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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
6
The fragmentary report describes a deadly alley shooting linked to Chinese tong factions. It mentions Yee Hese and Yee Fong Wo, accusations of murder and a $200 reward for information, with tensions rising among tong members and families surrounding a disappearance and elopement.
The article highlights Kimball Art Style pianos showcased at a local display, praised worldwide for quality. It notes a recent sale near Expo Row, urges Christmas purchases, and mentions flexible payment options through Eilers Music Building.
At Rutgers College the New Jersey State Microscopical Society heard Prof Julius Nelson, state biologist, predict future aerial travel by pocket sized wings activated by leg muscles. He urged manufacture of bird like wings to ascend and descend without aircraft. Scientists foresee widespread personal flight soon with portable wings stored in pockets.
The Arctic Brotherhood grand camp began its annual session and chose Ernest Moore to paint a portrait of President Taft for the brotherhood building on university grounds. Building furniture will be left for student use.
Fifty laborers on an electric line in Patterson New Jersey were held up bound and gagged and robbed of 1000 dollars in a half hour. The men were attacked one by one as they worked on the public street near Broadway ready to board a Nevada stage coach style assault. The robbers escaped.
President Taft had a strenuous day in Birmingham with a breakfast at the country club a speech to several thousand at Capitola park a luncheon at the Southern hotel hosted by prominent businessmen and a 410 p m departure to Macon Georgia continuing his southern tour
Special sale advertises dependable knit undergarments for men women and children from top mills. Prices include 75 cents for vests or pants 50 cents for women’s cream Jersey ribbed pieces 25 cents for vests and pants and 250 for children’s mittens. Includes union suits at 250 and men’s wool garments at 65 cents to 150.
The Russian railway will pay opera singer Edouardova $50,009 for five damaged teeth, about $10,000 per tooth, as damages after a train jolt threw her from her seat. The payout sets a new high for dental damages in court.
The International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy of Seattle invites all who seek opportunities in the new field. It offers training for competent wireless telegraph operators for government and commercial service, encouraging interested individuals to investigate.
Purcell Safe Co asserts dominance in safes and vaults and promotes its agency for Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. located at 312 Occidental Ave. The advert highlights genuine Hall Safe and Lock Co. safes and vaults.
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