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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1911

Page

8

Edward Murphy Jr Dies After Democratic Political Career

Long Branch New Jersey Edward Murphy Jr former U S senator from New York died here today in a report noting his long involvement in state politics. The coroner began an inquiry into the death of Mrs Max Judell who was killed by a fall from a hotel window where she had registered as the wife of an unknown man pending further investigation.

Long Branch N. J Edward Murphy, Jr United States New York Atate Max Judell Taft Ohio Harmon Myron T. Herrick England

Haakon or Charlee Kinging Norway Question Raised

In a pithy note on titles and identity a fictional kingly question arises about choosing a new ruler. The feature shifts to contemporary politics as Tokyo reports government circles admitting Premier Katsura may resign with Marquis Saionji named the likely successor.

Norway Haakon Charlee Tokio Katsura Marquis Saionji

Convention debates moving picture rules on nickelodeons

In Cleveland the convention of moving picture managers debated abolishing nickelodeons and establishing a moving picture business on a 10 cent basis.

Cleveland Moving Picture Managers

Shanghai Eggs Cost Four Cents A Dozen

Shanghai eggs can be had for four cents a dozen but obtaining them is a difficult task.

Gompers to Speak in Seattle This Sunday

Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, will arrive in Seattle on Sunday August 27. The Central Labor Council is arranging for him to deliver a speech in the city.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Seattle Central Labor Council

Pontius Couple Wed This Morning in Se Town

Dr. Nevin D. Pontius and Mrs. Anna J. Pontius of the pioneer Pontius family were married this morning in Se town.

Nevin D. Pontius Anna J. Pontius Pontius

Preliminary meeting on club and chamber consolidation held

The organizing meeting of committees to effect the consolidation of the erecretat club and the Chamber of Commerce took place yesterday at the Arctic club. E. G. Anderson was chosen chairman and N. H. Latimer secretary. Cochineal is produced from dried insects on cactus in Mexico. One cochineal counts about 70,000 Alfonso of Spain is 25, but acts like sixty.

Erecretat Club Chamber of Commerce Arctic Club E.G Anderson N. H. Latimer Mexico Alfonso of Spain George B. McClellan Fortress Monroe Acquia Creek Fredericksburg Pope Rappahannock River Halleck Washington Richmond

Obituary: Louie Anderson Parker Dies at 69

Louie Anderson Parker 69 died yesterday at his home 601% Sixth av. N. W. He marched with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea and lived in the state 31 years. He is survived by a widow four daughters and four sons.

Louie Anderson Parker Sherman Atlanta N. W

Bamford Robb Dies After Two Year Illness

Bamford Robb aged 75, retired civil engineer, died yesterday after a two year illness. He is survived by two sons and one daughter.

Bamford Robb Daugh

Starwich Captures Nine in Black Diamond Raid

Deputy sheriff Matt Starwich led a raid in the Black Diamond district seizing nine prisoners including Mrs. Anton Lunch Mrs Lal Lemossi Amedia Selaqua proprietor of House of Mazes Lino Vanni Erico Vennani Emil Ball Joe Plavik Joe Ceetnick and Frank Patoanik. A carload of beer was found stored at the Miack Die mond depot.

Starwich Black Diamond Matt Starwich Anton Lunch Lal Lemossi Amedia Selaqua

Oregon Funeral Directors Aim to End Sunday Funerals

At the Oregon Funeral Directors association annual convention in Salem resolutions urge halting Sunday funerals as ministers face a busy day. The move reflects industry concerns over Sabbath schedules and clergy workloads.

Salem Oregon Oregon Funeral Directors’ Association

Jury Finds Death From Wounds Inflicted by Unknown Attacker

Coroner's jury ruled Joe Taro died from injuries caused by a man unknown. A large funeral procession from St. Mary's church drew heavy downtown attention with about thirty autos and as many carriages in the line.

Joe Taro St. Mary's Church

Waterways bids for 5000 sermon prints in condemnation cases

The Duwamish district waterways commissioners received bids for printing 5 000 copies of sermons in condemnation proceedings. They will proceed once funds from bonds recently ruled legal by the supreme court are available. The land and property condemnation total about 700 000.

Duwamish Supreme Court

Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Rivers Navigability Challenge

Former sailor Arnold Owen sails a 14 foot cat boat from Wallace toward Spokane to test navigability of the Coeur d Alene and Spokane rivers amid swift dangerous currents. The item notes disaster risk along streams and regional travel effort.

Spokane Coeur d'Alene Arnold Owen Wallace

MaAMME's Dope Lyrics Clash With Cautionary Tone

A vivid, rhythmic verse depicts MaAMME's Dope as a lively, escape inspired place with music and wild imagery. The speaker warns of danger and deceit in a brash critique of counterfeit sentiment and risky crowds.

Seattle’s Vets Leader J M Wrestling Local Patriot and Lawyer

J M Wrestling president of the King County Veterans Association, born in Pennsylvania, served in the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment and Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment, practiced law in Pennsylvania for 25 years, moved to Seattle in 1889, led veterans groups including Stevens Poets No 1, guided the Union Veterans Protective Union with G A R posts and allied women's organizations.

