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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1910

Page

9

Remarkable rescue as Nantasket crew saved by breeches buoy

Boston, Jan 6 news picture shows the rescue of 10 men from the Nantasket schooner wreck near Scituate. Volunteers of the Massachusetts Humane Society hauled a life line and used a breeches buoy to bring the captain, first mate, and crew to safety amid snow and heavy seas.

Boston Mass Scituate Mmb John Siwnall Ollekins Massachusetts Humane Society Eafety Nantasket Small

Law is Like a Hat Says H A P Fits Only Head

Horace Ackley Pomerene quotes a State Law Bulletin excerpt criticizing harsh workhouse justice and noting law's vague fit to society. He contrasts curiosity driven insight with legal formality and recalls a cartoon about a millionaire thief, linking it to personal loss and public scandal.

Law Horace Ackley Pomerene New York Justice Met

Nobby Clothes Clerk laments half and quarter sizes

A storefront clerks complains that manufacturers ruined outfits with half and quarter sizes. He argues shirts collars and shoes used to fit simply and predicts customers will demand standard sizes while workers carry extra stock and stores lose money. The cashier adds figures as the clerk decries modern fittings.

Nobby-Clothes-for Justing Ehirta

Trial divorce case sparks Seattle lawyers debate

A Lake County Indiana judge grants a five year limited divorce to Mrs. William Wohole. Seattle lawyers assess the ruling as unusual and discuss impacts on public morals and policy. Experts vary from liberal to strict views, with one noting it could unsettle Washington law.

Seattle Sun- Seattle Sten Vergil S. Rieter Lake County Superior Court Hammond Ind William Wohole J. ¥. C. Kelley Batley Building Lawa of Washington Corwin Townsend Bailey Building T. Schoff Pioneer Building

Trike Felt By Builders As Beattle Strike Drags On

Beattle builders report a prolonged switchmen strike disrupting major projects. Northern Bank building contractors cancel steel orders as cranes halt work while Metropolitan Building delays Cobb and Grandin structures. Shipping to Vancouver and Nanaimo increases losses, union leaders deny Erdman act arbitration.

Beattle Honallam Moran Co Fourth and Pike Metropolitan Building Company Cobb and Grandin Beattic Vancouver Nanaimo B.C Ewitehmen

Ambition Dashed as Candidate Withdraws from Ward Seven

Miller Freeman withdrew his candidacy for the council from the Seventh ward and asked for the return of his fifteen dollars. The comptroller received the note and noted the forfeiture of funds upon withdrawal under state law, leaving Freeman out of the race and out fifteen dollars.

Miller Freeman Harry Carroll Freeman Mr. Freeman

Suffragette movement gains in China says university speaker

Chang Lau Chi of the University of Wleeenstin told the American Political Science association that China will become a prime mover in the global suffrage campaign. He noted women led meetings, participated in boycotts, and predicted a broad awakening for both genders in democratizing China.

Hy United Prep New York Jan China Chang Lau Chi University of Wleeenstin American Political Science Association

Being Operated On Is His Trade

In Indiana a man named Fayne from Denver was brought to a hospital after collapse during a medical visit. Doctors found no new medical need and planned surgery but treated him and he left the hospital the next day. He confessed the escape was caused by prior operations for troubles he never had.

Prancis Lake Hall Denver Cole Bureen Lake Calhoun Thomas Rowe Toledo Flint Glass Workers Washington House of Representatives Cannon Rowe Congress National Treasury House Joe

Colliers Hot on McCredie s Trail

United Press reports Collier's Weekly plans to target Washington Congressman McCredie for backing Uncle Joe Cannon and Cannonism in Congress. The magazine aims to spotlight his aligned interests and past actions in a forthcoming issue.

United Press Washington Jan McCredie Congress Joe Cannon Cannon Collier's Weekly Cannoniom McCredle

Bouillon to Speak to University of Washington Students

A. V. Bouillon, Republican mayoral candidate, will address university students tomorrow afternoon in the administration building. The talk comes at an invitation from the University of Washington Daily managers.

