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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

8

Serum Treatment for Meningitis Shipped to Beattie

A consignment of meningitic serum for treating meningitis has been shipped to Beattie by Dr Simon Flexner head of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research in New York City. The medicine will reach Dr Geo B McClellan in a few days. The serum is a new discovery and reportedly lowers mortality by about 20 percent.

Beattie Simon Flexner Rockefeller Institute New York City Geo. B. McClellan

Frisco Wages War on Rats

In Frisco a citywide campaign against rats begins with poisons and traps set by thousands of residents and pest handlers. Health officials urge public aid afterDr Rupert Rive warns of a looming plague if rats are not exterminated and city cleanup steps are not taken.

United Press Ban Francisco Health Department Babente Rupert Rive Marine Hospital

Washington Ferry Finally Floats After Ten Day Delay

The Washington ferry, stuck on the ways for ten days, slipped into the lake yesterday afternoon completing a launching program delayed from Tuesday. A workman climbed aboard to raise the American flag as the craft nosed into water. Officials hail it as proof contractors were right to proceed.

Breatal Lake Washinton Bockingham

Fire Alarm Prank Haunts Rainier Heights Firemen

A string of false fire alarms troubles Rainier Heights as chiefs and crews rush from Broadway and Terry avenue. Residents including Hall’s dealer and a United States land office receiver fear ongoing nuisance and danger.

United States Land Office Broadway Terry

Alarm box vandalism reported with unknown caller

The last alarm was turned in mid afternoon Tuesday at Stet av 8 and Irving and several nearby sites amid smashed glass and a turned key. Chief Vringhurat said the city cannot block further tampering without distributing keys to residents, delaying alarm response. Police have the matter but no discoveries yet.

20Th Av Nye Place S&s Irving Stet Dearborn Vringhurat

Mission services begin at Church of the Immaculate Conception

Visiting Jesuit priests Rev. M. J. Hoard man and Rev. David Johnson will lead mission services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Eightwen J ev. and East Marion starting next Sunday for a two week period.

David Johnson Church of the Immaculate Conception East Marion

Captain David Anderson Dies at 60 in Providence Hospital

Captain David Anderson, famed master and pilot, died at Providence hospital yesterday aged 60. He leaves a wife and five children. Officers of the steamship Watson, where he served as an officer, will act as pallbearers. He was on the Prisco Heattle rim 12 years.

David Anderson Providence Hospital Watson Ness Andersen

Escape at Work Sparks Manhunt for City Chain Gang

Charles Riley, serving a 40 day sentence, escaped yesterday as the work detail toiled on the southern edge of the city. A search is underway for Riley and the escape is being treated as a security matter by local authorities.

Charles Riley

Japanese-Korean Convention Debated in Seattle

The coast convention of the Japanese Korean Exclusion league will open in the city Monday. J. K. Hennett of San Francisco, visiting Seattle, says O. A Tvehmee, ex San Francisco supervisor, will largely direct the gathering. Bennett backs the pro Japanese stance, opposing the movement as against California sentiment.

Japanese Korean Exclusion League J. K. Hennett San Francisco Seattle O. A .Tvehmee Lechmite Board of Supervisors Bennett Golden State

Cholera Epidemic Worsens in Constantinople

Health officials report a severe cholera outbreak in Constantinople with scores of deaths, including several prominent foreigners, signaling a growing urban crisis.

Constantinople

Evangelistic Campaign Puts Chicago Under Huge Revival Drive

Chicago launches a massive evangelistic effort led by Rev. A C Dixon of Moody church under the Laymen's Evangelistic council. About 250 churches join a city wide drive with posters billboards and daily newspaper ads funded by H P Crowell and W A Peterson and backed by several Young Men’s unions. Andrew Stevenson heads the campaign with 260 theatres hosting weekly meetings.

Word of God H. P. Crowell W. A. Peterson Young Men's Presbyterian Union Young Men's Congregational Union The Young Men's Baptist Brotherhood Methodist Union Laymen's Evangelistic Council A. C. Dixon Moody Church Andrew Stevenson

Da Wolf Hopper at Moore Theater in Happyland

Comedian Da Wolf Hopper headlines the Moore theater tonight with his comic operetta Happyland. Advance sale is strong with big company promises and high demand, while turnaway houses reflect the surge in audience interest.

Moore Theatre

Vaudeville and Theatre Bill Highlights

Tomorrow morning the seat sale for Grace George in Divorcons opens for a three night engagement starting Monday. The Devil's Agotion is playing at the Grand this week and next week Way Down East joins the lineup. At the Coliseum this week Adie and her lions Crimmine Gore and six other acts headline. Pantages theatre features Bartholdi's eyelog acrobats and other top acts with Albini at the Star. Biver Jeans in Lois theatre this week. Next week How Baxter Batted In. Pecks Bad Boy seen at the Seattle theatre tonight and through the week excluding tomorrow night.

