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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1911
Page
3
The Star invites readers to mail a straw ballot voting for Republican and Democratic nominees or both parties. Mark a cross next to your chosen candidate and add second choices if desired. Ballot editors will announce results next Saturday.
Mrs. Elsie Morris visiting sister Mrs. D FE McKenzie at Hillyard crossed 650 miles from Alaska interior to Fairbanks. She left mining camp to avoid six months in harsh conditions, trekking via dog sledge and on foot over ice and snow, arriving just before the last boat.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr. Van Vieck's threefold soothing treatment now offered free. It markets a remedy intended to prevent fistula and cancer concerns by urging immediate trial. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine promotions.
The subject was targeted in Seattle and captured near the term's end amid cautious disturbances. This marks her first departure to Washington in three years.
United States Senator W E Borah of Idaho, visiting Spokane on the way to Hodgeville Kentucky for a Lincoln homestead dedication, plans two bills in the next Congress. The proposals reduce homestead residence from five to three years and grant reclamation settlers title to lands when residency is met, rather than after full payment.
Vienna reports quietly bolstering troops along the Italian frontier in preparation for possible eventualities. The buildup follows the Italian fleet sailing from Tripoli and may escalate if Italy seizes other Turkish possessions, with new Tripoli developments hourly expected.
In Wayne County 42 year old Harry Stuff bedridden for over twenty years due to paralysis creates drawn work and embroidery. He designs patterns, sells his wares, and remains cheerful amid adversity. His optimism inspires neighbors, and locals say his presence lifts spirits as he attends church when possible.
Boston dated Nov 1 Rev C V T Richeson indicted for murder of Miss Avis Linnell of Hyannis resigns from Immanuel Hospital Church in Cambridge. Directors and parishioners to meet tonight to consider resignation. He cites innocence and duty to allow church to select a successor.
A monster mass meeting plans to protest the murder of William A. Wortman a union machinist killed by Bart Hicks shop owner. Wortman and other strikers were taunted Hicks called the shop scab and fired after a clash. Hicks had ongoing trouble with the union and fled into a store before shooting Wortman. In Denver Gustave Ulyatt wealthy merchant dies at home owning stores in St Paul and Minneapolis and had written his own obituary.
Mangum Oklahoma November 4. Jno B Randall a wealthy ranchman advertises for a comely widow who will not crow about her first husband. The widow must be one whose husband was hanged. He quips he has never been hanged and thus can have the last word.
In New York on November 4, Max Mlane and Taane Harris, proprietors of the Kinkie Shirt Waist Company, face four counts of first and second degree manslaughter for the Asch Building factory fire that killed 46. The arraignment marks a state victory as they seek to push the case to trial. Assistant District Attorney Dethanty filed a certificate of public importance to move it up the calendar.
The salmon season tops previous years with a pack near 750000 and higher prices. Increased capital, more canneries, and strong world demand drive activity. Packers say about 2000 dollars circulated in Seattle for supplies labor wages and freight. November exports expected to surpass records. Seattle Automonie School 210 Broadway.
In Gas City Kansas Frederick Minder runs a machine shop and foundry where his daughters Susie Minder, 24, Emma Minder, younger by two years, work at lathes and forges. The sisters say they began early, prefer shop life, and earn more than teachers or secretaries after balancing family profits. They wear leather aprons and pride in outperforming male workers.
Weert ern Collection Co located at 433 N Main is listed with phone Main 6169 for vis collection services.
General Booth aged 83 in Boston seeks eye surgery as he is nearly blind and hopes the operation will restore his sight.
Article extols Cascarets as a gentle remedy for common childhood ills caused by poor digestion. It warns against harsh oils and promotes a mild laxative that cleanses the system, sweetens the stomach, and stabilizes the liver and bowels.
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