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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
3
A reader argues against anti bachelor articles, defending single women and questioning the fairness of blaming men for marital choices. The letter contends marriage should suit individuals, not be forced by social pressure, and critiques the notion that bachelors drive domestic woes.
In an amended petition Lilian Handian Lemp alleges that in November 1904 her husband William J. Lemp knocked her down and severely bruised her. The case is set for trial next Monday in St. Louis.
Montana Senate backs a bill barring betting on out of town races while allowing inside state pool sales. The measure targets wagering on races outside regular events and would permit pool sales only when both race and pool occur within Montana. Earthquake fund transfer noted from Oregon to Rome for southern Italy relief.
Philadelphia artists stage a yearly frolic with Miss Annie Lang and others posing in elaborate costumes as Botticelli angels and poster concepts. Senator Potts proposes a state hotel commissioner with deputies to enforce fire escapes cleanliness and guest safety, penalties for violations, now awaiting committee review.
A Star readers letter set condemns unsafe Auburn to Seattle railway conditions, urging repairs and warning of potential fatal accidents. Another reader questions Seattle council conduct, calls for accountability, and advocates oversight of franchise deals and taxpayer interests.
Portland detectives report the Black Hand gang has begun operating in the city with grocer Vito Vitti named as the first target. A note threatens loss of fortune if he does not surrender 500 dollars, prompting active police investigation.
Dense fog and smoke cloaked Chicago and Milwaukee until around nine this morning, delaying daylight. A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs A B Kenworthy at Campbell's logging camp on January 20, 1909, noting prior residence at Rainier Beach.
Indianapolis Feb 1 United Mine Workers re elected president Thomas L Lewis by a 16 269 vote margin over Walker of Ohio and 3 ’the vice presidential tally lists D Van Horn Join Dempsey Sam Pasco BB McCollough C P Guday W H McClowkey J W Martimois Edwin Terry John Fahy John W Hartline Joseph Pope John Fogg The convention will ratify the election Mitchell a former president of the reorganization also ran The other delegates elected include Walker Hayes Wilson Bage White and Jamison contest announced in Centerville Iowa tomorrow by Hepburn and Temple filed by W D Jamison from the Eighth district
MASHINGTON Feb 2 By AP Jama A Gunnison judge of the M division of Alaska is a bone of contention in the senate judiciary committee. His name was put in for appointment to President Roosevelt but objections were raised by Alaskans and the committee has taken no action in his case. It is believed his appointment will not reach the senate before the president elect is inaugurated.
A sour note in trade circles describes merchants who spend more on garments than they recoup from sales, yet persist in extending credit and expanding inventories despite losses.
The steamship Bertha of the Alaska Coast company established a new wireless record for one kilowatt. While en route to Valdez the vessel communicated with the US wireless station at Marshfield Oregon, crossing MillbankSound over a thousand miles. The Marshfield operator confirmed hearing the messages clearly and loudly, marking a remarkable feat for a two kilowatt station.
Captain Erpland and his son with Fred and Archibald Beaver of Vancouver were stranded three days on a desolate island in Firehugh sound after their launch sank. They built a snow shelter, shivered in zero weather, and endured hunger and thirst until a passing tug spotted their distress signals and brought them to Victoria.
Eight employees of New York City's street cleaning department and a foreman from a rate contractor faced court arraignment on grand larceny charges. They allegedly used fraudulent tickets to certify snow loads as removed, an investigation led by Street Cleaning Commissioner William H. Edwards. Estimated city loss around $50,000 if not uncovered.
In Tulsa a discovery of gold bearing sand within a mile stirred excitement as experts call it profitable if developed. Meanwhile the body of miner John Norell, killed in last Thursday’s explosion, was recovered today at Ashford.
Isadore Wermeer was suspended from the New York Stock Exchange for 60 days after a complaint by fellow member Winthrop Kurr. The charge cited Wermeer directing improper remarks at another member on the exchange floor.
The piece features a dialogue where Mr Millions proposes to Anty Drudge, who rejects him citing business interests and advocates Fels-Naptha soap. It extols using Fels-Naptha in lukewarm water to save time, effort, and fuel while cleaning whites, woolens, and colors. The ad-like conclusion urges buying genuine Fels-Naptha and following wrapper directions.
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