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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

8

Erickson Light Bill To Be Considered In Utilities Panel

Schedule shows Erickson light bill on tomorrow morning agenda for the city utilities committee which did not meet yesterday due to a holiday. The department efficiency committee debates employing an efficiency expert this afternoon. Jail bills await judiciary committee near Friday afternoon. The week’s schedule lists Griffiths straw hanging bill tonight at 8 and 8 and Griffiths jail bills Friday at 10 am.

Erickson City Utilities Department Efficiency Committee Iemetting Jediciary Committee Griffiths Griffiths Gail

Curb Market Slump Follows Tobacco Trust Court Ruling

New York traders reacted to the supreme court decision in the Tobacco trust case with a sharp early drop in American Tobacco. By mid morning 260 shares traded at 450 bid 460 asked, versus 510 bid 515 asked at Monday's close.

New York Supreme Court Tobacco Trust American Tobacco

Sleeping car chartered for Seattle club delegation

A sleeping car is chartered for the Seattle Commercial club's delegation during the Southwest Development association session at Chehalis spanning Thursday to Saturday. The first annual diocese of Olympia meeting in Olympia considers a new constitution and canons at St Paul's Church. King county spent 426 365 on state roads over four years, a sizable portion of state revenue. William White, 27, was fined 266 and faces a year in jail after assaulting a woman on the street.

Seattle Commercial Club Southwest Development Association Chehalis Diocese of Olympia King County Putnam William White

Police arrest drunk man spurs investigation and dismissals

Patrolman George C. Mardin was dismissed by Captain of Police Stuart pending an investigation. Sergi Hedges and Patrolman Smith allege that after alighting from a car at Interbay they found Hardin intoxicated and amusing a crowd.

George C. Mardin Stuart Sergi, Hedges Smith Interbay Hardin

Fire Rescues 50 Girls From Dormitory Fire

In Hartford Connecticut a dormitory fire trapped 50 girls on the fourth floor of the House of Good Shepherd. Firefighters accounted for all by rescuing them as nuns and staff prayed for help.

Hartford Conn House of Good Shepherd

Fort Smith Hangman Official George Maledon Dies

George Maledon age 88, once the government hangman, died leaving a record of 8 men hanged during his official life in Fort Smith.

Fort Smith George Maledon

Cargoes aboard St Helens and Canada Maru stretch to Alaska voyage

The St Helens sails with an $80 000 cargo destined for Alaska including grub hardware and a dredge while the Canada Maru docks at Victoria with a $300 000 silk cargo on its maiden voyage from Hong Kong. In Vancouver Warracks the annual garrison review is held by Col George K McGunnegle. Uncertainty grows over the gasoline schooner Bender Wrothers overdue from Sanpak Island voyage. Eight freighters head to Nome on Northland points as local jobbers report a new shipment record to Iditarod Kuskokwim and Nome.

St. Helens Alaska Vancouver Wash Vancouver Warracks George K. McGunnegle Bender Wrothers Sanpak Island Nome Northland

Mixed reporting from 5 cities on May 31 including shootings and protests

Cordova sees John Ellis dead from a personal safety rifle shot as health declined. Marshalltown notes the death of Al Bada in a top speed train cab from heart disease. Las Palmas reports troops restoring order after a mob protest over a Spanish parliament bill. Lexington records a Confederate veteran receiving calf skin baby shoes after a 20000 mile journey. Motorists speed on highways are rounded up by motorcycle cops. six names listed. City Engineer Thomson to speak on harbor improvements at Longfellow Improvement Club meeting.

Marshalltown al Bada Iowa Central Railway Las Palmas Canary Islands Thomson Longfellow Improvement Club Longfellow School

Slaying of James White and son shocks SAC City

James White 80 and his son Mathew were found slain in their home in Sac City. Clifford Wilson, jailed as a suspect, prompts a posse search for an unknown man. A son and brother of the victims has also been jailed as the investigation unfolds.

