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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1910

Page

9

Poindexter favored in Washington primary fight

The piece argues Miles Poindexter will win the Washington Senate primary if Taft does not pull Wilson away. It notes Wilson and Burke battle for the legislature support, with Poindexter seen as best bet amid three political centers King Spokane and Pierce counties. The Wilson machine aims to control the legislature to block Poindexter after the primaries.

Taft Hitchcock Ballinger Wilson Poindexter Piles Washington United States Senate Judge Burke Wilson Papers Burke Suny Leporte Probably Burke King Spokane Pierce King County Pierce County James M. Ashton Burke- Wilson Judge Burge Durke

Kohler & Chase Piano Sale Expands in New Floors

Kohler & Chase announces a full remodel to occupy the entire building for exclusive musical instrument sales. New sale floors include a third floor sale of second hand pianos and pianola library inventory, with prices from $90.90 and up to grands at $375 and player pianos at $266, plus a free music library exchange.

Aeolian Nola E Contractors Webers Stecks Wheelocks Chickerking Johnston Kohler & Campbell Hoorman Hobart M. Cable Andrew Kohler Fischer Hardmann Kohler Larson Bros Chicago Lake Shoecraft Times Venus Pier 6 C. D. Hillman Seattle

Eagles Convention Hears Grady Backed by East

In St Louis the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets to nominate a president with State Senator Thomas F Grady backed by Eastern delegates and Thodore F Bell leading Western Democrats striving for the top national post.

ST. Louis Fraternal Order of Eagles Thos. F. Grady Tammany The Eagles Theo. F. Bell California Bell

Fight in Westlake improvement meeting turns physical

Council members Goddard and Murphy clash after a heated exchange. Murphy strikes Goddard in the face, then pursues him to the brass railing as spectators intervene and a peace tribunal forms. Both men defend their actions and accuse the other of false statements as city figures are questioned.

Westlake Goddard Murphy Hague Arayed Murphy

London Girl Arrested for Masquerading in Boy's Clothes

A North London girl arrested for masquerading as a boy challenges the magistrates to find a law banning such dress. If freed, Miss Leneve, Dr Crippen's girl companion, was legally held on the masquerading charge.

London Miss Leneve Dr. Crippen

Learn Bookkeeping and Shorthand for a Business Career

This piece urges young readers to study bookkeeping and shorthand at Hyatt Fowells School to gain valuable skills for any line of business. It argues these skills aid early placement, offer flexible career options, and provide a fast track to understanding and promotion in commerce.

Hyatt. Fowells School

Roosevelt on the Iowa tour stirs talks of a 1912 bid

Col Theodore Roosevelt and entourage traverse Iowa to cheering crowds while supporters push for a comeback. In Chicago he tours the Newspaper Club, says Wall Street wished him harm yet he remains undeterred. He discusses issues from the train and dodges questions on 1912.

Roosevelt Theodore Roosevalt Iowa Theodore Roosevelt Taft Roovewell Teddy Chicago Col. Rageevelt New York State Wall Street

Fires Put Out on Bainbridge Island

Fires on Bainbridge Island Browneville Port Madison and Manzanita threatened homes for days but settlers and farmers kept flames at bay and finally gained control. Steamer crews Hyak and Defiance reported the island worst hit while nearby routes saw active firefighting efforts.

Bainbridge Island Browneville Port Madison Manzanita Hyak Defiance

Cleanliness and Quality Guard Carstensen’s Shortening Brand

A trader promotes strict inspection and high standards for meat and fat products. He asserts careful livestock sourcing, rejects unhealthy stock, hires skilled butchers, and guarantees a pure deodorized cottonseed oil and beef fat shortening under the White Swan label with a cook book included.

Acare

Refugees Seek Shelter in Seattle Amid Devastation

Refugees from a burned district hurry into Seattle seeking shelter. A. Wayne and wife from Taylor, Wisconsin arrived and stay at the Ethelton hotel on Thursday. The Paynes lost everything but a few clothes, with their remaining apparel scorched by the fires.

Seattle A. Wayne Taylor, Wand Ethelton Hotel Paynes

Barnes Responds To Roosevelt Attack In New York Fight

William J. Barnes Jr denounces Colonel Roosevelt in New York as seeking personal publicity over party issues. He argues Roosevelt uses demagogue tactics and brands his criticisms as political theater while opposing the old guard in Saratoga.

New York

Steamship Plans Hover Over Victoria Inquiries

Alaska Pacific Steamship Company weighs Victoria entrance Seattle agent Mr Ringwood to assess the site and talks with Balcom line about acting as local agents for the proposed service in Victoria B C

Victoria Victoria B. C Alaska Pacific Steamship Company Victoria Ringwood Seattle Balcom Line

Webb Pleads Not Guilty in Seattle Murder Case

Jeane P. Webb of Seattle pleaded not guilty in Portland circuit court to murdering W. A. Johnson whose body was found stuffed in a trunk last June. Carrie Kirsch of Beattie faces joint charges. both likely to be tried together with a trial set for October 6.

Portland Ore Jeane P. Webb Seattle W. A. Johnson Elrcuit Carrie Kirsch Beattie Webb

Fires Dying Down on Idaho Rail Line

General Superintendent Hart of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway reports fires in Idaho are dying down. A 30 mile stretch of line is completely thed up with bridges and right of way between Stetson and Haugen utterly devastated. Damage estimates have not been reported.

Genl. Supt. Hart Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Bound Railway Co Idaho Stetson Haugen

Two Youthful Highwaymen Rob Carter Drug Co proprietor

Two youths held up W. H. Carter, proprietor of Carter Drug Company, at Eastlake and John streets last night. A shot grazed his ear as he was robbed of $3, a gold watch and chain, a diamond locket and a fountain pen. Carter lives at 1024 Howell Avenue.

W. H. Carter Carter Drug Company Howell Sr Boren Av Carter Eastlake Av John Et Howell At

Buck wins Kane trophy race in Elgin Illinois

D Buck driving Marmon No 26 wins the Kane trophy race in Elgin Illinois this afternoon. Livingstone Lewis in a National car wins the Illinois trophy. A Bens car with Hearne at the wheel takes the Fox River trophy.

Elgin D. Buck Livingstone Lewis Bens Hearne

Motorcycle collision in Missoula injures child and companion

A motorcycle ran over Constance Gilmour seven and her playmate after a street crossing incident in Missoula. Constance was taken to a residence on Thomas Street for medical care while the other rider left the scene and police investigated. Firefighters report Montana forest fires dying down with crews withdrawn to watch smoldering embers.

Constance Gilmour J. A. Gilmour J. J. Town Constanes B. B. Babcocks Thomas B. F. Wiltne Toms Missoula Mont Aug Montana

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