insurance formed in Dallas to insure drinkers at half price after pledge.
A blend of light satire on detectives and a birthday quip for Chief Wilkie surfaces, alongside scattered dispatches. Reports cite Prof Atwater's claim about liquor poisons, Tetrazzini’s pending Met appearance, a flight of domestic inquiries in Minneapolis, a Kansas City charter reform proposal, and a streetcar case amid an anti-strap measure.
Charles G. Heifner urged immediate patenting of in good faith coal land claims in Alaska. He cited claims not hindered by government as a condition for quick action and addressed members of the Rotary club yesterday.
New veilings introduced in various weaves including French mesh and octagon meshes priced from 50c to 2.00 per yard. Wash veils feature black white and dotted patterns and Navy gray browns in Filet and bor designs. Automobile bonnets offered at 3.50 and 5.00 with veil options.
Ostermoor mattresses are described as elastic and durable with a hand laid filling of cotton. Available formats include 35-lb three-quarter, 40-lb three-quarter, 40-lb twin bed, 45-lb full size, 50-lb full size, and 000-lb full size, priced from 12.70 to 22.50 dollars, on the first floor annex.
Plain and fancy silks offered in 700 yards with 20 inch superior Ottoman cord satins. 35 inch pure silk serge in light moss green. 23 inch crepe de chine scarfings in Bulgarian colorings and designs. First Floor.
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