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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
7
Portland officials consider legally closing Vancouver Avenue between Broadway and Hancock streets from 4 am to 7 am to aid Dr H F Ortechil a pioneer resident whose nervous illness worsens with rattle of milk carts. Mayor Simon ordered city engineer to explore legal options.
The document notes price variation by season as a subject to change. Prices listed apply strictly to first grade items unless otherwise indicated. Hass cod Botter pricing appears as a reference baseline for trading terms.
The Pullman company elevates Robert T. Lincoln son of Abraham Lincoln to the chairmanship of its board. Third Vice President Runnella becomes the third president in the firm's history, after founder George M. Pullman. The text notes Reginald o’s popularity with girls and hints at a perfume line for autos.
Six people drowned in Winnipeg at Donan Park when a canoe capsized as George Hunt and Kin Alter Jee were also lost. Maud Steele and Hunt escaped. In Toronto two girls Miss Olive Blain 25 and Miss Hazel Hicks 18 drowned when a canoe upset. Harold Clarke and C J Wolf were rescued.
In Washington May a debate started on a bill for direct election of senators. Senator Heyburn Idaho opened proceedings while Senators Reed and Worke California issued a statement that President Taft did not back the movement, saying the people had not demanded the change.
Five hundred Japanese workers in Monclova Mexico lose jobs after Lac Baperansas coal mines close due to unrest. The Oriental Immigration Company plans to repatriate the laborers to Japan under contract.
A partist and musician Mrs Rowe Berry was brought to Marion to face theft charges after allegedly stealing a horse from a local livery stable. Authorities say she disposed of the rig for 76 dollars and say the amount was found sewn in the lining of her skirt.
In Tampico Mexico a report says former San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmits bought extensive agricultural land near Tampico. Earlier notices claimed Schmits was stranded and destitute in a remote state area of Bonora.
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