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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
12
Health officials warn retailers about children kissing Santa in store displays amid disease fears. The commissioner notes no transmission routes found yet but urges caution to prevent illness.
An inventor, Pell Mitchell, on Long Island plans a device to punish motorists who cause collisions. He describes a brass fixed mechanism mounted on cars operated by a motor device. The project follows a fatal accident near his home and vows to enforce safer driving.
Everett, an architect, contends that a nearby camp and consumptives proceedings would devalue property and argues the hospital may remain at its corner near 24th Avenue. He seeks a ruling on the issue, asserting harm to surrounding property values.
In Chicago on December 20 Prince a Great Dane saved Snuffles a pampered poodle from a speeding car on State Street. The brindled savior seized the trembling dog by the neck and dragged him to safety on the sidewalk as traffic roared past. The poodle’s owner and guardians missed the rescue in the crowd.
In New York on December 18 Annette Kellerman told a women audience she would rip off her black velvet gown and reveal a swimsuit to prove swimming aids beauty. She demonstrated in a public lecture that women can pursue athletics and swimming, ending with a display in a big tank.
The president sent to the senate for confirmation three ambassadorial nominees Robert Bacon of New York to France Richard Kerns of Missouri to Austria Hungary and Henry Lane Wilson of Washington to Mexico.
A Patterson at 309 Pike st and Baltes at 2233 First av with Milkulicich and Lochnane as 2233 First av proprietors, Gibons at 111 First av 8, and Murphy at 422 Yesterday were charged yesterday with violating the Sunday closing law.
A vandal has shot and killed three draft horses at Kirkland belonging to Daniel Fraser within two weeks. The sheriff has been notified and a deputy will be sent to investigate the case, as authorities pursue the responsible party.
Renton officials pipe Spring Brook water to town despite a spring valley injunction by five farmers who argued the water is essential for their dairy business. A chemical test showed the water too impure for washing milk cans, yet officials seek court approval to finish the pipeline for residents and babies.
In Carthage Missouri residents report no need for wash days or daily baths due to scarce drinking water. Three quarters of residents carried water today and those who stockpiled water for Judge Philips' ruling used up their supplies over the Sabbath.
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