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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
5
In Cayuga tonight a 18 year old Grace Hillick and Rev T Jones's 19 year old son vanished after a row boat was found on the lake with one oar missing. Authorities fear an elopement turned tragedy as searchers scoured the banks and lakeside for signs or survivors.
Carl Jensen, a frail 8 year old in Seattle, pleads for brother George Jensen, 21, aboard the revenue cutter Tahoma. The boy, dying of tuberculosis, calls across the Pacific as Navy and federal wireless efforts fail to locate the ship's whereabouts.
A fragment from Arts notes an exchange about a page’s role at the Arizona Constitutional convention. A 16 year old boy is described as bashful while delegates and officials discuss tasks and attention. The snippet hints at discomfort and curiosity amid duties.
An ad extols Poslam as a remedy after shaving and for complexion care. It claims rapid healing of abrasions rough skin and irritation within hours and promotes toned skin to prevent infection. The piece promotes mail offers and lists Deg Co Raven Drug Co as sellers with 25 cent to regular jar sizes.
A scene on the convention platform shows Miss Ming seated beside the president while two young pages stand nearby in a formal, tense moment as a document is requested to be presented to President Hunt.
Dennis McCoy Guy Wood Fred Van Horn James Dawson and John Johnson were found at a poker game in the rear of the Orpheum saloon on Columbia Street. Police fined all but Johnson $40 each. Johnson faced a $25 loss and had $100 bet at stake. Attorney Ralph Pierce commented on the scene as patrons blamed the sick man's club.
Ollie B Bergeson obtained a divorce from Julian Bergeson after she vanished immediately following their February 26 1908 ceremony in Minneapolis. Bergeson could offer no information about his wife of an hour and the court granted the dissolution.
Merle Shattuck, wife of T Shattuck of Ballard, died Sunday morning at 6 in Salmon Bay hospital. She is survived by her husband, a brother and four children. Funeral services will be held at the Mittelstadt undertaking parlors on Wednesday.
The Miller Burdette Soap Co announces a Seattle factory to join its Centralia operation. M. C. Miller is secretary treasurer, Dr G F Burdette vice president, and Geo L Miller president. The Stewart and Boren site is provisional this year. M C M Soap touts cleansing and healing for hands and household use with pure vegetable oils and no acids. Sales manager Mr Gunter orders aggressive outreach and a money back guarantee via Main 6250.
The fragment lists theaters and acts including Orpheum Vaudeville Majestic Vaudeville and Pantages Vaudeville. It mentions Miss Illington in Weak Play Moore Margaretling ton in The Whirlwind Seattle Harrier Grand The Hive Mouse Althambra The Holy City Lole The Ringmaster.
Review faulted The Whirlwind for moral tone and weak plot while praising Margaret Islington for strong moments in a performance that could not redeem the play. Georgie Woodthorpe received warm backing as a convincing supporting actress. The narrator criticizes Edward J. Bowes for poor leadership and predicts a costly eastern tour.
The Orpheum bill features Savo the heavyweight juggler and Jowell's Mantkina as standout acts with elaborate settings and costumes. Beban the Star performs a veteran 25 minute sketch, Alf Grant and Ethel Hoag deliver burlesque numbers, and Hardeen the handcuff king showcases escapes. DeVine and Williams draw big laughs with a traveling sales pitch routine, with ventriloquist Hugh J. Emmet and Maud Rockwell adding variety. overall some acts shine while others fall short.
Mrs. Helen Taylor of Ballard has returned from an extended Eastern tour through New York and New Jersey. Serving as a delegate from Washington and Alaska to the G A R encampment at Atlantic City she celebrated her 82nd birthday and is known as Old Glory in local camps where she serves as flag bearer.
Daily services for Victoria and Vancouver listed with times 0 00 a m and 11 20 p m. Wednesday day trip to Victoria only performed by Iroquoia and Princess Charlotta. Thursday night services by Iroquois and Ballings from Pier A foot of Washington St. City and wharf office contact numbers 209 and Main 4.
New York October 25. A small tortoiseshell kitten named Parieto London serves as mascot for aeronaut John B. Moisant. The cat traveled from Paris to London with the flyer, joining him at Belmont Park during the international meet, costing about $12 in travel. The kitten reportedly lands on its feet, inspiring confidence for mishap recovery.
William Duncan entered Jamie son and Moffett's saloon by a back door to obtain whiskey for J. C. Timmons who passed it to Patrolman Humphrey in plain clothes. Judge Gordon reprimanded their indiscretion and ordered 33 days in the city stockade. J P Clark failed to appear, his $100 bond forfeited.
Director Durand said the census protest committee will reach Tacoma, Washington, in time to attend a hearing next Wednesday. A note about football outfits and a local ad for A. L. Hall at 1111 First Avenue appears in the same clip.
Miles Poindexter the Republican U S Senate candidate will address students at the state university tomorrow morning at 10 o clock.
The markets list average prices noted by local wholesalers for loons produce meats and feed. Prices vary with freshness and quality but shown are first grade rates unless stated otherwise.
A Seattle newspaper features a reader letter praising the Neal Institute three day drink halt cure. The correspondent, writing from Seattle on Oct 21 1910, claims lifelong sobriety after excess for 15 years and urges others to inquire about the treatment and its secrecy.
Seattle voters engaged in a major harbor bond campaign hear a broad speaker lineup at a Dreamland rink session on November 4. Leading clubs and commercial groups endorse the issue as speakers like Ole Hanson and John B. Shortt headline events in Auburn Mallard Queen Anne Hill Central Labor Council and Green Lake branches.
San Francisco fans dismiss Portland protest over last Wednesday's game. They feel President Graham's ruling to throw out the match and award the win to San Francisco is unjust and fans broadly believe the Giants deserved the victory.
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure provides immediate relief from piles and a complete permanent cure. It urges readers to request a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan and notes a 60 cent in-store package is available nationwide.
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