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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1911
Page
8
A Cleveland tale reports Mary Busy selling her baby Victor for 40 or 50 dollars to Mrs. Jennie Miller, who hoped for a child after eleven years. After three weeks, Busy recovered the child and vowed to wash daily to repay the money, while Miller faced heartbreak and an unsettled husband.
Gov. Carey calls for removal of elk to Big Horn country to protect the species. He cites ample feed and says the elk will be preserved for posterity and future generations in Enne Wyoming.
A letter from the Christian Herald applauds the Seattle Commercial Club for its relief work. It notes the project reflects credit on Seattle as a $1,000 check brings the total contributions to $10,500 along with valuable supplies. The Denver Chamber of Commerce added $766.65 and more donations arrive daily.
Gen. Frederick K. Ward retired and Col. R. E. Thompson of the signal corps, once cadets together at West Point, reunited yesterday in Seattle. Ward has spent 34 years stationed on the Pacific coast. Thompson served on the frontier, in Cuba and the Philippines.
Bachelor Jimmy Hazen Hyde, famed for lavish entertainments funded by his late father's Equitable Life legacy, is reported to have married Mrs Sydney J Smith nee Fannie Tailer in Gracechurch New York in 1896, then divorced about three years prior after a career marked by costly fêtes and a well known social circle.
City officials concluded funds are insufficient to buy garbage trucks and equipment. A revised plan divides the city into nine districts with an incinerator in each subdivision and contracts by competitive bidding. Scales will weigh refuse before dumping and about 300 tons daily will be collected. The system may start by May 1 with Crichton naming a garbage superintendent and staff.
Navy Yard prepares to start 1200 feet of concrete sidewalks next Monday as beautification work begins. Bellingham spends 100000 for improvements with contracts let for paving and sidewalks totaling 20000. Everett mail carriers deliver 12123 daily, handling 961 pieces per car and 80 pounds over 13 miles. Tacoma Westminster college president-elect futurist plan hinges on 100000 cash. current trustees have 85000 and seek rest. Tacoma Tacoma votes today in first referendum election over anti-treating ordinance. Chicago ammonia explosion injures and renders dozens unconscious at Monarch Refrigerating. Anacortes fire destroys W K Burke shingle mill kiln losing 2500. fire team arrives 40 minutes after alarm. Everett Ingaerg found guilty of liquor selling. Everett Capitol Corner, a historic site, slated for demolition for Union Trust Company building with 17000 square feet. Park commissioners approve Ballard promenade extending to Woodland Park. Plymouth church to host colonial fashion old folks concert this evening.
In New York on March 21 Booker T Washington planned to prosecute Henry Ulrich for an assault. Rumors said the case might settle out of court with Washington’s supporters noting Ulrich’s suspicion after seeing Washington near the vestibule of Ulrich’s apartment house.
Olympia report says Governor Hay is perplexed whether to meet trainmen urging the full crew bill or to railroad companies and Seattle Chamber of Commerce seeking a veto. He may veto the provision and leave the decision to the public utilities commission.
The British Columbia Federation of Labor held its first convention last week. A committee was appointed to present labor demands to the legislature. About 200 painters participated in a successful Labor Temple smoker with talks by F C Lowe and W N Clark on Organization. A new local of ornamental and architectural workers formed in Vancouver.
Jose Limantour, Mexico's finance minister, travels to New York meeting leading financiers and granting interviews. Reporters and wires name him as a plausible successor to President Diaz.
The Seattle park board approved plans by Bebb and Mendel for a two story municipal bath house at Alki Point. Construction bids will be advertised at once as the project moves forward for the coming summer.
Tailored linen waistcoat features a deep plait over shoulder in front with patch pockets and leet detailing, fastening with flat pearl buttons, finished with a laundered collar and cuffs. Offered at 1.75 dollars. Second Fleer.
Listing describes stationery items in blue pineapple linen paper with blue bronze die stamped design and matching envelopes priced at 30 cents for paper and 15 cents for a package.
Following reports by N R Fitzgerald and Rees Davis of San Francisco the new diggings at Sage mountain draw a serious rush. Mayor Dilling said Patrolman Davis was buried last week beside his mother in a New York cemetery after his murder by Bandit Ford.
The Orpheum presents Claude Gillingwater with a four person company and a lively ventriloquist act, plus Elsie Faye and others. Burr Mackintosh absent. The Majestic features Grace DeMar and a lively mix of acts. The Pantages bills include the Lelands on a transparent canvas and melodrama A Texas Wooing. The Star showcases Out on the Sly with Wal He Brooks and Grace Munroe with musical numbers.
A chorus of 150 voices will present a concert at the Swedish Baptist church to aid the Swedish hospital this Friday.
Baron D Estourneles de Constant, a French statesman, will address a special assembly of University of Washington students on Monday April 10. John Vitucci must appear for trial before Judge Hanford next Friday on misbranding salad oil under the pure food act. He pleaded not guilty yesterday.
The Washington Chauffeurs club states Harry Miller who wrecked Mrs. James McCartney’s car Friday morning is not a member. The Welfare Union will hold a meeting at the YMCA hall tonight to present its annual report with invited city council members speaking.
San Francisco March 21 reward of 750 dollars offered for arrest of the fiend who murdered Barbara Holtzman five year old daughter of Vv Holtzman of Portland Oregon. Circulars bearing the reward were received by the police department today. Keys made to order 1 Hall.
New Tissue Ginghams 27 inches wide light weight but firm in texture in attractive plaids 35c yard. 31 inch Imported Zephyr Ginghams large broken plaid effects 50c yard. 27 inch Cotton Voile plain colors suitable for street or evening gowns 35c yard.
A local offer features well made coats for children ages 3 and 4 at 3.95. Coats are tailored from covert and novelty striped checked materials in navy, Delft blue, brown, rose and red, and fully lined. Limited to sizes 3 and 4 years.
Soiesette a highly mercerized medium weight material offered in many new and staple shades. It is 32 inches wide and priced at 25 cents per yard.
New arrivals in Messaline silk petticoats feature straight styles with plaited flour and bias ruffles and silk under ruffle. Designs show Dresden motifs and changeable effects in colors including black, Copenhagen, navy Nile, wistaria, emerald, rose, red, and gray. Priced at $5.00.
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