Great Baris price cut for set sale
A sale note lists Great Baris items with price reductions from 13.00 to 6.25 each, marking a clear discount event. Limited stock appears available, urging quick purchase by customers.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
5
Man Tries To Fly With Eagle Wings At Cliff
C W James a 29 year old Madison County mountaineer climbed to a 60 foot cliff at a mountainside in Asheville North Carolina with eagle wings and a damaged umbrella He jumped believing he could fly but the umbrella failed the wings did not lift him and he was unconscious and badly bruised after the fall He was accompanied by friends and relatives and sought to show the world a method to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
C. W. James
Madison County
James
Demand Franchise Taken Away By Rainier Residents
Rainier Valley residents plan a meeting at Arcade hall to press the council committee on corporations to revoke the Seattle Renton Southern Railway franchise. They accuse the company of withdrawing sale commutation tickets, raising rates, and using armed staff at Orchard Beach to intimidate riders. Community groups demand no compromise and cite alleged court misrepresentations and broken faith. Councilman Revelleta says revocation may be legally possible, with action expected next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Hall
Council Committee On Corporations
Rainier Valley
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Company
Valley
Rainterce
White It Ia
Orchard Reach
Supreme Court
Rainier Beach
Dunlap
Orchard Beach
James Stephen
George Hartung
Equal Suffrage Club
Calhoun
Valentine
Arizona Would Recall Judges Move Discussed
A proposed advisory vote for United States senators was introduced at the Arizona constitutional convention. The measure leaves final disposition of candidates to the legislature. Interest centered on the recall feature for the judiciary amid rumors of a candidate, President Hunt, seeking the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
United States
Arizona
Hunt
Accused Army Captain Arrested in Baroness Murder Case
Paris reports Capt Meynier of the French army, accused of killing Baroness Olivier at Saint Lazare lodging on November 17, was arrested entering the ministry of marine offices. A caller warned police the Baroness’s body would be in Meynier’s rooms and his body in the Seine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Meynier
Olvier
Saint Lazare
Ministry
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
A nostalgic wartime era ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless candy like digestant. It claims rapid relief from indigestion sour stomach gas and stomach headaches and urges readers to keep a bottle at home. It promotes laxatives unnecessary for cleaning and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Earthquake Felt in Victoria British Columbia
An earthquake occurred at about 11 o'clock last night felt across Victoria with the eastern city and Oak Bay feeling the stronger shocks. Windows rattled and pedestrians were startled but no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Dee
Oa Bay
Contests for Leif Erikson Musical in Moore Show
A Norwegian celebration of Leif Erikson featuring a Moore musical on December 10 spurs a school essay contest in King County. Students must write up to 100 words on Erikson’s life, sign with full details, and submit to P St Ongated at the Scandinavian American Bank by next Tuesday for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leif Erikson
America
Columbus
Leif Erickson
Moore
Erikson
King County
P. St. Ongated
Scandinavian American Bank
Star
Express Drivers Union Votes End to Month-Long Strike
New York December 1. Members of the Express Drivers and Helpers union ratified today the agreement ending a strike that disrupted express deliveries for more than a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Express Drivers and Helpers
Passenger Shot Robber on Train in Memphis
MEMPHIS Tenn Dec 1 Jack Thomas a negro train robber was shot and killed by A B Walton while robbing a train of passengers. At the next station the coroner was summoned an inquest was held Walton was exonerated and after valuables were recovered the train continued to its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Thomas
A. B. Walton
Walton
Diaz Inaugurated for Eighth Term in Disorderly Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz began his eighth presidency amid general unrest as Mexico faces the most serious uprising yet threatening his administration. Precaution limited attendance to high officials and barred the public from the congress hall during the inauguration in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Hall of Congress
Schubert Club Concert Promises Noted Music Action
The Schubert Club will present a Friday evening concert at the Unitarian church with works by Tchaikovsky, Tosti, Schubert and Sullivan. Mrs Arthur Huntington Brown and Festyn Davies, Eastern artists, are engaged, and John Spargur of the Seattle Symphony will lead. C M Pyke directs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Club
Unitarian Church
Tachaikowski
Tosti
Schubert and Sullivan
Arthur Huntington Brown
Festyn Davies
John Spargur
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
C. M. Pyke
Fire Leaves 500 Homeless in Dallas Inferno
A massive Dallas blaze destroyed fifty buildings and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The fire started after midnight, fed by a strong wind and swept a large portion of the residential district. A woman and two firemen were fatally struck by a moving hose wagon during firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Woman Escapes Damascus Harem and Seeks Immigration Aid
A Greek woman, once held nine years in a Damascus harem, says she escaped to seek asylum in the United States. She and rescuer Antonio Jahara are detained on Kilis island pending investigation. Her cousin Mrs Hafifti Hibelia offers care if admitted, with the couple claiming prior kidnappings and repeated escape attempts by a powerful pasha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My United Press
