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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

7

Gipsy Smith Evangels at Mamonth Rink Draw Hundreds

Hundreds crowded Mamonth rink last night to hear Gipsy Smith. Overflow crowds and a door jam left many unable to gain admission while some women fainted. The evangelist urged fathers to live Christian lives and promised meetings will run through the week with a monster street parade planned near the end.

Rink Hell Ain Jesus Christ Jose Aly Mamomth Rink Gipsy Smith Will Oeer

Censor Appoints Lip Reading Actress for Film Language

The national film censors board named Irene Langford a lip reader and night opera star to watch films for offensive dialogue. Films Langford condemns will be refused approval by the board.

New York Board of National Moving Picture Film Censors Irene Langford

Why Was Mrs Mason Ousted as Labor Official

The West Queen Anne Civic Center passed resolutions urging Gov Hay to explain Mrs Mason s removal as assistant labor commissioner. The Central Labor Council of Seattle led calls for a public hearing, with strong civic and labor organizational backing likely to compel an explanation.

Weat Queen Anne Civic Center Hay Mason Central Labor Council of Seattle

Retiring Massillon hotelier cites serving abuse law tale

Joseph Miller of Massillon Ohio laments the cost of living rise after 30 years in hotels and restaurants and notes he cannot use force due to law while retiring. Capt Jackson De Neal of Bar Point lightship Toledo rowed 69 miles in nine hours at 66 using a clinker built boat, claimed as an endurance record for the region.

Joseph Miller Massillon Jackson de Neal Bar Point Toledo

Remedy to Lower Cost of Living Tax Land Values Not Industry

Editor The Star argues the tariff and scarce available land raise living costs. The author says land taxation lowers rent, prices, and the cost of goods, benefiting labor and industry. Cites Henry George and advocates joining Cleary to push land value taxation to boost use and wages.

the Star Seattle Lens Henry George Cleary

Judicial Mind Again Clears Flemming in Bank Case

Dallas report notes Fred Flemming convicted for receiving deposits after alleged insolvency. Court of Appeals reversed due to definition error, quashing indictments after three year lapse. Commentary laments long delays and echoes famous cautionary lines on life after death.

Dallas Tex Fred Plemming Court of Appeals Grand Apter Flemming Texas

Coffin Parade Draws Centralia Crowd for Salvation Message

In Centralia Washington on October 30 James Axtell led a Salvation Army street meeting carried in a coffin to resurrect him for the sermon “A Voice From Hell and What God Thinks of Centralia.” Hundreds attended the unusual spectacle then heard the sermon from the coffin.

Centralia Wash Salvation Army James Axtel Axtell Hell

Perfect Town Claim Draws on Clean Record

Ferdinand in Dubois County Indiana touts itself as a model town with no divorces no arrests for many years no graft no tax dodgers and only two Republicans claim to merit the title of perfect town in its boastful local claim.

Ferdinand Dubois County Ind

Reno Gambler Revels in Bridge Prize Loophole

In Reno the crowd cheers a legal interpretation of the crime and punishment act enabling society women to resume bridge games for prizes after January 1. Only poker seven and a half stud and seven up remain barred. The scene contrasts with a humorous dialogue from Variety Life about remarriage.

Reno

Pocketbook Found After Downtown Shopping Panic

Emmie Havens misplaced her pocketbook during a downtown shopping trip with Kaunie Havens. The group suspected Frederick & Nelsons first, then notified Rhodes's and left a note at the Star office. A newsboy returned the item this morning and Emmie gave a dollar reward.

Rhodes Company Emmie Lan Seventh Ave Star N&d

Booth Tarkington comments on divorce suit

New York October 30 Booth Tarkington discusses his divorce case with Mrs Tarkington. He says he will not defend the suit nor travel to Indianapolis. He cites his traveling for material and says custody of their five year old Laurel Louisa Mieteher Tarkington should go to his wife. He denies physical cruelty. There is no third person involved.

New York Sho Indianapolis Booth Tarkington Laurel Louisa Mieteher Tarkington

Tobacco Trust Reorganization Receives Court Attention

In New York on October 30 the US court began evaluating the tobacco trust reorganization plan following its dissolution under the Sherman act. Judge Lacombe stated that trust attorneys will present their plan first, then security holders and independent tobacco growers will be heard.

