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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

7

Settlement for peace at looming conference over Dardanelles

United Press reports London dispatch on prewar peace talks among great powers. Key issues include opening the Dardanelles to all fleets, recognition of Bulgaria’s independence, Austro Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and control of the Adriatic railroad. Russia and Turkey to negotiate separately on the Dardanelles question.

London Europe Bea Paris Great Britain Dardanelles Force Office St. Petersburg Turkey Bulgaria Bosnia and Hermegovina Austria-Hungary Black Sea Montenegro Adriatic Ivia Montencaroe Austria Bosnia Hersegovine Eree Bate Incetonia Neation Mulgeria Saln Rumelia Great Pritien Levolekya Ai Waward Iey Russia

Local Piano Firm Teases Geographical Contest Ad Campaign

Advertisements in leading papers announce a geographical contest run by a major piano firm. The promo involves trade checks and credit memoranda to apply toward new prices, with lists of names of pilots cities as per rules. The plan credits D. S. Johnston Co and a consortium of large piano manufacturers in America.

Fol D. S. Johnston Co America Kobler & Chase

Kohler & Chase Launch Local Piano Factory Contest

Kohler & Chase announce a citywide competition among local piano factories. They plan to split half the advertising costs and reimburse profits lost due to the contest while requiring participants to present trade certificates to receive a purchase discount.

Minigartie House House of Kohler & Chase Ehat

Rocker and Tables Featured in Special Sale

Rocker crafted from selected oak with wide back panel and morocco leather seat offered at 6.95. Arm chair matches at same price. Folding card table in solid oak frame priced at 2.75, larger comfort rocker finished in clear at 3.75.

Morris

Shipping News Briefs Sail North and East Coast

The schooner Blakeley and bridge vessel Ageron er Meleo bound for Alaska pass through the straits yesterday while Lord Templeton reports along the coast with Columbine tender preparing for an Alaska cruise. Buckman shifts to sound port to discharge cargo as Cot Oty heads for port with 361 passengers after a salmon run. J H Len nm departs Port for Santa Fe this morning.

Blakeley Hambridge Ate Oo Sn Nae Ageroner Meleo Ymas Paw Templeton Te

Republican Parade Plans and Local Campaign Events

The article outlines a Republican parade and night meeting with speakers including Senator Miles and Pete, planning to march from Pike to Howell and back, with women admitted to the doors as locals discuss campaign issues. It also notes a Taft-Sherman club meeting with about 100 members and a county committee event in Kirkwood Hall drawing 150 attendees.

T. Granger Ted Ev Pike Mike Howell Eaet Bomm Miles Wt

First Enlisted Soldier Dead Is Lincoln War Veteran

Mrs May Rand Barbee of 122 som av. has learned of the death on Tuesday in Washington DC of her uncle Dr Charles Lin Rand. He was the first man to enlist in the Union Army in the Civil War, enrolling just ten minutes after Lincoln issued his first call for troops.

Mra May Rand Barbee Athington D. c Charles «Lin Rand Lincoln

Charity Guild to Provide Provisions for Wayel Hospital

The Charity Committers of St. Mark's Women's Guild will supply Wayel hospital with canned rations and jellies for the year. About 1900 quarts will be raised. Members wishing to contribute fruit or money should contact Mrs. Gaffney at 1901 Columbia St, who will oversee the effort.

St. Mark's Women's Guild Wayel Hospital Mrahm Gaffney Columbia «T

Goatskin Deed From King James I Era Displayed in 1817 Collection

A fragmentary note describes a goat akin deed dating to the era of King James I of England. It mentions a parody display at a National Department Company location at 206 Occidental Avenue. The document is written in a vulgate tin script and bears a wax disk weighing nearly a pound, carrying a mark described as the great weal of a gland.

James I Pngland National Deptner Company 206 Occidental Av

Theft Report From 608 Jack Street Resident

A Japanese resident at 608 Jack Street reported a theft at night. Thieves entered the premises and took a small case containing wearing apparel.

Moeakl Olice

Cheap Colonist Rates on Westbound October Trains

Oregon Short Line and Navigation Co offers westbound fares in October from St. Louis to Seattle for 48 dollars and from Kansas City and Omaha routes at 30 dollars. Chicago to Seattle priced at 48 dollars total with deposits available. Union Ticket Office at 608 First Ave. handles deposits and other rates. B Ellis is General Agent.

Oregon HR. & Navigation Co Chicago Seattle St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Union Ticket Office First Ave

Alagich Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree

After about three hours the jury convicts Milla Alagich of murder in the second degree in the joint trial with Nick Pittrieh and John Bosavieh. Attorneys for Alagich vow an appeal. The session focused on rebuttal and jury instructions after arguments by both sides.

Alagich Milla Alagich Nick Pittrieh John Bosavieh Torneys Onterday Costello Marshal Guibor Matt Starwich Kent

Church to Enlarge Settlement Houses in Brooklyn

The Birk's parish settlement work on Western avenue between Clay and Broadals in At. Mark's house will be expanded by an addition. The program aims to widen community settlement efforts in the area.

Birk's At. Mark's House

The Flyer Between Scattia and Tacoma Is Rented

A flyer service vessel operating between Scattia and Tacoma was assigned a rental today and prepared to depart on its scheduled run this morning.

Scattia Tacoma Moratas

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