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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

8

Love Songs to Be Heard Again Tomorrow at Eilers

Tomorrow at Eilers Music House a Popular Afternoon Concert will revive songs from youth with Geraldine Farrar Alma Gluck Evan Williams among performers. One hundred Autopianos will be loaned free to Seattle residents. Harry Hunter will demonstrate enhanced Auto piano playing. Doors open 2 45 pm with the concert at 3 or 8 pm. admission is free.

Eilers Music House iConcert Geraldine Farrar Annie Laurie Alma Gluck Laddie Evan Williams Sime Reeves Pretty Jane Madame A Caruso Scotti Tetras Ni Seattle Harry Hunter Liebling Florence Waits

Pasco Woman Acquitted of Murder in Banker's Death

Anna May Christensen of Pasco was acquitted of murdering her husband, a local banker. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a late-night ballot, and despite the ruling the defendant remained impassive as she exited the courtroom. The case against Al Gray, charged jointly, was dismissed following the verdict.

Pasco Mre Anna May Christensen al Gray Christensen

Indictments Returned by Grand Jury

A federal grand jury completed its work and was discharged by Judge Howard. Ten indictments were returned and will be kept secret until orders from Washington. Eight indictments were copied to the Department of Justice, while two others outside the general class will prompt immediate arrests.

Howard Washington, D. C Department of Justice

May Charter Ship To Go To Turkish War

Local Balkan communities plan a Thursday meeting to discuss chartering a vessel to transport returning Northwest soldiers and dependents. They note ship shortages and higher fares as about 150 have already departed with many more preparing to leave.

Balkan States Eaitera Atlantic

Murphine Counts on Progressive Bid for House Speaker

Thomas F. Murphine a 34 year old University of Washington graduate and longtime progressive leader seeks the legislative seat from the 43rd district and the speakership against Howard Taylor. He has led progressive leagues at county and state levels and served as Roosevelt delegate to Chicago.

Thomas F. Murphine King County Murphine Progressive Leagues Roosevelt Chicago Progressive Party Poindexter Progressive League Tacoma Hay King County Republican Central Committee Aberdeen Arcade Hall Edgar Co. Wright University of Washington Howard Taylor

Vacuum cleaner ode lifts housework to high art

A poem extols the vacuum cleaner as a boon to housewives, claiming it lightens labor and improves appearance. It celebrates less dust, fewer germs, and neater living spaces, urging men to embrace and promote the machine’s value in domestic life.

Standpatters Tap Pork Barrel in Gossipy Campaign Buzz

A Seattle area report details standpatters pressing pork barrel gossip at precinct meetings and public events. It notes candidates like M. H. Cushing opposing partisan control, and Governor hopeful Ernest Lister speaking at Ballard Kent Auburn and Grand Opera House.

Ernest Lister Plang Sypher’s Hall Ballard Kent Grand Opera House Charles Helfner Auburn

Taft Parade Draws 122 in Seattle Procession

The article notes a large Taft campaign presence with roadside billboards and streetcar ads. A Seattle parade Monday night drew 122 participants, including nine women, in a display of political optimism before election day.

Oe Taft Vorite Chorus Taft Seattle Ine

Registration records set in Seattle in historic turnout

The Prefontaine building registration office closed with 85 426 names, 10 791 more than last March's general election. Most registrants are women, many first time voters, with 1 850 registering yesterday. Names may transfer this week and next.

Prefontaine Seattle

City Utilities Committee Eyes 1500 For Telephone Project Plans

The city utilities committee urged approval of a 1500 expenditure to prepare plans and data for a municipal telephone system. The finance committee will review the matter Friday as the appropriation would become available by November. Lee Bartell’s money savers, Paseo.

City Utilities Committee

Shuey Elected President of Bainbridge Island Chautauqua

Frank Shuey was elected president of the Bainbridge Island Chautauqua at a meeting of stockholders and the board of trustees. Rev. F T Conner was chosen business manager and will begin assembling the 1913 season program with a target completion by January 1.

Frank Shuey Bainbridge Island

Egg thief leaves shack haul including watches and suit

A thief broke into the shack of Rambo Powell at 10th Ave and Lander Street, stealing 15 dozen eggs and a haul that included two gold watches a gold chain four rings $150 in money orders a revolver and a white lady's suit. He appeared to have studied market reports.

Rambo Powell 10Th Lander Sr New York

Eastern tin magnates tour Seattle to study market prospects

A party of steel and tin plate magnates led by EB T Weir W P Siebert and a New York partner arrived in Seattle for a westward tour to assess buying conditions and business prospects for next year. They will stay several days at the Washington hotel and are not pursuing western steel manufacturing.

EB. T. Weir W. P. Siebert Pittsburg W. H. Baldbridge New York Seattle Washington Hotel

Household Rubber Gloves and Dress Accessories Bargain List

A vintage sale list offers low priced items including Nations Toilet Goods Sundries gloves at 40¢ per pair, hair brushes 55¢, manicure sets 10¢, hardwood-back brushes 50¢, dress shields 10¢, metal-back combs 10¢, sewing notions 5–10¢, skirts notions 10–50¢, belts 25–50¢, and Jergen's Sachet 35¢ per ounce.

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Eilers Recital Hall Chila Concarne HTC Sré Bet Antos Vike Third Av Pike Pacific Coast White Sewing Machine CO San Francisco Evangeline Smith James Smith Smith Woodrow Wilson Oscar W. Underwood Charles G. Heifner Congress Humphrey Mr. Heifner Heimer Ways and Means Committee Holsum Baking CO Derton Draley Fighthoard Snohomish Iply M. H. Cushing Sickles Will K. Sickles Hiram A. Woodin Josiah Collins Labor, Grange, Farmers’ Union and Direct Legislation League W. “Lorimer” Jones Hodge Bob” Hodge Edwin Brocone Northwest Light and Power Co Skagway Elma Mt. Rainier Attle Pikest Lee Bartell Paseo Shuey TIN Bartelly Frederick & Nelson Charmeuse Robespierre Lisle Jergen Amoskeag Gingham Margaret Hubbard Ement Sement Galesroom
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