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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
8
One week limited to one hundred new instruments, first come first served. Past offers sent all One Hundred pianos and player-pianos to Seattle homes within five days, so act quickly.
Eight year old Frances May Maddox wowed an audience of grown musicians and critics including C. H. Keeter with her compositions. Her younger pupil Dorothy Lucile Ham, aged 56, accompanied as they pursue music amid family hardship and financial strain. Frances has earned 165 dollars from teaching and performing to help support her ill father.
Tacoma plans a city sale of about 16 000 unimproved lots held by owners who have not paid assessments for municipal improvements over the past decade. City Attorney Stiles adds an assistant to handle the mammoth sale.
Max Blank, co proprietor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, stands trial in the special sessions court for locking doors at his Fifth Avenue factory where 147 workers perished in the March 25, 1911 fire.
An ad touts a pain free nerve or tooth removal system. It promises lower prices than competitors, noting a $10 gold crown offered for $4 and a Never-Slip Plate at $5. A guarantee is attached to every receipt, signed by the operator and manager. Gas anesthesia is advertised.
An advertisement from Regal Dental Offices promotes dental services at 1405 Third Avenue near the Union corner. Dr R Clark D O, manager, invites patients to bring this ad to the appointment.
Lem Houck of Lebanon, aged 20, attempted a catlike jump between twin sumac trees. A limb broke under him and he fell about 20 feet, breaking both bones in his left arm, one foot, and suffering internal injuries. Hospital reports indicate possible recovery.
W C Broschen of New York reportedly landed a 356-pound swordfish off Catalina Island after a 92 minute fight. The fish measured 12 feet long with a four foot sword and a seven inch base width.
In Muscatine Iowa on September 6 F B McMaines and August Dietrich hooked a 118 pound catfish. The struggle capsized their boat but they managed to land the giant fish.
A handcar carrying five men derailed after a porcupine crossed the track two miles north of Winter. Chris Nelson was killed when his head hit a sharp tie. three others were injured in the accident on the steep grade.
John Killgore claims he saw a two headed rabbit on his farm in Big Laurel Virginia. He says the heads were on one set of shoulders and he has two witnesses to prove it. He fired twice but both shots missed. The notice promotes rooms at Stewart House offering 25 to 50 cents.
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