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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
8
Fragmentary notice mentions a free excursion linked to an event at HBB central Building Tuc with incomplete address details and dates. The readable text indicates promotional material for a local activity but lacks full context and clear organizers.
A fragment notes a lot near Mt. Baker Park suitable for a 200 tent setup. The terse wording suggests a proposed temporary event space or land use near the park with no further details on ownership or dates.
Modern five room cottage on BR Marta et on the second hill, between eth ana iTth eve. For sale at little more than TM rt ert store oy with vara A vee ya ln oe fawn and beautiful ore. All improvements in ter me LL wash p.eek two years.
A crowded mix of business cards and public notices appears, including furniture sales, loan offers, a dentist and doctor ads, a bank reference, carpenters and painters, and room for sale or exchange. Names, addresses, and phone numbers blur in the clipped OCR fragment from Seattle area pages.
Ellery plans a twelve week engagement in Seattle starting early 1910. Local supporters strive to secure salary guarantees for Ellery and his band to match union wages. If a clear deal is reached the ensemble will perform entirely for concert purposes, avoiding conflicts with local musicians.
President Chilberg calls on Seattle and the Northwest to rally for a record finish of the Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition. He urges closing stores and factories early to maximize attendance and surpass previous records in the final two weeks.
Winslow Abbey, a local newspaper man, submits to a dramatic 450 degree Bake Oven treatment at Loughney & Loughney. Abbey remains conscious and reports comfort, with potatoes baked alongside him. Doctors and nurses monitor, promising no charges for consultation. Office hours: daily 8 am to 6 pm, Sundays 9 am to 12 noon.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a 1200 price offer and a cash payment plan for a ride near Washington. Mentions Farrar Inc New York and a branch office with a tomorrow reference, but details are unclear.
New York Oct 2 Polar explorers from America and Europe answer United Press questions on Dr Frederick A Cook and the North Pole claim Only Admiral Melville voiced clear doubt Others showed varying degrees of support or ambiguity The English reactions were noncommittal reflecting lingering skepticism about Cook's story.
The article recounts the Lakeside mining claims and the Standard Reduction & Development Co. organized in 1906 by Thrasher and related parties. It details widespread stock sales, dubious dividends promised, and mounting debts leading to a receiver appointment in March 1909 as creditors press for recovery.
The receiver gains continuances delaying sale as creditors and minority stockholders seek any recovery. A third 30 day extension postpones sale to October 22, risking dissolution of assessage work and reversion of claims to the government. Questions arise over an $11,900 payout and $11,000 cash accounting lacking trace.
Mra May Brock who was injured in a joy ride near Ballard early yesterday morning was reported improving at City hospital today. She remains in serious condition but attendants are hopeful for recovery.
Wheat prices fell about half a cent from first quotations as bears pressed sessions. Reports from the Southwest showed some country offerings and four sales were smaller, providing early support to sellers. The close hovered just below the earlier top.
Mrs. Frank Grover and her daughters Catherine four and Dorothy two died in a prairie fire on a farm near Lee Alberta. The mother shielded the children as they fled the farmhouse, per dispatches received in Winnipeg.
Acting on a presidential order, A. P. department heads reduce staff by more than 200. Each dismissed worker received farewell tickets and pay streak books to attend the fair for the remaining two weeks without cost. Wage savings are estimated at eight thousand dollars.
In a vintage classified style the notice lists items for sale including furniture trunks side saddles baby carriages leather goods and household articles with a contact address and phone number for orders dated 1816 in the first half of the century catalog entry
Curley Diamond J Anderson M L Larson J L Williams and Warry Moore, all employed on the Pay Streak, were arrested at the exposition grounds for operating sure thing gambling games using eight aided sticks. Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer describes the game as heavily against the player. a pin and ball game was also run. The men were released on bonds in a justice court.
Walter B. Clark was sworn in as governor of Alaska, taking office in Juneau. In his inaugural address he urged political foes to set aside arms and unite, calling for cooperation across parties.
Nearly 490 members of the A.Y.P. will tour Tacoma tomorrow as guests of the Tacoma Commercial Club. They will depart Colman dock at noon on the Hyak and return at 9 PM the same vessel.
Tomorrow afternoon Captain A B Baker will speak on Alaska in the Auditorium at the fair grounds. The talk is open to all interested in the far Northwest and admission is free.
After arrests of Kirk and Berentsen, charges against Kirk were withdrawn and Berentsen released on own recognizance. Cornell is suspected of involvement with the Truth publication plot and calls for his arrest. he denies ties beyond legal advice to Kirk. Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer plans to prosecute Cornell after his anticipated surrender Monday morning.
A critical critique of Washington state dental law from 1901. It argues the Dental Board, not Legislature, sets exam subjects, protects incumbents, and blocks new dentists. cites Thurston statements, cites a 75 dollar Seattle quiz, compares with college costs, and previews further analysis of constitutional rights and the Dental Act.
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