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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented report describes ERMAN KIRMGE arriving with a group of workers and women to the fair grounds and exposition activities. Disturbances occur as patrols intervene with Northern Pacific trains and streetcars while locals react and officials attempt to restore order at the grounds.
Harry Jeffs is promoted to Seattle by the San Francisco pany as assistant district supervisor with headquarters in Seattle. He earned high commendation after the 1906 earthquake and fire for managing the company's wires here. Jeffs directed Western Union communications to reopen lines during the emergency. He is noted for ability and judgment in crisis.
Reports say renowned figure Frege Jones on trial in a murder case linked to a farm employee McPherson. amid the proceedings French poets vow a twelve month writing boycott unless artists are recognized, as public unrest grows over cultural rights and national sentiment.
Eight officers from the Japanese training squadron joined Vancouver sixth regiment troops at the rifle range. They returned that evening with the impression that the Japanese officers would stick to the big guns while Vancouver men dismissed the result as a hollow victory.
A compact ad fragment promotes a cough remedy labeled Pine Tincture by Leach Chemical Co of Chat. It touts genuine Pine and pure quality as a selling point for 1924 or later sales.
In Olympia on May 20 Secretary Howell halted private data work related to auto licenses and other records. The move affects a project involving private compensation and agency data handling.
Following the plan of the W. A. the Sisters of St. Joseph plan to build a home for girls to open June 1 at the Winfield R. Smith residence 1216 University. The home will teach cooking sewing dressmaking and millinery to help girls become good housewives or to support themselves.
Summer excursions East announce round trip rates to Omaha and Kansas City at 40 dollars St Louis 67 50 Chicago 71 50 New York 108 60 with return limit October Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave W J Billie general agent planning departures in June and August at Oregon Railroad Navigation lines.
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