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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

11

Taxes for Poor That’s What England’s Campaign Is About

In England a national drive targets taxing land and reforming land rents to curb noble wealth. The piece argues wealthy landowners hoard land and income, citing England’s tax disparity, heirs’ land gifts, and foreign income concealment. It contrasts a proposed land tax with objections by the nobility and promotes taxing land as a remedy.

England Britain Thun Internal Revenue Department Wales Scotland

English election platforms summarized

The Liberal platform calls for abolishing the hereditary Lords, passage of the Lloyd George budget, social reform including workers insurance and poor law reform, disestablishment of the Welsh church, and small holdings for Scotland. Conservatives defend protectionism, oppose socialism, pursue reform, and push a larger navy. Labour seeks the right to work and abolition of the Lords. Irish votes align with favored candidates.

House of Lords Lloyd George Episcopal Church Wales Scotland House of Protection Labor Party

Strike Blame and Turbulence Across Rail Yards

Minneapolis reports show 30 deaths since the switchmen strike began with many fatalities among new strike breakers. Officials say the strike is over, while leaders vow to continue. Tacoma notes violence against strike breakers and calls for police protection. Chicago workers demand prompt action as long negotiations stall and threats of a broader walkout grow.

United Prove Minneapolis Raiload Tacoma Northern Pacific Sth St. Tower Albee Chicago Ferer

Five Die in Panic as Fireworks Trigger Mass Theft

In Are illed Lemberg Austria five were killed and 21 injured when fireworks unleashed by fleeing pickpockets caused a panic at a moving picture show. Thieves robbed many as exits filled and crowd surged toward doors. Police work to identify culprits amidst wholesale arrests.

Lemburg Austria

President Taft Attends Seattle Man's Wedding Today

A notable gathering at Henry W. Taft's New York home marked the wedding of Miss Louise Taft to Seattle lumberman George Hoge Snowden. President Taft, his son Robert, and daughter Helen attended. Mrs Taft was absent due to illness. Snowden is a prominent Seattle figure with club connections and plans to reside there after an extended European trip. Earlier, three hundred New Englanders dined at a banquet by the New England Club in the Odd Fellows temple with speeches and dancing afterward.

Henry W. Taft New York Louise Taft George Hoge Snowden Seattle President Taft Robert Helen Taft Mrs. Snowden Kgypt New England Club Odd Fellows’ Temple

Funeral Directors Firms and Licenced Embalmers Listed

Funeral directors Butterworth and Son and Hamstead Undertakers operate in the city with professional directors and licensed embalmers. The Butterworth firm is located opposite Moore Theatre with offices on Main Street. The Honeys-Wa teron Co Funeral Directors provide third avenue service near University, offering multiple contact phones for arrangements.

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Stockholders Meeting Notifie for Union Savings & Trust Co

Notice of annual stockholders meeting of Union Savings & Trust Company Beattie King County Washington to be held January 18 1910 at 1 o clock pm at the southwest corner Beconday and Cherry streets Beattie for election of directors and other business N B Olner cashier Seattle Washington December 25 1909 Also scattered classified notices and ads for watches bags and local services appearing in the same column.

Union Savings & Trust Coupry Beattie, & Corporation Beconday Cherry Et Beattie King County Wash Inston N. B Olner Seattle Washington Lees

Notice to subscribers for evening delivery and contact

A fragmented notice urges subscribers to call Sunset Main 1060 Ind 641 between specified hours for delivery service. It requests callers to report if deliveries are missed or repeated to ensure accurate servicing and subscriptions.

Beattie interurban route sale up to 500 acres along Beattie route

Property notices offer 140 acres Mahon County with 46 acres cleared near a mill and railroad station. Land is fertile with water, cattle pastures, and a 86 acre ranch. Waterfront vines home, 4 room house, lawn, garden, fruit, 196 feet of waterfront. implements and barns included.

Mahon County Ender End Ehingie Mill Railread

Five room furnished homes and furniture bargains advertised

Classified ads list Second-hand furniture including doors, cabinets, and room sets at reduced prices. Several notices promote five-room, near-town houses for sale or rent with mentions of owners leaving, cheap prices, and walking distance to services. Other entries advertise used clothing, showcases, and printing signs in local buildings.

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New Home Acreage Listing Promises Tracts in Komieh County

Property pamphlet offers 1 to 2 acre tracts near Northern Pacific line in Komieh County with prices per acre and cash terms. Mentions Ever ette to Pettenbaen electric line, sale terms, and a January 1 deadline. Includes office hours, illustrated booklet, and a money refund policy for postpaid orders.

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Investment Offer Prompts Urgent Budget Push

A terse pitch urges readers to act now with limited availability and easy payment terms. The message stresses immediate benefits and a reduced timing window, aiming to drive quick engagement from potential investors.

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