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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
7
Charles Smith recounts lifesaving lessons learned as a station captain on Lake Michigan and in Seattle. He shares practical rules for rescuing drowning victims, including artificial respiration and handling panicked swimmers, and cites personal saves to urge public knowledge.
Charles Smith outlines a crowd friendly rescue method with steps to keep the victim afloat and how to perform a backward tow. It covers pumping water from the chest, turning the person onto the back, and beginning artificial breathing, with cautions about using stimulants.
Charles Smith, famed as the cigar eater of Alki Point, rescued Jeanette Hainsworth from drowning Tuesday morning. This marks his sixth life-saving effort, reflecting his prompt action and expertise at sea rescues. Trained at the life-saving station off Ottawa, Smith is regarded as a leading Northwest lifesaver.
Shoppers find a brief sale on suitcases priced at eight dollars with basic features, and a fifteen fifty leather lined case with compartments and reinforced straps. A twelve twenty five leather traveling bag is advertised with elegant fastenings and leather lining as part of a new supply of bags in all colors.
Readable fragment lists prices for bicycles mowers hoses and fittings at Spinning's Satisfactory Store 1310 Second Ave. Items include canoes coaster brake bicycles lawn and garden gear and various hose lengths with prices ranging from 2.00 to 9.00 and up.
A Star man recalls beginning training as a boy beside Lake Michigan, warning of the lake's sudden storms and danger.
Deputy Fire Warden Wooding floods the county office with requests for burning permits under a new state law. Suburban homeseekers rush for slashings brush logs and stumps as they begin clearing lots, facing fines or jail if they act without authorization.
The fire and water committee will discuss a proposed 15 percent reduction in water rates at Wednesday night session. City residents welcome relief while complaints about connection charges and tapping fees surface. In Baltimore a separate report noted the Glenn building collapse today killing two.
Fifty suits of high grade conductors and motor men uniforms offered at a great reduction for a limited time. Call around and inspect them at 700 1st Ave corner Cherry.
Southern Pacific plans eight miles of tunnel to shorten the line 40 miles and reduce grade about 2000 feet. Five tunnels will be bored with the main chamber five miles long. Electric or compressed air engines will replace steam due to gas buildup. The route begins near Donner Lake and ends at Blue Canyon. Final surveys are underway at Donner Lake.
Sixty seven indictments were handed down by the county grand jury, many against former county officials. The jury cites bribery around 50 dollars as the usual fee for securing county contracts. Confessions of two former employees unsettle longtime officials whose offenses span several years.
In New York a widening blackmail case targets prominent society figures tied to Town Topics and a deluxe edition of The Smart Set. Alleged victim Edwin A. Post accused Charlies H. Able of demanding 560 to suppress an article. Able produced blank forms bearing names from Reginald Vanderbilt to Mrs. Potter Palmer as purported subscribers.
Ravensdale visitors led by Lucas edged Kent 7 to 6 in a tight game. Lucas pitched strongly guiding the attack as the husky farmers were edged at home.
The Kent team scored all runs on misplays and wild throws by the visitors with pitchers Ravensdale Lucas and Miles behind the rubber. Batters, Filer and Drake fielded for Kent as the game unfolded with 14 strikeouts and no hits allowed.
Fred Burton, 9, playing near Dennyway and Boren, was struck and run over by a heavy wagon. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. The driver refused to stop or give his name, hastening away after whipping the team. A passerby said the wagon went fast around the corner. This is the second similar accident at that spot in a year. the prior victim died after a week of pain.
Rev Geo St Robbins of Cincinnati’s Lincoln Park Baptist Church defends expulsion of 69 members for failing to pay dues. He cites scriptural robbing of God via tithes and offerings and notes church aid to the poor, while preserving prayers for paying members.
The school board suspended cadet encampments during term and vacation unless a faculty member is in charge after Rev J M Dean cited profanity and cigarette smoking at annual encampments. Prof W Geiger confirmed the smoking but blamed semi professional baseball players and university students for the bad influence.
Alki Natatorium is described as wet, warm, and comfortable, inviting healthful recreation and leisure for visitors.
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