Vedrines Flies 105 Miles An Hour In Cup Race
Jules Vedrines of France averaged 105 miles an hour in the Gordon Bennett aviation cup meet at the Flying Field Chicago. The race requires 124 miles and no American machine topped 78 mph. Washington reports a $45 million annual farmer loss from rooster vacation timing. Fertile eggs decay faster than infertile, reducing producer profits.
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United Prees
Ce Aring
Flying Field
Chicago
Jules Vedrines
France
Vedrines
Washington
Contractor Aids Injured Woman in Street Collision
Quick action by contractor P. J. McHugh saved Mrs Ellen Hanagher of 1620 Fifth Ave from severe injuries after her car struck her while she walked on Pike Street at Westlake Ave. The Japanese chauffeur fled in fright and McHugh grabbed the wheel, sparing the woman as the front right wheel passed over her. McHugh took her to City Hospital where she recovered in hours and left the hospital declaring herself none the worse. In East Cambridge a Caesarian brought twins to Mrs Harriet Messereau, 22, and both mother and babies were reported doing well. the babies weighed seven and nine pounds.
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P. J. McHugh
Ellen Hanagher
Fifth Av
McHugh
Henry Sigima
Hanagher
Pike St
Westlake Av
Mehugh
MeeHuegh
East Cambridge
Mass
Harriet Messereau
County Fair Prizes and Races Stir Childhood Memories
Narratives recall the King County Fair opening with candy, popcorn, and doll throwing games. A prosperous yet rowdy fair era features cigar rewards for toppling dolls, races, dances, quilts, and a family journey to the fairgrounds. The piece blends nostalgia with local color and humor.
Seattle Star News Briefs and Local Notes from 1912
Brief roundup of local Seattle events and notices including court terms in October with 31 cases, a September 5 wedding in Fremont, a Public Health committee meeting, real estate fund progress toward 150000, August post office receipts 85630.40, Puget Sound purse seiners meeting in Tacoma, seal poaching report, a Mexican execution case, and a Los Angeles knife manners campaign at the high school.
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Los Angeles
Whalers Return From Bering Sea After Walrus Hunt
The Kit re turned to Seattle after a three month cruise in the Bering Sea. Abandoning whale hunting due to scarcity, the vessel harvested 400 walrus hides and by products. The Alaska coast line shipping updates include rate cuts to Southeastern Alaska ports. Seattle traffic and church fundraising milestones intersperse a busy period with visits from Zion City leader Wilbur Glenn Voliva and an Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting.
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Kit
Inet
Bering Sea
Seattle
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Teader
Zion City
Alexander Dowle
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Percale and
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Eac
Lengathe
Crosse
Blackwell
California
Walter
Maine
Soa Marche
RON
Pike Street
Union Btree
Freds
Paw
Ennybody
Agricultural Hall
Alermand
Birdie
JoJo
Borneo
Mebbe
Crickey
Jaws
Seattle Star
Cathedral Hall
Laura F. Woodbridge
Seattle Public Library
Henry C. Peeples
Fremont
BK. C. Glass
Frederick & Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Salmon Bay
Dunwoody
Port Townsend
United States Revenue Service
Mexico City
Antonio Zerba
Zerba
Post Office
University
Methodist Church
Albert J. Lenhart
Seattle Lumber Co
Pacific Hospital
Alaska Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
America
Unalaska
Ancient Order of Hiberniane
ACME
Cretonnes
Jacquard Lisle Hosiery
Lisle
Robespierre
Warner
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