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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
8
Pearl Locke, 9, died in Chicago on December 24 after her mother, Mrs. Earl Locke, accidentally fired a loaded revolver while decorating a Christmas tree. The child was struck through the heart and killed instantly as the mother, unaware the weapon was loaded, pulled the trigger.
A Seattle firm yesterday bought four West asoe seats for 260600 from the Northern Peci the Railroad company. Buyers include H L Kleck Produce J P Powles Co Miller Pose and Smith Blox. Plans call for a brick block addition costing 156008 next fall.
Local bakery advertises six month old fruit cake at 30 cents a pound and English plum pudding at 49 cents a pound for Christmas at 217 Pike Street with seasonal pricing and callouts.
Tacoma report states Mrs. Sarah Campbell, a local dressmaker, was charged with operating a blind pig to her shop, selling liquor including a bottle purchased by a city official in December 1944.
Mrs. Fidelia Love of Woodstock New York sues Arthur O. Simpson restaurant owner for 50000 alleging engagement after traveling together through Cuba and the Isle of Pines and being sent to Palestine with plans to marry, which were delayed until Simpson refused. Simpson denies ever knowing Mrs. Woodstock.
New York December 14 Thomas F. Ryan announced he has resigned from the directorships of most corporations, remaining involved only with Morton Trust Company National Bank of Commerce and American Tobacco Company. A camel postal service has recently begun in the Sahara.
A reader letter from Hilda Tergetrom supports the strap hangers league to protect women from abuse and urges adherence to a no seat no fare policy. Miss Ferne Munger of 4315 Burkey is cited in encouragement.
A reader praises Miss Bergstrom and urges action on seating on transit. The letter argues women and workers suffer daily commutes, condemns tolerated crowding, and calls for continued advocacy and feet powered mobility as a remedy. The author signs as PF. W. Hopkins.
An opinion from "OLD HAMMER" urges Seattle residents to press the city council to fix streetcar and municipal management issues. The writer accuses Beattie Electric of protecting profits, calls for city officials to be held accountable, and proposes ward-level action to prompt removal and new leadership.
A fragmented note describes passengers and seating rules on city transit cars. The writer notes a conductor’s display signaling when cars are full and mentions new riders and crowded cars, with unclear references to a Beattle man and a newcomer observer.
A reader pleads for action on streetcar crowding and criticizes waterborne lumber shipments. A Seattle Electric Company worker suggests better worker facilities and access to rest areas, urging the paper to support humane transit and company cost savings.
Frite Schafer a muscular German farm hand living near Greenview in Menard county was attacked by a bad tempered steer at Henry Austin's farm. He warded off the beast with a blow behind the ear and the steer died. Schafer was aided by companions who witnessed the fatal strike.
A reader letters outrage over city streetcar service, accusing Senttia of overcrowding and neglectful treatment of passengers. The writer compares conditions unfavorably with Europe and calls for action against the privately owned line.
A Bentonabie Sermonet argues it is better to give the poor pumpkin pie than pumpkins. It notes eggs sugar and milk are needed to make pumpkins edible and laments the poor lack these staples.
In Bellingham the faculty conducts a campaign against student pipe use at the high school. Principal Twitmyer has pressed to ban smoking, but last year his efforts to abolish the habit have yielded little effect.
In Tacoma on December 4 authorities report an attempted street car robbery ended when a waiting woman shouted with a lantern. Two men lay in brush near the end of the line but fled as police arrived. the car proceeded to the city with patrols scouring the area. The site recalls the months-ago murder of Motorman Frank Brown by bandits.
Washington December 24 President Roosevelt expected to respond to Congress with a restrained message focusing on the Secret Service issue. Indications say he will emphasize the House action hindering agents and its link to rising crime rather than personal reflections.
Judge Sanders in New Orleans declares a boycott of a newspaper engaging in interstate business as a direct offense under a Supreme Court ruling. The charge notes efforts by certain interests to boycott papers opposing racing and track gambling as racing is being reestablished in the city.
In Anaconda Montana December 24 a dog saved 72 year old pioneer Alex Glover by waking his partner George Miles after Glover collapsed in a snow filled tunnel frost bitten in hands feet and face police report says the faithful animal guided Miles to the unconscious man saving his life The tale ends with a note about a musical instrument striking a harp like keyboard The piece mentions a dolcette as a new musical instrument in the text.
Taft indirectly challenged Clan Burton in a political maneuver tied to the upcoming senate election. The piece argues absence of a caucus could let the legislature’s Democrats elect a United States senator.
Robert Laigh, a senior, yesterday afternoon elected editor in chief of Bsearth the Broadway high school annual. He won by a large majority over his only rival Carl Guthell.
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