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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
8
Return from scattered constituencies shows a gain of one seat for the Conservatives. The standing is Conservatives 251, Laborites 258, Nationalists O'Brienites 8.
Joseph Shuster of South Park was jailed after threatening his wife who she says owned several thousand dollars of property at their marriage. He demanded half of the assets in the dispute.
San Francisco police chief announces a sweeping reorganization due to crime issues. The plan would reassign every patrolman to a new beat, reshaping the city's policing strategy. The move comes as Chief Seymour implements leadership changes and aims to tighten crime control across the department.
Victoria B C December 44 Miss Florence Phyllis Williams aged 22 died from burns after lighting a grate her hair ignited setting a woolen bath robe alight. She suffered fatal burns to head and body from the blaze.
Frederick Guy Strickland, a Christian minister who lectures across the country for the labor movement, is highlighted as a leading Christian socialist applying the Gospel to industry and advocating the Golden Rule over the rule of gold.
Lovett M. Wood urged cooperation of Valley commercial organizations, more advertising, fair rail rates and cheaper factory sites at Commercial Chair last night. The club endorsed Duwamish valley residents fight for lower interurban rates and pledged to influence a swift Supreme Court decision on the issue.
Public market lists prices for fruits vegetables and meats. Casabas and melons varied from 49 to 60 cents per pound with many items offered by the box or pound including apples onions grapes and seafood across Pike Place and Wat Lake markets.
Odds and Ends From Everywhere notes a Hartford convention where Massachusetts delegates debated ending the war with Britain. While they argued over terms, Britain signed a treaty but failed to inform General Jackson, who kept fighting for two more weeks.
Delegates were chosen for the Central Labor Council. Washington Herbert Putnam asks for a salary raise from 6000 to 7500 but Congress says nothing can be done. Rev Thomas J Shuey accepts a fifth annual pastorate call. A 11 year old boy burned when a crown sheet blew on a traction engine. Richmond will be Richmond Beach to avoid postal confusion with Richmond Va. D H Rockwell seeks a Tacoma theatre site for a modern opera house. Odin lodge 27 lauds Leif Erikson musical drama stars C M Thuland and Gerard Tennings. Carl J Smith elected president. Boyd P Doty predicts county unit local option bill passage 2 to 1 in senate. Librarian Jennings notes foreigners use the public library heavily. Children help with language learning by reading aloud with older relatives.
A Chicago furrier reported to police that thieves entered the shop and stole 4200 mink skins valued at 621000 dollars. No arrests announced as investigators pursue leads.
A special sale of full length women’s coats featuring cheviots diagonal serge and tibeline coatings. Styles range from semi-fitting to loose belt models with shawl collars and velvet trimmings. Colors include navy blue black tan brown and gray with satin linings. Prices 25 to 35 dollars. Long black broad cloth 52 inches at 25 dollars and seal plush 54 inches at 35 dollars.
Several smart models from Coat Sweaters inc priced down to five dollars due to soil from handling and display. Full length and short styles in fine worsted yarn now offered at an exceptionally low clearance figure.
A catalog of gift items on the first floor features toilet wares in triple mirrors with bevel plate glass and ebony backs priced up to $50. Also listed are Pyralin Ivory frames, stand mirrors, toilet water sets, and brass desk pieces priced from 25c to $20. Includes fine correspondence papers, post cards, and album options.
An advertisement lists coat length fabrics from Lister's Lehmann's and other labels. Items include Lister's imitation seal silk with rain proof finish at 9.50 per yard, Lister's Black Russian Pony mohair 51 inches wide, Lehmann's Black Astra khan import from Germany at 9.50 per yard, and an imported Foule Serge Scotch 54 inches wide priced at 2.00 per yard.
An advertising catalog item from Hawement Salesroom lists holiday suggestions across toilet goods, stationer y and notions. Items include Waco bottles that keep liquids hot 24 hours or cold 72 hours, pint size at $1.35, military brushes $2.00 to $5.00, absorbent cotton 25¢ per pound, juvenile stationery 30¢ per box, nickel or five-spool holders at 25¢, linen correspondence paper 25¢ per box, Christmas tags cards and seals, crepe paper 6¢ to 10¢ per roll.
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