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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
12
The article describes a downtown parade and pageant honoring India and Italy day events at the city, with thousands of Italians in elaborate costumes. A grand ball followed at the auditorium, continuing festivities into the night.
C O Pratt of the street car men stated he would ask Press to arbitrate the dispute between workers and management. He said if President Taft would arbitrate, the men would agree to return to work. Taft wired car companies requesting movement of cars as a precaution amid a tense visit. Local officials fear the trip could be marred by the ongoing dispute, though no major trouble was seen.
Meowsters meet as postmasters from Gass convene at the annual conference in a courthouse chamber. Hitchcock was among attendees discussing the Depositary System for larger entities addressing the subject.
A weather forecast indicates rain this evening with brisk winds from the west and cooler high temperatures expected later.
Alberta L. J. Tice of the Fortson lodge hosts a public reception for Mrs. A. Henry national president of the National Daughters of the G A R on Wednesday evening September 22 at the Veterans hall Washington armory Invitations go to members and friends.
The A Y P exposition Poultry Show will feature waterfowls from Alaska, Hawaii and the Philippines. A 14 foot square duck pond and resting places are prepared. Alaska birds with vivid plumage join other domestic fowl. the United States entries include prize specimens. A 37 pound duck already entered and a prize turkey will be awarded to President Taft during his visit.
Mrs Besate Howard accuses William Howard a bartender at Barton 222 Pike of cruelty and infidelity and alleges he drove her from their West Seattle tent. The divorce filing cites repeated cruel treatment and inhumanity as grounds.
Lloyd's agent reports steamer Maratah burned and sank between Durban and Capetown in July. Three hundred aboard were burned or drowned as the Harlow sighted the burning vessel near Natal on July 27. Boilers reportedly exploded.
Thousands of delegates from across the country attend the sovereign grand lodge session at Moore theatre. A monster parade features Patriarchs Militant as the parade highlight. About 2,000 of an organization totaling 35,600 members are expected for next week’s street pageant. Petaluma and Sacramento cantons, famed as top troops, compete for a $1,000 prize drill.
Clearings today show Beattie at 2,588,205 with balances 487,282.96. Tacoma reports 1,269,434 in clearings and 143,680 balances. Portland records 1,639,768 in clearings and 112,663 in balances.
Worcester clinches the New England League pennant for the fourth straight year. From a second division position a month ago the team posted a .621 percentage to top Brocton at .610 while Lynn Fall River Haverhill New Bedford Lowell and Lawrence follow.
The notice advertises a piano prize contest with a $500 Steger piano for the nearest correct answer. Second and third prizes are $200 and $260 factory piano bonds respectively. Awards to be distributed in Seattle Washington at the stated address.
Two two story frame buildings at the northeast corner of Thirday and Union streets were ordered closed by Chief Sanitary Officer Stevens for intolerable sanitary conditions. Placards announce they must be moved or destroyed and occupants must vacate by October 1.
The government lists jobs with October exam dates including Testing engineer at 1209 dollars annually in Boulder Beattie or Berkeley. domestic science teacher at Indian reserve Santa Fe Mexico 600. highway engineer 1200 to 2250. teacher of agriculture at Carlisle Indian University 800. Exams run October 20 and 21 with various locations.
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