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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

5

Magnolia Denny entrance to Seattle project before council

The Magnolia Way plan proposes a broad avenue from Becond av and Den Way to Billett av at the foot Mercer, with a 2 percent maximum grade. D H Gilman supports the entrance while Hilayatem officials oppose it citing expense concerns. street committee will decide.

D. H. Gilman Northern Railway Magnolia-Denny Seattle Hilayatem Magnolia Way Becondav den Way Billett Av Mercer City Council For Action

Employer Sued For 10000 In Alienation Of Wife Affections

James Montgomery a Three Tree Point Gravel employee filed suit against Cortes B. Smith supervisor of the firm seeking 10000 damages for alienation of his wife’s affections. Montgomery alleges Smith's attentions caused his wife to leave his home and join Smith’s household.

James Montgomery Three Tree Point Gravely Cortes B. Smith Montgomery Smith

Tacoma Girl Not Sure of Her Age Marriage License Fails

In Tacoma on December 29 a prospective marriage failed after the bride could not prove she was over 18. A witness only knew her by sight and she fluctuated her stated age from 19 to 18. Deputy Auditor J. H. Chandler requested written parental consent from Ireland-based parents, which led to the license not being issued.

Tacoma J. H. Chandler Ireland

Coroner Rules George Black Died of Natural Causes

Coroner's jury in Vancouver decides that George Black, formerly of Seattle, who was believed poisoned after a midnight lunch with two others, actually died of natural causes at a Granville Street flat. The two others became ill but survived.

Vancouver B. C George Black Seattle Elso

Thrill Day at Aviation Meet in California Fields

United Prefe.d reports promise perfect aviation during a Dominguez field meet in Los Angeles with events on height and distance. Pilots Hox Parmalee and Latham tested passenger carrying in the afternoon as calm conditions prevailed. In London the Lorraine attempt over the channel was postponed after a trial flight revealed equipment unfit for the hazardous crossing.

United Prefe Los Angeles California Citrus Dominguez Aviafield Hox Parmalee Latham London Patlureee English Channel Burt Lorraine Ine

Pyramid Cure Promises Quick Home Relief for Piles

Many cases of piles are cured at home by a trial package of Pyramid Cure. If it proves its value, buy more from your druggist at 50 cents a box. Fill the free coupon to save yourself from the knife and its torture, the door and his bills.

Brown's new owners name Marty Davis field manager

A report from Chicago states Marty Davis will be field manager of the St. Louis Browns next season. Mark Ewing and BE Hodgman, the team's new owners, have been conferring with Ban Johnson in Chicago.

United Frees ST. Louis Marty Davis St. Louis Browns Chicago Mark Ewing BE. Hodgman Ban Johnson

Clash in Korea echoes fears of Japan China tensions

Disquieting reports from Kokumin in Tokio say growing Russian Japanese intimacy in Manchuria stirs Chinese officials and fuels anti Japanese and anti Russian sentiment. Chinese troops police along the Antung Mukden railroad have boosted numbers and incited Chinese workers to provoke Korean laborers.

Tokio Japan China Russia Kokumin Manchuria Antung-Mukden

Welch in police court over brass knuckles remark

Lester Welch faces police court with his ethics claim and a tale about taking brass knuckles from another man to prevent harm. City Attorney Pierce questions the story as Judge Gordon orders ten dollars.

Lester Welch Pierce Welch Lester Gordon

Racially charged mass murder ends in suicide at Atlanta cotton gin

Will Johnson, an African American farmer, killed his father in law, wounded his wife and his 16 year old daughter, and shot seven others before fatally shooting himself. He started the blaze at his home and later barricaded himself in a cotton gin where a large stock of cotton was destroyed.

Atlanta Tex Will Johnson Johnson

Trainmen Settle Dispute Amid Wage Increase Talks

Chicago December reports rapid progress toward a final settlement between the railway union and 61 western railroads. It is rumored the 15 percent wage demand may be settled on about a 10 percent basis, with communications guarded as talks continue.

