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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

11

Fattest Man Hunt Narrowed to Brockton Native

The Star reports the search for the fattest man in the United States, with Charles Jackson of Brockton Massachusetts listed at fourteen pounds. The medal will wait one week to ensure no heavier contender emerges, says Nicola Greeley-Smith.

Nicola Greeley-Smith the Star United States Charles Jackson Brockton Mass W. T. Brinson Waycross John Busch Stockton Cal Big Sam” Irwin Three Rivers, Mich Webster Rusk Seattle, Wash America Charlee JH. Jackson Jackson Nixela Greeley -Smith Montamara Babylon Narrows

Fattest Man in America Charles H. Jackson of Brockton

Brockton July 2 Charles H Jackson claims he is thefattest man in America weighing 625 pounds and ready to meet others of his size He recounts show life wife travels with him and his five children He is six feet tall with an 84 inch waist and 24 inch collar He contrasts himself with lighter men and recalls letters from women seeking marriage in a humorous interview from Brockton and a separate Los Angeles note reports Mayor Rose being barred from a matinee of Damaged Goods, a women's only showing.

Nicola Cheeley-Smith Brockton Mass America Charles H. Jackson United States Jackson Brinson Georgia Sam Irwin Michigan Mall Los Angeles Rose

Prices for Work and King Highlights in Bargain Guide

A fragmentary note outlines price ranges for labor and kingly items, urging readers to compare costs and seek affordable options. The snippet suggests budgeting and prudent shopping amid unclear context and is limited in detail.

Hamilton says MIntyre surprised him in March incident

Lefe states McIntyre assaulted him when he stepped in to stop a fight between Dr. Waldo arson and Commissioner David McKenzie in the commissioners office last March. Hamilton says he was surprised and used force in self defense.

Lefe R. J. McIntyre Hamilton McIntire McIntyre Waldoardson David McKenzie

Jap Chauffeur Strikes Boy Then Flees In Joliet

Police seek a Japanese chauffeur who struck 5 year old Harold Sayre as he crossed West Lake near Pike and left him on the sidewalk. The driver gave a woman's Cres cent Manufacturing Co card and fled. The firm says no Japanese on its payroll. Also notes include a prison printer gap and a Philadelphia multi sect church.

Harold Sayre H. D . Russell Sixth Av Westlake Pike Crescent Manufacturing Co

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