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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

8

Two Pacific Drug workers fire over eight hour law stand

Caroline Lyons and Ruth McAllister refused to break the eight hour limit at Pacific Drug in Seattle and were dismissed Friday evening. One had over two years service and the other one and a half years. The firm admits past violations but claims intent to comply, with a complaint likely to be filed against the manager.

Caroline Lyons Ruth McAllister Pacific Drug Company Seattle

News Snippets From Seattle Excerpt

Residents push petition to extend and double Kinnear park streetcar service in Queen Anne north west. The Seattle Commercial Club departs for several cities on a return Sunday morning trip. Mountaineers hike 15 miles and plan a campfire at Best beach. Seattle Pioneer Sun Guide expands with new local features. A Civic Forum talk on Seattle as a seaport is announced. A 92 year old groom in Oklahoma weds a 24 year old. The Belleview Priests corner property sold for 40000 dollars. Nat Goodwin sues Edna Goodrich for stocks valued at 120000.

Through trains eyed for Chicago Seattle run

Heavy tourist traffic through Beattie prompts O W officials to study adding two through trains on the Chicago Seattle route. The Pioneers Association of Washington holds its annual election Tuesday night. Wednesday includes a picnic and luncheon for members and guests. Harry Daniels, a federal prisoner, has been moved to better quarters in Ottawa jail after criticizing conditions at Waukegan.

Beattie O.W Chicago Seattle cThe Pioneers’ Association of the State of Washington Ottawa Sil Harry Daniels Waukegan

Princeton Rat Killing Cuts City Losses in Half

Princeton officials estimate annual savings of thirty thousand dollars after destroying 4,000 rats in Princeton's second rat killing effort. The program aims to reduce disease risk and improve public health in the city.

Princeton Incl

Mixed city briefs report disasters and events abroad

NOME Alaska reports steamers Sen ator and Umatilla near due to ice in Bering Sea. MEXICO CITY cites earthquake deaths under 125 with 119 buildings destroyed and over 1,000 damaged. APPLETON Wisconsin notes four drownings on Little Lake Butte des Morts. Paris West Africa yellow fever reports and Russell Sage coffin valued at $6,000.

Nome Alaska Senator Umatilla San Francisco Bering Sea Mexico City Appleton, Wis Little Lake Butte Des Morts

Son of former mayor Collins dies at 22

Walter Dudley Collins, 22, son of former Mayor Collins of Kirkland and a University of Washington student, died yesterday after a lingering illness.

Collins Walter Dudley Collins Kirkland University of Washington

Local option election set for June 21 at Ta Center

Vancouver residents will vote in a local option election at Ta Center on June 21. The measure seeks community input on a municipal issue likely affecting city services and local governance.

Vancouver Wash Ta Center

Three Convicted Murderers Face Death in Ossining

Albany June 12 three men Thomas Barnes Fred Lenhart and Joseph Nacca are slated for execution in Ossining today unless Gov Dix grants a reprieve. Barnes killed John P Leotard in February 1910 Lenhart murdered Anna Luther near Bayshore L I in April 1909 and Nacca stabbed Antoinette Dadi at Niagara Falls in January 1909.

Albany Gov Dix Ossining Thomas Barnes John P. Leotard Brooklyn Fred Lenhart Anna Luther Bayshore L. L Joseph Nacca Antoinette Dadi Niagara Falls

Children’s Day Observed in Seattle Churches

Children’s Day was observed in Seattle churches yesterday with profusions of flowers gathered by volunteers to gladden the hearts of the sick and by song services and exercises in which children only participated. Large masses of flowers adorned the chancel steps.

Seattle

Swedish Tabernacle 8 Opens With Dedicatory Services

Dedicatory services were held yesterday at the new Swedish tabernacle at Pike street and Bellevue avenue with Rev. Nila J. Heiner delivering the principal address. The church, costing about $50,000, seats 2,000 and will host services through the week.

Swedish Tabernacle Pike St Bellevue Av Nila J. Heiner

Madero Leaves on Talking Tour for Morelos and Guerrero

Francisco Madero, famed revolutionary leader, departs Mexico City by special train at 8 a.m. for a speaking tour through Morelos and Guerrero. He reviews Gen. Figueroa's troops at Cuernavaca and plans a three day auto trip with a small guard. Also note a Seattle sanitation report says over 90 percent of 71 dairies meet May standards.

Walted Mexico City Francisco J. Madero Morelos Guerrero Figueroa Cuernavaca Auto

Fashion description of embroidery adorned waistline garment

A garment features allover embroidery on the waist area with a square Dutch neck and kimono sleeves. It is inserted with fine cotton Cluny lace, suggesting a delicate decorative finish.

Men’s Summer Underwear Price List Draft

Listing for men’s summer underwear including Cooper shirts and drawers in white with regular or sleeves at $1.00 each. Fine lisle undershirts in white and colors at $2.00 per garment. Athletic lisle underwear available at $1.00 per garment.

Cooper Milan

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Caroline Lyons and Ruth M'Allister North West Queen Anne Bill Kinnear Park Pisco Walla Walla North Yakima Ebeneburg Duwamish River Sound Best Beach Dugdale’s Park Louis Lepper Seattle Pioneer Sun Guide Edgar Over Mexico R. H. Thomson Civic Forum Christensen Oklahoma Bellevue and Priests T. A. Davis Nat Goodwin Edna Goodrich Nat Atlantic City Frederick Kohl Adele Verge Cairo Ill Axel Grandson Hilbuth Union Tnow Paris West Africa Russell Sage John Newmeyer Pennsylvania John Niet Don Carlos Buell United State United States Military Department of Chioo Sith Cincinnati Don Carlos Mill Springs Lexington Kentucky Madero Sanitary Department Sir Oliver Lodge Scandinavian American Bank A. Chilberg J. E. Chilberg T. B. Minahan J. F. Lane Cashier The Frederick & Nelson, Inc Broidery Firet Floer Ia Ae Hasament Frederick & Nelson Amter
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