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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
5
Corbett faces a strategic turn as old Man doubts him while Dar nell plots to reveal a big story. Mason seeks election momentum in the Eighth ward and Duffy's tale could reshape the campaign. a threatening note hints at a planned spoil of the major expose.
Corbett meets with Elbert Norrin of the Safety league on the eve of the election to ensure the Old Man’s plan. The Old Man warns Pepper that Mason must win and reveals warrants aiming to foil dummy names on registration. Pepper learns Norris may be informed. the Old Man urges swing votes via Howe and Lewis to secure a majority.
A reception for Pastor Der B L Whitman and Mrs Whitman was hosted at Mrs D L Brawley’s home. Ministers from Seattle and Tacoma plus many friends attended as a public welcome on behalf of the Baptist community.
The wire brief notes that single women are sought for telephone work in Wenatchee, with two years of hires finding husbands soon after starting. It mentions Representative McGavin's critique of marrying prospects, and cites steel industry highs, hospital music therapy in Seattle, North Yakima Masons planning a $125000 temple, and Wenatchee schools closed due to amalipox.
New York reports Dr John D Quackenbos touts hypnosis as a cure for female drinkers. He claims 100 cases treated with hypnosis and about 80 percent cured, describing a theatrical bedside routine and dramatic suggestive methods to induce sleep and curb the urge to drink.
J. J. Valley an Alaskan miner chased Frank Whitney alias the Heone Kid through a crowd into Singer's saloon in Pioneer Piece at pistol point seeking repayment of a October 36 000 Georgetown pony loss. Valley was disarmed by police and Whitney escaped. Valley released on own recognizance and later pressed for action as he tracked the gang toward California. Valley had previously lost 4900 and was urged by his fellow bettors to forget the debt but returned to confront the gang.
United Press reports certified copies show Alaska Steamship Co of Seattle incorporated under Nevada law as Alaska Steamship Co of Nevada Carson City business on the coast Seattle listed as coast business. Articles note nine directors with power to 15, share voting per share, capital of 3 million dollars with 480 thousand paid in cash and the rest in assets. Incorporators include Charles B. Peabody president and Stephen Birch plus D H Jarvin. company recently absorbed Northwestern Steamship Co.
Tomorrow evening the Michigan state society will present a reading and entertainments at Carpenters’ Hall on Upper Fourth Street. Former Michigan residents are invited to attend the event.
Mise Mary Kenton married Saturday evening to Mr. Clinton Van Drongelin with Rev. Van Horn at his residence on James street. They will reside in Beattie. A reception and social followed for Capitol Hill women at A. S. Burwell’s home.
A local branch decides to raise funds to host the National Convention of Post Office Clerks. A large delegation will travel to Birmingham in September to advocate holding the next convention in Seattle.
Fire of unknown origin on the second floor of the Nelson Morris & Co packing plant on the Kaw river in Kansas City Kaw caused about 750000 in damage before it was checked. In Chicago a blaze in the wallpaper firm Alfred Peats & Co at 144 Wabash Ave caused over 1 million in destruction. Indianapolis saw a large warehouse fire at Coburn warehouse 2123 to 228 W Georgia St.
A structure was wrecked in a blaze causing an estimated damage of 500000 dollars. The report cites a single property loss with unclear details about victims or cause while noting the substantial financial impact.
Ruth Henderson, a year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Henderson of Tenth Ave N and Forty third St, died yesterday of diphtheria without medical attendance. Coroner Carroll is investigating. Dr W Davis was called January 14 and diagnosed diphtheria. the home was quarantined after the report to health authorities.
Tacoma jury finds the manager of the Tacoma Savor Star and Grand theatres guilty of violating the Sunday law. Each defendant is fined 30 dollars and the case will be appealed.
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