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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
7
The article outlines a boys club event next Sunday with activities including games and a memory outing. It notes a varied schedule from porting HH to open mat sessions and a park service, with prices and pickups to be announced.
Court ruling in the eighth district case concerns whether a candidate’s name can appear on the ballot as representative from the Eighth district. Judge Gillham notes that only census based apportionment can create a new seat and that the last legislature defined the current precincts and districts. The county auditor refused to place the name, arguing Gilliam’s view on the proper electoral form.
The delegation from Foster reports strong Poindexter support among farmers and residents near Renton as they organize a Wilson club. Fred Nelson notes pledges from 12 local men while broader talks critique tariff policies and sugar duties, urging reform. Poindexter is set to speak at the Central Labor Council hall in the Labor Temple.
Mayor signs ordinance placing system in city department control. Commissioner Gehton names C. L. Murray as Assistant Sanitary Superintendent and A. et as chief clerk and secretary of the new plant. Senton to urge council to approve two appointees and consolidate garbage operations.
A garbled history column notes events from July 27 1864 including SOD, the Bank of Ing rant, and references to Sir William. It reports a body found in the Yakima river, a 48 state flag incident at a courthouse, a stabbing in Silver Lake, divorces in Seattle, a dog attack in Leamingburg, and multiple suicides or fatal incidents across cities like Beattle Seattle New York San Francisco Portland Fresno and Eliz aba beth. It mentions William Williams Hilly Williams and various local tragedies and crimes with scant readable names and places.
Chief Kingsley issued an order directing officers to spank any masher caught in the act with a white gloved palm. No arrests will be made and warnings will be published in local papers.
Tokyo dispatch reports 82 people aboard lifeboats from the Tet surei Maru missing since July 23 near Chintaco after the ship foundered. Officials say four army officers 50 civilians and 28 crew members are aboard the lifeboats and hope they landed ashore and will be picked up by a war vessel. The liner operated Kobe to Darien on its last voyage carrying about 2146 passengers and crew.
An unknown man believed insane threw a brick through a Littie's Pharmacy front window at the corner of First Ave N and Harrison St. The incident occurred last night without provocation. No further details on motive or identity were provided.
The Beaver ran aground on the Desdemonia sands while bound for San Francisco. Tug Oneonta and Chancellor aided, all passengers landed safely on shore. Picnic parties turned the incident into a lark for the travelers.
A Pantages program features Barnold’s ten dogs and monkeys performing a complex act without direction. Tacoma citizen Barnold brings a homegrown novelty. Lilian Dollivar and Lorraine Rogers open with singing and dancing. Lawrence T. Johnson the ventriloquist wows crowds with cracker munching mouth stunts. The Dorie Trio perform cowboy songs and Dave Nowlin earns instant applause.
The Census Bureau announced the new enumeration showing Columbus Ohio with a population of 181600. The figure marks a notable increase for the city.
Several listings advertise furnished rooms and small houses for rent near Westlake, Lake Washington, and nearby car lines. Prices range from $4-$16 weekly, with options including single rooms, housekeeping suites, and a four to nine room house. Some ads offer weekly or monthly terms and mentions of steam heat, gas, and modern amenities.
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