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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
6
Beetles threaten the Radcliffe elm famed for Washington’s command view at Harvard Yard. The tree may be cut after centuries as experts note beetle damage and the loss of the famous surrounding trees.
Sporty, an Irish terrier owned by Thomas Nees of Lawrenceburg Indiana, killed 37 rats in six minutes then collapsed from heat. The beloved dog was buried in a white velvet coffin after a Christian funeral, joining the rats in animal heaven.
Two hoboes aided a stranded Southern passenger train near Salem, signaling danger with a lighted paper after noticing a broken rail. The engine brake held, the 100 passengers aboard were warned, and the train stopped just in time. Passengers later donated nickels and dimes to the likely grateful tramps.
Greeley Colorado July 13. A Newcomer has invented a device to cool diners by delivering cooled air from a wall socket through a hose into soup or coffee. A compressor sends air through tubes to the dining room and could be used to shoo flies if popular.
Leaseholders of state title lands are subject to assessment for local improvements, the supreme court ruled yesterday in Pitt Trimble versus the intention. The court overruled the argument that state ownership relieved taxation, affirming that improvements are not merely temporary.
The Elks will host an annual picnic at Wildwood Dee Geteraay. Boats depart from Leschi Park and attendees can enjoy dancing and music along with other activities.
The acknowledged belle of the Taft silver wedding leads the Southern colony in New York City. Mrs Mundell is related to the Calhouns and other famous Southern families.
One commercial organization may replace the two groups the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial club at the big business men's dinner at the Hotel Washington. If consolidation fails a central body may be formed to designate duties of each organization.
Mary Herminik Becker, 33, daughter of Herman F. Becker, married Joseph R. Hasson, 74, a wealthy retired coal dealer, in New York on July 13. The bride declared love transcends age as they prepared to honeymoon despite the large age gap.
Humiliation of fat women in hot months due to visible excess fat. The Marmota prescription tablets are advertised as a solution, claiming rapid fat loss with harmless effects. Sold at drug stores or via Marmela Company, Detroit.
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