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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
7
A sudden cool wave sweeps the nation as temperatures drop by about 19 degrees in three days. Fort Wayne reports a light frost while Great Lakes gales ease summer heat, prompting a rethink of winter coats as forecasters warn of possible warming again tomorrow.
Sheriff Hodge has been endorsed by the Recall association as recall candidate against Mayor Dilting. The action shows unanimous league sentiment and reports say committees will submit recall petitions for Dilting Blaine Kellogs Wardall and Steiner within 10 days.
In St Louis on July 27 1912 Isaac B Atkinson president of the congress expects about 6 000 000 American Negroes to move to Africa during the On to Africa event planned for August 4 1912. He says the plan offers voluntary relocation and self direction rather than forced expulsion. Separately cholera reports from Merida Yucatan indicate two deaths as of today.
In Los Angeles Judge Bordwell’s court Samuel Zitto sued H Gotteber over ownership of 650 gallons of wine seized for a motie court debt. An expert testified the wine had spoiled into vinegar while delayed. The judge ruled the wine belonged to Zitto now vinegar.
In Xenia Ohio Rev Myron M Bruce aged twenty two died after appendicitis surgery. It was found he had lived under the name Ainsworth. his father from Indiana travelled to retrieve the body. A church in Jamestown advertised for a minister and received a letter from a man claiming to be his cousin. The deception stemmed from a wish to erase past incidents. Eugene Oregon report notes the Vallie and Alsea railroad acquisition linked to the Corvallis Eugene line promoted by Welsh interests.
Canadian Pacific liner Empress of China struck a submerged reef off Noji Saki light forty miles from Yokohama. Passengers moved to shore by Japanese cruisers Soya and Aso, mails transferred, and ships stood by via wireless. Forepart hull crushed, bulkheads kept vessel afloat, cargo likely lightered. Thief arrested in a separate home burglary at 903 King Street. Mrs Leigh reports loss of a milk dress and silverware.
Classified help wanted notices list several job openings including female workers for bag turning at Bemis Ron Bag Co in Seattle. show girls for Rekhardt attractions traveling. experienced ladies for fashion work at Rainier Laundry. and gown, coat, and skirt hands for alterations at J. Redelsheimer & Co. The ads request references and direct applicants to supervisors.
The notice promotes house buying with repeated questions and promises of low rent alternatives. It touts unusual bargains, urges careful reading, and claims homes are affordable with easy terms. The fragment emphasizes timely investment in real estate.
Four room district cottage offered at 860 dollars with 150 dollars down payment. Improvements are in and paid, located on a nice lawn with a good view near a car and school.
Advertisements tout land bargain near Grant County and Puget Sound area, offering 10 acre chicken ranches, nine acre tracts with spring, and lakeside plots. Listings name Ole Hanson Co and Robert Maltby among agents, with prices from $19 down and monthly terms, plus rental cottages and apartments in Seattle area.
Advertises land near Puget Sound with low prices and easy terms 20 to 26 per acre. Describes yielding fields in Eastern Washington and near Whitby Island, with opportunities for poultry ranching and fruit crops. Includes homes and acreage for sale or trade, nearby ferry access, and multiple brokers and offices in Seattle.
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