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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
6
A robber on an eastbound Texan Pacific train at Stanton Station yesterday demanded cash from passengers and two tickets after forcing a porter to lead him through two coaches. He collected 190 dollars and two railway tickets before ordering a brakeman to halt the train and leaping into darkness toward Mexico.
Oregon Republicans back a direct primary plan to choose presidential electors and candidates. The measure aims to end slate votes by allowing voters to select one candidate per delegate and per presidential elector, with petitions required from party members and elections aligned to the last vote. The proposal seeks wide popular support across parties.
The document outlines ballot design details including space for write in candidates and the two percent rule for initials. It also references party designation and votes for state officers and delegates.
In Olympia on December 23 the supreme court affirms Pierce county ruling in Cox vs Wilkeson Coal. The case awards $14,000 to Alice Cox for the death of Alex Cox after a workman was ordered to enter a declared safe area.
A compact arts listing highlights Moore Dark presenting The Time Place and the Girl. Seattle shows The Girl of the Golden West. Alhambra features The Girl Raffles. Vaudeville acts appear at Orpheum Majestic and Pantages.
James J. Casey of Waterbury Connecticut charged with vagrancy attempted to eat the Commonwealths evidence to escape detention. He managed a large bite from his written appeal used in soliciting alms. The court ordered six months in jail noting the act as highly persuasive. Remains, including calling cards, were left as part of the scene.
Would be assassin missed Prince Ching in Balling on December 1 due to poor marksmanship. News from the Kamakura Maru states the prince returned to his residence after the thwarted attack on his way to a council of State meeting.
Ned Ponca, December 23. William C. Plege convicted of killing his sister Louise Plege was sentenced last night to life imprisonment.
Eastern Washington wheat and hay prices dip while oats barley and corn hold steady Prices for potatoes onions radishes lettuce and seasonal fruit vary by variety and region Yakima Pur-hanke and Gowen areas report recent price movements Apples pears and other produce appear with mixed demand Prices shown in cents or dollars per unit and per ton across multiple goods and local suppliers
At Chariton Massachusetts the Rev Richard Seeley faces church turmoil as women recount tales told by him that caused blushes and sahame during his visits to homes. The meeting deferred a pastor vote while Massachusetts Home Missionary society envoy urged peace.
Jack Cudahy travels to Los Angeles with Mrs Cudahy to visit their children Marie and Ann in Ramona convent. The two parents have not discussed reconciliation as the children, all under ten, await their mother’s arrival for the holiday. A nearby ad promotes furnished rooms at The Virginia.
W B Hutchinson Co on Second Avenue and Union Street invites shoppers to visit their new store for pure linen handkerchiefs imported from Belfast and embroidered initials plus silk and lisle hosiery. They tout low prices and value, promising gifts for men this Christmas season.
An advertisement touts the Gatlin treatment as a three day cure for liquor addiction. It claims no injections and a complete withdrawal of craving, offering home treatment and refunds if not fully cured. Locations listed across multiple U.S. cities and Canada.
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