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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
3
Fire gutted the residence of Mrs. L. L. David at 3400 Danwee Chad Avenue. The blaze started from a match that ignited gasoline, burning the house and its furniture. Mrs. David was widowed and had no income, supporting two children.
A shredded report states a human ear was mailed to Harry C. Coulby of Pittsburgh. Authorities seek the sender amid threats tied to Coulby’s clashes with union men. The incident follows days of unrest and violence connected to labor disputes.
Fragmentary OCR shows a small group including James M M Clapp and Robert Bridges discussing a river project before a commission. The record lacks clear results or decisions and provides only hints of committee leadership and general plans.
Airman Mellen and council committee members presented petitions from the Western Pacific and Washington railroads urging public improvements funded from the general fund. Officials opposed the rebates and sided with the street committee to dismiss the requests.
Montreal July 1 William Jaaiegs Bryan arrived from England yesterday and today here. He is likely to be a candidate for the presidency again. The inquiry touched on politics beyond his country. A water carnival at Bremerton was noted.
In Indianapolis on June 20 the Wright brothers showcased an ingenious alt measurement device for a Wright biplane. A tin strip with prongs slides along a yardstick to gauge altitude by wing span and eye distance, yielding accurate results with a simple calculation.
Captain J C O Conner longtime Washington resident died at his home in Pacific yesterday at age 64 He was born in Chaumont New York and came to Seattle in 1870 He was an early operator on Lake Washington and belonged to the I O F the Columbia lodge A O U W and the Stevens poet of the Go A B Sault Ste Marie on navigation hazards causing fires three lake steamers grounded on Round Island tugs have been sent to free the vessels
Tourists are urged to visit trout streams reached by the Columbia and Puget Sound railway on the Fourth of July weekend. The railway offers special rates to encourage travel and recreation.
The steamship Ramona owned by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and chartered by Jacob Schiff of New York sails with a party of Easterners for a month long Alaska cruise. Captain White, formerly master of the Cottage City, commands the vessel.
The White Rats of the city held a camper at the Motel Stew Art with many vaudeville performers in town this week. After supper an interesting program was presented led by Albini and Apolule of the Majestic. A land and water celebration is planned for Bremerton on the Fourth.
Florence Kelly told Sagamore sociological conference that a National Consumers League delegation was denied a White House conference with President Taft who then allegedly was seen golfing. She and Walter B. Krust criticized Governor Draper and Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston for opposing child labor and milk supply reform.
In Bluefields Nicaragua vigorous operations against Managua continue as Madrid loyalists face a long siege. Herrada’s forces recapture the custem howe on Bluefields bluff and drive Madriz troops from eastern Nicaragua and port entry. Comptroller calls for a statement on national bank conditions as of June 39.
The article notes the navy yard will welcome visitors on Saturday Sunday and the Fourth of July with tours and public access arrangements. Organizers urge arrival early and adherence to safety guidelines.
Milwaukee city council denied licenses to 104 saloons for improper conduct, part of a broader socialist effort to curb disorderly establishments. The action included two burlesque theatres and involved various local groups as they pursue reform amid Panama Canal era celebrations and fair plans.
Public tours are allowed at the naval yard on Saturday Sunday and the Fourth, inviting civilians to view facilities and demonstrations. Officials caution security remains in place during the holiday period.
A Washington government worker writes that pimples and blackheads vanished after using Poslam, claiming facial blemishes cleared overnight. The ad touts Poslam as a strictly medicinal cure for eczema acne herpes and other skin troubles with 50 cent availability and free samples from Keeney Laboratories.
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