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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
2
Citizens of Seattle prepare a grand reception as Colonel Roosevelt arrives on April 6. The Seattle Commercial Club drives the arrangements for a dinner at the New Washington Hotel in his honor, reflecting strong local esteem. Tickets are selling fast for the event the article notes.
Mrs. Nellie Guennette a 37 year old in Spokane’s city jail describes a seven year morphine addiction that began under medical care and worsened after release. She says her husband supplied the drug and he is also jailed as authorities crack down on the growing habit.
A portrait of Enrico Ferri, noted Italian thinker and criminologist, is highlighted as a powerful figure in reformist circles. The piece spotlights Ferri as a radical socialist with a sharp tongue, his law background, and his work with criminology alongside Lombroso. He is described as a dynamic public lecturer and a major influence in Italian political and academic life, turning 55 today.
United Press reports Spokane February 24 officials say construction on 40 miles of the North Coast line between Spokane and Ayer Junction will begin immediately. Contracts total 4 million dollars funding the project and its connection with the Oregon, Washington and Northern line. A second item notes Louise Elizabeth Bliss of Sheridan Wyoming has applied for civil war pension claiming active service with the Sixty third Siinois regiment disguised as a man and detailed as a spy in Confederate Camps. She bears a scar over her left eye from a bullet wound.
The surge in voter turnout during the recall increased signatures needed for referendums on the museum bond. Petition circulators face added work after Hi Gill was unseated, as the bond petition nears the threshold but remains short by about 2,92 signatures.
France announced that in the upcoming maneuvers each aircraft will be manned by two or more officers. The force will include 23 military airplanes and 14 dirigibles with crews ranging from two to eight per ship.
Brockway, aged 83, died yesterday in Hillsboro New Hampshire. He led choirs for six decades and sang at more than 800 funerals.
Odds and Ends From Everywhere recount a 1813 sea incident with the Hornet and Peacock and note early American water commerce. It also reports Everett Gas plans to extend mains, lower gas rates, Paine’s murder suicide theory, opium smuggling arrest in San Antonio, and local Seattle items including snow prospects, a church recital, pension bill support, a Beattie Press club event, and a church funeral.
A local advert lists stationery specials including linen finished paper in ruled or plain forms, envelopes sold in 3 pack lots, and monogram stationery at quick clearance. The offer highlights quality and value with specific packaging mentions and a clearance emphasis.
A sale features new jewelry including hat pins from 50 cents to five dollars and up, collar pins priced from 50 cents to five dollars with brilliants and imitation gems, and Roman pearl neck chains ranging from three to twelve dollars with lengths up to 18 inches on the First Floor.
An advertisement lists women and children hosiery with prices. Women silk-lisle hose 35 cents per pair, 3 pairs for a dollar, reinforced heel and toe, multiple color options. Children cotton and silk-lisle hose at 25 cents per pair, reinforced heels, full fashioned and ribbed styles, several colors available.
A newspaper ad lists women undergarments including sleeveless lisle vests at 3 for 1.00 with crocheted yokes, cotton union suits at 50c, vests and tights at 50c, medium weight cotton vests with varied sleeves, and merino vests with matching tights. Located on the Firet Floor.
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