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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
8
A fragment from the Philadelphia Public Ledger presents a terse exchange aboard an American tourist's car in Europe. Wade's irritable chauffeur questions the location and continent amid travel chatter.
The Jia Jiten lesson shows a 110 pound Japanese girl from Barnum & Bailey's circus demonstrating self defense against a throat grab. Steps include pressing arms together for leverage, breaking the grip, twisting the body, and using the knee as a fulcrum to break the opponent's arm if necessary.
The Seattle Star urges subscribers to immediately note the office for prompt delivery and to avoid other papers. Management seeks best service, with courteous complaint handling. A Yankee? event on August 21, Made in Washington day, will be held in Chamber rooms.
Portland residents confront a tar pool mistaken for water by scores of birds. Birds drink and become trapped, many die on the block. In a separate incident, Charles Palm and Ada Clark kissed on a streetcar, earning $10 fines for excessive affection.
Mildred Davidson, a high school maid, wins a beach punting contest in Venice California defeating a dozen high school athletes and lifeguards. Her 43 yard punt earns her a ball and a medal.
Three young boys staking crabs under bathing beach life lines are under police surveillance in Long Beach California. Their delight at their success led to capture by authorities. In San Francisco Albert C Leonard drove a vehicle over lawns and flower beds in Golden Gate Park then called for help and was arrested for lacking tall lights.
Timothy Conlon describes a mugging in San Francisco where two robbers knocked him down and lifted his money from his clothing in a bold street holdup.
Fernie British Columbia reports the death of Welsh miner Richard Hembro who was fatally mangled in Number 3 mine Coal Creek just before shift end. The incident occurred in the afternoon as miners prepared to exit the mine. Toronto Ontario theatres staged performances without orchestras as musicians demanded higher pay. A large brick shipment of 335000 bricks was dispatched by Denny Renton Clay and Coal Co. Public invited to Fort Lawton concert this afternoon at 4 30 by the 265th Infantry band.
A fence has been built around the locks at the canal on Lake Washington to allow workmen to proceed with construction undisturbed.
The Steamer Calista is chartered by the Seattle Commercial club for a basket picnic next Saturday. The voyage goes through the San Juan islands with a dinner and dancing stop at Delano beach. The North End Progressive club hosts guests from Women’s clubs at 4187 Sunnyside Ave Tuesday evening Aug 20 at 8 pm, featuring Andrew J. Quigsey on Taxation.
Listing of carpeting offers with six ingrain patterns at 4S¢ per yard. Includes Japanese matting rugs 3x6 and specials on Granite Art Squares in several sizes with discounted prices.
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