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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1915
Page
9
The undersigned applies to erect a dairy at 17 Biet Avenue Whites Addition. Anyone wishing to protest an occupancy must file at the Superintendent of Buildings office by November 24, 1916. Jenene, owner.
Half of a bottom land plot, mostly alder, near a school and Bremerton markets. Neighboring delivery from azure area, about one hour by boat to Port Orchard. In a well settled district with good market and hourly service to Seattle. 815 cash and 85 per month.
A dense OCR of market goods lists produce and groceries with prices and stall numbers. Items include pineapple, lettuce, spinach, butter, eggs, canned goods, wines and dried fruit, fish and meat, with multiple stall references such as Stall 122 and Stall 9. The entry reads like a shopping guide for a public market district.
An inquisitive robber confronted jitney driver C Schachleter at Seventh Avenue and Dearborn Street, near the Antlers hotel, early Tuesday. He questioned the driver about his machine and destination, then knocked him down, kicked him, and stole $1.70.
Washington reports that Secretary of Commerce Redfield may resign due to clashes with President Wilson on trade legislation. After an eleven minute conference with the president, Redfield teased that he had not resigned yet.
A jagged fragment of items includes political talk on primaries and war news, local mishap about a canoe capsize near Alki, a Christmas bazaar, dance quip, candy expos, theatre censorship, sailing steamer notes, Arctic club event, a wartime marshal remark, yacht occupants rescued, motion picture critique, a social club arrest, Brent-Litovek ruin, and a Christmas planning meet at the George H. Fortson auxiliary house.
Moore, 25, found dead in a locked room at the Aurora hotel 315 Senecas street. Police opened a gas scent after neighbors smelled fumes and a note from Marian Sheridan was discovered, dated 5.20 am Tuesday, mentioning Imperial work and a time window.
Charles Ho Harris, 73, once a slave in Virginia, faced trial in Judge Mackintosh's court to test his sanity. Irwan testified Hammond threatened Harris' female relatives. Harris had earlier been sentenced to the sane ward at Walla Walla penitentiary in January 1914 for killing another man on December 5, 1915. The jury found Harris not guilty but unsafe to be at large due to temporary insanity.
A long list of marriage licensees includes Daihichi Yoshida and Jera Kito of Japan and California links, with multiple couples from Seattle, Beattie, and nearby towns. Several entries name ages and residences such as Sheridan, Deming, and North Yakima, alongside diverse surnames from Takara to Lund.
Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court is not ready to decide on the Nebraska Republicans petition to place his name on the state primary ballot. Officials say only a court injunction could remove his name from the ballot.
The fashion editor dismisses daylight diamond wear and notes a decades old style stance. The remark underscores a belief that luxury gems belong to evening or formal settings and not casual daytime occasions.
A whimsical note from Rut Lehman mocks rumors about a poodle swallowing diamonds and questions whether enough gems exist for a display. The message playfully teases Misstar and hints at a publicity stunt or gag.
In trench dialogue a Private Murphy struggles with digging amid shelling as Captain exhortations echo. A humor note hints at a damaged sense of urgency and a digger’s stubborn pace in close quarters combat.
Washington notes the state department instructed Ambassador Penfield in Vienna to seek a detailed report on the liner Ancona sinking by an Austrian submarine. The inquiry emphasizes official concern and seeks authoritative information for the record.
A story from police headquarters recounts Milan and two companions drinking together then riding a motorcycle to a lonely boulevard spot where the trio dismounted and were robbed of 29 dollars. The incident suggests a gang or rovering trio as suspects.
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