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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
8
In a fierce tropical hurricane, authorities estimate up to 100 fatalities with extensive damage across the Florida Keys and nearby Cuba. Wreckage blankets islands as rescue and recovery efforts begin amid ruined towns and disrupted communications.
A professor argues the term Yankee stems from Dutch names Jan and Cornelius De Witt, forming Jan Kees with J pronounced as Y, relating to clashes in New Amsterdam when Britain fought Holland. Also notes Japan's battleship Kawathi launched at Yokosuka amid a storm.
The Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third Ave NW Corner Union St claim painless dentistry with a written guarantee. They urge skeptical patients to try their services, promising proof of being pain free.
Story outlines Tolman and Tracy as two leading nonpartisan candidates challenging the hand picked contenders for the Supreme Court bench. The piece contrasts their backgrounds and platforms while noting the political tension around selections.
Judge Warren W. Tolman a 49 year old Spokane attorney and proponent of railroad regulation campaigns for strong government. Preston M. Troy born in Clallam county and Olympia native, long Olympia city attorney and Thurston County prosecuting attorney, Democrat who lost Thurston judge race by 20 votes.
Mayor Alexander deposited 2700 dollars to aid the Times disaster victims widows fund in Los Angeles. The money was raised by selling tickets for a theatrical benefit planned for next week. Ottawa report notes Canada autonomy law for copyright to be introduced by Hon. Sydney Fisher next session.
The steamer H. B. Kennedy is ruled a nuisance by a Port Orchard jury for illegal aboardage without an ester county license. Judge Yake will pronounce sentence. The Weasel, owned by Puget Sound Navigation Co., faces action. Hearings on a proposed telephone rate increase by the Commercial Club and Beattie will resume next Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Sara E. Springer returns to Seattle after six months abroad for YWCA work. Fond du Lac warehouse fire causes $100000 damage to cheese and butter stock. forty carloads burned. Florence Kent, 18, a New York bride, involved in a revolver incident amid a bridal context.
George Johnson a notorious criminal in this region is dead after being shot by Wheeling Chief Clingenpool. The incident marks a violent end to years of criminal activity in the area. Under political coverage, Col John L. Martin, national Democratic committee orator, will speak in Arcade hall next Saturday night for Judge Black's candidacy, with the date moved to avoid conflict with a Debs meeting.
Miss Mary Corner of Columbus Ohio daughter of the late Col and Mrs George Corner and Roy W. Raymond formerly of Seattle Chamber of Commerce, now in Portland, were quietly married this morning by Rev J M Gill at the First Methodist church. They left for Portland on the Shasta Limited after the ceremony.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package claiming it is genuine and not a narcotic. It warns against substitutes and lists Bar Tell Drug Stores and Quaker Drug Co as sellers.
A fragment notes a months event where a person accidentally shot herself above the heart and reports damage totaling 60,000 dollars in Kinsley Kansas. The text lacks clear names or dates and reads as a partial town notice.
Capt Bogardus, holder of the 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney and bladder trouble. He reports back pain relief and improved health after three bottles, and notes no further kidney issues. The piece mentions local drug stores and a dental warning ad across the street.
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