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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
7
Sheriff Hodge recalls his youth starting at Glasgow at age 12 with a first dollar earned abroad. He describes growing up husky, shipping to Tacoma at 15, a hospital stay, and work in mines at Black Diamond. He notes his parents asked him not to drink and he has remained liquor free.
Nurses who resigned blame county commissioners led by Hamilton for unsafe conditions and low pay. Three weeks before the strike Superintendent O Rourke sought eight hours work and fifty dollars pay, and nurses requested this again a week before striking. They say Hamilton told them to quit if they disagreed.
More than 100 Irish Americans attended the St Patrick's day banquet where speakers urged home rule for Ireland. Chairman John Maguire and toastmaster Dr. William A. Shannon led a program featuring Judge KR. B. Al Reverend Father C. F. Carroll S. J. Judge George E. Donworth Jon T. Lawler Prof. E. S. Meany John J. Sullivan and James Hi. Kane.
The Tag Day committee thanks The Seattle Star for aiding the charitable effort and supporting the community cause.
Seattle residents gathered to support Edwin Briscoe Orphan's Home at Orillia by buying shamrock tags. About 1,000 volunteers sold tags, donors gave one to ten dollars, and firms like Bon Marche Frederick Nelson contributed hundred dollar checks. Bon Marche hosted a luncheon and Savoy hotel provided two rooms for headquarters. The initial 20,000 tags sold out by 2 pm, with 5,000 more ordered at noon.
Patrolman A F Heath could not identify William Walcke as the driver who struck him February 11 at Fremont Avenue and Ewing Street. Walcke pleaded not guilty and Judge Gordon held the case under advisement.
The Pressmen's union schedules a dance at Renton Hill hall tonight. Business agents of all unions form a statewide Board of Business Agents meeting each Saturday morning. The Central Labor Council commends the match trust for releasing its patent on sequisulphid a sanitary substitute for white phosphate enabling other manufacturers to use it.
Gov. Walter E. Clark told Seattle yesterday he expects Alaska’s future to be in farming. He noted coal costs in Alaska range from eight to seventeen dollars per ton, warning the industry is hindering growth.
Funeral services for Cal B. Blocker, veteran railroad man, were conducted this afternoon at Johnson & Hamilton's chapel under the auspices of the Fagles and Improved Order of Red Man.
John M. Thomas longtime companion of Ezra Meeker and namesake of Thomas station on the Seattle Tacoma interurban died at his home in Carleton Okanogan County aged 82.
Judge Frater orders the return of nine year old Joe Paddock to his Alaskan home after three years in Seattle with an Indian aunt and Chinese uncle. The boy asks to come back in one month as his mother an Alaskan Indian and his white father long for him.
F and Allen Brockaway a husband and wife were placed on trial in Judge Ronalds court charged with stealing 125 yards of silk valued at 60 dollars. The silk was found in a cult case tied to the Brockaways and left at a fruit stand.
New York March 18 Mayor Gaynor issues an edict banning harems and tight skirts at city hall after two chorus girls tried to reach his office seeking police protection from a mob of men and boys.
Corporation Counsel Calhoun spoke on the recently passed port bill before the Municipal League meeting this noon.
A dialogue notes practical wisdom on betting, praising restraint. It highlights a person who avoids bets on any single outcome and prefers balanced judgment in decision making.
The text asks about general knowledge topics including auto-suggestion, a ward councilman, U S population, tin wedding anniversary, and changing fashion in knitting yarn caps. It poses questions rather than reporting a specific event.
The piece notes a rise in meatless breakfasts and questions whether the world has reached a stage of turkeyless Thanksgiving celebrations, signaling mixed feelings about changing holiday traditions.
Advertises thousands of auto jobs nationwide with wages from 25 to 60 dollars weekly. Claims 300 000 cars to be made this year and offers training at Rochester Automobile School to qualify men for selling repairing driving and demonstrating autos and trucks. Provides address 1505 Church St Rochester NY for information.
The Seattle Star outlines how to manage subscription dates via address labels and notes advance payment rules. It lists rates for mail subscriptions within city and out of city areas, including monthly, six month, and yearly options, plus a brief reference to classified want ads and telephone charges.
Special notices advertise funeral directors and licensed embalmers with names and offices in Fremont and surrounding areas. An event at Carpenters Hall on Sunday March 18 features Rev Dr Dickey, a trance speaker, in a talk titled Temple of Truth. Includes ads for carpenters and general workers and a lawn care service listing.
In Oregon, Washington and Canada a land company offers free homesteads and desert claims with orchard views in eastern crates. The firm promises quick securement and access to desirable land, inviting inquiries at 103 Second Ave and 1111 Third Ave.
Mary seeks a home on a well situated tract near Phinney Avenue car line. Affordable land offers ample space, garden, chickens, and flowers with easy transit to work. Tracts priced at 156 down and 16 monthly, promising a cheap, convenient rural feel near the city.
49 acres wheat land and 480 acres water cultivation under note and Ulmak with frontage near Cassock Island. 14 acres fruit feature, 16 years old, 6 acres valuable timber and burning land, 35 acres nearly clear, 6 springs on property. Sale price listed as $4,008 with references to American bank main. Insurance noted.
Numerous advertisements for chicken ranches and farms in King and Snohomish counties seek buyers with cash and credit terms. Listings detail 6 to 49 acre parcels, riverfront and lake views, water access, near towns like North Bend and Port Orchard, with monthly payments and low down payments. Companies include Ole Hanson & Co and Danner Investment Co offering plots from about 1,750 to 4,000 dollars, plus farm homes, fruit trees, and interurban railway access. Many ads promise easy terms, locations near schools, churches, and stores, and quick possession.
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing advertise numerous Seattle lots in Columbia View, University district, Fremont and Ballard with low down payments and monthly terms. They promise good future value as city growth continues and invite prompt action from buyers.
Property listing reports a 480 acre farm with wells and a large lake, 26 acres of appraised fruit, 100 acres under plow, 16 acres of celery land, fall plowed fields, 4 acres in artichokes, a team and tools provided, barns and several dwellings. Available to December 1912 contact 702-34 American Bank Building Main 1855 IND 4853.
Multiple small listings offer four room houses and bungalows near car lines in West Seattle and Magnolia Bluff. Prices range from 400 to 1400 dollars with terms such as cash and monthly payments. several properties include improvements, water views, and proximity to landmarks like Beacon Avenue and Fauntleroy car line.
Listings show multiple properties for sale including cottages near Green Lake and North End districts with prices from dollars down and monthly terms. Also advertised are bargains on furniture ranges and hardware at Woodhouse Platt, plus loan services and exchange offers for Seattle buyers.
New location at 1415-17 Fourth Ave in Keller offers storage and moving services through Traneer Moving Storage and related supplies. The ad lists available phones and rental terms including $3.00 monthly for space and references to typewriter and supply offerings from Pox Wilk and partners.
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