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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
3
The text describes wartime posters showing soldiers relaxing among palm trees and shade, touting army life as easy and comfortable. It notes about 2,000 veterans left by ex-service with a call to maintain morale, suggesting posters promote contentment and minimal effort.
Sacramento December state news notes several measures aimed at Japanese residents. Assemblyman Johnson drafts a bill to ban Japanese from serving as directors in corporations, potentially disrupting business. Assemblyman Drew proposes a bill to prevent Japanese from acquiring or owning land in any manner.
A fragmented reminiscence references a girl from the past and mentions toys and devices like electric tts electric cars phones automobiles and Hoosier Itchen cabi ets. The text trails off without a clear event or conclusion.
Hundreds of chickens labeled for market were kept jammed in a car at the foot of Union for six days. Many died from exposure in the cold as owners claim a permit from J G Teachlin Co to move them, while empty coops sit nearby.
Redding Conn Dec 29 By U P None laughs harder than Mark Twain humorist about a practical joke by P J Collier of Collier NY publishing. Collier claimed he would send an elephant for Christmas. A hay carload and edible treats arrived followed by a man posing as Prof May to test elephant care. The garage floor was reinforced for the beast then a letter promised freight arrival. The elephant proved to be a two hand high paper toy.
Moore Louie James performs Peer Gynt while Babes in Toyland and Peter Pan entertain at zones including Seattle Hi Henry's Minstrels and Third Avenue. The Jolly Widow Orpheum Vaudeville, Star Vaudeville, Pantages Vaudeville, and Shannon's Cameraphone offer a busy lineup.
The program features Miss Julie Herne and Charles Martin with a mixed bill of acts. Lions include aerial trapeze by Jonelin, a near original comedy skit with Mr Allison, and Kilmer's jugating duo. The bill also touts Mile Jewelle Mantkinas snow ballet and a toyland vaudeville.
In a week’s entertainment at Pantages theatre, Mr and Mrs Thalero present a novelty act featuring four Shetland ponies, four fox terriers, and a burro. The animals perform in a dog and pony show style program to amuse the audience.
A lively Shannon Theatre program features a Cameraphone act with vaudeville turns and audience pleasers. The Hickman Miller company performs Twins comedy while Kresco Fox deliver rapid-fire lingo. MecOne Grant show clever horizontal bar feats as French operas and German arias entertain between acts.
A 0 year old daughter of Mrs. C Laird of Atlantic City near Seattle toppled a lit lamp during play Sunday night. The fire destroyed the house and its contents. The infant's clothes caught fire but Mrs Laird extinguished the flames and fled with her three children.
President elect Taft will visit Atlanta January 15 to January 16. The event aims to address every section of the south with a message to the entire region under suitable conditions.
Thomas L. Lee, a race follower who worked in a book at The Meadows last summer, was sentenced to 15 days on the chain gang by Police Judge John H B Garden. Fee had $500 in a bank in Oakland but no cash locally. He has been jailed repeatedly and showed little concern for his punishment.
John Crockett an employee of the Moran company died at Seattle General Hospital after being kicked on the head while adjusting harness. He was single and a sister lives in Nova Scotia.
Kansas City December 29 The Standard Oil Company announced it will immediately apply to the Supreme Court for a rehearing of the recent ouster case as the dispute moves forward.
Report claims officers uncovered a plan to hide dynamite in walnut shells sent to Paddy Rodgers at the county jail to aid an escape. A letter allegedly asked a person named Tom to mail the explosives, part of a broader plot tied to Rodgers.
London dispatch reports the American battleship fleet passed Perim at noon and entered the Red Sea. The fleet is en route to Suez, expected to reach January 3.
The Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers association at its annual meeting in San Francisco elected officers: President J. B. Freed. first vice president J. A. Enquist. second vice president M. R. Hall. treasurer H. L. Judell. secretary Ben Clinteman.
A Commercial club committee led by James E. Blackwell will work with a naval board arriving to choose a torpedo station and practice grounds on Puget Sound. The project aims to secure donated land for a base expected to cost about $1,000,000 and boost the Puget Sound navy yard.
Adolph Roos 71 head of Roos Bros. died in San Francisco after a battle with cancer. Roos was a native of Alfice Lorrain and a noted capitalist in the local business community.
Charles M. Anderson a former congressman from Ohio's Third District died at his Greenville home today. The news notes his service and local ties in Dayton and Greenville.
In Everett on December 29 a movement forms for a bill to appoint a second judge for Snohomish county superior court before the next legislative session.
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