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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
8
At Ash Washington Aug 81 a lone highwayman stopped the Shepherd Mineral Springs coach just before sundown last night. He aimed a revolver at four passengers and escaped with over $100 in cash two gold watches and other valuables.
In Duluth Minnesota Judge Alfred Jaques and attorney Al McKnight challenge Congressman Clarence B Miller. Miller who rode an anti Cannon platform to victory now faces voter discontent over perceived ties to steel interests and an insurgent bid from two local rivals.
Market listings detail prices for dairy and grain products in Mt. Vernon and Eastern Washington, including milk prices per can and ton, wheat and oats blends, alfalfa, onions, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, and fruit crates. Items are listed with unit measures and local references, indicating fluctuating regional pricing.
Odds and Ends notes an 1886 Charleston quake that destroyed many buildings, plus varied items from Seattle divorces to a haystack fatality in Ellensburg. Reports include a steamer test, fights among actresses, a defraud case in Chicago, and Canada’s Methodist conference wrap up.
Wagsner's band will perform at Volunteer Park tonight starting at 8 o'clock. In Joplin Missouri the G A R Reunion Association criticized Vice President James S Sheridan for refusing to speak and sent resolutions to him. Relatives of Solomon J Hirech plan to move his body from New York to Illinois for burial. Dr Wilbur Chapman and Miss Mabel Cornelia Moulton are spending a quiet honeymoon in Providence.
The Marine Pipe & Machinery Co called on skilled machinists. the Metal Trades association failed to supply workers and advised striking union men. Seattle shops reopened as Marine Pipe withdrew from the walkout and union members returned to work under existing conditions.
St Fred Preston, 41, and Easterday, 31, were involved in burglary charges. Preston admitted habitual criminal status in superior court and was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary after capture in Seattle and transfer to Tacoma police.
Fall arrivals feature women’s cotton union suits at 1.50 in medium weight with high neck and long sleeves. Wool union suits at 2.50 in ankle length with steam shrunk fabric. Merino vests and tights priced at 85 cents. wool vests and tights at 1.50. First floor.
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