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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

3

Gyder Denies Attacks and Burial Trust Claims

Republican James Co. Snyder accuses opponents of fabricating attacks while denouncing a burial trust monopoly. He asserts support from party allies and claims Dr. McLoughlin is backed by the undertaker-controlled camp seeking to influence the coroner race. The dispute centers on trust influence and fair treatment of undertakers.

James Co. Snyder Corone Snyder Cone of Seattle Seman HO Ehareed 1 Trust Coroner's Office Burial Trust Dr. McLoughlin

Dish Cloths for Kitchen Use

A garbled note describes making dish cloths in a well stocked kitchen. It mentions various sizes unbleached cloths, washing with hot water and a teaspoon of something called Gold Jer, then scalding in sunshine.

Han

Ham Sandwich Fights Lead to Lengthy Detention

Laborer John Conners refused to reveal a sandwich price at a Washington street lunch wagon. Longshoreman John Kane punched Conners and the two exchanged blows until Kane was captured by a patrolman. Police Judge Gordon sentenced Kane to 30 days on the chain gang to detain the assailant temporarily.

John Conners Washington John Kane Mr. Conners Kate Mr. Kane Helms Greene John B. Gordon

Skagit Queen Cons Mining Files Ore at Regional Expo

The Skagit Queen Consolidated Mining company in the Thunder Creek district has mined 1000e unde ore for exhibit at the AP exposition. Other mines from the district will send ore samples to the exposition for display and comparison.

Skagit Queen Consolidated Mining Company Thunder Creek

Georgetown Tag Day Aims to Raise 1000 for Union Church

A Georgetown fundraiser titled Tag Der neat Saturday seeks to raise about 1000 dollars for the Union Christian church a nonsectarian institution. Rev Frank Jo will preside as mayor and lead the event with volunteers taking charge of activities.

Georgetown Union Christian Church Frank &. Jo

Hot Springs doctor arrested for practicing without license

In Seattle Deputy Sheriff Claud A. Peyton and The Star exposed Dr Damon of the Hot Springs Doctora for false advertising and lack of medical license. He was arrested after authorities found he treated patients and claimed government approval not issued.

Seattle Claud A. Peyton The Star Ita Washington Dr. Damon Hot Springs Doctora Peyton Damon United States Washington

Straw Ballot For Girls Home To Aid Project

A straw ballot to support the Girls Home and Training School will be held on Saturday October 31 1908. Votes cost 10 cents and may be cast as often as the voter wishes with no age or qualification limits beyond the coin. The event is run by the Women’s Century club with Mrs Ellen Fish as ballot chair and eleven board members named. Clerks of election will be appointed to sell votes and canvassing will occur in the residence and business districts. The Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting followed services with Dr Matthews named head and H L Pinney and F Bagar Barth as officers.

Girls’ Home Women's Century Club Mra Ellen 8. Fish Mesdames Ada B. “Blackwell H. M. Denton M. KB Martin A. B. Allen Milo J. Loveless T. 8 Lippy E. J, Jordan M. B. Coolidge BB. Moores

Receiving Home Nears Completion for Washington Children

The Receiving Home of the Washington Children's Hop society nears completion and Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be served to the children in their new home.

The Washington Children’s Hop Society

Quieter Tokyo After Fleet's Departure

Following the fleet's departure yesterday morning the city and Yokohama are quieting down. Everywhere expressions of gratitude are heard for the visit.

Tekte Tokio Det Yokohama

Choir Plans Bruch Dramatic Work Fatr Eilen

Regent D Presbyterian choir presents Max Bruch dramatic opus Fatr Eilen with regular quartet and organ accompaniment by Dr Chance and pianist Laula Diamond. Door admission will be sold at a reduced price.

Regent D Presbyterian Arch Max Bruch

Swedish Lutheran concert honors Prof Adolph Holgren birthday

Prof Adolph Holgren will give a concert at the Swedish Lutheran Church tomorrow night marking his fiftieth birthday. Prof Edgren will perform the President Roosevelt march and other works new to the public. Edgren and Roosevelt shared ties, and a reception will follow celebrating the professor’s birthday and wedding anniversary.

