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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
7
The article highlights G. H. Bar as head of Seattle’s Bartell drug stores, noting rapid growth and strong publicity. It credits Bartell’s leadership with building a large retail chain, praising the impact on the city’s business scene and profits.
The Good Roads association state convention in Tacoma named Hartman as president with John P. a of Seattle and North Yakima of Spokane in leadership roles. Debate focused on east west highway through Snoqualmie pass versus routes from Inland Empire trade centers into surrounding regions.
County commissioners fix December 23 for Redmond and December 24 for Tolt elections on the question of municipal incorporation. The drive follows a recent vote that left King County outside incorporated towns as dry territory.
Early morning temperatures reached 35 degrees as a new winter record was set. Those stirring before daylight felt the chill, while the Japan current continues to moderate cooling and likely prevent deeper freezes.
The 2011 Seattle Newsboys Union masquerade held at Redmen’s hall drew over 200 couples. Fireworks lit the night after 9 as the first editions rolled. Red Dixon won a prize for poorest dressed. Jimmie Engler, 6, received a steam engine for his costume.
An old advertisement extols Globe Pine Compound Concentrated Pine as a universal cold cure. It claims quick relief in a day, includes glycerine and whiskey for home use, and urges readers to buy the product from druggists or whole markets.
A fragmented notice notes Hoffman’s sale promotion with garments discounted in stores for a limited period. The text hints at public interest in lower prices and special ordering options during the event.
December 8 report from Warlington on the Archbald senate trial details. Dr W Williams of Dunnore testifies about Archbald alleged partnership in purchasing a culm dump near Scranton with option drawn up on the bank. Williams is cross-examined as Archbald observed closely.
In Judge Gilliam's court the jury weighs whether a $38 bet by Alex Osborne, recently moved from Monroe, ever existed amid a grand larceny charge. The case centers on whether the horse race bet impacted the race outcome.
In a morning ruling Judge Smith dismissed the suit against Bari Oliver but awarded $10,000 damages against F H Hardman. The action had been taken from the jury, ending a dispute over a car incident near Netto corner.
The school of salesmanship at the YMCA opens tonight with short talks in the auditorium. Kt Skeel president of the Rotary club will speak on Salesmanship Efficiency. W Miller of Winton Motor Co. will promise to place the top two graduates in positions with handsome salaries.
The strike decision for electrical workers will be tallied tonight. Votes from Tacoma Bellingham Everett and the local union arrive and will be counted under Vice President Morgenthaler. Operators demand a uniform wage scale with Beattle line workers earning 4.10 daily and Everett workers 2.90. Bellingham pays 25 a month.
The Moore theatre hosts Holbrook Blinn in A Romance of the Underworld by Paul Armstrong tonight and shows Salome by Lombardic players last night. Tarquinia Tarquini ag Salome impressed audiences with her versatility while Conchita contrasted sharply. Critics praise the production as a magnificent artistic achievement surpassing Seattle’s recent musical offerings.
Fragmentary ad listing multiple items with prices such as pears 2 for 19, cane sugar 1 dollar, raisins 2 for 4, cottolena and green peas by can, baking powder 10 bars laundry soap 26, olives 25 cents per quart, brooms 26 cents each, macaroni 16 cents per pound, mixed nuts 2 pounds 26 cents, and other assorted groceries.
In Antivari Montenegro premier General Martino Vitia vetoed Austria's insistence on isolating Serbia from the Adriatic. He warned Austria must fight Serbia and Montenegro together if the port is denied. He asserted Servian and Montenegrin interests align and rejected Albanian autonomy.
Secretary of War Stimson urged the National Rivers and Harbors Congress that valuable water rights be granted for public benefit. Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington was scheduled to speak.
An advertisement extols Pinex cough remedy with a mix of sugar and syrup, claiming it soothes coughs and stimulates appetite. It touts Norwa white pine extract as the key component and asserts wide household use in the United States and Canada. Also mentions modern hotel rooms at low rates near Eighth Street.
Notice states Telkwa Mining Milling and Development Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at 408 Lyon Building Heattie Washington on Tuesday December 10 at 2 PM. Election of officers and trustees is on the agenda with other lawful business to be transacted.
Fragmentary listing notes a property on Ninth Avenue West offering six rooms and multiple single accommodations. No clear dates or names.
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