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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
5
The New Washington Hotel will open for business on October 21 with a quarter of a million dollar investment. Manager John H Langston notes reservations already reach forty rooms and the hotel aims to be among the few U S properties with solid gold service china.
Finance committee sets a two mill library tax levy and contemplates a bond issue for the library. The plan aims to fund the project with tentative allowances and public vote considerations. Garvin to speak at Christian church on life standards, as referenced in Ottis will.
The annual Rainier election features Judge Burke and J Elen as candidates for the presidential contest. Both are younger members vying for leadership in the community.
Article filings indicate two hospital association incorporations have been completed for the Milwaukee Road context. Details note Pacific Coast involvement in Beatlie case as the present formation basis.
Fragmentary report notes Temple A Patrew Faremth presiding at a seamen’s meeting. Head of the seamen and Antone attend as labor interests gather near the Pa peak to discuss labor conditions at the Labor Meon.
Readable text notes October 1 Treasury figures and a cryptic note about funds. Mentions amounts like five dollars and a reference to securing funds. Contains garbled terms and unclear entities.
Meidie Fay Chaney and a cartel were ordered to depart on a recent Alaska trip proceeds loss of 240 dollars. They were released yesterday and given one hour to leave town as they begin suit to recover money.
United Press reports two bodies found by fishermen in Jamaica Bay, bound face to face with wire rope. A man and a woman, both well dressed, the woman about 30 with a wedding ring. The corpses bobbed in water at least four hours. police inquiry ongoing.
W. 8. Henry of the University of Washington writes in Public Libraries on the equal value of libraries and laboratories. He insists both are necessary.
The school board delays action on the Wallace company coal plant project amid claims the furthest site fails to meet required standards.
All Cascade mining men and interested parties are urged to attend a meeting in room 496 B block tonight at 7 38 for arranging a Washington mining exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
On October 10 in LOR ARG, Lateate Castaing, described as Mexican, near insanity from starvation, reportedly consumed several Sunda of celenne paviae traterial. transported to a local hospital where recovery is possible.
Nome and St Michaels post offices announce last mail departures tonight as authorities implement early closure.
A playful aside traces fashion trends from ample feminine form to wire bustle makers. The author notes the industry shifted to machine produced wire bustles, praising comfort and disguise from rags to refined lines, claiming fashion cycles will bring the bustle back in years.
The coal miners convention ended after agreeing to a two year continuation of current wage scale and conditions with operators. The delegates concluded discussions on key union business and left for their homes after confirmation of the agreement yesterday.
A playful entertainment blurb notes a lively scene titled Check era featuring upbeat rhythms and stylish presentation. The piece highlights likely crowd appeal and fashionable flair guiding the overall vibe of the show.
On a moonlit voyage, chief Stuyvesant questions whether his former lover cared for him as he recalls a decade of separation. A mysterious woman seeks word to tell her on his behalf, but he offers nothing. The scene ends with him gazing at the ship’s wake.
Philadelphia October 10 quote shows Jomie a 16 year old steeple jack who works atop flagstaffs painting and balancing high above the ground. He describes his fearless routine and family life as he moves between tops of large city buildings.
M P John Redmond spoke at Orchestra hall urging home rule for Ireland. He claimed Ireland had not yet been granted self government and compared faith in home rule to faith in God. The mass meeting drew a large crowd and $10.00 was quickly subscribed for the cause.
Marie reports to Lucille and friends as they prepare for college, describing Mays cinnamon brown suit with velvet buttons and a simple brown hat, while Genevieve wears a pale gray lancasterne princess dress with soutache embroidery and mousquetaire net sleeves.
The Bteamer Telegraph plans to reroute to Everett as the Str. City of Everett undergoes repairs, disrupting usual service.
Walter Fleming, described as crippled, was arrested by Patrolman W. H. Weentedt after 11 p.m. and jailed for alleged robbery of shoemaker H. B. Tobin. Tobin identified Fleming as the room occupiant, with a second man present earlier. About $128 was taken, with only a few dollars found on Fleming. Police seek the accomplice.
The annual meeting of charity workers will be held at Trinity Parish Church on the 21st. An invitation banquet will precede the meeting described as a Dutch treat. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Judge C J Hanford yesterday appointed A Armstrong as United States commissioner to succeed James Keiffer who resigned. The Union teamsters, after arbitration with their employers, say they have gained a victory without striking. San Francisco observers note cautious optimism as talks continue.
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