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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
8
County records show January 1 to January 15, 1909 yielded 61 divorce filings, 122 marriages, and a mix of marital woes. Women filed 46 divorce complaints, citing neglect, infidelity, temper, and absence, while men’s petitions largely cite infidelity, late nights, and lack of support.
City Detective Sam G. Corbett blames beer wagons for starting boys in crime. He urges an ordinance requiring brewery owners to lock and cover delivery wagons to curb thefts and drunkenness spreading through residence districts. City Attorney Bills De Brulerte supports the plan and will draft the measure.
Minstrelsy is under way at Broadway high school with P. D. Price directing and Mrs. Lucile Elwell in charge of music. Orvis Gladden serves as general manager as departments list Robert Leigh Roy Smith Arthur Holland Rarle Braden Charles McKays Kelleg Edmund Iiies. The date is March 27.
An advertisement argues women spend 52 days yearly on laundry and claims Fels-Naptha cuts washing time by at least half. It touts soaking in cold or warm water, reduced rubbing, and easy rinsing, urging readers to look for the red and green wrapper.
Albert Jansen, son of Captain A C Jansen of the Cottage City, began seafaring after school and near two years at sea. He trained under his father's guidance aboard vessels delivering Alaska's gold into Beattie, adding hands on trips around the world to his growing career.
In Washington today the Senate session was postponed to 1 30 p m to allow attendees to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Harmonway daughter of Mr and Mrs Harmonway of Minneapolis The ceremony was held at noon in the New Wild Them church and the guest list included notable figures typical of a major wedding attended by national figures.
An eastern correspondent requests information about the Alaska Pacific Yukon exposition. The assistant secretary of the chamber of commerce reads the inquiry, then solves the puzzle and promises literature for the reader.
Rev Joseph L Garvin outlines sermons at First Christian Church noting Seattle’s altars to the Golden Calf as a symbol of modern wrongdoings. Morning sermon titled The Magnet church and Sunday School plans a rally for January 22 with prominent workers attending. A study series on Pilgrim Progress begins at 6 15 p m.
The judges grant Harry Kendall Thaw another chance to prove mental condition after his second murder trial of Stanford White. Justice Tompkins of New York County will oversee or appoint a referee for the examination to determine Thaw's mental state. Hearing date not set yet.
Washington D C Jan 18 By WA P W Cameron Forbes Taft has slated as the next governor of the Philippines a wealthy Harvard graduate and Emerson heir. He has been a leading Philippine commissioner and secretary of commerce and police, with past ties to electric light and power interests across multiple U S cities.
A fragment mentions the government of the Philippines planning to apply 2,900,000 annually to roads coal and other public improvements. It notes an individual described as 34 and a bachelor.
Olympia reports lawmakers from Pacific Wahkiakum and Cow Lite counties seek a $6,000 to $7,000 appropriation for road construction after a severe snow and freeze isolating residents. Rivers are the only transport link and officials hope relief comes through the legislature.
London reports naval experts praise the U. P. battleship fleet after visits to Kearsarge Wisconsin and Haineis. Washington confirms Admiral Sperry cable about the bodies of Admiral Cheney and his wife found at the American legation in Messina.
Bring your eyes to us if they trouble you. We will advise you what to do and only recommend glasses when absolutely necessary. Located at 1207 Second Ave.
Disjointed notes claim Velvet toothpicks and a patented specialty will deter touching certain items. Mentions prices from 20 to 26 dollars and wage rates of 810 per day. References a company in Boston, Massachusetts with unclear names.
Dr F W Dickey, a successful eye specialist with 20 years of study, has leased a corner suite on the second floor of the People's Bank Building in Seattle. His practice highlights honesty, reliable results, and advanced optical science, with 30,000 cases treated and glasses guaranteed to fit with free lens changes if needed. Office hours 9:48 to 6 daily, Sunday 9 to 12, at 2045 People's Bank Bldg Second Ave and Pike St.
A historic ad claims kidney strain causes backache and night symptoms. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a safe remedy with non narcotic ingredients and public endorsements from Henry Ostorne of Seattle, plus a testimonial about relief from kidney trouble and recurring attacks.
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