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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
5
Two Hoquiam women Mrs M and her daughter in law saved the Grays Harbor limited near Gate City by barking dogs and flagging the train as a tree blocked the tracks. Passengers collected for the brave women.
Deputies and Sheriff officials, led by Superintendent John to the answer, blocked a flotilla of attempted registrations and false ballots in Ravensdale wards. Mills and other deputies dispersed election disruptors at the Walden hotel while ward chiefs Zimmermann Malone Hill and the sheriff's entire force kept a vigilant watch to ensure a fair count.
Serp the cigarmaker testifies in Judge Danworth’s court about paying $950 to Hillman for Boston Harbor land. Witnesses say false promises of jobs, towns like Boston Harbor dwindling since 1907, with blanks in growth and empty houses. Other buyers report similar schemes and mailed inquiries seeking contracts or options.
A newly introduced city measure aims to regulate gas meters and light output, but the text is unclear. Officials say the rule requires two gas meters and sets a possible charge of $1 per meter, while observers question its practicality and intent.
A lighthearted A B C contest drew residents into a playful event at the community center. Participants attempted alphabet themed challenges, with neighbors cheering and prizes awarded for clever combinations and speedy completion.
The Broadway Pike and Fast Queen Anne car lines of the Seattle Co will implement pay as passengers enter cars. Y’s will be built at Second Ave N and Slater, and at Harvard Ave N and Eastlake Ave, per board of public works permits.
The item notes John M Butler of Ocean Grove New Jersey, describing himself as cute and 101 years old. It presents a brief personal note in a local column.
An old advertisement offers home beauty tips and tonics. It covers removing facial superfluous hair with deletone, shampoo guidance using canthrox, a blood purifying tonic with kardene, and a whitening skin lotion made from spurmax and zirconine.
Mayor-Elect Diiling likely to qualify Saturday and assume office per recall amendment. The law requires the successor of a deposed mayor to qualify within 10 days of notification and serve out the original incumbent’s term.
Oscar Clamm a young married man died after an 85 foot fall while repairing a grain bin at Fisher's flour mill on the West Waterway. He suffered multiple fractures and his wife resides in Flint Michigan.
Seattle hosts its first pottery show opening yesterday at 1920 Secondary Street and runs through the week. Several pieces are valued at more than a dollar each.
A special committee report favoring the Aldrich-Vreeland financial emergency bill was unanimously adopted by the Seattle Commercial Club last night. The vote signals strong local support for the federal recovery measure and its anticipated economic stabilizing effects.
A campaign ad presents Councilman Joe Schlumpf as author of a weights and measures ordinance to ensure fair pricing. He claims opposition from some dealers but vows strict enforcement if elected and asks voters for support. Schlumpf notes twenty years in Seattle and seeks honest treatment for buyers.
Clarence Gerald proprietor of a saloon and restaurant named for him was arrested by Deputies Griffith and McGilvray shortly before 7 PM on a charge of selling liquor in violation of election laws. Two bartenders were found serving. one fled. Frye charged with interfering with an officer was nearby and attempted to intervene. Bail set for Gerald and the bartender.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored exhibit car, sent via the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound line, has completed visits to 62 cities and towns and will visit 47 more before returning to Seattle on April 1.
W O Phillips and Alice Phillips sue the London Co. for false arrest alleging Mrs Phillips was detained on a shoplifting charge and searched in the London store on August 13. The suit seeks $5000 in damages. A separate appraisal notes the Melody Choir lease could affect the value of 12 lots in Kides and Knights addition by up to $30,000.
The park board accepts a lantern gift from Mr. Mateakata of Japan. Councilman Blaine approves, and the pagoda lantern will be shipped from Kobe, Japan, immediately for installation in a city park.
Paula Robinson was granted a divorce from Dr Dana 8 Robinson on grounds of desertion. The couple married in 1898 and have three children. alimony set at $40 per month.
Pepito Ariola appears with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at the Moore Theater tomorrow night offering a rare musical treat to Seattle audiences. The performance promises a refined program featuring the conductor led ensemble and guest soloist.
Yesterday’s returns show Gill carrying the First, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth wards while Dilling’s backers conceded. Gill won in Clancy’s ward by over six to one, with a 1451 majority, and Dilling captured the Seventh ward heavily. The Fifth ward backed Brown in outlying areas, and in the University district Dilling led 2942 to 880. Mayor Gill and his wife received private returns before news of victory.
An ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion arguing a healthy stomach yields happiness and sharp thinking. It claims the tablets digest all foods, relieve eructations bloating and heartburn, and promises cheerful spirit and clear memory after use. Send name and address to F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan for a free sample.
Readers are invited to join the A B C contest in this issue with chances to win prizes. Grab the entry details inside and participate for a shot at rewards.
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