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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
8
City officials clash over whether Thomson should stay as engineer through year end or move to port duties. Mayor Dilling backs Thomson to finish the Cedar River dam. Some councilors want an expert to build the dam citing concerns from Goddard’s inspection about gravel foundations and costly fixes.
A fragmented Page shows Dream Pathe Weekly No 44 program entries including multiple film titles such as Fairyland of Frost and Snow Little Injun Grand Frictilon The Greatest of Engineering Feats The Plot Against Bertie Lost in the Jungle A Hot Time in Atlantic City How the Telephone Came to Town The Masked Huntsman and Tobacco Industry.
An advertisement style note outlines tonics and remedies for skin care and health. It touts a complexion beautifier with urmix and glycerine, a family tonic with alcohol, a hair remover using delatone, and a weight loss drink made from par dissolved in water. It emphasizes quick, simple results.
Moore The Sheehan Co presents Il Trovatore, Metropolitan shows The Stolen Story, Seattle features The Third, De Lois BarrierS Burned Away, Orpheum Vaudeville Empress Vagileville Pantager Vaudeville, and Grand stages motion pictures with varied acts.
Allan Fowler former Trinidad city treasurer stabbed J. W. Bundy manager of Trinidad Novelty Works on First Street as Bundy walked with his two daughters Garnett 22 Ruby 18 Bundy died within ten minutes Fowler followed the girls home then surrendered downtown he said he was justified Fowler’s wife recently operated on at a hospital faced possible further shock from the tragedy.
New Haven Conn November 1 By United Press Leased Wire Ernest W Marlowe of New York was left an estate by Mrs Helen A Marsh for giving up his berth in a sleeping car years ago. The estate ranged from 11600 to 190000 according to early estimates.
New York news recalls Lillian Russell’s 1904 costume with six gown buttons costing 40 dollars, Smyrna petticoat 45 dollars, and a gold dress 700 dollars. The Shuberts face a suit for 1677 dollars for additional garments.
J W Quinn of 5619 13th Ave was crushed when a log fell from a carriage at the Bryant Mill A Shingle Co The injury required amputation of his left knee and hospital treatment in the aftermath Meanwhile officials discussed diverting 350000 harbor bond funds to the Duwamish waterway project at a county commissioners meeting Debaters Cletus Minnahan Hortense Leonard and Max Lachman were named for Broadway high school to face Tacoma delegates later this month in a city contest
Trinity Parish will hold All Saints Day services with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m, a morning prayer at 9 00 a m, and a sermon by Rev H H Gowen at 11 00 a m. Jury awards 2500 damages to Mrs Julia K Stewart and children in a case against W B Quimby and son after a tragic rifle accident. Postal stations in righton Beach Dunlap and Rattler Beach to be closed and mail redirected to Columbia station. B P I O L to host a smoker at 1620 Fourthay with an excellent program planned.
The item lists May Brown and variants as a notable person. mentions the Northern Pacific receiving a permit to build a belt line, with work to start immediately. Also reports Dr. Mennick resigning as police surgeon, a death and fall in Puget Sound, a car accident injury to Mrs. Stevens, Malcolm Moran winning a school contest, and an emergency hospital on a university campus to be established. Everett marriage license for S Jean Bengtson following meeting with S Seivert.
A compact recap notes Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont misplacing Claude Price's army near Wisene Creek instead of Cassville on November 1 1861. The piece mentions a new general Hunt er replacing Fremont about a week later and adds assorted diary style items from Walla Walla Washington and Victoria British Columbia including local humor and a murder case.
Readable market notes show Oregon butter at 39 to 35 cents, creamery butter 64 cents per pound, goat cheese 4 cents, fresh fruit and jams, beans and lard, sausage and lamb, various fish and meats with prices. Yakima apples, lettuce, corn starch, peaches, walnuts, and spices also listed among frequent shopper staples.
The item comes in pink or blue and white check gingham with rompers buttoning high in back for a short waist look. Neck sleeves and front back are trimmed with a plain blue or pink stitched band. Sizes 1 through 6 priced at 504.
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