New York
Damascus
Mario Hopila
Immigration Bureau
Antonio Jahara
Kilis Island
Jahara
Levant
Greece
Asparagus Kills Two and Sickens Dozens in Thanksgiving Meal
In North Yakima on Thanksgiving Day canned asparagus caused alka loidal poisoning. Mrs. Frank T. Kuehn of Seattle and Mrs. Carrie B. Fulkerson died overnight, with several others, including Mrs. Henry F. Kuehn and her son Delbur, seriously ill. Mrs. Kuehn had canned the asparagus herself and several diners fell ill the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Frank T. Kuebn
Carrie B. Fulkerson
Henry F. Kuehn
Seattle
Delbur
Jockey Club Spends 264000 on Antirace Legislation
New York dispatch reports the Jockey Club used 264000 dollars for legal services to oppose Hughes Antirace track gambling bills, plus a 500000 dollar slush fund. President Reynolds of the Metropolitan Jockey Club and Secretary Schaumberg of the Coney Island Club testified. Judge Lynn called the expenditure inconceivable for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jockey Club
Hughes
Legislative
Presi
Boy Scout Movement Gathers Steam at Central School
At a large meeting in Central School last night the Boy Scout movement gained momentum planning district registration and a formal commission. Aimed at a structured progression from tenderfoot to second and first class, the group will meet weekly with Oliver Cutts and Tracy Strong contributing ideas including a Spokane drill and insights from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secoutmastersa
Oliver Cutts
Tracy Strong
Spokane
England
Central School
Dobbs Arctic Pictures at Grand Opera House Dec 6
All nature lovers students and Seattle business people urged to see Dobbs Arctic Pictures at the Grand Opera House Monday December 6 at 8 30 pm. Tickets on sale at the box office now with prices 50c 75c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dobbs
Arctic Pictures
Grand Opera House
Sentn
Cheasty’s announces extraordinary sale of women’s wear in Seattle
Cheasty's declares an early clearance sale on women’s apparel starting tomorrow due to a troubled season and garment worker strikes. The sale covers street suits coats rain coats motor coats opera wraps evening gowns party dresses silk petticoats and millinery with gloves hosiery and corsets, offering 25 to 50 percent reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheasty’s
Big Eastern
Cheasty
Cheasty's
Seattle
Forth Wins A $30,000 Interest Distraint Dispute
The matter involves Seattle Electric company taxes for 1908. Prosecutor Vanderveer ruled the law did not allow distraint for interest alone after the company paid taxes and costs. Attorney General Bell affirms Vanderveer, upholding the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Gormley
Seattle Eleetric Company
George F. Vanderveer
Bell
State of Washington
Vanderveer
Countess Tolstoi Dying of Grief
Grieving over the death of Count Leo Tolstoi, the Countess Tolstoi is dying at Yasnaya Polyana. She is said to be struck by a serious fever as news comes that the end nears. Her illness follows her husband’s dramatic departure and refusal to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Tolstoi
Yasnaya Pollana
Telstoi
Christmas Aprons Sale with Dainty Styles
A catalog style notice advertises a Christmas apron sale featuring numerous styles and price points. It highlights matrons, tea, maids, parlor maids, and gift aprons in fine lawn, barred muslin, Swisses, and lace trims with embroidery, insertion, and hemstitching. Third Floor.
Linens De Luxe Offers Holiday Linen Assortment
True to Seattle's linen heritage this store presents a wide range of decorative and practical linens for Christmas gifts. Lunch Cloths range from 4.00 to 6.60, Round Damask Cloths from 3.50 to 17.50, Fancy Towels 5.60 to 12.50, useful Towels 0.35 to 3.00, and Tea Napkins 2.25 to 15.00 per dozen. Includes Moravian Damask Sets on Third Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Count Von Hartman Caught Cheating at Cards in Munich
Bavarian aristocrat Count Von Hartman adjutant to Prince Henry of Bavaria was caught changing a card up his sleeve during a televised gambling session. Police report a card sharp’s outfit found in his apartment as others link to the scandal. He fled to Austria by motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Count von Hartman
Prince Henry of
Bavaria
von Hartman
Austria
Engineer Dies in His Cab
Michael Crowley, engineer on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train No 6 bound for Chicago, died of apoplexy while the train ran 40 miles an hour near Racine Wisconsin. Fireman noted signals were not sounded and alerted authorities after Crowley collapsed at his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine, Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Chicago
Michael Crowley
Crowley
Walk on Stilts Around World Planned by Two Stewards
Albert Marder and Hans Hoeledampf, stewards for North German Lloyd, will attempt a around the world walk starting from New York City Hall. A $5,000 wager is posted by the Steamship Stewards’ Verein of Hamburg. Both men are experienced stilts travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Marder
Hans Hoeledampf
North German
Lloyd Line
New York City Hall
Automatic locking device locks on A count
An automatic locking device is described as arranged to engage if any A count occurs. The text outlines a safety mechanism designed to ensure secure operation and prevent unauthorized access. Details specify a conditional lock triggered by a defined event coded as A count.
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Rogers Peet & Co
Kensington
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Norway
Miss Borghild Christy
Aa Thorgils
Leif Eriksen
Moore Theatre
Tyrant Diaz
J. P. Morgan
George Perkins
Simon Guggesheim
Tommy Ryan
Bill Hearst
Diaz
United Press
Fliat
Cherry
Public Welfare League
Scheverman
Jeret and
Sollicitor
BOY Scouts
Forth
Countess Tolstoi
Emaciouial & Istick Co
Second Avenue
Pike Street
the Bank For
Pike St
Purcell Safe Co
Herring - Hall -Marvin Safe CO
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