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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1910
Page
3
A Coast Guard or rescue message reports the captain and crew of the steamer Florence Le were rescued after the vessel was tossed about at sea. They were taken aboard the Commodore for safety and medical checks as conditions stabilized.
A joke about a giraffe trying to walk gracefully in a barrel hoop amuses former Judge Alfred Bly Avuntin, a prominent Cor Te aieat jurist aged 4. The judge laughed heartily, then began hiccuping and joking about a last chance to stop the hiccups.
Whistler advocates organizing the national guard to man coast defenses in the sound. He contends only one fort is currently manned, calling for broader defense readiness while denying alarmist claims.
A local high school plans a community activity where girls stage a public demonstration against rats. The event emphasizes cleanliness and humane control, with school officials encouraging strict taboos on waste and rodent attractants during a simple life themed day.
A reader reports a dispute on a Broad Street car near Pike Road Saturday night over a transfer to Mee. Conductor Reginald and A L Valentine of the public utilities office were asked to verify Pied Broadway rules. Unclear whether the transfer was refused or approved.
Honolulu reports a surge of barber activity as Chinese barbers allegedly amputate noses and other appendages. The story cites a prince petitioning the imperial throne and notes a rush of hair products and supplies to the American market.
Dr. Albert P. Graves 81 a famed Baptist evangelist plans to die at home in Los Angeles after heart trouble in the past two months. He has preached 44 years and is believed to have 50000 conversions.
A fire in the Home of the Daughters of Jacob in New York led to the rescue of several inmates aged over 100. Esther Davis, reportedly 116, was saved by two policemen along with 106 year old donor Mrs. B Marcus and 103 year old Mendel Diamond.
Charleston reports City Engineer H L Smith sues over 100 residents for defamation and injury to his professional reputation. He seeks 10 000 dollars from each and totals exceed one million. Also notes Hardeen the handcuff king to perform at Pantages and a Manila dispatch on brigand attacks on planters and foreigners.
From Portland Oregon October 26 measles tuberculosis and pneumonia caused an unusually high death rate among Aleutian natives. Capt J H Quinlan of the revenue cutter Tahoma reports the ship has returned from a cruise in the Bering Sea with findings.
Paris October 26 Morrison begins a daring long flight from Langrade grounds aiming to repeat John Molasant’s Paris to London route. An open meeting of the King County Pharmaceutical Society is slated for tomorrow evening at Hotel Hutter.
The listing names Moore with Margaret Tillington in The Whirlwind Beattie in The Harrier Grand with The Blue Mouse Alhambra presents The Holy City Lole in The Ringmaster and silhouettes of Orpheum Majestic and Pantages hosting vaudeville shows.
Cadet Frank D. Clay of West Point, son of Senator Clay of Georgia, is found guilty after court martial for absence from his tent and other misdemeanors. He loses liberty until next May and faces severe discipline during confinement within bounds.
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