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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

8

Charity bureau established discussed by business groups

The endorsement committee of the Chamber of Commerce with C. HM. Black J. H. Jennings and Richard Hayter advised reorganizing the committee and hiring staff to improve bona fide charity movements versus imposters. The matter was referred to a committee for consideration.

Charithea C. HM. Black Chain of Commerce J. H. Jennings Merchants Association Richard Hayter Manufacturers Association Chamber of Commerce

Castro Sails for France for Kidney Surgery

President Castro sailed from Caracas for Bordeaux to undergo surgery for a kidney abscess. Family members and two doctors accompanied him. In his absence Vice President Vicente Gomez will assume the presidency.

United Press Caracas Castro Bordeaux France Vincento Gomez

English Residents Seek Refuge in Nanking

English residents in Nanking have sought aid and some took refuge aboard a gun boat to escape rioters. Open fighting reportedly erupted between revolutionists and government forces after the Gogawer empress’s death, though Pekin-tied reports to London claim the government remains in control.

United Press London Hongkong Nanking Gogawer Empress Hong Kong Pekin

Public Works Official Injured in City Hall Collision

John it, superintendent of public works for the city and county, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when struck by a streetcar in front of City Hall. He was taken to Emergency hospital and later to another hospital with a fractured right thigh, a broken nose, and a cut over the right eye.

Gan Francisco John It Nencieoo Allister St

Prominent Doctor Endorses Simple Tonic for Lame Back

An article promotes a home remedy from Globe Pharmaceutical Co of Chicago for lame back and rheumatic pains. The recipe combines ayrup of sarsaparilla Toris compound with whiskey in table doses to be taken before meals and at bedtime. The text claims blood and kidney purification and full recovery with continued use.

Eye and nervous ailments healer at 3046 People's Hank Ridg

Dieker Ophthalmic practice offers cures for eye disorders headaches weakness indigestion constipation nervousness and muscular troubles caused by defective vision. Services include eye straightening for children with crose eyen and general consultations free of charge at 3046 People's Hank Ridg Main 6453 pointed to in advertisement.

PW. Dieker Gineses Otted Hank

Mrs Taft's White House Recipes Revealed In Cincinnati

Dorothy Dale reports on Mrs William Howard Taft as a Cincinnati social figure and capable home cook. The feature lists old Herron family recipes she uses at home, including baked custard, chicken croquettes, plum pudding, spiced cherries, bread pudding, and oysters en coquille.

Cincinnati Cincinnat Mra Wm. H. Taft White House Herrons Mra. Taft Herron Roosevelt Taft

Wife Seeks Alimony After Eight Years of Cruelty

Anna Riley accuses her husband Wil ley of extreme cruelty and frequent threats including poisoning and forcing her to taste meals. They married in Spokane in 1897 and fled after theft accusations, with a court awarding her alimony and a share of community property including a house, furniture, and 2500 in cash. The husband left her in August 1908 and publicly stated he would not live with her. First Bird and Second Bird exchange a joke about feathers and wireless messages.

Willey Anna Ena Onte Poiron Anna Riley Florence Cole Colo Renton Flats Madison Et Spokane Adame

Star Carriers as Pantages Guests Parade to Theatre

All Star carriers gather at The Star alley Saturday at 1 15 p m for a parade headed by Prof Miners boys band. They will be guests of Alex Pantages at the Pantages theatre afternoon show. The program features the Hawaiian septette Madden Fits patrick Eidora Subera Ah Sing Foo Nab belles Elweil and the Pantegescope.

Star Alley Miners Pantages Theatre Alex. Pantages Madden & Fitspatrick Eidora Emil Subera Ah Sing Foo Nab Belles Elweil

Divorce Granted to Carrie Adams in Cruelty Case

Carrie Adams received a divorce from Edgar V. Adams, Mecca saloon part owner on Firat av, on cruelty grounds. Judge EB T Warren presided in the superior court yesterday afternoon.

Carrie Adams Edgar V. Adams Mecca Firatav EB. T. Warren Superior Court

Prices Paid to Producers List Market Items

The record lists prices paid to producers for various meats and livestock. It includes live weights and dressed meat values such as beef, lamb, veal, turkey, and pork with per pound and per unit figures, reflecting market rates.

Turkey Lewes Tom

Berkeley Women Raise Funds for Dormitory Now Not State Funded

Prytanians and allied groups at the University of California have raised 7276 dollars toward a women’s dormitory after the state pledged no funding. Members plan more events and dances in Berkeley Idora Park and Oakland to boost contributions as they aim to finance the first dormitory before many will graduate.

Berkeley Cal State of California State University Prytanian Society Prytaneane Benjamin the Wheeler Idora’ Park Oakland University Everd

Eastlake Thoroughfare Delayed. Citizens Press City and Company

Eastlake Improvement club petitions Secretary George B. Bogs of Beatth Commercial Club to accelerate work on the Eastlake road to the Alaska Yukon Pacific grounds. They accuse Kaatake Howell and Dighthav segments of being torn up for two years with little progress and condemn the Seoemetric company's tracks removal without regard to future needs. They urge action on Bastinke and connecting streets to end public embarrassment and poor streetcar service.

