Eight Hour Law Brings Hope to Seattle Waitresses
Mrs. Ruth Wilkes of 408 Harrison Street describes how the new eight hour workday at the Boulevard restaurant on Pike Street improves life for mothers and children. She notes wages remain steady, shorter days reduce late nights, and more waitresses may mean tougher job competition.
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Ruth Wilkes
Harrison Et
Mrs. Wilkes
Boulevard
Seattle
Ares
Mre. Wilkes
Joba
Patrolman Rix Captures Joyriders After Three Hour Chase
Motorcycle Patrolman Claude Rix arrested four alleged joy riders after a three hour pursuit across multiple routes. He located the stolen seven passenger Studebaker near Seattle and Rainier Beach, bringing the quartet to the city jail for prosecution. Rix earned a standing award from the Seattle Automobile Club for the capture.
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Claude Rin
Studebaker Garade
Rix
Studebaker
Seattle Automobile Club
Headqo
Georgetown
Ft Suturb
Rainiey Beach
Valley
Beattle
Renton
Duniap Station
Seattle
Golden Key Hunt Promises $50 Reward at Pike and Second
The Star announces Miss Rosalie will hide a single golden key within 50 feet of the intersections of Pike and Second in Seattle next Saturday at noon. Participants must find the key and return it to The Star office for a $50 gold reward. a photographic image will be shown beforehand to aid the hunt.
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Rosalie
Midnight Sons
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Pike St
Seconday
Nery
Pike and
Second
Star Office
Pike
Americans Shot by Mexican Federals in Casas Grandes
Fifteen Americans captured at Casas Grandes were executed by Mexican federal forces, according to Gen. Madero's scouts. The report says rebels left wounded were massacred and prisoners were shot under martial law to deter aid to insurgents. The siege of Chihuahua worsens with famine, water shortages, and disease as Mexican federal columns advance.
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United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Casas Grandes
Gonzales Garcia
Diaz
Maderista
Chihuahua
Taft War Move Under Fire in Senate Debate
Washington critics question Taft's mobilization of American troops on the Texas frontier as an unprecedented action. Senator Poindexter says two differing taft statements prompt calls for an inquiry to determine the truth and whether the move mimics a declaration of war or tests preparedness.
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ST. Paul
Congress
Taft
Texas
Washington
Poindexter
Horn seeks legal name change from Hinckley Goodliff to William Goodliff
In New York on March 14 Justice Guy granted Hinckley Goodliff Horn permission to adopt the name William Goodliff Horn to spare himself the nickname Hink. The article notes his friends used the name Hink and says he finds it undignified and distasteful.
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New York
Hink
Hinckley Goodliff Horn
Justice Guy
Wm. Goodliff Horn
Norwegian composer writes comic opera Dr Cook about pole discovery
A Norwegian composer with a humorous streak has created a comic opera titled Dr Cook. The work centers on a doctor's discovery of the North Pole, blending satire with Arctic adventure.
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Dr. Cook
The
North Pole
Rat-infested chicken coop on 316 21st av deemed nuisance
Evidence presented to the board of public works shows Benny Kalman wearing torn pants to illustrate the condition next to Dave Sidelsky's converted barn at 316 21st av. The structure is infested with rats and considered a public nuisance.
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Benny Kalman
Board of Public Works
Dave Sidelsky
21St Av
Abruzzi Engagement to Princess Xenia Reported
European court rumors say the Duke of Abruzzi plans to wed Princess Xenia daughter of the king of Montenegro and sister of Queen Helene. The engagement to Kate Elkins daughter of the late Senator Hikins is unlikely.
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Xenia
Duke of
Fraudulent scheme alleged over Hulman hotel sale
Mrs Sophia Strom files complaint seeking 800 dollars claiming a conspiracy involving Mrs A F Hempel C K Colman J K Barrett of Colorado Investment and agent R Merchant. She says she sold Hulman hotel for 400 cash and 800 in worthless notes. Sacramento March 14 federal divorce law reform sought in Assembly via joint resolution led by Francia Moody.
