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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1911

Page

7

Election Begins in Heated Pacific City Contest

A fierce municipal race opens with Job Harriman, labor leader and socialist, backed by the city’s working class and many in the middle class, opposing Mayor Geo. Alexander. A new factor enters as women voters, enfranchised by a recent amendment, may number around 40 000 in the December 5 general election. Two thirds of registered women favor socialism, the rest split between two major parties.

Os Angeles Pacific Job Harriman Geo. Alexander W. C. Mushet

Greek Veterans Return to Greece After Tripoli War Anticipation

Two Greek veterans, Sakous and Pares, who fought Turkey in 1897, bid farewell at the Pantheon coffee house in Seattle before returning home. They quit streetcar cleaning jobs to answer a mysterious letter and await possible Greek action in the Tripoli conflict.

Joseph Sakous Grenadier James Pares Pantheon Coffee House Arctic Club Sakous Pares Turkey Greece Tripoli Seattle

Gipsy Smith Sermon At Mammoth Rink Draws Converts

Gipsy Smith preached to a Mammoth rink audience urging born again faith and true conversion. He challenged professing Christians and urged they lead others to salvation, as attendees moved to the inquiry room and a girl in the balcony cried for attention. A ring dropped into the collection basket sparked talk of angelic recording and a 25 cent cross meeting charge was announced.

Kingdom of Heaven Gipsy Smith Mammoth Rink Evan

Butter Must Be Labeled Properly

State dairy and food commissioner Davies will enforce proper butter labeling after an attorney general ruling. The policy requires each package to show the actual manufacturer, stopping cases where the same butter bears a dozen different labels.

State Dairy and Food Commis Sioner Davies Davies

League to Meet at Wolfe's Cafeteria Friday Evening

The City Car Line league will meet Friday at 6 o'clock in Wolfe's cafeteria to discuss Courtman Erickson's new light bill. Interested are invited to be present.

City Car Line Wolfe Courtman Erickson

Vic Turns Auto To Do Family Washing

Vic Lash of Mineral City pretends to be a dutiful husband on wash day. He agrees to operate the washing machine and quickly ends up using his car to power the washer by rigging a belt from the rear wheel to the machine. His wife watches a humorous, brisk reversal as the auto handles the laundry task.

Mineral City Vic Lash Vic

Owen Wister Not Dead Says Author In Denver Visit

The novelist Owen Wister denied reports of his death at the Brown Palace hotel in Denver. He said a Wyoming Jackson Hole trip for health had benefited him and that he is en route home to Philadelphia with his wife. He has stored plots for several novels.

Fames Press Denver Owen Wister Wister Brown Palace Jackson Hole Wyoming Philadelphia

Rooster Tries Cash Register Ringing Then Theft Ends

A New Orleans poultry dealer prints a tale of a rooster named Potosi who rang the cash register keys rather than crowing. The bird aided a $3 and $15 theft as police tracked the livestock’s actions from the bucking horse to a nearby track. Meanwhile in New York City, Big Jim the Central Park Polar bear battles pneumonia with assurances from Bill Snyder that the species thrives in the cold, though Big Jim is six and is being treated as a precaution.

Louis Potos New Orleans Big Jim Central Park Zoo N. Y Bill Snyder

Evening letter from Auntie Want about town and work

Auntie Want writes from Ballard about visiting Mrs Hannen and her daughter Laura now grown. She recalls a risqué story read by Laura and Vallery and notes St Kimmo scandal, then says they will apply for jobs, bake cookies, and plan to stay productive tonight.

Hannen Ballard Pinyfores Louey Vallery Kimo Reddy

Robbers Hold Up Rock Island Train At Arkansas Junction

Two masked men raided the westbound Rock Island mail and express train at Arkansas Junction near Memphis, blowing open a safe with $500,000 cash aboard but missing it. They forced clerks to reveal registered mail and tied the express courier, then fled as the engineer was driven to a siding. Authorities chase the bandits. large reward expected.

United Press Memphis Tenn Rock Island Arkansas _ Junction Mississippi United States Express Company Express Company

Faithful watchdog thwarts burglar in Mayfair case

A burglar entered E. H. Bakers home at 2711 Mayfair avenue early yesterday. Bruno the dog slept, the master grappled with the intruder, Mrs Baker cried for help, neighbors called police. Patrolmen Clay and Williame arrived as the burglar fled leaving his shoes.

Bruno Mayfair Av

Indicted Boston Minister Faces Murder Trial

Rev. V Richeson was indicted yesterday for the murder of Avis Linnell, his former sweetheart. The trial was tentatively set for January after the hearing, and he was returned to jail as the session closed with the defendant maintaining his nerve.

Boston Richeson Avis Linnell

Duvall and Seattle area land schemes dominate ad pages

A flood of real estate pitches in Seattle listings touts Duvall development with timber and farm land value. Promoters push investments near Lake Forest Park Kirkland and Suquamish with plots of five to over one hundred acres, cheap down payments, and easy terms.

Duvall Phinney Av Bilver Hanson & CO New York Oregon Crook and Lake Counties Chutes Valley Eere Liberty Sd Burke & Farrar KEFO Lake Forest Park Seattle Rich OLE Hanson& CO Oast Land CO Suquamish Port Madison Jose Hanson & CO Kirkland Lake Washington Madison Walter Gugen R. F. DD Ogillins & Son OLE Hanson & CO Alder Lany Bremerton Navy Yard Clifford Land CO Kauffman-Ketl Co Kent King Coun Sutter Central

For Rent Four 4 Room Cottages at Bitter Lake Station

Four four room cottages at Bitter Lake Station on Everett Interurban listed at six dollars per month. Five cent car fare from city limits.

Sidney Chattel Arlen Apa and & R Fme Eany Ae Boston Ytolumbia Attleiver Company Columbia St. Central Bitter Lake Everett

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