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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
2
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A mass meeting for W. Dilling drew thousands as women supporters packed venues from the Seattle theatre to the Grand Opera House. Speakers included Dr. Maude Parker Mrs J A Reed and Hermon Craven. Ole Hanson and Craven received strong ovations as crowds urged civic decency over indecency.
Paris reports a claim that Napoleon did not die on St. Helena in 1821 but was killed by a double. The source cites Charles Omerra presenting documents to support the theory that the real emperor fled to Austria and died there while a double suffered the tomb.
A report notes Peabody, a millionaire from Boston, is at Johns Hopkins today after a notable episode in Maryland and Washington. The article highlights his movements and public interest in his status.
James Conway, seven-year Seattle councilman, advocates business plans to leverage city advantages and make Seattle the greatest city. He emphasizes upbuilding goals and the need to consider taxpayers in development, noting his background in business administration and ongoing work with the city.
Luke Lea, 32, is chosen to replace James B. Frazier in the U S Senate after a long Democratic feud in Tennessee. Lea is noted for a combative past, owning a newspaper and wielding strong control in state politics, with his father in law linked to Nashville transportation interests.
Moore with Three Twins and Grand presenting The Queen of the Moulin Rouge in Seattle and Alhambra Yon Yonson in the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit. Majeatio Pantages and LoieVaudeville feature motion pictures and burlesque through Star Burlesque.
January saw 208 cases reported by the King County Humane Society with 51 complaints about child welfare. Of 298 horses examined, six were humanely killed under humane society care.
Harold Preston of Seattle, once a United States senate candidate, has been offered the vacancy created by Justice Frank H. Rudkin. Rudkin will succeed the late Edward Whitson on the Eastern Washington federal bench. Governor Hay offered the seat yesterday and Preston is likely to accept.
Tacoma February 16. Mrs Healy and Mrs Cowell formed a committee to inspect the Chehalis state training school. They reported conditions were as expected and noted a wooden paddle used for punishment. The dormitory measured seven by ten feet with a small top window for ventilation. The decision was to keep the girl who disclosed the abuse with Superintendent Aspinwall.
The local Elks plan a February 12 observance of Lincoln's birthday in Olympia with community gathering and ceremonial activities.
Paid advertisement lauds Arnold Zbinden elected 1904 for long council tenure. Credits include Denny hill regrade, water department reforms, and lower rates. Voters urged to consider his clean record and leadership in city growth and welfare.
H. A. Walton, proprietor of a Delicatessen at 1911 Westlake Ave, was arrested yesterday for allegedly forcing two female employees to work long Sunday shifts from 11 am to 11:30 pm and from 7:16 am to 10 pm on January 16. The warrant was sworn.
Lout by Charles W. Doyle, business agent of the Central Labor Count, starts the first in a series of prosecutions for the offenses.
The Chamber of Commerce voted against the proposed eight hour law for women. It warned the measure could burden industries across the state that produce perishable goods and face short seasons.
Color trend in Washington society shifts with Miss Helen Taft taking leadership of the younger set. Helen pink, a bright American beauty pink leaning toward red, replaces Alice blue as the favored shade among the smart set.
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