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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1910
Page
7
In Angeles on November 14, three men knocked out the night watchman at the D. P. Flory whole grain company and dynamited the plant. They escaped with more than $100 in cash and goods, according to early reports.
CaptGeorge W Card dies from an accidental gunshot by APrance in South Seattle aged 29. He was the son of pioneer John Card who sailed around the Horn in 1853. Card earned one captaincy and four years as a sailor on the lakes before chasing gold, spending seven years in Alaska. He leaves a wife and a brother.
A prominent insurance man is alleged to have conspired to poison John Xk, a millionaire packer, while Laura Schenk, charged with placing poison on a bus, remains jailed. The Wheeling case has multiple suspects and a man named Rube is tied to the investigation. one figure is in critical condition.
An all night car question will be raised for discussion at the Commercial meeting tomorrow night. The committee forming a public commission will also reconvene to address related matters.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and into May with light easterly winds. No precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild.
Many persons were killed and scores wounded as troops dispersed mobs at Cerrito and Leon with machine guns. Dispatches report clashes between mobs and the military across several cities during the insurrection and protests against President Hetrade over unkept promises.
Russian soprano Lydia Lipkowska performs with the Boston Opera Company this season. A humorous note describes her abundant gowns jewelry and hair ribbons while quipping she wears no stockings. She explains in Russia women go without stockings to acclimate feet to cold and health reasons.
Thomas Walsh of 2501 Sixthay died following an operation at the city hospital Saturday night. Police say he bore injuries from beating by reckless joy riders. Coroner Snyder will hold an inquest. Walsh was found leaning at Second Ave and Battery Street. He claimed robbers beat him before being placed in the patrol car. Patrick Marly, a friend, was to dine with Walsh Sunday night and is being detained for investigation.
The University of Washington begins its 13th term for the mining course on January 4. The program spans three months and covers ten subjects in practical mining. A common school education suffices for entry, with instruction also offered in general chemistry geology mining law and surveying.
Christopher Did Loomis offered patent mustard plasters with such heat that druggists refused to carry them. The product reportedly caused fire risk and a 60 percent rise in incidents, drawing warnings from local merchants and authorities.
All but 15 of 63 teamsters at Seattle Transfer Co returned to work after the company cut horses to two feeds daily. The 15 rejected return for various reasons. General Manager Rickie claims the plan humane and may revert to three feeds after 30 days if unsatisfactory. The state convention in Tacoma discussed the issue but took no action.
The Green Lake Public Library hosts a recall discussion this evening. Speakers Wilmon Tucker and A C Nordskog will address the Young Men's Civic League of Green Lake, a new youth organization.
John C. Herbeman of the University of Washington is in charge as a forensics course for aspiring public speakers begins Tuesday night at the local Y M C A.
By a large majority the people of Nebraska chose Gilbert M. Hitchcock Democrat to succeed Burkett in the United States Senate. Legislature is expected to confirm the result when it meets this winter.
Funeral services will be held from the Baptial church at 1:20 pm Tuesday with interment at Crown Hil under the direction of BK Mittelstadt Funeral Directors. Also listed are Lost and Found notices and local business ads for Pinney Watson Co and other funeral services.
A jumble of advertisements and notices offers employment in various trades and services, rental inquiries, and small business opportunities. Listings include maids, nursing help, agents, piano repair, and furnished rooms, with locations in West Lake Avenue, Virginia, Pine, and nearby streets, plus a poultry ranch for sale.
Classified notice describes several acre plots for sale on macadam roads with terms like ten percent down and ten dollars monthly payments. Mentions Ellwood Lumber & Timber Co Seattle area properties and multiple 5 acre tracts with cash down and monthly balances. Also notes a five room house for sale with small cash and monthly payments.
PDF style notice describes multiple land parcels in Crook and Lake counties near the Deechutes Valley with irrigation ready clay soil and good water 10 to 12 feet deep. It outlines payment terms one tenth cash and balance monthly plus a free deed on buyer death and extensions during sickness. US firm Elwood Summer Timber Co advertises at Main 4108 and Henry wide.
Property listings offer two acre farm plots near Kirkland priced at 575 down and 16 monthly, plus modern cottages for 1000 cash and 12 monthly. Other Seattle ads include two modern houses on Fifth Avenue rented for 26 monthly and development opportunities with water, sidewalks, and new boulevards.OFFICE: J Bell & Co and Farrar Inc.
Sale offers a two bedroom modern bungalow two blocks from Phinney car line with four room cottage options. Prices cited include 2150 down from 2450 and a real estate contract for 669 dollars at seven percent interest with a six percent discount. Contact details referenced as owner phone numbers and addresses.
Fragmented classified items advertise quick home sales with terms like 660 dollars price and 25 down plus monthly payments, plus multiple lawyer and notary listings for CRIMINAL LAW AND POLICE COURT PRACTICE. Names include Jeannue Collyer J Kiefer Corwin Townsend and Corwin Townsend with addresses and phones.
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