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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1910

Page

8

Miller's flipflops tied to graft probe and police

Miller, held by Chief Wappenstein for 40 days to shield him as a witness, showed rapid changes in stance after Superior Court release. He met Wappy, then publicly denied seeing him, claiming to have tailed graft knowledge while aligning with police to escape wrath.

M.D. Miller Wappenstein Ronald J. M. Glasgow Wappy Miller Opdyke Court House Jaine Kellogg Glasgow

Aaron S. Watkins a notable Ohio political figure

Aaron S. Watkins age 47 today rises from a varied career as a lawyer, teacher, Methodist minister, literature professor and vice president at Northern Ohio University to president of Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky. His 1905 gubernatorial bid and 1908 vice presidential nomination are noted.

Aaron S. Watkins Northern Ohio University Asbury College Wilmore Ohio

Watercolor “A Persian Prince” Revealed in Boston Museum

Bellini's Watercolor long missing since 1907 shown publicly at Mrs Jack Gardner’s museum in Boston. In New York, the British freighter Clan MacLean docked with part of its crew in chains following a mutiny reported yesterday.

Boston Bellini New York

Snow blindness claim leads to discharge after brief hearing

John Burns testified to Judge Gordon that his eyesight worsened from snow blindness after a Saturday night drink. He described being just down from the North and was discharged.

John Burns Gordon

Odds and Ends From Everywhere November 29 1802 Ohio admission

A collage of early 20th century notes mentions Ohio’s admission to the union, notable figures like Taft, Longworth, and Cox, plus civic talks in Seattle. The item surveys diverse topics from court actions in Canton to a fatal railroad collision and remarks on public figures including Judge Ben Lindsey and Rev Adna W Leonard.

Ohio William Howard Taft Ban Johnson George KB. Cox Nicholas Longworth United States Adna W. Leonard First Methodist Church Seattle Columbia #1 Broadway

Coachman Dies at Tolstoi Grave in Grief

In Hesitation over Count Leo Tolstoy’s death, his coachman, deeply troubled by the master’s passing, went to Yasnaya Poliana and took his own life by slitting his veins at the gravesite. The tragedy occurred at Tolstoy’s grave as the loyal servant mourned the loss.

Herlin Leo Tolstoi Yasnaya Polina Hin Wheta

Man Sentenced for Shipping Alcohol and Burglary

Tom Madden admitted to Judge Gordon he had a few nips while steering a cargo of cheap booze. He veered into a clothing store, stole two flannel shirts, and was later jailed for 63 days in the stockade.

Tom Madden Madden Gordon Stockade

Too Many Cafes And A Lumber Market Hint

May Berry spent Saturday evening visiting cafes and flirting with a highball before police intervention. Judge Gordon fined her $25 for loitering in the early hours. Rumors from St. Paul say Great Northern and Northern Pacific plan lumber orders near 150 million feet after January 1.

May Berry Ever Towit Pullman Gordon St. Paul Northwest Lumber Great Northern and Northern Pacific

Honest Ex-Wife Finds Comfort, Judge Lowers Alimony

William R. Williams, former Seattle Commercial club secretary, divorced January 18, 1908, saw his ex wife remarry in California. She received 5000 in community property custody of their child and 80 monthly alimony, then Williams asked for judicial notice of her improved home. Judge Frater granted reduced alimony to 15 per month.

Diogenes William Robert Williams Seattle Commercial Club California Fred C. West Petaluma Williams Judge Frater William

Prices at Westlake Market and Pike Place Market list

Prices for produce meats and groceries listed with various weights and per unit costs. Apples peaches pears sirloin and round steaks mutton beef pork sausage bacon and seafood featured with dairy items and canned goods, reflecting daily market deals and specials.

Westlake Washington Iowa Pike Flack Cudahy Smelie

Valencia Lace and Insertion and Normandy Lace Sample

Listing describes Valenciennes lace and insertion trims including a 12 yard bolt for lingerie waists aprons and infants wear. Also Normandy Valenciennes lace and insertion priced at 10 to 11 5 cents per yard with widths from 2 to 5 inches in various designs. Basement Salesroom.

Valenciennes Normandy

Christmas Neckwear Styles Offer Wide Price Range

Embroidered pique stocks in collar form with long tabs suit various holiday outfits. Hundreds of neckwear novelties ready for inspection feature Persian and colored effects, hand embroideries, and laces such as Armenian Cluny Russian St Gall Venise and Irish. Prices range from 25c to 25 dollars. jabots offered at 25c in multiple styles, some trimmed with Venise lace.

Furs of Quality Gifts Show Strong Demand This Season

Furs and muff sets remain popular as Christmas gifts with styles noted for elegance. Baum Marten Stoles and matching muffs lead the listings with prices from 16.50 to 45.00, including Opossum and Japanese Mink ensembles.

Baum Marten

New Arrivals in Viyella Unshrinkable Flannels

The new showing includes plain grays tans and whites as well as Scotch plaids checks and stripe effects in assorted colorings. These flannels are admirably adapted for the making of frocks knickerbockers night dresses shirts pajamas waists and sacques. Thirty two inches wide and 75 cents per yard.

Cozy Crocheted Slippers For Women And Children

The Art Needlework Section offers cozy crocheted slippers for women misss and infants. Warm gifts shown in red blue and dove. Prices 65c 75c and 1 25.

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City Hall Board of Army Engineers Ballinger Taft Waldorf Apartments Canton Ben Lindsey Denver The Washington Association University of Washington Heath Department Everett A. L. Nelson Leader Kansas City Express Worcester Mass Edwin Hadlow Phoenix, Ariz Committee On Joe Barney Maryeville Emma Hall A L. Hall Tolstoi Tom Frederick & Nelson, Inc Ageniture Pirot Fleet Ames Rocker Husband No Frederick & Nelson Incorporated Firet Piosr Uanty Viyella Warner Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns Frederick & Nelson
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