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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1909

Page

2

Gobbler Weighing 51 Pounds Ready for President’s Thanksgiving

Horace Vose of Westerly Rhode Island raises the largest turkey yet for a president. The 51 pound bird, the biggest avoirdupois turkey ever sent to Washington, will soon be slaughtered for the White House table this Thanksgiving. Vose notes his duty to contribute to the nation and its leader as part of his patriotic act.

Westerly R. 1 Horace Vose Washington Gen. Grant White House Bill Taft Vose

Handcuff King Escapes Jail at Sheridan

A vaudeville performer known as the handcuff king, A B Randolph of Chicago, fled the county jail in Sheridan Wyoming with five other prisoners after slipping out during a guard’s brief lapse. Deputies recaptured him and charged him with attacking a theatrical manager.

Sheridan Wyo Randolph Hastile Chicago

The Venus of Milo and the Sketchist’s Fate

In the Louvre corridor a sculptor Nordland debates if a copy can capture the Venus of Milo’s expression. Culberson’s obsessive pursuit leads to a deadly ascent and a mysterious, final glimpse as the statue seems to watch.

Nordland Venus Culberson Nordlund Paria Pallas

Finland dissolves diet as independence fears rise

Helsinki reports the Finnish diet, the last preliberation parliament, was dissolved after拒 refusing a four million dollarRussian military fund contribution. Russians mass at Viborg poses threat of occupation and possible armed resistance.

Helsingfors Finland Russia Senate Diet

Prison Gates Open for Former Senator

Former State Senator BE J Emmons was released on parole from Folsom penitentiary after serving part of his sentence for accepting a bribe while a member of the state senate. The parole followed his admission of misconduct and marks the end of his prison term.

Ban Francisco BE. J. Emmons Folsom Penitentiary

Legislature to Reconsider Law as Profession in San Francisco

The legislature in San Francisco today prepares to take up the law again as a profession. His release came after a persistent effort and a big fine. He served a five year term, with three years remaining. He was first sentenced to San Quentin but transferred to Folsom on his own appeal, fearing bodily injury at San Quentin, where he had sent many hardened criminals as district attorney of Kern county.

Venus Culberson Nordlund Salle de Venne Noordlund San Francisco San Quentin Folsom Ban Quentin Dintriet Kern County

Dobie Re-engaged At Salary Advance

Victor Zedinick as graduate manager of student affairs announced he would recommend to the board of control that Coach Gilmour Dobie be re elected for one year at an advanced salary. The eleven football total now receives $1800 for the two months work.

Victor Zedinick Board of Control Gilmour Dobie

National Banks Call for Condition Report

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business, November 16. The notice sets the deadline and requires banks to file detailed statements on assets liabilities and earnings.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Reverend J D Hathaway Hangs Self at St Pauls Parish

In Marysville Missouri on November 18, Rev J D Hathaway rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church died by hanging from a ceiling rafter. Authorities found his body last night with no stated motive for the act.

Marysville, Mo J. D. Hathaway St. Paul's Episcopal Church Celleras

Weatherstorm disrupts Seattle day with sudden gusts

A sharp storm arrived early turning calm into choppy sea like conditions. Weather narrator Salla-Dury predicted rain all night and tomorrow with possible clear spells. Amid the gusts Salisbury's hat was blown along, while a Halloween fruit peel superstition teased Miss Elderly about initials with a playful chart of 23.

Salla- Dury Mosquito Fleet Seattle Thin City Salisbury

Dance Tonight at Dreamland

Admission is free for a Dreamland evening dance event. The program invites attendees to enjoy music and dancing in a lively social setting tonight.

Dreamland

Carlisle fullback tears up field under Warner guidance

Last year Houser emerged as a plunging fullback for the Carlisle Indians, and this season under Coach Glenn Warner he continues to make an impact as the offense evolves.

Houser Carlisle Glenn Warner

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