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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
10
A jagged report discusses a Special Service linked to a controversial process. References to marriage, posession charges, and a legislative panel highlight turmoil as the Haleey supreme and the governor face pressure. The text notes a death at midnight and ongoing investigation with remarks on court jurisdiction and verdicts.
Roosevelt and party, while hunting near Kentia, killed a magnificent bull elephant on Saturday. The animal was whinnied and its hide prepared for shipment to the Southwestern Institute. The group included a native min bearer and a pony. Roosevelt’s next expedition targets large game along Lake Mwert with Kermit and his father.
Parents of Lowtor Knapp report their infant revived by a trance medium after being readied for burial in a shroud. The child, though alive, is severely emaciated from illness. William Morris plans a $200000 vaudeville theatre in Los Angeles with top design and size features. George Cabot Lodge, son of Senator Lodge, dies suddenly at TuckerNuck Island, Mass.
Aug. 23 United Frees reports H. K. McCann a department head for New Telephone Co says women are chosen for looks as a path to neatness and health. The firm prefers attractive educated young women in hiring and views neatness as evidence of intelligence.
In Berkeley California on August 22 President Wheeler addressed University of California coeds, calling many immature and using teaching as a filler until a suitable man appears. He urged women to stop giggling and flirting, insisting college is for serious work.
An August 23 report from Wetted Pree notes Rev Arthur D D of Los Angeles preaching at Tem church. He urged Bible based marriage, warning men against greed or chasing material gain rather than finding a good spouse.
Fragmentary market notes list live ducks and beef terms, meats and feeds, oats, wheat, and grain prices with ports and regions like Francisco Washington and Wenatchee referenced. Names such as George Le and Royal imply a mid-20th century newspaper mood with assorted commodity listings.
A brief wireless from New York reports Peter J Burns and Parker of Columbia were drowned yesterday when their vessel turned turtle near Lile. The Kaiser Wilhelm II signals remain anxious for their arrival tomorrow.
Vice President Taft fished yesterday and could not attend events in Washington. The large exhibition building in the capital has been completed and hunting trophies shipped by West.
Pay cash if you wish, with a 4 cent premium for payment within thirty days on specific pianos. Options include Kimball Lester or Chickerings and full payment credit toward higher grade instruments within two years. First come, first served at Eilers Music Building corner Third and University.
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