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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

7

Indians Surrender White Flag Mission After Raid

The raid near Okla on March 30 ends with a white flag to Crazy Snake's bed camp and a messenger seeking absolute surrender in return for fair trials. Crazy Snake admits involvement but claims self defense and alleges soldiers fired first. he cites a burned house near Pierce and the death of Odum's son as grievances. Thompson (War Whoop) carried terms back.

Perea Wenavetta Okla Crazy Snake Mpe Snake Odum Indiana Ales Pierce Thompson

Imminent Canadian Pacific strike looms in Canada

Reports from Winnipeg say a major machinists strike is imminent against Canadian Pacific. The company refuses joint negotiations with workers on the Eastern and Western systems, a stance supported by the men, signaling a potential nationwide industrial action.

Vancouver i. C Winnipex Canadian Pacific

Trouble Brews Over Street Railway Track Clash

After weeks of wrangling the So Wmitie Renton and Southern gained a permit to lay tracks on Pine Street, overlapping Seattle Electric Company lines. City board decisions raise questions whether existing tracks will be removed, as tensions rise between rival firms and crews anticipate possible clashes.

So Wmitie, Renton & Southern Seattle Electric Company Corporation Calhoun Craw- Mine Seattle, Renton & South Renton & Southern Ela Cor

Capitol Commission reshuffled with reappointed agriculture chief

A revised state roster places Huntley as commissioner of agriculture while new capitol committee members include Everett Polson and F C Huestis from Olympia. Other local notes mention attendance at events and community notices from Wied to Waloo.

Magnwe American Lake Wied Ite Aite Burke Father Becker Waloo Everett Alex. Polson Viam F. C Huestis Olym

Mystery skull found in East Waterway near Hanford Street

A skull of a man about 36 was recovered from the East waterway foot of Hanford street by a Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. dredger. Coroner J C Snyder suspects murder with a heavy blow, noting lime on the bone and hair still attached. The body was not recovered and the skull is held for further search.

Herit Pnes East Waterway Hanford St Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co James Stuart Puget Sound Fridge & Dredging Co

Brief News Items From Across Regions

Cordova Alaska dispatch notes Hawkine leaving for Beattie to oversee railroad construction. King Peter and family set to depart Belavedee. Actor Daniel Sully communicated a death in Newport during a performance. Admiral George A Converse dies at home of anemia. Miscellaneous notes mention Dew and Moore families, a mystery case, and wage strikes in Vancouver and San Francisco.

Cordova Alaska F . T Hawkine Copper Hiver Northwestern Railroad Beattie King Peter Ie Bervia San Francisco Daniel Sully Newport Godbcive Mar George A. Converse Ansover John Collins Dew Fover Donald Sarah Thomer Department of Justice

Amusements: Vaudeville Acts and Lectures On Tour

Moore Rear Admiral lecturing "From Hampton Roads to San Francisco" features in Seattie show "Dangera of Work-Girls" and "The Three of Us." Orpheum and Star Vaudeville present Pantages Lyceum vaudeville offerings with Beresford and Seattie in performances.

Moore Rear Admiral Vans Hampton Roads San Francisco Harry Beresford Seattie Orpheum Star Pantages Lyceum

Orpheum Show Review Highlights Acts and Audiences

A lengthy review notes the Orpheum stage packed with vaudeville acts including James Nell Chapman, Arcadia performances, and Paul Sandor's dog routine. It praises elaborate costumes, clever narration, and strong audience reaction while mentioning standout numbers and varied novelty acts across the program.

Bale Reiter Fort Orpheum Miror Chapman den- Delphin Bat N Marmae Arcadia George Obingson Ee Renton Constance Rome Dru Ames Corbett Fural Paul Sandor Voesat

Vaudeville at Pantages Cast Delights and Laughs

The Pantages bill features Sine vy Ward and her Bright Dresden, a lively Dolls act, and a strong lineup including the Baker City quartet. Lewis and Young provide dance, Granville’s impersonations provoke laughter, with several good films shown amid a bustling stage show yesterday.