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Mra
Sophia Strom
Mra. A
Sacramento
United States
Francia M. Moody
A Moral Exchange on Dancers and Fiddlers
A moralist quips that those who dance must pay the fiddler while the demoralizer notes that settling debts leads to new demands. The exchange frames a cycle of consequences and costs in a witty aside.
Sayings of Celebrities Excerpt in Conversation
A drunken congressman told Horace Greeley he was a self made man. Greeley replied that the fact relieves the Almighty of a great responsibility.
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Horace Greeley
Horace
Release From Jury Duty Tied to Baseball Duty
The piece sketches Hans Wagner’s conditional release from jury duty requiring him to practice and hit the ball squarely on the snoot. It hints that Hane must make good or face contempt of court, blending legal stakes with a baseball motif.
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Hans Wagner
Hane
Dunc Delivery of Grecian Costume Speech at Unitarian Event
Raymond Duncan of Hellenic art spoke at the Unitarian church last night in a Grecian costume. Admission was one dollar and the costume may have drawn more attendees than the talk. The piece also notes Dane’s notable hair and a humorous line about lending Dobson ten dollars.
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Freddie
Raymond Duncan
Unitarian Church
Dunc
Ife
Dune
Dane
Eleven Babies Born on Fifth Avenue in Two Year Span
Health department records confirm Elinor Glynn mistaken about no births on Pitth av. In 1910 eleven babies were born within a 110 block stretch on Fifth Avenue, highlighting ongoing births in New York's fashionable district.
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New York
Health Department
Elinor Glynn
Pitthav
Broadway High to Debate Seattle Street Rails
Milton Veddar Noel Balske and Guy Thompson were chosen yesterday to represent Broadway high school in a March 24 debate against Ballard high school on the topic Should Seattle Own and Operate Its Own Street Railways.
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Milton Veddar
Noel Balske
Guy Thompson
Broadway High School
Ballard
Seattle
Will Brewery Licenses Bypass Law Through Realty Firms
Seattle officials consider granting saloon licenses to realty firms owned by breweries after Corporation Counsel Calhoun advised it is legal to do so. The Seattle Brewing Company uses Occidental Realty with Andrew Heinrich and C. W. Loomis in top posts, though the spirit of the law condemns such evasion and city leaders may still deny licenses.
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Corporation
Calhoun
Dilling
Seattle Brewing Company
Occidental Realty Company
Andrew Heinrich
Seattle Brewing Co
C. W. Loomis
Star Picture Man Dollar Giveaway Ends At Local Schools
The Star offers a dollar to the first student who steps in front of the Picture Man at the Minor, Lincoln, Summit, Madrona, or Pacific schools. Reginald Morrison, 11, of 615 12th Ave N, and Willie Bates of 1515 Fifth Ave, collect their dollars after challenging lines. The man will appear at Madrona or Pacific school tomorrow between East James and East Jefferson streets. Watch out for him.
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the Star
Star Picture
Star Office
Lincoln Playground
Reginald Morrison
J. P. Morrison
Lowell School
Willie Bates
Summit School
Madrona School
E. Spring St
Pacific School
Ith Av
E. James and
E. Jefferson Sts
Hotel Collapse of Formalities Sparks Curio
In a hotel lobby a colonel faints prompting a bellboy to suggest splashing water but a clerk vetoes the idea saying it would trigger a fit. The text also notes that punctuation arrived in literature in 1520 and jokes about dernspacing.
HickTown Bee Briefs Highlight Odd Local Happenings
In Hicktown a series of small items unfolds: a man plans to wear a water tower suit to a evening show, Beans scroll lowers a flagpole, and L Pickerell’s flag remains at half mast. Will Bittercat visits from Willow Creek seeking a loan while Doc Lamb awaits an express package from Seattle to begin a fishing trip.
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L. Pickerell
Kent Will Bittercat
Willer Creek
Doc Lamb
Seattle
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Abruzzi
Dobson
Charles Bates
Old Kentucky
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