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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

11

Desperado dies after Idaho ranch standoff with boy hostage

A Finn who seized Harry Garrett at the Calkins ranch near Nampa was fatally wounded after the boy escaped by leaping from a window. A posse fired into the room, the robber wounded and dying, names uncertain but thought to be from Astoria Oregon. The fugitive had been wanted for wounding Policeman Fleming, and had earlier entered the Garrett home for breakfast.

United Press Boise Idaho Harry Garrete Calkina Nampa Fleming Caldwell Garrett Harry Posae

Escape, Shootings, and Flood Catch Local Desperado Tale

Garrett escaped as a posse fired at the house. the desperado was shot. A money-minded miller in a boat tried to cross a flooded stream to reach his mill, the boat capsized. His wife cried for help, but he shouted that flour costs rose two shillings a sack.

Garrett Desperado

I See A Proposal In The Dime Uncle Gave

Harold and a young woman speak in a quiet scene as she confesses she has spent the dime her uncle entrusted her. The moment hints at romantic tension and a possible forthcoming proposal.

Harold

Horse Owners Urged to Plan Winter Pasture Care

Rest of care and pasture for your horse for the winter advised. Call Matin 73 or Main 432. Inquire John Wallace, Meadows.

John Wallace

Feud Between Cow and Wagon Causes Jersey Woes

In Burlington New Jersey a Freehold township cow and a dairy wagon were injured after a collision triggered by another automobile. Authorities seek to curb hostilities as the injured bovine trembles at motorcar sights and nursing a grievance over the incident.

Burlington N. J Wim Lrown

Local Collision Involves Sirawn Suspect and Vehicle

A description notes a suspect named Sirawn staging an ambush on an unsuspecting car. Tonsy intervened and struck the radiator area. The collision left dents on both the vehicle hood and the cow involved in the incident.

Sirawn Tonsy

A Boy's Way in East End Dinner Table Talk

A small East End boy informs his father at dinner that Johnny Murton will have a party next week and asks him to bring a present. The father, not in a good mood, dismisses the notion that every party requires a gift and rejects the idea of constant presents.

Papa Johonie Murton Johnny

Father offers books after remorseful talk

A father tells his son to take two new books to a friend’s party, then regrets the exchange. The boy reveals he had already tainted the invitation by punching a friend, and now feels too late to attend. The moment hints at remorse and lingering hurt within a small family scene.

George Johnny

Women urged to wear Vic toria sanitary belt campaign

An advertisement promotes Vic toria sanitary belts urging every lady to wear one and provides contact numbers 2103 and 514 Wash. Bldg 706 Firetay Son for orders or inquiries.

Firetay, Son

Chicago Misfit Varlons Offer Tailored Menswear

The page advertises a new line of men s furnishings including tailor made suits overcoats velvet caps and cases with hats and full dress outfits for rent.

Chicago

Unclear quote on diplomacy and economics from Philadelphia Bulletin

The fragment references a non diplomatic remark and a quiz dialogue about a woman and diplomacy. It notes a scene with an iceman and a melting lump leaving a wet spot on the sidewalk. It also mentions expectations tied to bank balance.

Philadelphia Bulletin

Free Decor Services Offer From Federal Paint Co

If you don’t do your painting papering and finishing Kati mates cheerfully furnished free of charge Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co 1314 First Ave.

Kati Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co

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