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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
6
In Land, Oregon, January 12, prosecutors disclosed a 16 year old victim’s testimony and a secret code with instructions mailed to Harlow. The case details include a handwritten letter outlining conduct and signaling responses for questions by attorneys, with Judge McGinn set to hear sentencing.
A letter from C G Mat of Tenn reports 37 years of piles cured for nearly a year with Pyramid Pile Cure. The note touts relief, avoids surgery, and offers a mail sample and inexpensive full packages from Pyramid Drug Co. Michigan.
At the theatres Moore presents The Chocolate Soldier while Grand shows The Honeymoon Trail Seattle Haker Stock Company performs The Dollar Mark and Alhambra showcases Emma Bunting in Camille. Loie Lewis and Lake Co present musical comedy with Orpheum Majestic and Pantages Vaudeville venues.
In Washington on January 12 Attorney Louis Brandels argued before the Interstate Commerce Commission against higher freight tariffs. He contended railroads using modern methods could save $1,000,000 daily and outlined a plan to achieve this. He said current railroad management is costly and outdated and claimed ties to the steel trust.
J J Sexton forage master in the U S Army quartermaster’s department at Vancouver Barracks was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to defraud the government. The charge cites an alleged January 2 offer to certify receipt of 27 620 pounds of outs from contractor W F P Edwards with $276 20 paid and a fixed bond of $500.
Ed ward Williams, once an engineer at Seattle Public Library, spent six hours daily in saloons waiting for a call from his wife, Patrolman Newton testified in police court. Judge Gordon remanded him.
John Decker a Seattle pioneer died suddenly of paralysis while visiting his daughter Mrs. Benjamin Hahn in Sacramento California yesterday morning. He was born in 1841 in Iowa and was a Civil War veteran. He leaves a widow and five daughters.
A Spokane lodging house fire two years ago left a veteran fireman, described as a captain with a helmet and a worn appearance, appearing in court claiming drink hardship. Judge Gor on sentences the ex-captain M. J. Dolan to fifteen days for his condition.
Fred O'Donnell, who on December 28 broke into James Scott's room and took a watch plus $10.50 in change among other items, was this morning sentenced by Judge John F. Main to from 1 to 15 years in the reformatory.
Macon Mo Jan 12 Rev Samuel Howard a minister noted for five marriages was arrested at Shelbina on a bigamy charge. He was brought to Macon and jailed. The accusation comes from Mrs Keale Johnson of St Joseph who says he wed Nettie Lewis of Macon county without divorce from another wife.
James Kelly told a patrolman he would sleep in the gutter rather than go to the poor farm. He was arrested while posing with a bandaged hand seeking alms. Judge Gordon offered a chance to prove himself and Kelly now says he is willing to work.
Store advertises men’s heavy worsted pants at sale price five dollars. Black pants offered in clearance with regular price referenced. Product line emphasizes affordable men’s apparel with limited stock and discounted pricing.
Advertises a range of undergarments with prices for extra size under muslins drawers petticoats chemises nightgowns short skirts and combinations. Noting multiple price tiers from 49 cents to 10 dollars and 50 cents for various items.
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