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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
8
County Auditor Otto A Case announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination arguing his office savings justify another term. He cites a 11256.54 saving in the first year and increases in work, claims economy and efficiency will continue under his supervision if re elected.
Lord William Poulett and Lady Poulett arrive from the Orient and plan a tour of Canada and the United States. The story recalls the earl’s Boer War fame and a high profile marriage to a chorus girl now Lady Poulett.
The Chippewa will make an excursion to East Sound on the San Juan Islands tomorrow. East Sound features a sandy beach and groves, offering sea breezes and scenic beauty as passengers cruise past the surrounding islands.
A listing for art supplies and custom framing items at Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co located at 1814 Let Avenue near University, with offerings including brushes burlaps paper hangings paints and signs. The ad notes a bright shop in the shopping center.
Mayor Gaynor urges New York judges to adopt England's humane criminal process. He cites differences in arrest practices for accidents and intoxication, post hearing court summons for speeding, non detention of witnesses, and lenient surety requirements. He contrasts English methods with American procedures to reduce harshness.
Dwight W. Lyman, assistant labor commissioner and head of the city free employment bureau, arranges jobs for the jobless at no cost to applicants. In June he filled 3,508 positions and sees more than 150 men daily seeking work, matching employers with workers and taking no fee from the poor.
A miscellany of historical notes and short notices from across the Atlantic and inland colonies. Highlights include Braddock meeting Indians near present Uniontown Pennsylvania and his death, Washington's caution, local industry notes, political bids, marriages, and a series of brief reports from Baltimore Seattle Aberdeen Klamath Falls and other places. The item touches on notable names such as Braddock Washington Ralph Thomas and Frank Gould with varied events like fires floods and labor actions.
In New York July 9 a gambler named Clarence Foote accepted a $1,000 to $1 bet that a two horse Advance Stakes would produce a nonwinning favourite King James as second Ballot won and King James finished second. Foote’s opponent Harry Abrahamson known as Gloomy Gun placed the high odds of 1 to 1,900. Bank Cashier Weds Marcus M Murray and Matilda Tremblay wed in quiet ceremony. couple to visit Montana.
Marie Portier Tanisaki files for divorce in Superior Court after 16 months of marriage to Uechi Tanisaki in Bellevue Washington. She alleges lack of support verbal abuse and frequent striking. The marriage was contracted March 30 1909 with witness Elma Haraguchi.
Saturday and Sunday visits allowed at the navy yard with boats departing Colman dock on a round trip fare of five cents.
Mrs. R T Hodge wife of Sheriff Robert T Hodge lies dangerously ill at her Southeast Seattle home after a recent decline in health. Doctors performed an emergency operation yesterday which was successful and today she is somewhat improved.
In New York Mayor Gaynor vows to wipe out police oppression by ending petty arrests and curbing professional bondsmen. He admonishes Chief Magistrates McAdoo and Kempner to remove bondmen and require bail only when a suspect is likely to flee, aiming to adopt a Golden Rule approach to prisoners in police courts.
BRDWIN J. BROWN announces Seattle dental offices at 713 First Avenue, offering 50 to 60 percent savings with experienced graduates. He claims a 1909 to 1916 patient record and guarantees satisfaction with plates repaired free of charge. He invites examinations and allows patients to pick any dentist after initial consult. Open evenings for workers.
At a large open air meeting moved from Niblett's hall to the Harbor Raphalt dock residents unanimously urged Seattle Electric to build temporary tracks on Blewett street pending Ewing street completion. The plan would speed service to a long neglected district and connect Wallingford and Meridian avenues. A committee including Wigmore Pierce Car McCullough Porter Silbaugh and Denney was named to present the matter to KE Co officials and the board of works. A proverb about marriage closes the item.
Volunteer park plans a Saturday afternoon festival on July 23 to showcase a public playground program for Beattie children. Seven playgrounds organize acts and games with kids from across the city practicing for two weeks to present a unified afternoon of play under park board supervision.
A fragment reports a battleship event around the Navy yard at Colinan dock on a Saturday. Vague details mention Roung as a location fragment and describe daytime activity without specifics.
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