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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
3
In LeMont jail, Chicago dispatched reports say two imprisoned girls attempted suicide by fire. Stella Maxwell aged 22 and Freda Kampa aged 21 died in the blaze after their attempt to self harm. The duo had been arrested on a charge of stealing furs in LeMont.
San Francisco January 20 Eu gene T De Roode a San Francisco capitalist sues for divorce from Mrs Carrie A De Roode stage name Grace Walton of Beauty Spot company naming Burrowe McNier Roosevelt ally and millionaire stockbroker as co respondent The couple separated in 1908 with De Roode living in New York and imploring her to return The case assigned to Judge J J Van Noatrand calendar and set for trial this month
Joseph Fels of Philadelphia and London, a soap maker who calls himself a robber, plans a Seattle visit January 36 27 and 28 with Daniel Kiefer of Cincinnati. He funds Georgean single tax campaigns worldwide, about 100000 annually, with 25000 in the United States 25000 in England 5000 in Canada and 5000 in Denmark.
In Atlantic City on January 20 the domestic science class at the high school faces a forced curriculum that includes hash making. The girls fear public proof of hash proficiency may deter suitors as a local anti hash society grows among boarders who joke about meals. Instructors insist the lessons will proceed despite the protests.
Rear Admiral W. L. Cottom, commandant at Puget Sound Navy Yard, refused to permit the Charleston Enlisted Men's Club to relocate to Bremerton citing an agreement limiting Bremerton liquor licenses to five. The decision underscores restrictions tied to the Bremerton naval installation and city accord.
In Grand Rapids on January 20 Judge Hess of the police court replaces jail with a program requiring habitual drunkards to attend the Rescue Mission each night for 30 to 60 days.
The funeral for James H. Boyce former King County commissioner was held this afternoon at 1 30 at the Mayfield chapel in Bal-.
New York reports Douglas De Grouche, composer of light opera, was stricken blind while at his piano last evening and asked who had switched off the lights. Doctors believe his sight may return.
A contest for new YMCA members begins Monday January 26 in Seattle Portland Tacoma and Spokane. The event aims to boost enrollment and community involvement across the four locations.
Socialist candidate Edwin J Brown will speak at Arcade hall Sunday evening at o o clock.
Auburn, the speed boy of French aviators, flies a Heriot monoplane and became a Parisian hero after a 125 mile 2 hour 22 minute flight at Bordeaux on September 14, 1910. He has stayed in Europe near Paris, not venturing far from that city.
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Insurance Society and former secretary of the navy under Theodore Roosevelt died at the Hotel Seymour from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was stricken in a hotel hallway and died an hour later.
A silver lead ore sample worth about 85 dollars per ton was found by John Abléson in the Quamichan district near Kokailah. The report comes from Victoria B C dated January 20.
Fifteen city council members heard Southeast Seattle residents favoring the grading project on 42nd Avenue No. 8 after three years of pushback from the engineering department. The councilmen left convinced residents largely support the improvement.
An advertisement extols Eckmans Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and related lung diseases. It cites a testimonial from Arthur Wren of Texas recounting typhoid pneumonia, leg infection, and dramatic weight gain after using the remedy. It lists pharmacies and invites readers to request a booklet and further evidence from Bekman Laboratory.
Regal Dental Offices in Seattle advertise a method to restore missing teeth without partial plates. They claim to fix two teeth per jaw and end denture wobble, offering a written guarantee and promising natural-looking results.
Enthusiastic shoppers flock to Ellers Music House as the store offers brand new pianos at half to two thirds off retail. Prices shown range from 96 to 222 dollars with many models and player pianos available, plus flexible payments and several damaged or exchanged instruments.
An initial payment equal to a week’s salary secures comfortable home furnishings. Flexible terms adapt to the buyer, with the balance paid over time.
The notice proclaims clean, appetizing candy and bakery products made on site. Fresh coffee roasted before customers with a promise of honest weight and courteous service.
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