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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
8
The Beacon Hill Improvement Club calls for Chief Wappenstein’s suspension amid a probe into gambling and vice in Seattle. Councilman Way and Col. Thompson gain support while Dr. Holmes opposes mayoral blame. Ole Hanson cites enforcement failures and witness intimidation.
Delegates to the American Bankers association held business sessions in two sections in Los Angeles on October 46 to speed routine matters and free part of the day for pleasure trips to nearby points of interest by car.
Miscellaneous notes include Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise in Paris and his selection to lead a riot response, Count de Harras’ return to France, and broad European upheaval. Local items cover county finances, apple shipments, marriage licenses, Taft’s failed cottage lease, and various Seattle Tacoma, Portland and North Yakima notices.
Antique ad describes full size and three quarter brass beds with 2-inch posts, heavy filler rods, turned caps, and satin or polished finishes. Prices range from 16.25 to 43.50, noting continuous post patterns and various spindle counts, with multiple patterns shown at sale prices.
The annual convention of the Western Washington chapter of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union closed here yesterday with the election of its president.
Kiram II sultan of Hulu sails from San Francisco aboard the transport Sherman for his native realm after months touring the United States and selling off Philippine crown jewels including pearls.
The Commercial Club endorsed the $1,750,000 bond vote for the Lake Washington canal and Duwamish river projects. The endorsement passed by a large majority as supporters form headquarters in the Central Bridge area with Frank Paul as chairman and Miller Freeman as secretary. Freeman said the aim is to educate the public on the projects and to stir interest in the movement.
The senatorial committee investigating William Lorimer’s U S Senate election ordered State Senator Hroderick to appear and testify about alleged legislative bribery connections. Frederick Iaunter faces indictment in Springfield for paying 1900 dollars to State Senator Holtelaw to secure Holtelaw’s vote for Lorimer.
Womens cotton vests and tights offered in medium weight with high neck and long or elbow sleeves. Garment vests priced at 50e, with matching tights available in ankle or knee length.
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