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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
7
Report from GUA Nicaragua Dec 24 describes crowds guarding former President Zelaya as he flees Managua toward Corinto to board a gunboat en route to Mexico. The movement suggests he will remain outside Nicaragua until the political situation stabilizes.
Fragmented dispatches describe insurgent forces pressing toward Rama and Recero with rebels feared to seize the capital. President Madriz seeks peace as loyal troops withdraw into interior mountains after fierce fighting and heavy losses. Brelesford of North Dakota survives injuries from Monday’s clash, returning to camp.
Reports describe a flying airship seen over multiple towns including North Hopedale Grafton North Upton Natick Ashland and a possible Boston Common origin. Witnesses note frames with two men or a single occupant and say speed around 120 miles per hour may be claimed by the inventor amid secrecy.
Mrs Mary Franklin pleads for leniency as her son Florian Franklin faces 20 years in prison after a jewelry-store theft. the courtroom scene shows a grieving mother, the accused man avoiding eye contact, and a tense sentencing moment in Los Angeles.
Virginia Street announces opening with 106 modern rooms for FOS offering single and en suite options. Rates start from $2.00 per week.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Princess Nouma a 90 pound midget dies after a cesarean and the newborn is placed in an incubator while her seven foot husband Maurice Growdy grieves beside the casket. Earlier Nouma had been a vaudeville performer and the couple married four years ago. In Ann Arbor Michigan 31 of 150 freshmen girls have spinal curvature and are treated with specialized exercises under Katherine Bigelow with emphasis on correcting posture and spine alignment.
The Salvation Army will hand out 240 food baskets this afternoon from 3 to 6 at its headquarters on Fifth Avenue. Brig and Mrs Dobbins oversee the Washington and Oregon distribution. Tomorrow a Christmas tree event will give clothing, books, dolls, shoes, and other goods at headquarters and Ballard for children.
W D Skinner of the Oregon and Washington railroad announces Seattle offices opening after January 1. General freight and passenger office in the Central building with KB. FE. Ellis as general agent, local freight office with F R Hanlon, and the passenger station at Arbor street and Railroad avenue. W E Tingling named depot ticket agent. New trains will run through to California starting January 1 and tariffs will be amended to include the Portland line. Dreamland dance tonight with free admission.
A reader asks if a person may ride Seattle Electric Company cars after paying one fare and receiving a transfer that is not presented before its time limit expires. The editor does not respond.
Members of the Swedish Lutheran church at Niath av and Stewart et streets will rise early to attend Christiaan services at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow with other Christmas Eve services at eight o'clock. Pastor Martin L. Larson marks the 18th Christmas anniversary with his congregation at age 45.
A. L. Hall offers Barney and Herry roller skates for boys and girls at 1111 Piret Ave, advertised as a fine Christmas gift.
A Chicago and Carterville company mine explosion near Cherry, Illinois, killed eight and left no additional victims unaccounted for after a night-long rescue. State Mine Inspector Little overseen the search. Victims include W. T. Pierce, Eugene Barrett, and mas Williams, with others named Snyder, Greece, Romeo, Harbor, and an unidentified Italian.
Deputy Matt Starwich known as the sheriff of Ravensdale receives $1 a month from county commissioners. He spent two years salary amounting to $24 on Christmas presents for his wife and home. He arrested a man named Mattida after a rambling attack and brought him to Seattle to face peace bonds. The incident follows Starwich’s testimony during a grand jury investigation, with officials debating his pay and duties.
Attorney Thomas B. McMahon filed suit in superior court against Independent Telephone Company challenging a 60 cent penalty for late bills. He argues the charge violates the city franchise limiting to $2.50 per month per party line and threatens forfeiture of the grant. The case seeks mandatory installation and reconnection of McMahon's telephone, returnable January 4.
F Aug Heinze, famed Montana financier, visits Seattle at the Rainier Grand to spend holidays with friends. He bears a notorious past with indictments and battles against Standard Oil, Clark, and Wall Street bulls and bears, and his wealth is unclear, ranging from thirty million to thirty cents.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion heartburn and stomach gas. One dose supposedly relieves discomfort in five minutes cleanses the stomach and intestines and allows normal eating again. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for Diapepsin and promises lasting relief.
Fragmentary text notes proceedings are pending again at Heinze with vague remarks about minor matters not causing worry. Augustus is referenced in passing as part of the murky details.
Everett marks Keep the Change Day with car men aiding Christmas shoppers. Bellingham already did this, and Everett’s streetcar workers benefited from public gratitude as people used the service in holiday business.
A quirky fragment about a shirt left on a line suggesting a visible clue. The dialogue hints at a sly remark from a speaker about a person’s shirt as evidence in a small moment. No clear event or formal context is provided in the readable text.
The firm presents itself as a court of last resort for teeth restoration, noting most patients arrive late with few foundations but claiming to achieve excellent results. They tout patient testimonials and aim to spread fame across the continent from their method. Regal Dental Offices at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Union Street across from the Post Office.
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