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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
10
A speculative overview of forthcoming Senate seats after the election. The piece flags names like Chamberlain Johnson Hughes Foraker and Newlands while warning that corporate interests may dominate the body. It notes potential replacements in Indiana Nevada and Missouri and highlights several incumbents linked to corporations.
A fragmented account notes a man expressing remorse for an action and detailing a chaotic scene in a hotel lobby. Mentions a Dug and references to a lecture that affected Seattle listeners with humor and emotion. The passage hints at personal finances and family mentions amid scattered quotes and stray phrases.
Noted impresario Wie Reed returns for a final lecture at the auditorium during a current tour. The performance noted under a long running contract earns about 910000 per year, reflecting a decade of engaging shows.
Veal trade report lists Eves Choy, Bu, and Vesier as prominent buyers. Market notes highlight evolving pricing and regional demand for veal cuts amid fluctuating livestock futures.
United Press reports Western and Eastern shipments over 500 pounds face a 90 percent advance by W Fargo & Co. Merchants and shippers allege injury and will appear before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K. Lane on December 6 to challenge the change.
A masked burglar appeared at Mrs. Annie Vosper's home on Jefferson Street shortly before 6 pm and she fled with her baby to her sister's house at 717 Jefferson. A detective was assigned nearly two hours later to investigate. nothing was taken.
A. V. Bouillon proposes a revised franchise for the Seattle, Renton and Southern. The plan suggests two routes instead of five, still covering most of the territory included in the five proposed branches.
In a Colorado storm near North Cheyenne canyon Olive Kern and her mother joined a male escort on burros. A blizzard hit, forcing them to shelter beside a boulder. Kern kept her companions moving to stave off hypothermia until a rescue party arrived at dawn.
Nov 20 report from coe SECADELPHIA notes Packy BY bsery of Obicago and Murphy of New York fought a draw before the National Athletic Club. The bout featured repeated swings with the Crone of the argument giving McFar a shade the better of the exchanges.
The Associated Students consider the matter of re-electing Gilmore as coach of the University of Washington football team. A formal recommendation was laid before the next meeting. It is believed Doble will be retained for the coming year due to this season's success.
A letter from MABEL EARLE of Seattle urges coal oil gargles as an absolute diphtheria cure and throat spray with iron after recovery. In another item, Thomas Hueston defeats Alfred de Oro to win the world pool championship 600 to 426 in St. Louis on November 20.
The 18th annual ball of the Seattle Fire Department Relief Association will be held at Dreamland Hall on Wednesday November 26 Proceeds go to relief efforts with W J Carr appointed to lead the organizing committee and Mayor John F Miller Dr F Bourne Dr John W Crooks and Chief Marty W Bringhurst as honorary members Ten Teams Tied in bicycle race at the Square coliseum with 882 miles and 2 laps after Friday racing. Devoneviteh and Halligan lead by one lap ahead of the pack.
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