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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
3
Oakland March 12. Grief over the loss of a faithful pet dog drives Martine Ter to a hospital incident. A police report notes a self harm attempt with a cut artery. she was hospitalized and is believed to be recovering. Real estate section leads with farm or acre land ads.
Copy describes a sales notice offering a level, clear lot near Milwaukee depot and local amenities. Promises free abstract and water access with very easy terms. Includes repeated price mentions and urges purchasers to act at the office. No precise dates or addresses provided.
A partial notice describes cash amounts and monthly payments for a property. It mentions $364,550 cash, $1,400 and $100 cash components, and a four lot layout with a garden area. The readability is limited with garbled terms and unclear seller or location details.
Ambiguous classified style note lists a cheap car offer for 699 cash with sparse details. Mentions pickup and a contact prompt but lacks clear names or locations, resembling a damaged ad fragment. Contains scattered phrases likely from a glossy sale tag.
A fragmented notice describes a 40 foot lease area near a carriage house with a sidewalk price of 1.559 dollars and a monthly charge of 15 dollars for 500 Belamee. The text is unclear but indicates rental terms and location details.
Mrs J F McCoun suffered injuries when her touring car collided with a smaller vehicle driven by Fred Laws in Oakland. She was taken to Shannon hospital where her blindness developed after initial hopes of recovery faded. Also injured were Mrs Diets and Mrs Lewis. Mrs McCoun, initially believed dead, revived briefly after transfer to Hunterston.
In Palo Alto Cal March 12 little Poss Coons son of prominent residents recovered his voice after five weeks of muteness from a skull injury. A surgeon removed a tiny bone fragment pressing on the brain, restoring speech instantly and prompting hopes for a full recovery.
Washington reports one 26000 ton battleship will be named and the other will bear the name Arkansas according to an announcement from Secretary of the Navy Meyer. Also noted are Nevada and Nevada related items from nearby briefs on gambling, racing, and legal matters.
Two distinct shocks were felt in Riverside California at 6 30 this morning. The undulations moved from east to west. No damage was reported from the tem.
In a Sullivan estate matter Judge Yakey enjoined W F Hayes from further action after he left the courtroom before the defense for distributees was heard. Hayes sought to set aside a March 9 ruling while demurrers by Terrence O urrien and Marie Carrall were prioritized. he appealed and departed, prompting the restraint order.
Game Warden H Rief voices frustration over Olympia's legislative session while noting Lake Washington and surrounding area designated as a bird shelter with no firearms allowed. Brook trout season shortened east of the Cascades to May 1, while west of the Cascades it remains April 1. Bounties on cougars and timber wolves reportedly increased.
Debate centers on Senate Bill 996 aimed at weed control and wildlife seasons. Supporters criticize the measure as intelligent but the bill failed despite limiting open seasons and setting bag limits. Lobbyists sought to bury it in committee after its amended form displeased its backers.
Yesterday at 5 pm an incendiary tried to burn Joseph Francia's home while no one was inside. Neighborhood boys saw smoke under the front porch and extinguished the fire before it spread. An oil soaked rag and boards were found beneath the stoop. Chief Bringhuret leads the investigation.
Property owners and residents near Union Bay will hold a mass meeting at Yesler School to form an improvement club and start a movement to secure the construction of a plied driveway across the north end of the bay.
Deputies launch warrants against 26 individuals from Whitman County following a grand jury indictment spree. Cases range from assault to murder with George Lamphere of Palouse charged for selling cigarettes outside the post office, expected to be central to a forthcoming trial.
Girls' Extra Fine Silk Lisle Full Fashioned Hosiery close ribbed very attractive. Box of three pairs special 85c. Toys' Heavy Ribbed Indestructible Cotton Hosiery extra strong and elastic three pairs special offer.
Strong specials feature lingerie dresses priced from 5.85 to 9.75 dollars in batiste with Valenciennes and Venise lace. Styles include yokes, filet lace fronts, embroidered flounces, tucked panels, and lace trims in white pink blue lavender and ecru. Regular prices up to 65 dollars.
An on page ad lists various toilet articles and accessories with prices: Violet's perfumed soaps Santal and Benzoin, Colgate dental cream tubes 20c, Art-Gum cleaners 10c, Hudnut Hair Tonic 1.00, Daggett & Ramsdell Cold Cream 33c, Listerine 35c, Pears Unscented Soap 10c, 4711 perfume powder looks 15c, plus other items and scents.
Spacious first floor offers children's wash dresses in blue pink black and white checks madras and French gingham. Styles feature box-plaited waists, piped collars and belts, full-plaited skirts, and short tucked sleeves. Sizes 6 to 14 years, prices from $2.95 to $3.65.
Warner's corsets offer affordable foundation garments for Directoire fashion. Styles include STYLE 246 at $1.50 with long straight lines, STYLE 156 at $1.00 emphasizing long cling, and STYLE 121 at $1.50 with a long low bust over hip. All feature two pairs of hose supporters and suitable materials.
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