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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
8
Princess Clara Ward-Chimay claims Peppin Ricciardi of Naples deserted her and accuses her of an affair with his butler. She denies the charges, insisting she cannot convince Peppine of her innocence in the alleged intrigue.
London reports the separation of the Duchess of Marlborough from her titled husband does not hinder her lifestyle. She advances liberal expenditures and fashion shows while asserting independence, drawing attention to her extravagant frocks and public presence.
Market notes show average prices with slight variation across wholesale and retail segments. Details are unclear but indicate butter buying prices around recent levels with some fluctuation and noted charges or adjustments.
A fragmented listing shows grocery and supply prices and items such as evaporated milk, oats, poultry goods, and tobacco from Mt Vernon and Port Ravenne. Prices are given per cases and per unit with various quantities and brands, reflecting a midwestern small-town market page.
United Press reports the search for Porter Charlton’s body in Lake Como ended without results. Police believe Charlton murdered his wife and another man. Strawberry fields are open and boats depart Leech Park for Bellevue and Eastland as authorities continue to monitor the area.
Rev H C Morrison of Louisville Ky after Orient trip warns in San Francisco that Japan eyes conflict with the United States. He notes Japanese interest in Philippines fortifications and predicts Japan will prepare for war as Panama Canal completion may spur American aggression. Morrison says Japan is not yet ready to fight others but views US clash as inevitable.
A humorous urban report from St Louis dated June 18 describes locals creating a drink named the T. R. cocktail. Pop Harris hosts a tasting with jurors as he savors a long verbal recipe, claiming the beverage will embolden fighters and challenge wealth.
The Y M C A invites men to hear Dr Lyman Beecher Sperry speak on The Relation of Mind to Health and Disease on Sunday June 19 at 3 30 p m Sperry, a renowned physician and author of works on marriage and youth, supports living to a hundred through proper habits. The note mentions his long career and books. Pool at Oriental offers daily 10 cent cash prizes with odds at Pike and Union.
Seattle Public Utilities chief Valentine urged forcing the Seattle Electric Company to lower car steps and allow shorter rides. The council committee approved the change but granted the firm one year to complete the modifications, setting first step limits and incremental increases to 12 inches.
Saturday and Sunday special sailing days offered at the navy yard. Take a round trip boat from Colman dock for 60 cents. Limited ride times and boarding details not specified.
A 12 year old boy died yesterday afternoon on the operating table in Dr. Evan Hyslin's Tacoma office during a minor throat adenoid removal. Heart failure was given as the cause. Dr. Hyslin called it one of those unfortunate rare accidents.
Major Edward F. McGlachlin Jr testified at Fort Lawton that Col. George F. Cooke on trial for alleged misconduct borrowed money from enlisted men. The case moves forward to Alaska proceedings as McGlachlin, formerly inspector general based in Vancouver, provided testimony.
The witness testified that the officer on trial misused government transportation as the court martial considers a trip to Alaska to investigate the theft of $19,000 in government funds by Private William Cane, acting paymaster’s clerk at Fort Gibbon while Cooke commanded.
Rushville Indiana residents report a summer visit from a troublesome owl. The same bird caused disturbances earlier, shocking residents and drawing attention from local authorities.
Residents and pedestrians in the North Maine Street district endured an owl terror last summer. The unseen bird attacked people, knocked hats from heads, and frightened women while men were struck in the back. Crowds tried to drive it away as it hooted loudly and targeted faces.
All aboard for Pleasant Beach on Sunday for outdoor sports dancing and baseball. Boat leaves Colman dock with round trip fare of 50 cents.
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