Sac City James White Mathew White Clifford Wilson

Moscow general sentenced for misappropriation funds

Moscow report states Gen. Rhein bot received a one year prison term for misappropriation of funds during his tenure as governor of Moscow. In New York Henry Mooner began a 100 day walk to San Francisco today. Central WCTU officer elections set for Friday at 2 pm at Mrs Thorndike 1806 13th Ave.

Moscow Rheinbot New York Henry Mooner San Francisco

Immortal Jason and the Golden Ship in a Fireside Tale

A mixed, fragmented narrative recalls Jason seeking the Golden Fleece on a sunny Greek shore. The tale details a ship of beaten gold, silken sails, and a legendary voyage, then shifts to an advertisement urging readers to consider the quality and value of teeth, touting guaranteed Alveolar teeth as lifelong, lifelike, and durable.

Jason Greece Joe Hn Chains of

Water shut off on Fourth Avenue from Dennyway to Pottery

A water shut off will occur on Thursday June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. affecting Fourth Avenue between Dennyway and Pottery Street with service suspended during the period.

Dennyway Pottery «T

Salmon Canning Shortage Sparks 1911 Pack Solid

With canned salmon scarce the 1911 pack is reported solid. Ten new canneries ready, total reaches fifty eight. The Gtone avenue bridge opens easing Green Lake and Fremont car service this morning.

Gtone Av Green Lake Fremont

Somerville Receives Telegram of Expectant Visit in Detroit

After a cross continental car trip Somerville learns a stork is due at his Detroit home He catches the first train back and plans to proceed toward Vancouver remaining on the move and alert for family news.

Vancouver W. A. Somerville Detroit

Cannery Worker Charles Wadhams Dies in Providence Hospital

Charles L. Wadhams forty a canneryman died Monday at Providence hospital He was the son of Br A Wadhamen a pioneer cannery man of the Pacific Northwest The death notice indicates family and regional context with limited readable details

Charles L. Wadhams Providence Hospital Br. A. Wadhamen Pacific Northwest Vancouver

Reverend Sherman Guests at Beattle College

Rev. Thomas Sherman sixth son of the late Gen. W T Sherman was a guest of Rev. C F P Carroll president of Beattle College during a recent visit to the campus and events surrounding the institution.

Thomas Sherman W. T. Sherman C. FP. Carroll Beattle College

June Sale in Basements Muslinwear at Frederick & Nelson

Frederick & Nelson announces the June Sale in the Basement Salesroom Muslinwear section with extensive inducements on a wide range of garments. Offers include crepe and nainsook gowns, two piece combinations, corset covers, drawers, long white skirts, and slip over gowns priced from 25 to 95 cents and up to 1.95 dollars.

Fashionable Slip Over Gowns and Two-Piece Combos

Many pretty styles in Slip over Gowns of nainsook trimmed with ribbon embroidery or Valenciennes. Nainsook Gowns slip over with small front tucks round neck and short puff sleeves edged in linen lace and ribbon. Two-piece Combination Suits with cover and drawers or cover and skirt in attractive styles priced at five to seven and a half cents.

White Wash Fabrics Special at Ten Cents a Yard

Several thousand yards of sheer white cotton dress fabrics offered at a June sale. Includes 27-inch Striped India Lawn 10¢, 27-inch Victoria Lawn 10¢, 27-inch Cable-card Check er India Lawns 10¢, 28-inch Striped India Dimities 10¢, 30-inch Plain White India Lawns 10¢, and 40-inch Sheer White Dress Batiste 10¢.

India Victoria Batiste

Special at $1.50 and $1.25 Women’s Waists with lace

Advertises women’s waists featuring eyelet embroidery, Cluny lace, and decorative fronts. Styles include kimono sleeves, high necks, and low neck options with scalloped edges. Prices shown as $1.50, $1.25, and 5 cents for basement sale items.

Copenhagen

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