A. V. Bouillon Bouillon University of Washington Dally

Salem jury returns murder verdict in Meyers case

Bulletin batch reports a murder verdict in the George Meyers trial in Salem. Other items note Congressman Jam Hrigge lr dead, Portola Celebration delayed, battleship Georgia grounded, Taft pardon petition drive, Libby coal mine strike, a Vancouver Wash holdup, and Wm Seligman’s death.

Salem, Ore George Meyers Tom Weichart Salem

Standoff Turns Fatal as Worker Slugs Boss In Oakland

Cland Smith a stucco worker lies near death in a hospital after shooting his employer Fred Jurgowicz in a confrontation at a Oakland home. Smith, who has a wife and child, reportedly battered the door after finding no meal prepared and was knocked down before Jurgowicz said he fired in self defense. A second bullet struck Smith in the abdomen, believed fatal.

Oakland Cal

Moonshine Trade Report Near University of North Carolina

Five illicit distilleries near the University of North Carolina at Raleigh were uncovered and destroyed. The operations catered to the varsity trade, indicating a robust but illegal local moonshine market.

Raleigh N.C Start Around University Incit University of North Carolina

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney and Backache Cure

A 50 cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic from Cincinnati medicine firm Pape Thompson & Pape is touted as a harmless cure for backache kidney and bladder issues. The ad claims rapid relief with improved kidney and urinary health after a few doses, urging readers to trust the company and to buy locally from any drug store.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape Cincinnati

Odd Bits of News From Across the Nation

A miscellany of brief items reports Oregon, New York, Washington, Denver and Wisconsin tidbits. An heiress may return after elopement with a waiter. a Japanese wedding stalls over a missing license. a Two Harbors insurgent seeks a talk with Vice President Sherman. city workers face payroll delays. a Denver note prompts a suicide rescue.

Washington Albert Ringer Two Harbors Wis Sherman Ringer

Sacramento considers ending free lunch amid health concerns

In Sacramento a debate arose over the free lunch program as health officials weigh its impact. Dr. Fay argued lunch counters encourage thirst, irregular eating, and excessive drinking, while counter claims note most shelves offer no between meal eating. An Albuquerque report notes Deputy Sheriff McAdame was fatally wounded by a man named Trapp, who and his family have disappeared.

Sacramento Cal Board of Health Portland Seattle F. G. Pay Fay Alubuquarque McAdame Trapp

January enrollment opens at the People’s Bank Building school

The notice invites pupils to enroll during January for a complete course. It promises thorough and reliable instruction and directs information to 627 People’s Bank Building at the corner of Second and Pike.

Gank

Senatorial Corkscrews and Telegraphs Highlight Economy Critique

A Toledo News-Hee letter writer ridicules congressional waste highlighting Speaker Cannon’s costs and notes Senate cuts in stationery and corkscrews. He contrasts naval repair estimates with Taft era projections, urging prudent use of public funds and cautioning readers against blurring naval policy with politics.

Tae T. Bherwood Congress Obie Toledo News-Hee Toledo

Fear World End Prophecies Stir Berlin Citizens

United Press reports Camél marion, famed fronomer, predicts Halley's comet will collide with Earth causing destruction. In Cologne a wealthy man refused to invest in supply improvements, saying the world would end soon. Silesia residents emptied banks and spent riches, preparing for the end.

Berlin Europe Halley Germany Cologne Silesia

City health commission meeting recommends bill on ar ture and hospital maintenance

The city health commission held a regular meeting and recommended passage of a bill regulating the ar ture and the maintenance of hospitals within the city. Time call at The Virginius Virginia St., corner Eighth Ave., for furnished rooms. Rates from $2 to $4 per week.

the Virginius Ginia St Corner Eighth Av

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