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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

3

Pipe dream producers seized by U S officers last night

U S officers seized pipe dream producers valued at 2100. Frank Loftus, Chief Inspector, arrested Joe Booth as he left the Great Northern train with 25 tins of opium in a valise. Murphy was later arrested arriving by train with 85 tins of the drug. both claimed no knowledge of contents.

U. S Frank Loftus United States Special Treasury Joe Booth Great Northern Portland Murphy War

Man Found Dead After Five Days In Woods North Patchogue

John G. Ingerman escaped from the State hospital for the Insane at Central Islip and lived five days in the woods north of Patchogue Long Island. He survived on grass and tree bark before being found.

John G. Ingerman Patchogue L. I State Hospital Central Islip

$100000 Fire Destroys Seattle Wholesale District

Fire early this morning gutted two upper floors of the Occidental and Jackson building in Seattle. Water damage affected two lower floors while Seattle Candy and Cracker Co. estimates a $50,000 loss insured. Ground floor housed West Coast China, Malin Belting, and M J Brandenstein stocks damaged by water.

Seattle Occidental and Jackson Seattle Candy and Cracker Company West Coast China Company Malin Belting Company M. J. Brandenstein

Three High School Commencements Today

The Moore theatre hosts Broadway high school graduation this afternoon with free general admission. Lincoln high school held its ceremony at 10 this morning to a large crowd. Ballard high school will stage its commencement tonight at Junction Mall with admission at 8 o clock.

Moore Theatre Broadway High School Lincoln High School Ballard High School Junction Mall Ballard

Odd Bits of News from Across the Nation

A mosaic of brief clippings notes Johns Hopkins women securing spots at a university hospital, a New York divorce suit with a confessed drinking claim, a Hungarian tale of a penniless immigrant returning with savings, Colorado mothers teaching kids not to bite apples, and a Denver chamber plan to place billboards showing local and national temperatures.

Denver Chamber of Commerce New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia

Rioting Reignites During Garment Strike in Cleveland

United Press dispatch from Cleveland reports renewed disturbances linked to the garment workers strike. Nine arrests were made as police clashed with participants. the night ended quiet but tensions remained high and further outbreaks were feared.

Garment Workers

Park Entrance Move Planned To Deter Vendors At Ravenna

Ravenna park, bought for 131000 dollars from W. W. Beck, faces a 150 foot entrance relocation ordered by J. W. Thompson to curb hot house vendors leasing a 30 foot strip in front of the main entrance. The plan aims to reroute park access and reduce vendor intrusion.

Ravenna Park J. W. Thompson W. W. Beck Beck Thompson

Eastern Washington Market Prices Summary

Markets report eastern Washington butter prices roosters and eggs, timothy hay, potatoes and vegetables with bids from brokers. Prices listed include butter, potatoes Yakima and Puget Sound timothy at 36.00 and 9.00, carrots and cauliflower, onions, parsley and other produce with varied sack and dozen quantities.

Washington Puget Sound Yakima

Schnitzel Joins the Merry Sabbath Picnic Throng

Schnitzel Smith and Anastasia recount a countryside Sabbath picnic filled with mosquitoes gnats and land agents selling dreams of onions. A farm owner charged 75 cents for picnic privileges delaying their return until 1 a.m. Schnitzel declines further rural outings, preferring the office shindig.

Schnitzel Schnitzel Smith Utes Anastasia Marcel Anastania Btenographers’ League Anastaeia Bure Schnitec] Smith

Police Visit Saloons Hourly in Tacoma Reform Drive

Tacoma reports patrolmen are making hourly rounds to saloons within city limits under Chief Fraser orders. Downtown visits are frequent, outlying districts see half hour checks, part of a reform program linked to Police Pettit’s push for stricter liquor regulation.

Chief Fraser Fraser Estoner Police Pettit

Parrot Saves Life of Oregon City Candy Man

In Oregon City on June 20 John F. Shoup, an elderly candy maker, suffered a left side paralysis while retiring and collapsed. A parrot, alarmed by his moaning, screeched until police forced entry and alerted responders, enabling his rushed hospital delivery and ongoing recovery.

Walted Oregon City John F. Shoup Shoup

Love Opens Prison for Pretty Mabel Manning

Cy United Press reports in Canyon City Colorado that Pretty Mabel Manning once convict No. 7980 at the Colorado State Penitentiary was pardoned after wedding plans with forest ranger George A. Reid. She had been sentenced for shoplifting in Denver to two to three years in January. Reid urged a pardon after promising to marry her and the warden consented to her leaving the state.

Cy United Press Canyon City Colo Mabel Manning Colorado George A. Reid Arizona Pines Reid Wates Denver Board of Pardons Tynan

Seile Moto Circus Returns to Seattle for Final Shows

Audiences welcomed Seile Moto's return in Seattle with afternoon and evening performances. Two more shows promised tonight before bidding the circus farewell for the year. Show praised for cleanliness and strong acts though most features are new. 40 clowns and a notable menagerie directed by Rhoda Royal.

Seile-Moto Circus Seattle Rhoda Royal

Doctors Split Over Endorsement of Anti Tuberculosis League

The King County Medical Association endorsed the Anti Tuberculosis League of King County despite a split vote. Twenty six doctors opposed the endorsement while thirty five supported it signaling disagreement within the society about the league’s methods.

B. 8 Paschal King County Medical Association

Nunan Restated as Assistant Fire Chief by Civil Service

Tom Nunan was reinstated to the role of assistant fire chief by the Civil Service Commission after a brief deliberation. A large crowd attended and greeted the decision with congratulations. Beattie Automobile School, 210 Broadway. ose

Star Tom Nunan Civil Service Commission Beattie Automobile School Broadway Ose

Cigar Stand Girls Describe Work At Seattle Hotels

A Star reporter asks why attractive female cigar stand workers are employed in Seattle hotels. The girls say good looks and pleasant service help, but they must endure flattery and listen to customers. They claim wages and hours are favorable and that they prefer this work over typical male clerks.

Seattle

Cunard Line Grants Wage Increase After Strike

London June 20 The Cunard line announced a settlement with its striking seamen. An increase has been granted, but officials from the company and the union would not disclose the amount.

London Cunard Line

To Fly WeW Pennant

Alaska Steamship company fleets will fly the old-time pennant of the clipper ships a red flag with a white A inside a circle The flag recalls historic American registry and flags ships as American.

Alaska Steamship Company Ocean Fiera Merchant Marine

Blethens Charged With Criminal Libel

Five informations were issued against Alden J. Blethen Clarence B. Blethen Joseph Blethen and the Times Publishing company charging criminal libel arising from a fall controversy. Deputy Sheriff Roberts will allow pre arrest bonds at earliest convenience.

Alden J. Blethen Clarence B. Blethen Joseph Blethen The Times Publishing Company Roberts Blethens

Defamation Allegations Involving Wilson and Brainerd Cited

The report lists five specific publications that allegedly defamed the character of former Senator Wilson and Erastus Brainerd. These cited instances form the basis of the ongoing dispute.

Wilson Erastus Brainerd

Swissco Hair Remedy Promises Hair Growth And Color Restore

Advertises Swissco hair remedy claiming to grow hair prevent baldness cure dandruff and scalp diseases and restore gray hair to youthful color with no dye. Offers a free trial bottle for 10 cents to cover shipping from Cincinnati and promotes widespread sale through druggists in Seattle and elsewhere.

Swissco P. Square Cincinnati Ell Seattle Owl Drug Co

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