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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
3
In Ingham on February 2 a dispute from Vancouver centered on whether women painting their faces harms society. Rev P Clif cited Jezebel and Jehu while arguing paint is no worse than dress. He warned sin lies in the heart, not in outward appearance.
National Guard appointments are announced with General James A. Drain as chairman of the committee. Ohio figure Glen Dick holds a top post as the Adjutant General oversees operations and the seacoast defense program is highlighted as a key priority.
Fragmentary state notices report suicides near Walls and in Walla Walla county, with mentions of funerals and obituaries. Names include Geo and others. services scheduled at local parlor venues. A Tacoma lash of events notes a funeral and local lodge ties.
A note states money was found at a Bot location on 100 First street. The finding is logged with no owner claimed yet. Police or staff may contact for return or verification of ownership.
A striking image arrived from the Orient shows a collision on the North Western Railway of India near Ludhiana on December 27. Two fast passenger trains collided, engines reared upright and locked, six remained, and twenty lives were lost in the violent crash.
Sarah J. Williams aged 56 died at her family home in Renton on February 25. The funeral is set for Thursday afternoon at the Renton Presbyterian Church with burial at Renton Cemetery.
A series of social happenings in Seattle includes the Trainmens ball at Christensen's Broadway hall, Stevens Hotel dances, and a Glenclairn Hotel concert. Weddings, club dances, and senior and university events fill the calendar with numerous March and May dates and prominent local venues.
The Duma will receive its members tomorrow. The Brownaville fair troops disbanding was approved by the senate. Gov. W. Wi. Howgatt of Alaska and Mme Clartesa Milliard wed in Utica. A gold deposit found at Wreck Bay near Vancouver shows samples around $100 per ton. Canada restricts immigration with bonuses for farmers or domestics. The State Bank at Carson, Nevada, to reopen with practical assurance.
The lifesaving tug Snohomish will be launched at Wilmington Delaware on March 14 with Vivian Swalwell of Everett and Benatar Piles among attendees. Westerners now in Washington will also attend the ceremony.
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