Grace George the Grand Coliseum Adie Lions Crimmine & Gore Pantages Bartholdi Albini Acta Biver Jeans Lois Theatre Baxter Seattle Theatre

Ase Told in the Hille Booked for Seattle Theatre

Ase Told in the Hille has been booked for an engagement at the Seattle theatre next week. ae & lakes travesty comic presents a $10,000 beauty to large houses and drawing attention.

Ase Hille Seattle Ae & Lakes

Miller campaign to draw large Seattle crowd at Rose House

Miller supporters plan a Friday speech at the Rose House with B C Hughes and HM T Granger joining. Wagner's band will be present and the White Tiger of Arizona promises thrilling entertainment at the Third Avenue venue. The Moore theatre crowd will be offered a repeat symphony program next Sunday. Indicted banker C C May, former president of the Hic Bend National Bank, Davenport, Wash, confirms he will return home from Boston.

Seattle Miller Drew House B.C. Hughes HM. T. Granger Mr. Miller Wagner White Tiger Arizona Third Avenue Moore Theatre Seattle Symphony Orchestra Sherman, Clay & Co Spokane C. C. May Hic Bend National Bank Davenport Wash Boston Maes

Great Johnston Piano Clearance Sale Ends Soon

Quick action today may end the Free Annual Clearance Sale at Pioneer Piano House Third and University. Crowded yesterday with buyers seeking value. prices from 118 to 287 for pianos and Pianola options. trade-ins allowed toward Johnston House high grade pianos within one year. money back not satisfied.

Great Johnston Third and University Pioneer Piano House Big Third Wniversity House of Johnston D. 8 Johnston Co

Officers Elected by Central Labor Council

The semiannual election of officers at the Labor Temple last night produced Edward Carlson of the Machinists union as president D Hengst of the Coopers union as vice president James R Harris of the Cooks union as recording secretary Alice M Lord of the Waitresses union as financial secretary Fred McCullough of the Carpenters union as reading clerk Trustees named were R B Heaketh Cooks D Henger P M Foran Federal Labor union Finance committee KR Secraion chairman George Harris Federal Labor union Daniel Doyle Painters union.

Central Labor Council Labor Temple Edward Carlson Machiolats Union D. Hengst Coopers’ Union James R. Harris Cooks’ Union Alice M. Lord Waitresses’ Union Fred McCullough Carpenters’ Union Reading R. B. Heaketh D. Henger P. M. Foran Federal Finance Committee KR. B. Secraion George Harris Federal Labor Union Oan Doyle Painters’ Union

Mary Killen Pedro Seeks Divorce From Pioneer Husb and Explorer

Mrs Mary Killen Pedro wife of Felix Pedro a famed Yukon explorer and Alaska pioneer applied for divorce today. Pedro is said by his wife to be worth 65000 dollars in the Alaska frontier society context of the period.

Tacoma Mary Killen Pedro Felix Pedro Alaska Yukon Daniel Boone Pedro

Standard foods condemned in dairy department checks

Out of 11 brands of jelens examined by the state dairy and food commission, six were condemned as below standard. Three preserves out of 12 were flagged for subpar quality, including brands such as Shasta, Liberty currant, and Queen City apricot. Other listed brands included Beattie and Puget Sound Packing Co, Griffin raspberry, and Pacific Coast Syrup Co.

Btate Dairy and Davies Ian Bykop Sriberty Shabvie & Puget Sand Packing Coa Shasta Pacific Coast Syrup Co Liberty Seattle Hound Packing Co Aog Byrup Refining Co Mani Queen City Tile Preserving Co

Granby Copper Interests Move to Seize Columbia Mines

A late January report from Toston states Granby Copper is arranging to take over the Pritieh Columbia Copper company and the Dominion Copper company, including their mines and two enamelers, signaling a major consolidation in the industry.

Grand Forks B.C Toston Pritieh Columbia Copper Company Dominion Copper Company

Blind man’s guide dog missing in Anchorage report

A. J. Watson, an Alaska miner, reports his St. Bernard Rover vanished from a bar where the dog slept beside him. Watson, who has raised the dog from a puppy, searched two days and asked police for help in locating the animal.

Net surplus of Washington Fire Insurance Co. stands at 108000

The Washington Fire Insurance Company reports a net surplus of 108000 dollars. The figure reflects sound earnings for the period and indicates financial stability for policyholders and stakeholders.

Washington Fire Insurance Company

Police search pivots for missing child after danger noted

A fragmented report indicates authorities, uncertain and worried, will deploy to forts today to locate a boy described as missing. The brief hints at a heartbroken guardian and a perilous situation surrounding the child.

Cavite debate on fortifications and ventilation levels

Fragmentary report indicates a discussion on fortifications at Cavite and associated ventilation measures. Mentions U S forces and Taft related to military concerns. Insufficient readable details prevent precise names, dates, or outcomes.

Plumbing Co Announces Local Ventilation Venture

A local plumbing company signals installation work for a new ventilation system in the area. The company promotes improved air flow and aims to begin projects within weeks, inviting inquiries from homeowners and businesses.

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