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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
5
News dispatch reports the Dutch blockade of Venezuela waters has captured another war vessel. The vessel, believed to be a Panama or Veneavela defense craft, was fired upon and surrendered after a brief engagement. The craft then proceeded under its own steam to Curacao and was placed in charge of a crew.
United Press story notes a church and law groups thwarted a ward event led by John Coughlin and Michiel Kenna. The evening aimed to raise funds from ticket sales, estimated near 25 000 dollars, to elect the ward leadership for the spring term.
The navy has set plans for erecting a Bremerton hospital following a meeting with representatives and architects. The project, valued around $450,000, had faced earlier hesitations but move forward now.
Wm. H. Finck offers silver toilet sets for fifteen dollars in Seattle. The listing notes the retailer at pioneer 16 Second Avenue and promotes the bargain as a notable buy for customers seeking elegant home accessories.
The article notes delays caused by misunderstandings over the project. Mr. Humphrey supports a plan for several one story buildings instead of a multi story structure so convalescents and nurses may have separate quarters, a topic to be discussed with the architects' representatives.
San Francisco dispatch reports Judge Lawlor set January 5 1909 for the trial of Patrick Calhoun on an indictment accusing him of offering a bribe to Supervisor Fr. Pf. Nicholas to secure a trolley franchise for the United Railroads, of which Calhoun is president.
A Moscow millionaire named Peteroff on his deathbed had his entire fortune withdrawn from the bank and the notes brought to his room. The notes were piled and burned. He then called relatives to witness the act and congratulated them on escaping wealth’s evils.
In U S district court Jesste Hayman was found guilty of harboring an alien woman in a house of prostitution. The woman identified as Ethel May South, a native of England, was involved in the crime. The article also notes a pending conference among Northwest colleges and a request to call a Christmas meeting, with Idaho and Oregon yet to respond.
Loughney and Loughney announce a full week of free medical examinations for nervous, stomach, liver and kidney ailments to prove the value of correct diagnosis. Call at their Seattle office in the Estabrook building at Second and Union for an expert opinion.
State Senator Pinny Allen of the Thirty third district endorses Representative Ole Hanson in his bid to curb gambling at Dusinewa. Allen letters Hanson pledging support for a bill to stop pool selling at races and other prohibited gambling forms, predicting the bill will pass without amendments.
F W Leaubert of Seattle, traveling representative of Pincher re core of Beattie, is named to succeed ZY Coleman as register of the United States land office at North Yakima. The post pays 4000 dollars annually and is tied to the Benator Ankeny faction. A bold claim that a Pearl of the Yakima valley holds the position is noted. A separate dispatch from Spokane reports a $14000 reward offered by the government and the Great Northern railroad for the capture of the train robber.
Japanese Toys offers a wide variety of inexpensive gifts from ten cents to several dollars. The stores list wooden boxes, wind bells, kimonos, tea sets, belts, plates, cups, vases, brass and bronze items, Satsuma pieces, and cloisonne. Purchases can be mailed or sent by express free, with extended evening hours until Christmas.
An exchange at a grocer over soap compares Fels Naptha with rival products. The customer suspects deception and insists on buying authentic Fels Naptha, which is touted to loosen dirt without backache and preserve fabric, if used as directed in cold to lukewarm water.
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