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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
8
A jury in the United States district court awarded Keystone railroad victim R. Phillips damages against the River and Northwestern alleging injury from a gunshot wound to the eye during a fight over labor and railroad possession. Manheim lawyers say they will appeal the ruling.
United Press reports Senator Albert B of Iowa seeks a national direct primary bill to choose president and vice president at the next convention. He stated he supports the measure and believes it could succeed with broad backing.
W. W. Black, veteran judge from Snohomish and Kitsap counties, launches the opening gun of the Democratic campaign for Congress. The event is set for early evening at a Silver Cherry Street location on First Avenue, following a strong showing in the previous election.
In Storia Aug 25 an ill fated seaman who served as cook and wire operator aboard the schooner Joseph Pulitzer is replaced as the ship encounters seasickness and staffing issues. The voyage continues with the crew adjustment.
An August report states after September drinking on Wisconsin passenger trains will end. Water coolers remain but cups are banned. passengers must bring their own cup before boarding.
A readable testimonial feature from the Regal Dental Offices at Third Ave and Union St. about customer satisfaction with the Our Method dentures. Patients report solid teeth, stable fit, and reassurance from ongoing follow ups and written guarantees.
A terse listing of wholesale market prices and available goods with notes on price variation and freshness. Items include sugar, bacon, oats, corn meal, onions, potatoes, beets, radishes, rhubarb, peas, tomatoes, cantaloupes and fruit by the case or dozen, with units and broad price ranges.
In Fargo North Dakota Miss Lilla Lorshbough a society girl won the prize for a decorative design to adorn the $10 000 Silver service of the new dreadnought battleship North Dakota. Her work features an eagle an anchor a steering wheel and a sheaf of wheat with U S S S N D interwoven. The service will be funded by popular subscription.
Kansas farmers increasingly read at night due to expanded rural free delivery. J. S. Longshore reports newspaper and gasoline sales up 25 to 60 percent in four years as farmers switch to evening reading after chores, with many rural route carriers noting large rises in paper and magazine consumption.
In London Aug 26 reports say Ettie Eclestone, keeper at Canterbury, plans to fly an aeroplane with the aim of setting a world record as the heaviest aviator. Eclestone weighs about 476 pounds and seeks invite from Grey White, Paulhan, and others to take a flight.
In Lewiston Pennsylvania on August 25 Virgil Sinna a snare drummer with the Royal Italian band shot himself after being teased about his small stature. He left fifty dollars for funeral expenses.
In Woodbury New Jersey a washtub competition at Cross Keys saw Miss Stella Murff win with 136 washed and hung pieces in an hour and a quarter, while Miss Nellie Harper finished second with 115 pieces.
Booker T. Washington arrived from New York to study the “man furthest down.” He plans to compare the lowest labor in London and Berlin with American negroes and will also spend time in southern Italy.
Cottbus, head of the Creditors Protective Association, based in the Savage Echofield building, is missing. Stockholders in Tacoma and nearby cities fear the loss after a writ of attachment was served for a cigar dealer who cashed a $26 check. A criminal complaint was filed today in Justice Graham's court.
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