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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
8
United Press reports a forthcoming Democratic platform plank will clearly call for Japanese exclusion. The disclosure follows William J Bryan's recent support for exclusion and signals leaders aim to win Pacific coast states by aligning with his stance.
Washington report by General Bell urges three reforms to keep experienced troops: restoring the canteen, increased pay, and better living conditions. He calls for married quarters for NCOs, a new warrant officer grade above NCO, more clothing and rations, improved quarters and amusements, and abolition of the 12 percent soldiers’ home tax.
Fairfield social pages list Leap Year dances at the Patr Room and hotel by Mrs Brophy and Frederick ladies. Ki Round Table met at Giencairn with Mrs Quickshank hosting. Delta Gammas and Helena Frink host dances at Rainier Heights. Minnetonka Club held a 106-couple dance at Christensen's Broadway hall. Helen May Dewar announces engagement to Warren Scarborough with February wedding planned. Sigma Chi alumni smoker planned at Olympus cafe blue room. Henry J Hanlin to give recital at Plymouth. Fruit and Flower Mission meeting in Sullivan building room 45. auto owners asked to loan cars Thursdays for basket distribution.
Violinist JanKubelik, lauded as the greatest living violinist, will perform as a special soloist with the Seattle Symphony at Moore Theater Sunday afternoon. Reserved seats are on sale at Walling's Music store. The program features multiple vaudeville acts and attractions through the week.
A burglary at Homer’s Barber Shop at 218 Washington Street yesterday saw eleven razors and $1.20 taken. The incident follows a chaotic week of erratic singers and vaudeville acts as the Lyric Double Bill and new burlesque shows light up town.
Today's quotations list farm produce and groceries with numerous item prices. Items include butter, cheese, eggs, meats, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers from various sellers, with per unit or per dozen rates. The list reflects diverse regional offerings and historical pricing conventions.
Tailors McGregor and Elliott at 106 Cherry Street offer regular $16 trousers for $10 during a sale. The action focuses on their Made-to-Order line with a significant discount.
Arthur Pick of Frisco faces charges alleging neglect of duty and incompetence. The accusation cites use of office for political gain, violations of civil service rules, and mixing private business with public duties.
Mrs Jirage was severely burned when a coal oil lamp overturned in a husband’s shoe shop at 1420 Harvard Y. The fire started as flames caught her clothing and spread, but her injuries are reported not serious.
The Washington Fire Insurance Company of Seattle has been licensed to do business in New York State, expanding its operations across the region. The action confirms regulatory approval for the insurer to operate within New York.
A fragmentary listing shows two yard specials with quantities described as 1 and 1. The text suggests promotional notes for a special sale item labeled Gi¢ T2inch and She 7Pinch with a yard measurement, but details are unclear.
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