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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
Lincoln August 1 United Press Leased Wire Bryan endorses continuing inquiry into Judge Hanford. Editorial notes resignation followed pressure from corporate interests and calls for a thorough federal probe, urging no turning back despite backlash.
A tense exchange in Aberdeen as reform factions fight for control of progressive delegates. The Roosevelt camp claims a majority, while standpat third partyists concede defeat and ratify the original delegation. A ten member committee is named to call state and county conventions before August 12.
Opening night of the Kirmess drew a large, enthusiastic audience as elf like performers moved with grace in support of orthopedic care for children. Society girls danced to aid funding and the second show is scheduled for tonight.
A new club formed at a Washington park meet ing in a hall at 22rd and Madison aims to oppose the park neighborhood incinerator proposal. The group seeks a school house and fire station for the district and will present its case to the council and Park Board.
Dr Graham Taylor founder of Chicago Commons Social Settlement urged in a Chau tauqua address that a family of indiscriminate size is immoral. He spoke on Marriage Morality and the Home and praised women’s emancipation as a path to independence, noting women need not marry for a living. He spoke again on Church and the Social Evil tonight.
James Ewing Mifflin declares he will drive a plain dump cart in the Philadelphia pageant next October to honor his ancestor John Mifflin, a dump cart owner. He plans to wear gentlemanly attire from early days, insisting truth to history.
The Rev. G. Bettes, the cowboy preacher, will deliver a sermon at the Salvation Army citadel on 5th Avenue and Washington Street tonight at 5 o clock. The Salvation Army Citadel band will supply music with Brig. and Mrs. Dubbin presiding.
Steamship Spokane of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co departed last night for its fourth Alaska port cruise carrying 140 passengers.
The school board authorized buying a lot adjoining the Irving school in Ballard and an extra lot for the new Salmon Bay school, enabling future expansion and campus planning.
On the second day of cross examination, Ford questions Clarence Darrow about a coded telegram authorizing $1000 to gain McNamara evidence. Darrow confirms receipt and possible response, while defense disputes prosecution translations and demands full telegrams.
Congressmen Graham Mc Coy of the House subcommittee on judiciary prepare a report on their investigation of United States Judge Hanford at Seattle. The document likely will be sent to the judiciary committee on Tuesday after investigator Higgins reviews it.
City council spent the day shaping next year’s budget. They approved 78520 dollars for the Richmond Heights tuberculosis hospital cut rat bounties from 3000 to 2500 and reduce rat poisoners from four to two raised two market inspectors salaries by 10 each and increased sanitary inspectors pay to total 700 and 800 for an automobile for the milk inspector covering 150 miles.
Registration books are open at the Prefontaine building until 5 p.m. daily and will stay open until 20 days before the September 10 primary. Those registered this year do not need to re register. If you missed city election registration in March act now.
Three of the fourteen delegates to the National Progressive convention in Chicago departed this morning for Seattle. Edgar Snyder Allen Dale of Seattle and Thomas Crawford of Centralia travel with Crawford having served as a Roosevelt delegate to Chicago in June. Edmonton Alberta Aug 1 Immigration from the United States added between 40000 and 60000 people to Alberta this year says public commissioner Chas HM Hotchkiss. Coronado to be brought from San Francisco by Captain John Dahl. Zimmerman Degen shoe factory work started yesterday in the new facility fostered by the Chamber of Commerce.
A catalog style list shows prices for sardines beans figs apples pineapples shrimps currants peaches and other preserved foods. Includes canned meats and fish such as salmon and sturgeon with varying prices per unit and per pound, plus fresh produce like tomatoes cucumbers and berries.
Prices for staples include six cans milk emali 60 cents, corn starch 2 for 19, French mustard 16 ounce jar, salad dressing 10 cents, Jello 2 for 19, Shaker salt 3 for 26, soda 8 for 9, canned shrimps 16 cents, shredded wheat 5 cents, large milk 3 cans, baking powder 46 cents per pound, canned pineapple 2 cents.
Fragmented classified items show job training offers for women and teens, including tailoring school, dressmaking, and dramatic courses. Also listed are housework roles, skin care ads, electrical services, barber training, janitor positions, and theater listings in Seattle area.
A garbled loss notice lists Ada Antrom a young woman with a single glass eye and short blonde hair missing from near 47th Street. It asks to return a black velvet bag with money and jewelry to Star office or call Neacon 2268. A dog and a lost case ad follow with a phone contact Q A 2374 for a Woodland Park guess. The Little Jewelry Store ad promotes low prices at 1427 ird near Mike.
Classified ad listing several rental flats including a six room at $12.60 per month and furnished options at 1909 Minor and 9th a Pike with telephone contact. A prominent notice promotes fertile Puget Sound lands near Harbor and Whidby Island with easy clearing and low terms from West & Wheeler.
Promotional notices offer 10-acre tracts near Centralia with rail investment and rapid population growth. Land sold in installments, priced 35 to 50 dollars per acre, claiming high soil quality and proximity to towns, schools, and mills. Includes contact for Southwest Washington Land Company and Ray Baulet in Portland.
Classified ads describe acreages around Everett interurban and Seattle suburbs. Listings include 6 acres for $1 050, nine acres near Alder bottom with timber and boat service to Seattle, improved valley farm with 4 room house and artesian well, and parcels in Auburn Port Orchard Kirkland Ballard and nearby towns. Terms vary from cash to monthly payments.
An assortment of real estate and livestock notices. Listings include down payments of five dollars, monthly payments, and prices ranging from 1 260 to 6 200 for homes and land in University and Green Lake areas. Also advertised are bungalow and cottage prospects, car line access, and farm stock for sale with low prices. Reports mention contact points like Main 2209 and other local offices.
Lake Washington view lot offered by Burke & Farrar near Pioneer Square Beattle. Price 400 dollars with 10 dollars down and 5 dollars monthly. Roadside access on a 60 foot street with city utilities and sidewalks near a large city park.
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