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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
4
William Howard Shecks of Kirksville Missouri dies after a long marriage. He claimed their 60 years were free of quarrels and cross words. The widow remembers his gentle affection and forgiving love, noting his rare restraint and tender behavior.
The Blue Room hosts a grand New Year’s reception with dignitaries in Coruscant uniforms and medals, a display of royal etiquette and courtly display. Bill Taft is noted receiving guests as the ruler and lady descend in regal procession.
A Kansas teacher at a public meeting urges women to reuse all kitchen leftovers and transform them into salads and hash. A reporter asks how to handle leftover hash, and the teacher replies that nothing more can be done with hash, noting its unclear status.
The piece discusses one of 226 million dollars in interest and dividends for U S investors. It notes funds paying workers and supporting crafts, with much returned to new ventures, boosting markets yet potentially tightening control by powerful utilities and industries. It argues wealth grows when entrusted to top business minds.
The article notes a Ku Klux Klan reunion at Memphis in white robes caps and masks. It recalls violence used to “protect the homes of the whites” during troubled reconstruction era, 36 years past, reflecting lingering racial tension.
Mrs. William Park, wife of a Seattle Methodist minister, preaches at Madison Street church. She is the city’s only woman preacher and one of a few nationwide, though not ordained. Her 25 years in ministry include revival work, funerals, and active service in W C T U and other groups. She believes more women will soon preach publicly.
A historical list of major donors for 1910 includes Andrew Carnegie with 816,000. John D. Rockefeller at 17,000,900. United States Steel Corporation 6,000,000. J Pierpont Morgan 2,600,000. Mrs Russell Sage 3,670,000. David Rankin Jr 3,000,000. Mrs Mary Harriman 2,200,000. Henry L. Dexter 2,000,000. Thomas Forsythe 2,000,008. George LaFOR 1,400,000. Mrs Edward Tiafamord 1,200,000. Dr Thomas W Evans 1,350,000. Mrs Mary Blant Looms 1,250,000. Horace B Silliman 1,000,000. Anonymous to Metropolitan Insurance 1,000,000. Goldwin Smith 1,000,000. Mrs Piera L Dotmer 1,000,000. Mrs Harriet Coles 1,000,000. others include Thomas Murdock, Andrew Carnegie, and various executives and heirs noted with substantial gifts.
Rev. Angus McKenatie, 71, famed as Vancouver marrying parson who tied eloping couples from Portland, has died. His death marks the end of a local era in wedding ceremonies conducted for years.
A dinner in honor of Rt. Rev. P. T. Rowe bishop of Alaska is hosted by Trinity Parish church Men’s Club. The event takes place Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the church crypt at the corner of Eighth Ave and James St. Alaskans and friends are invited.
A jumble of short items notes animal life in Pacific depths near New Zealand at four and four quarter miles, with eggs hatching after fourteen months, plus diverse trivia about a senator’s wife cookbook, German army gear, and odd quotes, all in brisk news-card style.
A fragmentary scene describes male and female earth beings seated at an eat altar. The male earth being speaks while the other grunts, taking time to place patables in a chew cavity. The male hides behind a large papyrus, likely due to a retiring disposition.
Sufferers of indigestion and dyspepsia are urged to take Diapepsin to boost digestive power. A 50 cent case from the druggist is claimed to relieve heartburn belching sour risings and sour stomach in minutes, leaving meals tasting good and breath fresher.
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