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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

3

Local Girl Becomes Lifesaver Rescuing Five From Drowning

Miss Avant a Seattle born daughter of Malcom Arrant, age 19, has saved five children from drowning over two years. Her rescues span Seattle Lake Washington and the Willamette River, including a near fateful struggle with a 10 year old boy in a whirlpool and a crossing near Portland Oregon.

N Prancisco Cal Mies Marie Arant Malcom Arrant Seattle Miss Avant Lake Washington Waller Ibraith Venlaton Idaho Wallace Thompson Mise Avant Iad Mies Arant Willamette River Portland Oregon Eugene Carr

Mayor Miller Handles Record City Ordinances

Mayor Miller yesterday assowed the largest number of city ordinances ever handled in the mayor's office in one day. There were 120 ordinances, mostly 60 per cent improvement measures. The accumulation came from Councilman Murphy's long absence, and the council must vote unanimously to pass these measures.

Miller Murphy

King Marries and Abdicates in Colonial Governance Tale

A news item from Christmas Island reports the ruler John Davie Murray, a Purdue graduate, has married in London and will abdicate, prompting the island to seek a new king. Murray plans to live as a private citizen, though his college friends relay details of his tenure and authority over locals.

Lafayette Tnd Christmas Island Mettic Ocean Singapore John Davie Murray Purdue University London Murray Urray

Gordon Squabble in the Supreme Court

In Olympia Superior Judge Huneker Bowane will appear before the Supreme Court to show cause why he interfered with the prosecutor in the grand jury hearing. A writ of habeas corpus was filed. dispute centers on taking a stenographer into the grand jury room. The court has refused to allow the county attorney to attend. The grand jury has moved on to other matters.

Olympia Huneker Bowane Ugh Iden Gran Jury Oeftio Punh Erne Onerpey Rae Grand Jury

King Edward Cut Off From World

Paris dispatch reports King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Biarritz cut off from mail and telegrams as wire service to Biarritz is severed. A special corps of messengers was organized to carry and deliver royal mail and dispatches.

Paris London Baward England Biarritz Marritz Biarrits King's Mall

Fashion czar reveals fat control secret at Brew ters

A society column excerpt quotes a millionaire fashion expert claiming a simple home remedy can keep a figure. The tip involves Marmola Cascara and peppermint water with directions to take a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime, promising weight loss up to a pound daily.

Brewters

Bake Oven Promoted for Rheumatism by Edgecomb Man

Mr John Pickel of Edgecomb Washington says the bake oven is a great treatment for old people and rheumatic stiffness. He reports relief after several sessions and praises the method as a safe cure. Loughney and Loughney offer free consultations at their Beattie Street office with a trained nurse available for ladies.

John Pickel Edgecomb Wash Snohomish County Loughney & Loughney Cor Pike Beattie Hhey

Panama Canal Not Likely Finished On Time

Herman Chapin reports after a 2 1/2 month trip to the West Indies and the canal route that while the undertaking is entirely feasible it will take far longer than commonly expected. He describes a busy construction scene with shovels and laborers and says the project cannot be completed in the usual time frame.

the World Mra. Robyne Meek International Eddie Roesch Duff Waleh Norton and Russell Hrindameour Panama Canal Herman Chapin Finteh Jethmus Chapinte

Chinese Girl Boo Shee Faces Deportation

Boo Shee a Chinese maid detained by local officials will be deported to China. The department of commerce and labor finds deportation serves the girl and government, with time for appeals and safeguards against traffickers while Boo Shee had hoped to marry Go Leong.

Boo Shee Moncrieffe Cameron United States Samuel H. Piles Department of Commerce and Labor Go Leong Beo Shee

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