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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
4
Article describes the launch of the new Florida as the heaviest battleship and the apex of the US Navy’s power, noting its 10 large 12 inch guns and armor. It envisions potential destructive reach across bays and cities if anchored near ports, illustrating the vessel’s formidable firepower.
Supt. Cooper of Seattle schools will take pupils to the Tuberculosis Institute May 30 to June 5 to learn about contagious disease and prevention. Classes will study lectures and exhibits and then be drilled on the lessons back at school to emphasize health and survival.
The uncle of the Chinese emperor visited the United States and called on Gen. Fred D. Grant in Chicago, continuing a long tradition of Grant family ties. Li Hung Chang is noted as a prominent 19th century connection.
City council committee weighs proposed overhead street and viaduct costs for waterfront area from First to Pike, including Madison Street, with action delayed two weeks to determine if a majority of abutting property owners support the improvement. Chairman Mullen and allies accuse some interests of hindering progress to hurt downtown business.
In a tense exchange the man blames women for outcomes while the woman challenges male presumptions. The judge interjects as a pivotal moment reveals differing ideas of foolishness and power between the genders.
The Post Office holds the firm Dr Hall Electric Vigor Co at 1334 Beaconday under a fraud order. Mail to senders is returned. undeliverable letters go to the dead letter office. The firm advertised a sale for an electric device. A man spends a dollar for a cab in rain to save five cents on shoe shine.
In Seattle the Kohler & Chase Baby Election draws large crowds at 1818 Secondary to vote in a free in store contest. Voters over 16 cast in person for their preferred baby, while Kohler & Chase showcase a vast piano stock and the Adjustable Touch piano praised by instructors and institutions.
Sheriff Hodge recounts Bussell sought a deputy sheriff commission days before fatally shooting Joe Bonner during an antivice crusade at the Monte Carlo saloon. Hodge refused, noting Bussell's unstable behavior. Bussell was jailed after being wounded by Patrolman Volk and charged with first degree murder.
A compilation of brief notes from multiple Pacific Northwest locales. Reports include port arrivals from Cordova and a fired superintendent in Olympia, a new hiker home opening in Hoquiam, divorces filed in four cases, a long-serving Bellingsham officer’s death, a murder verdict in Spokane, a Denver farmer settling accounts, a dynamite incident on Orcas Island, Ellensburg’s population estimate and suffrage notes, a Kansas City court motion, Seattle deaths and marriages, and mining disaster recovery at Primero.
Chicago-based financier Charles Pardridge leaves four children a downtown property valued at 2,060,600 dollars, yielding 26,000 dollars yearly to each. A stenographer, previously his wife, gained divorce yesterday and receives 66 dollars monthly alimony and custody of two children.
Mrs Rosella C Garrod testified that Seattle is a poor place to keep a husband as she described her husband transferring his affections. The remark was part of testimony in a domestic case.
Frank O Neill, confined in Wix Noua County Jail at Portland, was arrested yesterday on a charge related to attempted theft involving a local Anderson or Gua entity. Details remain unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
Vancouver Washington residents near a skating rink complain to police as a mechanical piano stops playing at the amusement venue. They say the music helps them sleep and want it restarted. Police explain they cannot force the rink to keep the piano on. Last year officers were asked to muzzle it and residents sought a nuisance declaration, but have since reconsidered.
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