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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
2
In the June American Magazine feature by Ray Stannard Baker, the Democratic Party is portrayed as holding the greatest opportunity in years. The piece contrasts GOP internal factions, tariff battles, and economic strain with public discontent fueling a potential Democratic surge this fall.
Seattle court settlement of the Ole son estate reveals long running charges by an undertaker and physician for burial and last illness. Judge Lindsay trims the undertaker bill to 368 dollars and blocks further payment to the doctor beyond the 300 dollars he secured before death.
Eight men were jailed in Juneau, Alaska, for Sunday fishing in Taku inlet. They could not post bail as the government enforces a Sabbath day fishing ban to protect the salmon run, a rule described as preventing the annihilation of the salmon.
Milwaukee headlines claim the socialist regime under Mayor Seidel has not delivered free city water for washerwomen as promised. Reforms enacted include improved trolley service, a municipal plumbing shop, free legal aid for the poor, and shortened city service hours, with plans for free public dances, a municipal ice plant, and a single expert engineer to replace the public works board. A health bureau is proposed, along with a $5,000 ordinance to fund systems aimed at businesslike city expenditures. Victor Berger pushes a cost-saving system, while dances in schools attempt to counter saloon influence under supervision. disputes arise over appointing an outside health commissioner versus charter limits. The new health chief will tackle Milwaukee’s slums.
Walt Cort disputes Seattle reports that Klaw and Erlanger will build new theatres in Seattle and Pacific Northwest cities. He says the plans are bluff and questions funding for four houses while Klaw and Erlanger currently operate 14 shows. He asserts his Pacific coast lineup for next year is strong with no open weeks.
A catalog of discounted furnishings features a dresser in stern maple with oak finish, iron bed in white or green enamel, hardwood rocker, fiber mattress, white cotton mattress, upholstered couch, full size mantel bed, camp stools, folding cot, solid lair cabinet and wardrobe, lawn settee, maple rocker, and porch chair with several price points from 25 cents to 5.75.
A large showing of medium priced rugs features Tapestry Brussels in sizes 7 6x9 priced at 12 dollars and 8 3x10 6 at 14 dollars. It highlights Twistwere and English Art Squares with multiple sizes and prices including 6x9 9 25 and 10 00 for various 7 6x9 7 6x10 6 and 9x9 10 00.
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