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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
8
July 11 1861 marks Rosecrans defeat of Garnett at Rich Mountain Virginia driving retreat toward Cheat River. Other items note Seattle civic debates car tickets films and federal court closure Tacoma and Seattle tax balance items.
Engineer R Lacey received a $100 check offer from Mrs Sarah L Dorn of Cin as thanks for his efforts in saving her life when the ill fated Spokane beached. Lacey refused the gift, saying he did no more than his duty.
Mrs Margaret, district president of the Colorado Federation of Women's Clubs, condemns the waving of handkerchiefs at Chautauqua gatherings as an outrage to health and urges abolition. In Palisades bootleggers on the Western slope form a price-boosting combine. Lowell reports fierce heat hatching eggs abandoned by a hen. New York notes 63 million beer barrels sold in 142 months to June 30 per US Growers. Pittsburg conservatives estimate ice cream consumption reaching 166 000 gallons in recent hot spell.
The yesterday tally lists ten deaths, one divorce complaint, eighteen marriage licenses and twenty births. Births led by boys with a strong score, reflecting a lively record for a single day.
Fifty years old Philadelphian starts a dry goods shop with 24.67 on day one. He allocates funds to stock larder and advertising, yet saves for change. His caution yields two large department stores in Philadelphia and New York, aided by belief that newspaper advertising pays. John Wanamaker cited as key example.
Newton woman Gertie Moulton married a plan to become a Shooting Star after a year of weathering proposals from a China bound suitor. A New York manager offered her a soprano role with a touring act, and she accepted. The intramarine youth remains in China while the ce Star performs at Pantages this week.
The Seattle Electric Co. asked the city council yesterday for a franchise on 10th Ave W from Crockett to Wheeler as an extension of the West Queen Anne line. Councilman Blaine introduced the ordinance granting the franchise. Knights of Pythias lodge decided to allocate 100 for reward in the Patrolman Harris slaying case. Harris had joined the lodge the night before his murder. Mapleine Ice Cream by Seattle Ice Cream Co appears in the item.
Orpheum audiences enjoyed a program led by Horace Wright and Rene Dietrich with lively numbers and clever dances. The Empress featured musical acts by the Markel brothers and Probet while Brown and Cooper performed original pieces. Pantages showcased The Shooting Stars with daring midair stunts and Morria Golden offered a Hebrew comedy routine.
City council voted to kill the grade crossing bill with Erickson Goddard and Kellogg opposing. Plant owners along the waterfront push for an outlet to Piret Ave S amid two plans. a court action to force RR to open the street or a referendum may follow. Manufacturers remain confident of victory over railroads. Hoquiam hosts Eagles convention with Spokane chosen as next year’s meeting site.
Northwest Tacoma reports the drowning of Lester Kellogg, 15, in a slough at the bay head watched by his brother and two companions. Bellingham covers injuries from a touring car crash on a bluff near Friday Creek. Snohomish notes the 14 year old pioneer George Greenwood’s death after 50 years in Puget Sound. Valdez mentions the U S court sailing for Alaska. Port Townsend reports smallpox epidemic among interior Alaska Indians. Everett notes Rev. Linden’s resignation effective August 1 and W C T U curfew petitions. Montesano records a fatal auto accident involving the Hubble family. Everett mentions Frederick Weyerhaeuser’s Tacoma visit and Vancouver departure. South Bend notes a quick verdict in a local suits case. Tacoma reports Guido Lanzi’s naturalization denial. Okanogan plans a sane Fourth with fireworks ban. Tacoma cites South Tacoma discrimination case. a decision by John S. Burchmore pending.
Civil War veteran Francis DeCelle of 1524 Eastlake Avenue recounts service with Company H 18th Wisconsin and later Sherman’s forces. He was wounded at Shiloh and carried on a stretcher, re enlisted, fought to the war’s end, and remains married 67 years.
A survey of films and acts lists Pathe Freres coronation reels, war and Western dramas, comedies like The New Cook and His Birthday, educational pieces Birds in Their Nests and The Great Heart of the West, and several lyceum and national program titles with a mix of drama, comedy, and industry topics.
Jewelry listing notes filigree bar pins and brooches backed with Mack satin and inset with small rhinestones. Special price 50 cents.
Advertisement lists Omo Zouave Shields in all sizes 50 cents. Lace trimmed Zouave Shields in sizes 3 to 6 priced 75 to 90 cents. Shirt-Waist Shields No 2 15 cents No 3 20 cents 25 cents. First five.
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