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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
6
How to hatch chicks using either a machine incubator or a broody hen. For large scale, machines cost from five dollars and hatch 40 to 60 eggs at a time. For backyard flocks, set hens with eggs and manage brood care, food, water, and nest conditions. Tomorrow covers growing chicks.
In 1907 Ah Fook was arrested with silk over his sleeve. Chin and Gen Quay, Chinese merchants, signed his bail and Ah Fook departed to China for health. Judge Han freed Kee and Quay, ruling Ah Fook a Chinese laborer not entitled to bail. The circuit court of appeals reversed, Kee and Quay losing $750 in bonds.
Peter Myrvold of Minneapolis a well known Norwegian journalist and lecturer will address a meeting at L O G T hall 1109 Virginola street under the auspices of the jan Lodge of the Good.
Portland report quotes John B. Osborne, chief of the bureau of trade relations, predicting five years after adoption of the pending red-Reece agreement with Canada total imports will reach 540 million dollars. The United States would supply 2356 million dollars, or a significant share.
About 100 wagons of the Adams Express Co. have been put back in operation by strike breakers in New York as regular drivers and helpers had been on strike for several days. In Paterson New Jersey, Vincent Walls known as the pool room king died last night leaving an estate around $150000.
Alex Anderson, deputy United States marshal, resigned yesterday. Marshal J. H. R. Jacoby had not yet named a successor.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast acting remedy for piles promising cure of bleeding itching and pain. It claims dramatic results even in severe cases and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. The ad lists drugstores and mentions sales through The Lewis & Lake Company.
Laborer Jack Kane walked into a Filmore street shooting gallery in San Francisco with a dime to rent a revolver. He fired at a target then turned the pistol on himself and died instantly, the act described as a suicide.
James H. Cole of the International Bible Students Association lectured at Faurot's Hall last night on the topic Can the Dead Communicate With the Living. The address explored spiritual communication and life after death, drawing attention from attendees.
P. H. Starr a vegetable peddler living at 1128 33rd Avenue collapsed and died yesterday afternoon on Howell Street. He is survived by a wife.
Statistics from New York recruiting stations show thousands of young men eager to enlist. Applicants for service have doubled since the mobilization order along the Mexican border.
Following the death of C. Harrah the Harrah Bros. will close their stores at 621 N Broadway and the corner of 24th Ave and E Madison Street all day today and tomorrow until noon.
Boston dispatch reports the state department was asked to investigate a claim that African explorer Herbert Decoy was killed recently on the north coast of Africa by Arabs.
The markets section lists average quoted prices for butter poultry feed and vegetables. It covers native Washington butter fresh Eastern butter and storage butter, various poultry cuts, eggs, and miscellaneous feed items like alfalfa and oats. Vegetable prices include onions carrots beets potatoes and apples from Wenatchee and Yakima regions with assorted crate quantities.
Miss May Morse, a former Hotel Lankershim telephone operator, travels to Bath Maine with a $100 000 check to settle her aunt Mrs. Benjam Morse estate. She learned she is heiress just after resigning. Mrs Morse was mother to Charles W Morse the ice king now imprisoned in Atlanta.
London reports rents climbing in the Kensington area in anticipation of King George VI coronation ceremonies in June. Properties command high rates, with mansions listed at no less than 5,000 dollars for June and a five room flat offered at 1,500 dollars.
John T. Lawrence aged 66 died at his daughter Mrs. Gus Hrinkman residence 2492 West 60th Ballard. Funeral services will be held at the residence Sunday at 2 p m under Mason auspices.
A cold wave extends from Cape Hatteras to Eastport Maine along the Atlantic coast today. The weather is moderating but the front traced its origin to the Great Lakes where very cold conditions prevailed yesterday.
The Neal Institute in Seattle reports strong progress seven months after opening, citing patient letters praising the cure for liquor craving. The program pledges eradication of taste and desire within three days, with a contract and mailed references available upon request.
The cornerstone laying ceremony occurred at Warren Avenue and Crockett Street for a new Orthopedic Hospital. Mrs J W Clise laid the first mortar as crippled inmates watched from a temporary home window. Clergy and officials including Mayor Dilling Dr C W Sharpless Rev Dr M A Matthews Rabbi Samuel Koch and Rev H H Gowen praised Seattle women’s efforts to establish the hospital.
James D. Cooper, 74, died at his residence 2241 13th Ave W. He had worked for Beattie Electric for 18 years and leaves a wife and four sons. Funeral services were held this afternoon under Graham Engemann.
Katalla Alaska moves to store 37 006 barrels of Alaska oil in steel tanks from California to Puget Sound. Nine miles of steel pipe arrive from the East for immediate erection at Katalla. First shipment expected to Seattle within sixty days. Wells near Katalla yield over 2000 barrels daily. plans include 20 000 barrel harbor tank and 6 000 and 2 000 barrel tanks near the wells.
Members of the Madison society plan a banquet tonight in Washington to commemorate James Madison born 160 years ago. The event honors the fourth U.S. president and his legacy.
Haverhill Massachusetts March 16 Henry Clay Barnabee aged actor fell down three flights of steps at a hotel and is now in a hospital with injuries.
An advertising feature from Regal Dental Offices promotes low prices and painless treatment in Seattle. It touts full sets for five dollars and fillings as low as one dollar, claims specialist oversight, and a one year guarantee, inviting readers to visit 1405 Third Ave. N. W. Cor. Union St. to prove the claims.
Secretary Norton states President Taft will not make a September tour to Spokane and other Northwestern cities despite invitations.
Des Moines bulletin reports the Iowa legislature has defeated the constitutional amendment path to nationwide prohibition. The decision ends legislative efforts to push Prohibition by amendment.
Joseph F. P. Melton, former bank teller of Western National Bank in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to embezzling $7000 and will be transferred to Atlanta, Georgia to begin a seven year federal prison term. The notice also mentions real estate listing at the Virginian.
A Seattle resident describes chronic backache and aching kidneys, with frequent urination and fatigue, improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad cites a testimonial from Mrs. B. J. Roy praising relief and renewed energy after using the product.
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