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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1910
Page
8
Chief Wappenstein issues an morning order prohibiting officers from stacking cases against arrested men. Officers must present their own concise story, avoid repeating prisoners foul language, and bring prisoners to court promptly to limit jail confinement. The goal is protect women and children in the courtroom and ensure fairer proceedings.
Mrs J Slocum wife of Major Slocum A A stationed at Governors Island New York was killed in an automobile collision when her car was struck by an interurban car in a suburb north of Washington General Franklin Bell chief of staff of the army was in the machine and escaped with slight injuries Mrs Slocum died within 15 minutes after the crash
Three masked, armed highwaymen entered the 1417 Court A lodging house in Taqoma at 10 p m bound and gagged Mice Nona Leslie and two women guests, rifled the room and seized jewelry and cash totaling $1,000. A mattress was used to restrain them and Miss Leath was hit with a revolver when she protested.
Winnipeg March 23 Public ownership of Canada packing houses is proposed by the government meat commission meeting here today. The commission, appointed to investigate charges of a meat trust fostered by American packers in Manitoba, first recommended a government abbatoir for slaughter at low public cost and later planned to enter wholesale packing, potentially taking charge of or appointing packing house supervisors.
Washington reports the postal savings bank bill, passed by the Senate and likely by the House, will allow post offices to act as banks. Depositors can start with 10 cents, earn 2 percent yearly, and withdraw on demand. Rules set limits of 100 dollars monthly and 500 dollars total, with accounts open to anyone over ten.
Insurgent senators argued government funds should be invested in government bonds and postal savings banks. they warned the bond clause opens a path to the Aldrich central bank. An amendment requires postal savings deposits to be kept in approved local banks at no less than 2 percent interest.
Delegates from California commercial bodies meet in Santa Barbara and decide to push ahead with a 1915 fair in San Francisco to mark completion of the Panama Canal while San Diego vows to proceed with its own exposition. Director General Collier says San Diego has raised funds to mount a creditable show. The conference notes California representation was limited.
In New York on March 23 Thomas Browne a 15 year old messenger for the Carnegie Trust Company stole $10,000 and eloped with Mabel Lovell 17 of Jersey City. Pursued through Canada he was captured in Los Angeles and is being brought back to New York. Browne admitted receiving a letter for $26,000 to be deposited in the bank.
A promotional offer provides free base ball gear including mitts gloves and balls to boys. Visit The Star office at 1407 Beventh av to claim within 14 days. Hurry, boys.
Ad lists pole sockets curtain poles and ends with prices per pair and foot. Includes Wood Curtain Pole 14 inch and 8 inch sizes plus White Corrugated Poles with ends and hooks. Also showcases Japanese Grills sizes 6x2 ft and 12x2 ft and specialty Nottingham Curtains with Arabian Lace patterns at bulk sale prices.
Display highlights children's outerwear and hats with prices. Includes $3.50 doubleedged reefer coats in golf red with velvet collar and black button details, $4.50 doublebreasted coats in check or gray stripe with pearl buttons, $2.50 stylish white wool serge coats with silk lining, and $1.75 mushroom hats trimmed with flowers and white ribbons.
Attractive patterns in imported steel scissors and shears on the first floor with prices from 25c to $3.50. Also mushroom and Milan braid hats for children and small sizes in blue, pink and ribbon trims. Easter neckwear gloves shirts hosiery shown in the Men's Furnishings section near Second and Madison.
The store advertises McCray Refrigerators with Seattle agency, ranging from $35 for 60 pound capacity to $285 for 270 pounds, in golden oak or opal cases. Gurney Refrigerators cost $14 to $61.50 with 35 to 290 pounds ice carrying capacity. La Belle Ice Boxes for small apartments measure 18 by 26 by 25 inches and start at $5.25. Wiret Floor West Building.
New folding go carts feature improved mechanicals for easy handling. Carts collapse to compact form and are streetcar friendly. Steel frames, nickel trim, and uphostery in green tan or gray. Rubber tires and prices start at 19 dollars with a folding model at five dollars fifty. Arrivals include Reed-body pony racks on the first floor.
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