Adolph Holgren Roosevelt

Prison Guard Hero Rescues Hotel Steward in Fire

October 26 192? Banquentin California Captain S N Randolph state prison guard saved Moranora the steward of Shepherd house hotel from a burning room after lamp exploded. Flames quenched by volunteer fire brigade formed by politicians at a political meeting.

United Press Banquentin Cal Mor Vignora Shepherd House S. N. Randolph Atate Mandolph Pianora

Meeting called for Bible class teachers in First Presbyterian

Secretary Samuel D Win gate announces a November 18 gathering of all bible classes and teachers at the First Presbyterian church to discuss organizing an interdenominational federation for eastern Washington.

First Presbyterian

Steam schooner Fifield shells front on the sound

The front steam schooner Fifield arrived near the sound with the Beattie its first voyage. Liners Yucatan and Victoria reached port early yesterday with full cargoes. The revenue cutter McCulloch reached Port Townsend after escorting Seneca, while the captain praised efforts to improve native conditions on the islands. The P J Adler arrived in Mallard after crates along the Siberian coast, recording four hundred foot onnele.

Yucatan Victoria Mérnaieg McCulloch Port Townsend Comeeher Seneca Alseka Peninsula Islands P. J. Adler Mallard Siberian

Prices Paid to Producers and Local Market Items

Market listing shows prices for chickens veal mutton and beef cuts per pound. Apples pears carrots and potatoes priced per bag or bushel with assorted vegetables and produce items listed. Local farm terms imply a small rural market advertisement with multiple produce prices.

Gravenstein

Opening for You Lots Near University Campus for Sale

Wilson 4 Co offers 32 vacant lots in University Annex area at low prices with easy terms. $300 off per lot, 10 percent cash, balance $10 per month. lots adjoining the university campus five blocks from the line, cleared and ready to build. Call office for details at North End of University Car Line. Green 489.

Murdered wife and daughter feared by husband in California and Long Beach assault

Kathleen B Potharet and her 2 year old daughter were killed by husband A J Hearst who faced charges of obtaining under false pretenses before settling out of court. The wife planned to hide with children after divorce papers. In Long Beach California E L Bowman 66 a retired merchant was shot dead by a highwayman on Cedar Avenue near Loma Vista Drive.

Kathleen B. Potharet Potharet Pothurst James O'Leary O'Leary Long Beach Cal E. L. Bowman Cedar Avenue Loma Vieta Drive

Col Whistler Named Commandant of Paget Bound Artillery District

Col Garland N Whistler, stationed at Fort Tetten, has been named commandant of the Paget Bound artillery district covering Fort Fiagier Fort Worden and all the sound forts. He will assume duties in November replacing Col Albert B.

Garland N. Whistler Pegene Fort Tetten

Fort Flagler Command Passes to Maj Barnett in Interim

Cummins retires as Maj Barnett takes temporary charge of Fort Flagler. The change places Barnett in command while official procedures complete.

Body of missing boy found in slough near Aberdeen

The body of Alfred Anselmi, a young boy who had been missing since yesterday forenoon, was found this morning in a slough near his home by the banks where he often played.

Aberdeen Alfred Anselmi

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Gyder Arre D. N. Damon Peyton Haw Woman's Century Club W. H. Taft W. J. Bryan Than Wisen Eugene V. Debs Eugene F. Chafin Mer Presbyterian Brotherhood of the First Church Reaety UNION Sellers Rdc Loeb Bennett Republican Speakers’ Bureau New York House- Felt Chicago Marquette Club Hennett Piet Aer China Seaboard Security American Bank Main University Hale Copenhagen Swaman Yard Co HE — Buchanan Second Avenue Navajo Dancing Club Litties New Halil Col. Whistler Bey Goodyear Les Japan Tea Balkan Boston Garters Union CO Hubbell CO Pike Street Timpahute
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