Chicago Myst

Boost City Ownership At Mass Meeting

A municipal ownership league formed after a mass meeting at the YMCA auditorium to promote preserving the municipal light plant and municipalizing the Ren ton street car system. About two hundred attended, with many women present. A 25 member committee will urge supporters to file for councilmen at large. Cotterill said he would not run.

Renton Taylor's Mill Green Lake Ballard Mses Ing George F. Cotterill George Cooley Oliver T. Erickson Joe Smith Cotterill Christopher W. Horr

Western Union Helps Its Employes Fight Loan Sharks

Western Union Telegraph Co launches a loan rule allowing each in good standing employee to borrow up to one month’s salary without interest. Loans denied to borrowers not in good standing. The move targets loan sharks after a high pressure issue prompted officials to act.

Western Union Chicago Western Union Telegraph Co

Captain's Ambition Believed To Sink St Denis Vessel

Victoria marine men argue the St Denis foundered due to Captain Davie's youthful ambition to set a cargo record. The young skipper boasted of leading his ship to the guards and ignored warnings. No news beyond wreckage has reached Victoria as of now.

Watted Victoria B. C St. Denis South America Davie

Mount Etna Emission Persists Amid Lava Absence

In Catania Sicily Mount Etna continues to emit flames though no lava flow keeps residents calm. Officials urge ongoing monitoring as eruptions ease but danger persists for nearby communities and air quality.

Catania Sicily Mount Etna

Push Campaign for Abolishing Capital Punishment Gathers Interest

Mrs. Katherine D. Suirtan leads a public push to repeal capital punishment in the state. Tarnakah Das, a Hindu student at the university, will canvass teachers at the campus for petition signatures to the legislature. A superior court judge will draft the bill to remove capital punishment from the statutes.

Katherine D. Suirtan Tarnakah Das

Battle of Feudists Leaves Two Dead in Kentucky

Lexington, Ky. reports Craddock Willoughby and Clarence Young dead and six wounded after a feud flared during the Christmas holidays. Another Willoughby is said to be dead on a nearby mountainside. details remain scarce.

Lexington Craddock Willoughby Clarence Young Willoughby

Bugging Held for Murder

Edward Goggins an Alaska prospector and miner faces a murder charge for the fatal shooting of his friend William Marka at the Firatay and Seneca corner early yesterday morning. A preliminary hearing is set before Judge Gordon on January 6 with a likely plea of self defense.

Edward Goggins Alaska William Marka Firatay Seneca Gordon Gogging

Rat Attacks Man in Millville. Merchant Fights Rat

David Stein a Millville merchant was badly bitten on lip and chin by a large rat that pounced as he slept early this morning. He threw the rat against a nail, killing it, and the wounds were cauterized.

Millville N. J David Stein Stein

Hair Growth Remedy Promoted From Dandruff Troubles

An advertisement style notice touts a home hair growth remedy claiming to reverse gray hair, curb dandruff, and stimulate growth. It warns against wood alcohol products and provides a DIY formula with Menthol Crystals, Lavona de Compasse, Bay Rum, and perfume. It promises free expert advice by writing to a listed address.

Sune Senate Lavona de Composes

Restore Your Teeth For Much Less Than An Old Bridge

An advertisement promises affordable teeth restoration for those with two or more teeth in either jaw. It offers a free examination at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Union Street opposite the post office and guarantees satisfaction with a written warranty.

Third Avenue Union Street

Jail for Striker

Winnipeg reports the street railway strike feature was Wasly Barron sentenced to nine months in jail for throwing a bottle through a car with passengers. Magistrate Day warned that a similar offense would send the offender to the penitentiary. The company ran 100 cars yesterday, and observers believe the backbone of the strike has been broken.

Winnipeg Man Wasly Barron

Footing Fiasco Ends With Detention At Second Hand Shop

Maloney tried to dispose of two pairs of shoes in a second hand store but ended up in a police scene with Detective Wickman. Judge Gordon postponed the case till tomorrow as local news notes a planned Dance at Dreamland tonight.

Maloney Wickman Gordon

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