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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1911

Page

8

Youll Find It Here Two Of The Day Condensed For Busy People Wa

A collage of brief items notes a Wash nine widows guests at a dinner for a 76th birthday, a Great North freight halted after 16 hours on duty to observe rest, Zion City prophecies claim the world ended 431 years ago, and a Washington report on funeral costs rising with funeral trends. The Iditarod district reports 131000 in gold dust this month, with modest activity at the Seattle assay office.

Sarah Hastings Iditarod Seattle

Jersey Girl Dislodges Grass Hopper On Broadway Taxi

A young Jersey woman, while stepping onto a crowded Broadway sidewalk, knocked a grass hopper from her shoe then landed in a taxi. The chauffeur assisted her as she refitted her shoe and continued on.

New York Broadway

Local figures face charges amid budget dispute tensions

George of Bonnell was jailed in the United States Marshal case after a white lead violation charge. Deven peck received $5000 bail as Deputy Hutson testified. Council members argue the city budget lies between 1.5 million dollars more than funds available, while Conn Griffiths and Erickson push to cut spending amid tax levy uncertainty.

George Bonnell Ted United Sates George Deven Peck C. B E. Hutson Coun Conn Griffiths and Erickson

Miscellaneous Neighborhood Talk About Election Prep

A fragmented overheard exchange notes neighborly talk about an election, with references to Henrietta rehearsing a performance and a Mr Meekton stating he was to represent the opposition. The unsure dialogue hints at local political contest and social chatter in the Washington area.

Mr. Meekton Henrietta Ashington

Unclear excerpt about statues and women in Boston Transcript

Fragmentary text notes a remark about statues and women with a Boston Transcript reference. The readable phrases suggest commentary on public statues or perceptions but lack a coherent event or clear subjects to confirm.

Boston Transcript

Heirloom discussion echoes through farmyard exchange

A farmer's wife defines an heirloom to her 12 year old son, calling it a cherished object handed down father to son. The boy's reply hints at pride in valuable items and a market joke surfaces in the exchange. The excerpt reflects rural speech and family values.

Mack

Grace MacGowan A Self Made Woman Of Letters

Grace MacGowan turns forty eight today and is praised as a self made writer. She began work in a printing shop with her husband in 1877 earning $3 a week to build a future independent of marriage. Her idea is that a woman should master a trade before marrying to provide a second income if needed.

Grace MacGowan

Atlanta Officials Plead With Sherman to Spare City

On September 11, 1864 the mayor and Atlanta councilmen urged Gen. William Sherman to lift an order forcing the city to evacuate. Sherman remained firm, offering residents a stark choice to move south or north as he pressed toward Savannah.

Atlanta W. T. Sherman Sherman

Watch and Calendar For the West Pocket

A Seattle plan describes a two ring calendar watch allowing monthly date and day alignment. It notes its practical use and how to set the rings, with emphasis on ease of tracking days and dates.

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