Wiestling J. M. Wrestling King County Veterans’ Association Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Infantry Wrestling Seattle Stevens King County Veterans Association Union Veterans Protective Union G. A. R. Posts

Veterans Meet At King County Veterans Reunion

At Woodland Park pavilion the King County Veterans association held its annual reunion with a bugle call at 9 30 am. Rev J D Powers gave the invocation and President J M Wheealling delivered the opening address. Acting Mayor Wadall welcomed attendees as patriotic songs and speeches followed. A campfire was planned for the afternoon and officer elections were set before a 5 20 dinner.

King County Veterans Association Woodland Park J. D. 0. Powers J. M. Wheealling Wadall

Grange Rejects Taft Event Over Reciprocity Stance

The Connecticut state grange declined to join in welcoming President Taft at the state fair in September. They oppose reciprocity with Canada and oppose Taft as leader of that policy, signaling they will not attend events where he is a guest.

Frese Teserd Hartford Conn Taft Connecticut State Grange

Races at Madison Park Begin Tuesday in Clean Meet

Five day racing event at Madison Park starts Tuesday August 15. The meet is described as clean with entry details sparse. A separate ad promotes 68 modern furnished rooms at low prices at The Virginus located at 4 Virginia Street near Wortlake Avenue.

Madison Park Virginia Street Wortlake Avenue Madinton Park

Rattler Found After Mile Long Lunch Basket Ride

Wilkes Barre bears tale tells of Noay M. Cluskey who carried a rattlesnake in his lunch basket for over a mile. The four foot serpent with six rattles was killed after a tense confrontation near Bear Run. In a separate note a dog from Southbury had a broken tooth filled after dental treatment in Woodbury.

Rattler Wilkes-Barre Noay M. Cluskey Bear Run Cluskey Albert Lewis Winsted Conn Aug B. L. Oatman Southbury Woodbury

Shetland Pony Saves 30 Polo Ponies from Stable Fire

A Shetland pony owned by Dr. J. & Sullivan of Providence Rhode Island saved 30 polo ponies during a stable fire at Narragansett Pier. The pony initially tried to drive the ponies out but left the burning building, then neighing outside prompted the others to flee to safety.

Woman Robbed at Confession in Sacred Heart Church

A man entered Sacred Heart church yesterday during confession and stole a purse from a pew while Miss Elizabeth Rieth was in the confessional. Witness Fred Meas described a poorly dressed longhaired man as the thief.

Sacred Heart Church Elizabeth Rieth Fred Meas

Northwest Everett Mayor Removes Sarcastic Official Over Graft Charge

In Northwest Everett Mayor Hartley ordered out a six foot sarcastic city official after a graft remark. Monroe activity notes moving day at reformatory as permanent quarters open. Tacoma civil service board resignations leave Browder D. Brown sole member. Snohomish pioneer Mrs. Sadie Moore Orr Troup dies aged 78. Auburn opens a full cooperative store with farmer voting rights. Detroit report notes James A. of Philadelphia as supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus.

Everett Hartley Tacoma Lewis Foss J. L. Wadeworth Civil Services Commission Browder D. Brown

Lake Washington Strawberry Fields Opened to Public

Lake Washington strawberry fields are now opened to the public with access for harvest. Price listed is 15 cents per gallon.

Lake Washington

Coventry Trimmings and Dress Accessories Sale

Items for shirt waists and wash dresses include 154 inch wide Coventry Trimmings at 50 cents per yard. Acme Automatic Adjustable Dress Forms priced at 8.50 and 12 dollars. Canvas Coat Foundations 50 cents, Wire Hair Frames 50 cents, M O Self-adjusting Dress Shields 65 cents. Ekeo Flexible Slip-out Collar Stays 10 cents. Warren's Net Collar Foundations white and black 10 cents. Best Latin Brace Wire four yards for five cents. First Fleer.

Cash Coventry Soc Acme Warren Fleer

Toiletry Prices and Cosmetic Items Listed

A catalog of imported soap cakes toothpaste powders and grooming products with prices including Toilet Soap 15c Lilac Vegetal 65c to 75c and various powders powders and cosmetics such as Danderine 3c and Massatta Talcum 20c listed in a historical advertisement.

Goateyter Pinaud Hudnut Caron Bazin

New Showing of Silk Petticoats Debuts in Season Styles

A new showing features silk Petticoats with colorings and effects in Messaline designs including plain tops deep plaited flounces in Dresden or Roman stripe, silk underlay priced from 5.00 to 8.50. Extra size Petticoats in taffeta and saline silks plus silk jersey top styles offered in wide shades 5.00 to 9.75. Silk Jersey top Petticoats with accordion plaited flounces available in black gray navy wistaria Copenhagen blue green old rose 5.75 to 8.50.

Messaline Dresden Wistaria Copenhagen

Women's Lisle Union Suits Special $1.75

Listing of women's Lisle and Mercerized Lisle union suits offered at 1.75. Includes low neck sleeveless styles with lace trims and crocheted yokes, plus cuff knee versions. some items soiled from counter display but advertised as exceptional values. Also present are 65-cent cotton union suits and 25-cent children’s waist unions with knee-length, sleeveless design and hose-attacher tape.

Women's Hosiery on Sale at 25 Cents a Pair

Advertises women’s hosiery at 25 cents per pair with options in all-black or split sole, double heel and toe and double heel and toe in black and tan. Located on the first floor.

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