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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

3

Roosevelt and Berger Prominent In The Star Straw Ballot

The Star straw ballot features Roosevelt as first choice on several ballots and Berger proposed for president with Debs for vice president on the socialist ticket. Voters may write in Debs or Berger if they wish, while Taft receives little support. Ballots flood in as the contest closes Monday morning with results announced Monday evening.

Roosevelt Victor Berger Berger Debs Taft Paenideat la Follette Wilson Bill the Star

Five Men in Jury Box

A list of jurors includes Robert P. Rain a 69 year old carpenter from Los Angeles Wm F Clark 71 retired undertaker of Los Angeles D F Green 47 capitalist and orange grower from Pomona Byron Lisk 61 president of Pasadena Milling company and Sam Mendenhall 43 capitalist and rancher from Fast Whit tier

Robert FP. Rain Los Angeles Wm. F. Clark D. Green Pomona Byron Lisk Pasadena Pasadena Milling Company Sam Mendenhall Fast Whittier

THIN FOLKS MADE FAT The Way Samose Works Its Wonders

Bartell Drug Co promotes Samose as a guaranteed fat making product. An advertisement touts dramatic weight results and urges readers to try the remedy for quick change.

Bartell Drug Co The Star Seattle

Fragmentary OCR Card Lacks Clear Narrative

An unclear OCR fragment provides no coherent event or subjects. Readable parts are minimal, with no identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates to summarize into a proper news item.

Socialists Gain in Everett City Elections

In Everett Washington yesterday the socialist ticket polled surprisingly well with three council seats won, while Republican R B Hassell was elected mayor and A Keay became treasurer. Jesse Davis Democrat captured the city attorney post as Democrats won one council seat.

United Frees Everett Wash R. B. Hassell First Congregational Church Republian A. Keay Jesse Davis Republicans Socialiata J. T. Lester Leutenant New Mexico Wm. McDonald Republican Legisature U. S

Four People Rescued After Drowning Fears Near Squaxin Island

United Press report from Olympia describes Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Mack Miss Gertrude Root and Arthur Kayley who were believed drowned before being found afloat in a dead launch near Squaxin Island. Their engine flooded three times and they burned clothes in a campfire on the island. Provisions ran out and they returned home with no gasoline.

United Press Olympia Wash L. C. Mack Gertrude Root Arthur Kayley Squaxin Island

Jury, Judge, and McNamara Trial Developments

Five jurors named with one under consideration as McNamara trial moves forward. Darrow accuses Judge Bordwell of bias and plans to renew an anti bias motion next week while the state and defense have used most peremptory challenges.

United Press Los Angeles Jas. B. McNamara Mendenhall Darrow Bordwell Winter McKee Frampton McNamara

Seattle City Engineer Thomson Resigns for Port Post

H Thomson retires after 20 years as city engineer to take the port of Seattle engineer role at 7500 dollars. Mayor Dilling appoints A H Dimock as temporary principal assistant engineer to fill the vacancy. Thomson lauds harbor construction and the Cedar River water system gains.

H. Thomson Dilling A. H. Dimock Thomson Seattle Port of Reret Cedar River

Winchester sells house of mystery for $200000

Mrs. Sarah L. Winchester widow of the inventor has sold her famed house of mystery to Delia Feis for $200,000. The transfer ends mediums ominously warning of doom if the estate is disposed, a long cherished two story tale of spirits and legends surrounding the property.

Oaks Cal Sarah L. Winchester Delia Feisbacker Winchester

Girl Killed in Elevator Shaft at Jackson Apartments

Two year old Mildred Atkenson, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Atkeson, died in an automatic elevator incident at 1524 Eighth Ave. The mother, carrying a baby, initiated a frantic rescue but could not stop the car in time. The Atkesons had recently moved from Wenatchee. the father is manager of Arcade Land Co.

Mildred Atkenson J. R. Atkeson Jackson Apartments Eighth Av Mildred

Women poised to swing Los Angeles mayoral race

With two days left before registration closes for the December 5 election, female voters in Los Angeles are projected to total at least 60,000. Socialist candidate Job Harriman and incumbent Geo. Alexander battle to win these pivotal votes as women prepare to decide the city's next two years of leadership.

Job Harriman Geo. Alexander Los Angeles

Real estate deal seals sale of sorority and apartment houses

A $125000 transaction was completed yesterday involving the Gabel apartment house and the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority house. The buyers are Geo F. King and others from Medford Oregon.

Gabel Kappa Alpha Theta Geo. F. King Medford, Or

Republicans Gain in New York and Other States

New York Republicans win a majority of over 50 seats while Tammany retains tight New York City control. New Jersey, Kentucky, and New Mexico report GOP setbacks and Democratic victories with McCreary and McDonald winning governorships and a Democratic legislature shaping U.S. Senate picks.

New York Newton Presse York Tammany New York City Jersey City Senate Assembly Woodrow Wilson House Kentucky Louisville James B. McCreary Ollie James United States Senate

Election Returns Highlight Early City and State Races

From San Francisco to Philadelphia and Maryland the results show Charles M. Fickert possibly defeating Ralph L. Wharton for district attorney and Rudolph Blankenburg likely winning Philadelphia mayoral race. Maryland Governor contenders P L Goldsborough and Arthur Pue Gorman show Goldsborough ahead by about five thousand. Mississippi declares Earl Brewer elected governor.

Maryland P. L. Goldsborough Arthur Pue Gorman Mississippi Earl Brewer

Saw Three Figures in Room During Doctor Knabe Death

Prince Paleologos a Greek lecturer says he saw two women and a man in Dr Helen Knabe's room the night of the murder. He was across the street mailing a letter when he glimpsed them through a window in Indianapolis.

United Press Chicago Prince Paleologos Indianapolis Helen Knabe

Get This for Colds Prescription for Positive Results

A home remedy recommends two ounces glycerine and one ounce concentrated pine in a pint of whiskey. Take two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, with smaller doses for children by age. Claim says rapid cough and cold cure per medical pro and warns to use genuine Globe Concentrated Pine. Bottle halves contain tin screw cap cases and druggists can source from wholesale houses.

Remarkable Cabo Elde Foot Cure Adverts

Cure for corns callouses puntons frost-bites and sweaty feet proposed in a short foot bath. Two tablespoonfuls of the compound provide instant relief and repeated use promises permanent cure. Available from druggists or Medical Formula Laboratories of Chicago.

Medical Formula 1 Laboratories Chicago

Women Mayors Vote Marks First Primary In Olympia

Olympia held its first primary yesterday with four tickets in the field. Women voted for the first time and one candidate was nominated for mayor. The four mayoralty nominees are W. L. Bridgeford Frances Sylvester J B Dalley and A S Caton

Olympia Wash Olymeia W. L. Bridgeford Frances Sylvester Boc J. B. Dalley Cit Caton Ind

Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

A promotional notice touts Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and sour stomach, claiming relief within five minutes. It advises readers to buy a 50 cent case from a druggist and asserts meals will be enjoyed with renewed appetite and fresher digestion.

Pape

Ten Days Free Treatment Offer for Uric Acid Diseases

A Victorian era advertisement promises ten days of free treatment for uric acid illness including rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles and catarrh. Dr Abbott invites sufferers to request a full ten day course with directions and a medical booklet, claiming no cost no obligation and that all charges are paid by him.

G. B. Abbott Austen Building Chicago DE. Abbott

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