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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
3
Indianapolis June 17 The county grand jury returned eight indictments connected to the alleged kidnapping probe sparked by the arrest of John J. McNamara.
The Lake Washington City Engineer Thagason traveled to Washington DC for a hearing next Thursday on city issues. Mayor Dilling headed to Vancouver to attend a coronation and planned tours to Everett Bell and other cities to rally support for the festival. In Hunnewell Massachusetts Wilson weighs ouster actions against recalcitrant councilmen, while evasive replies mark attendance questions. Cattle owners receive weed warnings along the right of way.
Chicago chief McWeeney says it is unsafe for women to be out alone at night and promises police escorts when called. Women should phone for assistance as needed.
A host guides a distinguished foreign visitor in Newport. The visitor counters that Americans devote themselves to expense regardless of pleasure, while the host frames it as devotion to pleasure despite expense.
Spokane residents report a basement disturbance and police find the burglar is a cat fallen into a furnace. The piece notes the Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its annual state convention in Spokane on July 19 with about fifty lodges expected.
Water will be shut off in the water mains along Magnolia Bluff between 22nd Ave W and 30th Ave W and from W Blaine St to Obvious. Five boys and four girls had births recorded yesterday and sixteen marriage licenses were issued. The state superintendent urges action to make Seattle the 1914 or 1916 convention point for national teachers.
Opportunity June 17 reports the Spokane and Inland Empire Railway sprayed a poisonous substance in a railroad area, causing concern among residents and prompting potential health and safety inquiries.
Turquoise wording mentions indigo green and tan table cloths in Bates store. Fastest colors known and priced at 60c per yard for short lengths. Offer valid until noon.
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