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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

5

2000 Women to March on Pennsylvania Legislature

About 20 000 Pennsylvania women were to march on Harrisburg in January to urge passage of a six point temperance law. Led by Mrs Ella M George of Denver the WCTU called for a statewide show of support after embarrassment at a national temperance convention. The effort aimed to rally support from all counties to press the legislature for reform.

Penn Pennsylvania Colorado Ella M. George Denver Falta Keystone

Pacific Co. Telegram Describes Engineered San Francisco Run

A telegram from Pacific Co. indicates F. Alex York is slated for an oil burner conversion and will operate with steamers Buckman and Watson on the San Francisco run. The note situates this among other fleet changes and forthcoming service.

Buckman and Watson San Francisco

Carelessness Causes Injury On Lakeview Avenue

Mrs. John Hellesey of Holland Avenue falls through an open sidewalk hole left by a coal deliveryman on Lakeview Avenue near Belmont Place. She suffers a sprained side and a dislocated hip and is taken to Providence hospital for treatment.

John Hellesey Holland Lakeview Ay Belmont Place Hellesey Providence Hospital

Amusements and Local News Highlights

The notes list vaudeville acts at Seattle venues including Moore-Max Figman The Substitute and Melville in Sin Hop ne with Seattle We Are King and other acts. Longshoremen await work aboard a vessel, and W C A Seattle prepares an annual free Thanksgiving turkey dinner for homeless girls. Sneak thieves robbed two apartments on Union Street and Minor Avenue of diamonds and jewelry. Authorities consider a high bail in a timber case.

Moore Max Figman Substitute Eenaeee Melville Seattle Third Avenue Palace of the King Orpheum Hne Maude University W. W. Woodward Boren Union St Fred Smith

Yakima Directory Grows to 18 728 Names in County

The Yakima city directory, distributed by R L Polk Co Seattle, lists 18 728 names and spans 479 pages. It covers every town in Yakima County with about 2 000 names in mall districts and the rest in the city district.

United Press North Yakima R. L. Polk & Co Seattle Yakima County

Navy hospital ship Relief may visit Seattle exposition

At the Navy Yard in Puget Sound the hospital ship Relief is reported to be sent there early next spring and possibly showcased at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. The vessel is fully equipped to treat a fleet's sickness and features new medical devices.

United Press Navy Yard Pught Seattle Alanka Yukon Whso

New Dock Brings Big Increase in Traffic

The new Colman dock boosts sound passenger traffic with easier access for Port Town residents and visitors from Whatcom Island and Taunt Island. Travelers can reach Bellingham and Snohomish without leaving the dock, enjoying barber shops baths restaurants and waiting rooms while waiting for boats.

Colman Sound Beatties Port Townsend Show Whatcom Island Taint Island Amalle Attie Bellingham Rett Snohomish Colman Dock

Elephants and their size and traits in Africa

The African elephant is described as the mightiest land animal. It stands over 11 feet tall with tusks up to eight feet long and large ears. The text notes their typically timid disposition and references tusked features and massive stature.

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Maritime Transit List to Tacoma and Victoria Ports

A captioned roster shows boats bound for Tacoma Victoria and all ports leaving from a dock daily. Partial names include Indianapolis What com Chippewa Iroquois Reliance Defiance Walaleale State of Washington City of Everett Perdita Utopia Dade Neptungy Bellingham and Kiteap.

Tacoma Victoria Indianapolis Whatcom Chippewa Iroquois Reliance Defiance Walaleale State of Washington City of Myverett Perdita Utopia Dade Neptungy Bellingham Kiteap

Life Saving Tug Sails for Puget Sound

On November 20 the life saving tug Bnehereek is prepared for Puget Sound service. The vessel was chosen last week and has been fueled and provisioned for the voyage.

Wan Ftrneen Bnehereek Puget Sound

Divorce on Eve of Anniversary in Bellingham

Martha Winkler 70 sues for divorce from husband after 4+ years of marriage on the eve of their golden wedding anniversary. The complaint cites insane jealousy toward a youth of 16 as a ground. The article also notes a large electrified sign in New Jersey and its $12,000 cost.

United Press Bellingham Martha Winkler

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