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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
5
United Press reports that experts from the Department of Agriculture estimate this year's wheat yield will be lower than the previous record. Despite the world's largest wheat acreage this year, about 000 acres were devoted to wheat growing, suggesting a disappointing harvest.
A grocer, H Myers of 19th Ave, obtained a court injunction yesterday to stop Crescent baking from cutting prices on fast food, coffee, tea, and other items if the tariff allows. The injunction aims to prevent underhand rate cuts and protect fair pricing in the grocery trade.
A seven day event at Madison Park features cow relay races by leading northwest ranches as part of the second annual Washington fair. The program includes runing and harness races, Indian pony feats, vaudeville acts, and extensive livestock and horticultural exhibits drawing attendees.
Chase Salmon Osborn a Michigan Republican nominee is seen as likely to win amid a predilection for GOP candidates. He assails the current administration for extravagance and mismanagement while pledging to overhaul party abuses. Osborn rose from newsboy to owner of the Saginaw Courier Herald and a dealer in mining ventures.
In Sault Ste. Marie a local postmaster has ties to political offices including state game and fish warden state railroad commissioner and regent of the University of Michigan reflecting broad service roles.
ST LOUIS September 18 After years of using her shoe as a savings bank Miss Stella Smukler a dancer stopped at the Hemont hotel while looking for a new repository When she sent the shoes out by a porter to be repaired she forgot 39 dollars hidden in one of them It came back money less.
Adolph FE Henry a telegraph operator at the Ritzville railroad station is under arrest charged by United States post office inspectors with stealing 6000 dollars from registered mails. He has confessed and all but 200 dollars is recovered. Henry came from Montana with a wife and small child. he bought a 200 dollar diamond ring when the robbery was discovered.
The Census Bureau reports Cleveland's 1906 population at 560063, up 46.9 percent from 1900. In Canada, near New Westminster, forest fires destroyed multiple homes as volunteers fought to curb the spreading flames.
In Illinois the primary election draws a heavy turnout under ideal weather. In the south the contest between Deneen and Lorimer dominates the legislative races and Lee O Neil Browne campaigns for re election after his recent bribery acquittal related to Lorimer's U S Senate election.
Scott Gattey the elder is billed as a Garter Knight of Arms and proclaims from a grand stage in this fall season opening. His son appears in ragged attire with a knotted handkerchief in Liebler & Co.’s The Dawn of Tomorrow opposite Gertrude Elliott wife of Forbes Robertson. The younger actor is touted as clever and prefers the stage to royal court.
A. T. Waters, after four years in South Africa, will address Westminster Presbyterian Church Friday night using a stereopticon to illustrate his talk.
Sacramento report says the California legislature passed two constitutional amendments providing 10 million dollars for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The total fund becomes 17.5 million dollars.
Hartford reports Chan Goodwin was nominated yesterday for governor by the Republican state convention. Everettake was the leading opponent, marking a spirited intra party contest.
Community invites adults to join children Friday evening at 7 for an informal campfire gathering at Collins Playground. The American Boy Scouts provide wood for a bonfire while stories and songs entertain. George Hwan and J Howard Stine will share experiences and discuss playground social events.
The annual Chamber of Commerce trip will visit southwestern and eastern Washington starting September 26. Four Pullman cars are reserved, with the Rotary Club joining this year to study commercial enterprise. The excursion will last four and a half days.
A mob of Birmingham citizens captured Isaac Glover, a Black man accused of murder, and lynched him outside the city as police arrived. The suspect shot two posse members before his death.
A warranty style health ad notes kidney trouble may be acute or chronic and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy to restore health. A testimonial from J Sibball of Grand View Wisconsin says one bottle made him well. Bartell Drug Stores urges readers to start taking it now.
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for quick help to weak kidneys and related backache. The ad touts a 75 year track record of curing kidney and bladder troubles and warns against unproven alternatives.
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