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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

4

Rockefeller Pull Affects 28 Families In Bay Pond Area

A distorted report claims John D. Rockefeller uses estate power to influence post offices at Trick and Bay Pond New York. It alleges armed guards restrict access, with 28 local families forced to use Bay Pond due to potential post office closures.

Utica America Orge von L. Meyer Trick N. Y Bay Pond Rockefellers Os Pond John D. Archtbold M. Rockefeller Adirondacks Osous Winefeller Thia Estate Durin T. Put Kefeller Powsesaton Rockefeller Ante Pond Derrick New York Central Railroad

Tomato farming on Dunlap land grows to Seattle market

A writer recalls buying a timbered parcel at Dunlap, clearing it, and starting tomato cultivation for Seattle. His early success spurred others to buy, clear, and plant tomatoes, now producing thousands of boxes for Seattle each season.

Dunlap Seattle

Tomato preparation method from Dunlap patch offered

A Dunlap Washington reader details a tomato preparation method to serve fresh tomatoes as a daily appetizer. He layers sliced tomatoes with salt and sugar to form a syrup, suggesting restaurants adopt the dish and inviting nationwide adoption. The note also mentions claims about the origin of the word Yankee and the danger of the Norway rat.

Walt Seattle A. PF Bigford Dunlap, Wa

Self-nomination tops 1932 race in newly formed party

Sidney C oom of Atlanta seeks the presidency as he joins the National Liberal party in Chattanooga. He nominates Charles J Moore as running mate and promotes woman suffrage as a key plank. Oma has labored as a lawyer editor author and lecturer, and notes church alligators hatch on large farms for commercial purposes.

United Press Atlanta Sidney ©Oom Bidney C National Liberal Party Ghattanooga Ald Tapp Chas. J. Moore Sidney

Chloroform Attacks Alarm Santa Rosa Girls

Two men used chloroform to subdue a 16 year old girl Mamie Bernhart and a younger companion in Santa Rosa. A scream alerted bystander kept the assailants from immediate capture, and a marble quarry search found no trace. The victims offered few details due to fear.

Oy United Press Santa Rosa

Minnesota Amendment Question Deepens Confusion

State Tax Commissioners Frost and Rockwell claim Minnesota already has a tax amendment, but opponents counter the state has no such provision. The 1906 precedent involved a church property exemption. a later court ruled the amendment failed. Minnesota again votes on the measure next Tuesday amid dispute.

Frost Rockwell Seattle Minnesota Washington J. Rockwell Supreme Court of Prost

Mrs Dunphy Declares Not Guilty in Theft Case

Mrs Dunphy angrily denied the theft accusations relating to money taken from Charlies B. Giles a Boston moneylender. She and Arthur Dunphy allegedly stole funds in Chicago and will return for trial without extradition papers.

Arthur Dunphy Wolry Charlies B. Giles Boston Chicago Mra. Dunphy

Train Jump Near Augusta Injures Several Passengers

The Chicago Duluth Limited bound for Duluth derailed near Augusta Wisconsin after jumping the track at about 40 miles per hour. Several passengers and crew were injured but none seriously as the engine turned a full somersault and cars tipped.

Chippewa Falls Augusta Wiha

Dramatic riot claims in Spokane inquiry

A riotous scene in Spokane ends with Nellie Peterson dying. Howard Mreet and others involved. Police and a coroner investigate as drug charges surface amid chaotic carousel activities.

United Press Spokane Howard Mreet Lodging Nellie Peterton Ind Polies Ane

Fels Naptha Wash Soap Advertisement

A vintage advertisement extols Fels-Naptha for laundry avoiding boiling and scrubbing. It contrasts the hard labor of the old way with soaking and washing, promising whiter brighter clothes and less sweat. The copy warns to seek genuine Fels-Naptha with its red and green wrapper and dismiss imitations as worthless.

Anty Hausfrau Drudge

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