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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
3
Washington moves toward a new criminal code described as puritanical by critics. It tightens penalties for burglars, safe crackers, and open gambling while protecting penny ante games at home. Sunday saloons to close. theatres and sport events permitted if not a nuisance.
Alaska fair officials announce a one million dollar gold exhibit to dazzle visitors and show what a real million looks like. Commissioner Ted McBride aims to eliminate fakirs and showcase diverse industries while inviting collectors of Indian baskets to contact him at the Rainier Grand Hotel for potential exhibits.
A fragment from a market page lists pork milk veal under the Palace Market banner at Second and Yester, signaling daily meat offerings and pricing in a local listings snapshot.
Superintendent Dewey announced a joint house and senate committee on education will meet Monday January 25 at 7 30 p m in the senate chamber to discuss the proposed new school code and hear objections from interested persons.
A note from Raven ren Co at 1412 Second Ave emphasizes life or death stakes in correct prescription compounding and highlights their efficient prescription service.
Abbott Lawrence Lowell will be elected president of Harvard University tomorrow. He has an international reputation for writings on government and politics and has long served as a Harvard lecturer. He chairs the American Political Science Association and is noted for administrative skill and strict discipline.
The American show ship Erskine Mips, reported to have sailed 609 miles in under 48 hours, was sighted near the harbor under Captain Maeleen of the tarkentine Aurora. The vessel drew attention as one of the fastest afloat. Condemnation cases were heard in Superior Court with City of Seattle versus property owners on 7th Avenue, seeking a driveway from Frink Park to Mount Baker Park.
Blizzard conditions pound the Dakotas as rail lines suffer severe disruption. Storms strain transportation, delaying trains and complicating schedules in the region.
The statistics report indicates eastern ports suffered more than 400 million of the 500 million decline in exports and imports during the year, contrary to belief that the Pacific coast was most affected.
The Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co announces 1609 wall papers arriving at 1314 First Ave. They anticipate the largest wall paper trade ever experienced in Seattle and are prepared for the demand.
William A. Fitndall accuses John Ruffner in superior court of libel amid disputed accounting. The case centers on alleged unreliability and damages from Ruffner’s statements as the trial proceeds.
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