United Press New York Elreult Court Tobacco Trust Lacombe Trust

Public Market Menu Prices From Old Acme Store Listing

A historical market page lists fresh produce and meats with prices per pound and per item. Items include lamb cuts at 19 cents and 2805 pat roast, various vegetables like onions and tomatoes, fruits such as grapes and walnuts, and dairy including cottage cheese and eggs from a local ranch.

Market Prices For Fresh Groceries And Provisions

A scanned price list shows numerous items with unit prices such as mackerel 26c per pound, veal stew 10c per lb, lamb chops 10c per lb, rib roast 14c per lb, porterhouse steaks 14c per lb, butter 30c per lb, cheese 28 to 40c per lb, apples 1.00 per box, onions 14c per pound, and potatoes 1.46 per 100 pounds sack. Boxes and baskets list various fruits and staples with varying costs.

IBM

Subscriptions and Local Ads From The Seattle Star

Address label shows expiry date for renewals and subscribers risk removal if unpaid. Readers can use drugstore agencies at Ballard, Fourth and Pike, Madison and First, Spring areas for service. Dance lessons advertised at Dreamland with Prof. Racher and a cabbage growing tip from Win Walters of Glendale Washington.

P. H Ballard Ay Ballard Fourth Av Or Pike St Third Av Madison St Firat Spring St

Funeral Directors and Help Wanted passages in old directory

Classified page itemizes funeral directors ROSENBURG UNDERTAKING HUTTERWORTH & HONE and "Watson Co." with addresses and phones. Also lists SPECIAL NOTICES, HELP WANTED FEMALE ads for domestic work, and a civic ad overview. Includes personal notices, healing services, remodeling parlors, and legal notices, plus a real estate offer for Kirkland acreage with terms and contact details.

T Ra Rosenburg Undertaking Corner Ninth and Union Main Ind Fremont Ovwick Bremont Ay North Green Hutterworth & Hone Whalmers Vivet Moore Theatre Hoth Hanne Watson Co University

Marriage Ceremonies and Matrimonial Ads Lit Up Column

A cluttered page item shows marriage ceremonies and matrimonial ads including addresses and phone numbers for a matchmaking room, astrology note, lost and found, rental listings, and multiple small notices. It lists places in Seattle area such as Pine Street and Third Avenue with prices and contact hints, plus miscellaneous classifieds for rent and employment.

Dewis Look Hom Beattie

Land prospectus and sales offers across streams and farms

A collage of agricultural land listings and real estate pitches in multiple locales. Buyers are shown various tracts near schools, railroads, and towns, with terms like cash down payments, monthly installments, and suggested improvements. Advertised sites include Beattie area, Kirkland, Everett, Lake Washington, and central Oregon acreage with soil, water, and access notes.

Beattie Everett Bellingham Coreral Delra Brahomiah County Cail Elwood Ost Tria Misingt CO Sentrat SABAG Oregon Crook Lake Counties Dew Chutes Gad & Aan Big R. R West Coast Land CO American Bank Lake Tapps Stesfala Walt Ole Hanson New York Lake Washington Kirkland Infam Machias Snohomish County Hanson & CO Seattle Bremerton Navy Clifford Land Co Eer Oe W. L. Wester Ferry Wharf Snohomish OLE Hanson & CO Kauffman Any, Co Northern Bank Jefferson County William Simmons Black Diamond Wash Kent Best Buy King County Sutter Central Ride American — Bank John Hrennaman Anderson's Dock Madison Park Poulsbo Kodakrolla Jacobs’ Photo Shop P.L Kirktant Madison Electric Car Kirkland Ferry Anderson Oats Washington Second Adison Beattle Madison Anderson Burke & Farrar, Inc Wadene Phinney Ber West Woodland Park 65Th St L. E. Evett & CO W. 65Th St Hulse Ireland Lake Washnes Lake Washin Ship Canal Dison Arlerson Weas Ieeehoey Kland NEW &Room Pear University Entrance Cumberland Mastlake Will & Nisbet Cireen Basayment Homes He Fiia. Co Ad White Samuel Collyer Seattle Real Estate Woodland Park

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