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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

8

Secretary Stimson Leads By Vaccination Of Typhoid

Secretary of War Stimson submitted to the new typhoid vaccination as a example of bravery for his soldiers, signaling continued emphasis on preventive medical measures amid military service.

Washington Stimson

Fifth Ave busline fare bill reaches legislature

Albany reports a bill to cut the famous Fifth Ave New York busline fare from 10 to 5 cents. New York note says ice cream used as antidote for poison failed when a man attempted suicide in an ice cream parlor with no milk available.

Albany N. Y New York

Barnard College Seniors Claim Stocking Darning Skill

In a Barnard College survey all 100 seniors claim ability to darn stockings. Six of the group are identified as suffragettes, highlighting a mix of practical skills and activist identities among the seniors.

New York Barnard Women's College

Elocution Winners to Be Announced at July 24 Exercises

The winner of the annual gold medal contest by Seattle College senior and junior elocution classes will be announced at Friday July 24 commencement exercises. Chief Bannick commented on Luna Park noting liquor licenses should be revoked due to women and children patrons, while denying police inability to handle Luna Park.

Seattle College Bannick Luna Park Chief Bannick

O W to spend 300000 on Georgetown concrete storehouse and tanks

The organization identified as O W plans a large immediate expenditure near Georgetown for the erection of a concrete store house an off house a steam water tank and several smaller structures together totaling about 300000 dollars.

O.W Georgetown

How to Make an Ice Box for Baby’s Milk

A compact home method for keeping baby milk cold costs about 25 cents daily. Use a soap box with a tin pail inside, surrounded by sawdust, and pack the lid with newspapers. Place ice and milk in the pail to maintain proper temperature.

Two Labor Leaders in Seattle Profile

John Kean head of the Pacific district Longshoremen union and chief deputy labor commissioner based in San Francisco is noted for over two decades of union work in California. J A Madsen of Portland longshoremen’s district secretary and Danish native is highlighted for his long council involvement.

John Kean Pacific District Longshoremen's Union California San Francisco Longshoremen'’S Union J. A. Madsen Portland Denmark

Alleged Big Employment Fee Charged by Service Co

A Western Commercial Service Co contract demands one third of the first month’s salary as a placement commission payable upon accepting a position. A councilman calls the rates outrageous and may seek license revocation after a hearing is set to review the charges and contract terms.

Western Commercial Service Company Western Commercial Service Co W. C. Bachelor Hesketh

Theaters Listings Highlight Vaudeville Acts and Films

Moore and Albert Chevalier perform as The Coster on Friday night. Grand Vaudeville and Photo plays headline Seattle showings including Through Death Valley. Lois Keating Flood Music Co presents The Policemen's Ball. Orpheum Majestic Pantages Vaudeville circuits listed.

Moore Albert Chevalier the Coster Seattle Death Valley Lois—Keating & Flood Musical Co Orpheum Vaudeville Majestic

Dwarf Claims Shooting Was Accidental Near Algona

Charlie Wells, a dwarf, faces charges over the shooting of farmer Allen Brooks near Algona. Wells says the incident happened during an argument about socialism and Spiritualism, while Brooks milked a cow at six feet distance. Wells states he examined cartridges when the gun discharged, then fled and spent the night hidden under a house before surrendering in Tacoma.

Charlie Wells Allen Brooks Algona Wells Brooks Tacoma

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