Sinevy Ward Dresden Star Theatre Look Uaker City Lewis Young V. J. Granville

A VOP Mystic Emblem Contest Nears Decision

The A Y P E mystic emblem contest is nearing its final draw next week. The winner will be announced and surprise prizes awarded as participants hurry to finish their letter set found within the emblem.

Actress to Wed Ensign Barrett Anderson in Marriage License

New York March 96 United Press reports actress Biffle Fay has a marriage license to wed Ensign Leslie Barrett Anderson of the battleship Missouri. Anderson is listed at age 24 and Miss Fay at 28.

United Press New York Biffle Fay Leslie Barrett Anderson Missouri Anderson

Buffalo Store Closes for Estate Settlement After President Berger Dies

The Buffalo Salon & Brokerage Co reports the death of William Berger, company president, at his Buffalo home last Saturday evening from dementia. The store remains closed as inventory is taken and estate matters are settled. Berger was widely known as a principal owner.

Buffalo Salon & Brokerage Co William Berger Buffalo Berger

Inauguration of D S Johnston Piano Club Plan

Twenty six carloads of pianos shipped to Seattle mark the largest transcontinental piano order in U S history. Ten carloads received. five hundred pianos total for club members with four membership clubs offering low, structured payments and significant retail savings.

D. S. Johnston CO Piano Club Seattle United States Planos Philadelphia America Kimball Hobart M. Cable Behubert Lester Bohumann Marshall & Wendell Story & Clark Hallet & Davis Clarendon Johnston John Johnston Co Bidg Third University

Variety of 34 inch Beach Suiting and Dress Fabrics

A list of fabrics including 34 inch beach suitings linen imitation in colors priced a yard at 15c, 27 inch dress ginghams in plaids stripes and checks, 12 1 4c yard. Mercerized plisse crepe effect in dark colors priced at 19c a yard. 30 inchbatiste white striped and colored grounds 10c per yard. 27 inch soisette mercerized cotton in pink blue cream navy black brown lavender at 19c per yard.

Aprons for Women and Children in Various Gingham Styles

Catalog listing for aprons including 15e Band and Hubbard designs in light calico and gingham, 39c Princess fitted and children's all over gingham aprons with sleeves, sizes 2 to 7 years, trimmed collars sleeves and pockets with white braid. Also heavy white lawn maids aprons with bretelles and hemstitch.

Bretelles

Suit Case Sale Listings Highlight Matting Leather and Cow-Hide

A Basement Salearoom advertises a large assortment of suit cases with matting materials, leather bindings, cow-hide corners and Corbin locks. Sizes 22 to 26 inches priced from 2.25 to 7.00 plus wider ranges up to 40.00.

Corbin

Notions Moderately Priced Brugh Items Catalog

Moderately priced notions include patent backs finished rose wood sizes 14 to 24 buttons dressing combs white pink or blue pearl buttons hair pins and shell or amber decor. Also listed are wire hair pins full ounce packages garland large pad supporters and imitation shell or amber carved designs with affordable pricing.

Pigelintota

Children's Rompers and Accessories for Youth

Chambray and gingham rompers priced at 25¢ for ages 1 to 6, with 2 to 6 year sizes featuring turnover collars and belts. Additional items include sizes 2 to 6 years rompers, white piping, and assorted fabrics. other goods mention net or chiffon accessories and a selection of books and bags.

Sesirin Booka

Carpet Ingrain Prices and Rugs From A Store

An advertisement lists floor coverings with per yard prices for all wool ingrain carpeting and granite ingrain options, plus extra charges for making lining and laying. It also markets 9 by 12 rugs and mats including wood ingrain art square and fiber rug, plus Dr. Bissell’s carpet sweepers.

Union Ingrain Ingrain Art Square Dr. Bissell’s

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