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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
9
The contralto Schumann-Heink declares American women remarkable and capable in a Seattle address at Moore Theatre. The talk compliments American homes, politics, and independence as Seattle hosts her third appearance under the Ladies' Musical Club. Gallery seating goes on sale at 7:30 p.m. for $3 to see her smile.
Berlin February 28 Kaiser Wilhelm stood at the window of the royal residence and watched a large socialist parade. His expression suggested concern as observers noted growing trouble in Germany. Specialists rejoiced at the procession's success as soldiers had previously blocked such parades near the palace. The emperor issued a personal order permitting the marchers to pass if orderly.
The Orpheum theater plans a dark night as performers aboard a stalled mountain train block new bill protests causing a delay. The troupe members and officials work to resolve the obstruction and resume shows.
Five days in heavy snow trapped 30 passengers aboard the Spokane local westbound on the Great Northern near Wellington. Diner aboard, daily supplies, while other trains on the eastern slope have cleared. Snow ceases, rotaries and extra crews operation under Great Northern. track clearance date uncertain.
A major snowslide at Easton near the Stampede tunnel blocks the Northern Pacific Mine and buries a snow plow. A crew of 175 men with shovels works to clear the obstruction, with trains delayed five to eight hours. Officials expect clearance by 2:30 today and hope this ends blockades. The Great Northern sees no traffic and waits for thaw.
A Northwest business men's excursion will leave Seattle March 19 for California. Over 200 businessmen and families plan to travel by special train from Seattle and Tacoma to Los Angeles, carrying literature to promote the region. Six days are allotted for the trip with many side trips of interest.
A West Seattle landslide and a swept barn impacted property while no serious damage other than minor incidents is reported. Rain in Seattle eased flood fears as the Cascades snow melted slowly and the Duwamish River rose slightly with high banks.
A garland related suit case unfolds the frenzied finances of William H Garland. Prosecution officers review contents under warrant revealing stock issued in Apex Coal Co totaling 7446 dollars with multiple named holders. Deputy Sheriff identifies Garland as a member of the Soapy Smith gang. his son seeks bonds in Portland.
President Taft asserts in a November 24 letter that he disagrees with Pinchot over Ballinger withdrawals and the ranger station dispute. Counsel for Ballinger released the note contradicting Taft's recollection of conversations with Pinchot in April. The exchange highlights conflicts over conservation policy and personal conduct in the Ballinger affair.
In Atlanta Mrs C W Morne plans to visit her husband in federal prison to discuss circulating a pardon petition for President Taft. In Vienna Dr Qeear Mayer killed Baron Hermann Widewater in a duel, both government officials. A European mage meeting in Atlanta protests Prussian suffrage and new government changes.
The narrative notes desertions are steady for the region with men from Alaska returning north in spring. It describes the murder site a bluff 220 feet above the Sound with a 180 foot drop, a fort pathway to Port Townsend, and states Dumm, a Missouri native who enlisted in Ohio three years ago, had at most $15 on him. both victims are described as unusually good soldiers by their superiors.
Charles K Hamilton will perform flights in Beattie March 12 13 and 14 under the Western Washington Fair association contract. He holds world speed records and plans altitude drops and groundless daring flights to challenge Paulhan and set new marks while locals may compete and a $1000 prize is promised for any craft leaving the ground.
Youths confront the burden of excessive worry and negative thoughts about themselves. Experts urge practical steps to reframe mindsets and seek support to reduce rumination and anxiety.
A January 26 visit to a warehouse yielded samples of Friedman's Gold Star Oleomargarine. Analyses show moisture 0.66 percent, fat 86.3 percent, sodium chloride present, no preservatives, and no harmful coloring. The report declares it wholesome, comparable to butter in composition and caloric value, and recommends it as a healthy food product. Falkenburg and Laucks sign the endorsement.
In Pittsburgh a judge ordered the city comptroller to place H B Decker on the official ballot as the Democratic candidate for councilman from the First ward, though he ran as a Republican in primaries. The ruling clarifies ballot eligibility amid party-switch or cross filings. Separately, a Weather Bureau prediction warned the Ohio River could rise to 28 feet, prompting evacuations in lowlands.
Four patrolmen indicted by a grand jury face motions to quash on technical grounds. Prosecutors said indictments would be dismissed and informations filed against the officers. The case centers on bribe allegations from women of the underworld.
A wartime romance begun in Beactice two years ago ends with the couple Mr and Mrs C Melnou returning to Green Lake to start a home. The battleship fleet visited Seattle in May 1906 and Lillian Deree of Green Lake and Nelson, a commissary on the battleship, are named in the report.
The Leslie Power Company at Western Ave and Madison St opposite the Cable Turntable offers groceries at what it claims are wholesale prices. It serves steamships, restaurants, and large buyers and now invites the public with items such as macaroni two for one, Ghirardelli chocolate, sugar cured hams, rhubarb, syrup, evaporated peaches, and soap at reduced rates.
The report lists clearings and balances for Seattle and Tacoma with today totals. Seattle shows a negative clearing of 1,997,088.12 and a balance of 245,620.09. Portland totals include 9,990.61 in clearings, with a balance of 75,780 PL and 716,948 193,860 in unspecified figures.
A concise line highlights how a girl can be strikingly artful even in apparent artlessness, suggesting depth behind simplicity and a playful tension in expressive behavior.
Practical Wireless Telegraphy offered in 26 lessons targets ambitious youths, students, and hobbyists. A new high power wireless station on Queen Anne Hill under construction provides hands on learning with post graduate courses in wireless construction and phonoering. A home study option and social wireless course are available with the International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy, Inc. contact at Main 7316.
An advertisement by Regal Dental Offices in Seattle promotes low prices and high quality. It claims full sets from five dollars and fillings from one dollar, asserts a pain free guarantee, and notes a 10 year guarantee with specialists handling every procedure. The office is at 1406 Third Ave, NW corner Third Ave and Union.
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