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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
6
PODORE A. BINGHAM argues in a sharp editorial that city corruption, personified by the Beast and Jungie, must be purged. He asserts conscience will punish wrongdoers and urges immediate action to end Tammany’s influence.
A letter to The Star from A V Bouillon then superintendent of public utilities urges Seattle voters to support competent honest officials and avoid perpetual franchises for public services. He praises A W Rowillson and notes the Star’s focus on public welfare and tax support. Bouillon suggests he may run for mayor, urging regulation of contracts with the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Governor George Curry of the New Mexico Territory has forwarded his resignation to Washington. The move, to take effect in March, is said to be due to private business needs, with officials denying reports of strained relations with Washington.
B C Rahman formerly of Los Angeles announces the establishment of a new Olympia evening daily starting this Saturday. The paper will carry the United Press service.
Judge William R. Gay addressed the Stenographers and Bookkeepers association at Odd Fellows hall last night urging members to visionize and vitalize their efforts if they wished to achieve success.
A note addressed to horse owners offers guidance on winter care and pasturing options near Main 73 or Main 432. Inquiries directed to John Wallace at Meadows.
Brishte Cac co offers broadcloth capes in season colors, extra large at 54 inches with a full six yard sweep and military trim. Also waist lengths of striped taftas and silks, priced as a single waist length at $2.60, regular $1.00 to $1.50 per yard.
A local advertisement promotes mannish gray suitings at a special price of 1.15 per yard, with 54 inch width and stripe effects. Regularly priced at 1.75, the sale highlights stylish grays in multiple shades.
Arthur A. of Boston was arrested in BHVERMU while peddling a poem. Police said he must obtain a license or leave the town and take to house to house canvassing with his literary wares. He argued poetry differs from meat and vegetables but was held to rule of peddling needing Board of Health consent.
The trial of H. Kaatner B. Honiek George Beck Adam Neutel A MclLean and A KB MclLean for using freedum was continued awaiting the state chemist. Counsel for four Ballard butchers asked for a jury trial which was granted. Earlier 17 meat dealers convicted of freedum were wanted by the court after fleeing bond and appealing to the superior court. Total fines after conviction reached 10100.
The official reports that Coaster 8 Schuyler, stationed in Honolulu, has become commander in chief of the California department while Edward B. Pratt departs for Vancouver. A retiring board of the United States Army awaits him before departure.
Ground will be broken next week for a city and county tuberculous hospital at Riverton. It aims to be ready for occupancy by December. Secretary W. K. Mc Kibben and the King County Anti Tuberculosia League proceed despite Tukwila injunction threats. Plans show central office wing and two side wards for men and women with modern equipment.
Cloudburst in Tabasco state leaves at least two dead and damages crops grain and fine hardwoods worth about 5,000,000 pesos. Reports from Mexico City dated October 27 describe extensive material losses and casualties from Monday’s storm.
An old ad claims possum oil can diagnose and cure eczema and related skin conditions. It suggests visiting Quaker Drug Co. in Seattle for possum and mentions a New York laboratory offering free samples to cure small eczema areas or clear complexions overnight.
The sale at Eilers Music House draws buyers for Expo pianos with twenty-two pianos listed including three Baby Grands and a Pianola. Many customers from Seattle and nearby towns purchase Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M. Cable, and other fine uprights and grands with price cuts of 20 to 30 percent and a flexible payment plan.
Purcell Safe Co. advertising from 312 Occidental Avenue promotes its safes and vaults as more widely used than any other maker. It claims guaranteed superiority and identifies agents for Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. and Hall Safe & Lock Co. products.
An old advertisement argues eye strain in children causes many ailments and claims properly fitted glasses can correct cross eyes without operations or drugs. It promotes free consultation, guaranteed work, and very reasonable prices.
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