Eastlake Pike At Seoemetric Compan Bastinke Cfty Comal

Murder Mystery Case Closed in Lamphere Trial

Prosecutor Southerland opened for the state as Ray Lamphere faces murder charges in the Mrs. Gunness case. Defense contends Lamphere had no connection and that Mrs. Gunness poisoned the victim. District Attorney Smith urged conviction as the judge prepared to read the jury charge.

Inoculation Proposal for Death-Row Prisoners debated

In San Francisco on November 25 lawyers and physicians discuss forcing condemned inmates to receive tuberculous germ inoculations for science. Dr Wallace Briggs suggests a possible pardon offer if convicts survive. Attorneys warn of required special legislation and constitutional risks.

San Francisco Wallace Briggs State Board of Health State Board of Prison Directors Brigge

Hospital Ship Relief Caught in Typhoon Off Luzon

The United States hospital ship Relief was five days overdue and sought shelter in Boregon Harbor in southern Luzon after a typhoon on November 18. Engineers damaged but the vessel was controlled and is returning to Manila under her own steam with orderly discipline aboard.

Manila United States Relief Boreogon Luson Charles F. Stokes Relef Luzon

City Officials Linked to Charter Violations Reported

Reno learns that several city inmates must remain in cells for six months due to alleged charter violations by the council in appointing a successor to City Attorney Stewart who died last Saturday. Charleston city clerk K C McCabe resigns to live in Silverdale. M M Bowman named as his successor after a council meeting.

Reno Stewart Charleston K. C. McCabe M. M. Bowman McCabe Bilverdale

Dining room reopening planned at Ki t passenger station

M Melelien of the dining and sleeping car department notified Cham or commerce that arrangements for the dining room have been completed. Services will be resumed January 1 next. Opening in December was not practicable but preparations will be ready for the business start.

M. Melelien Chamor Mmerce MelLellan

Cannon Returns to Washington for Tariff Revision Pledge

Speaker Cannon arrived in Washington from Illinois for the new congressional session. He declared an honest tariff revision would occur without dictating terms to the house and cited past haste leading to misread public sentiment. He emphasized the election system ensures voter views are reflected in law.

Uni Washington D. Cc Apeaker Cannon Hiinois Concrene Cannon

Inaugural Committee Appoints Ward Stollwagen Chairman

Banker J. Stollwagen named by Chairman Hitchcock to chair the inaugural committee for the Taft inauguration. He will confer with Hitchcock on arrangements. Rumors had placed General Henry C. Corbin as a prospective appointee.

Jed Prees Wasil Naton Ward J. Stollwagen Hitchcock Republican National Committee Taft Henry C. Corbin

New Endurance Test for Army Officers

Navy officers on shore duty will endure a three days walking test of 60 miles as announced by the navy department. Officers below rear admiral and staff below captain must comply. A afloat duty test may impose 72 hours on four hour watches.

United Press Washington Navy Navy Department

Smugglers Using Pullman Cars Charge Linked to smuggling

Chicago police detain J F Vanner a Pullman car cook on charges by secret service agents of smuggling Chinese into the United States from Mexico via El Paso. Officials say Pullman car workers aided in bypassing immigration.

Chicago J. F. Vanner Pullman Secret Service United States el Paso Tex Mexico Pullman Care

State Criminal Law Review Sends Letters to Voters

A letter was sent to every citizen in the state by the ree FP. Vanderveer, chairman of the commission, to review and fix the crimes of the state and to ask them to influence their legislature in enacting needed changes. The commission is empowered to recommend necessary changes in the criminal law.

Vanderveer Govvernor Tate

Salesmanship School Opens At YMCA Tonight

The Young Men's Christian Association announces the first section of its salesmanship school to be held at the YMCA building tonight at o clock. The iknee sales manager of the ttheardware company and chairman of the YMCA committee will preside. H. A. Woodcock, educational director, expects a large attendance.

Young Men's Christian Anenciation School of Association Iknee Ttheardware Company H. A. Woodcock

Social News From A Washington Hotel Luncheon

At the large bridge luncheon in the red sala of the New Washington hotel table settings and decorations were notably handsome. Mrs Thomas Bordeaus hosted in honor of her sister Abs Willam Hoyt of Tacoma. Assisting were Mrs Hanson Mrs Murttut Mrs Fedges Mrs Horace Fors Tacoma Mrs A Marion Mrs W Doyle Mrs Henry Marriman Miss Lola Leake Miss Mabel Allen Miss Marie Allen Miss Carrie Tripple and Miss Mary. The tre rooms were richly decorated. Miss Anna Pw Terry hosted a supper party at the Struve residence after the Junior club dance. Mr and Mrs H Ulmer plan a Friday tea at the Summit for Mrs Myrtle Hunt of Los Angeles. The Nu club to hold a dancing party Friday at Christensen's hall with hostesses Mrs Wm Humphries Mrs Wm Levy Baird and Mrs Wm E Breemn. Tomorrow J R Marrix to wed Miss Mamie.

Thomas Bordeaus Abs. Willam Hoyt Tacoma Mra Hanson Murttut F.edges Horace Fors A. Marion W. Doyle Henry Marriman Lola Leake Mins Mabel Allen Mise Marie Allen Carrie Tripple Mary Mra H. Ulmer Catde Myrtle Hunt Los Angeles Cal Nu Club Wm. Humphries Wm Levy Baird Wm. E. Breemn

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