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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
4
A meditation on true success and the unseen deeds of humble people. It argues that many who seem failures contribute more to civilization than celebrated figures, noting workers, caretakers, and sacrificers who brighten others lives without recognition. The piece honors unseen virtue and long lasting human value.
The piece lauds Herbert S. Hadley Missouri attorney general for forcing Standard 611 to comply with state law. It argues Hadley acted as a duty-bound law officer, not in a reform crusade, and praises his fearless enforcement as the model for public service and moral leadership.
A historical note on European resistance to new ideas, contrasting old beliefs with practical change. It cites Greece where Princess Sophia leads forest protection and describes bakers in Athens shifting from wood to coke fuel to bake bread more cheaply, illustrating how competition pushes adoption of innovations.
A city council committee reviews Beattie Electric franchise proposals for traction on Weatiake Boulevard and Beconday. The contentious common-use clause would grant the company exclusive ownership of tracks and fixtures with rental use rights for the city, while Beattie presses for priority rights and primary use. The issue mirrors earlier negotiations with the company over similar streets and a prior refusal to accept franchise terms without common-use protections.
A dramatic exchange centered on a life insurance official’s daughter who insists her father did not steal money but took it, followed by a collage of humorous and local notes. The page also mentions political figures, social events, and light vignettes from various towns.
Special correspondence notes Senator Eskine begins a course at the A. B. Cummins School of Correspondence. Link Steffens, still regarded as an authority on good government, offers views that remain unexplained and not found in Washington. Baseball fans move to rebuke the Washington team if it fails to play well.
An ad from The State Bank of Seattle promotes thrift and saving. It highlights a savings department offering 4 percent interest and semiannual compounding as a path to fortune. The message urges small earnings to build wealth.
The article describes a dancing school girl frock featuring sheer French mull fabric, heavy lace and embroidery, a short full skirt, a lace cape collar, double puff sleeves, a narrow Val insert, and a white sash at the waist. White embroidered silk stockings and matching kid clippers complete the ensemble.
A 10 year old boy, Fred Atwood, who ran away from Vancouver DC, seeks return. He planned to see the world as a brakeman journeyman and is now reportedly in Seattle. Police search and a ticket left at the Great Northern Railway office aid locating him.
Police rounded up a group described as a jovial gang at a local meeting place. Five men, identified as Jack Beaton, Michael Conner, Michael Berry, Robert Kelley, and James McCullough, were charged with being disorderly persons. Kerry and Mickey the Fat were noted by police for recognizable nicknames linked to local establishments.
The Grate Polish quartet near season end faces a public dispute as leader Jackson accuses member John Pride of pursuing romance with her. At a heated meet amid the harmonium, Pride and Jackson quarrel over a marriage proposal, ending with a peppermint token exchange and a temporary peace. The piece notes a new Star Steamship Co formation by Gaches Bros to run Sprattle to up-sound freighters, replacing Capt. E. A. Swift, with offices at Colman dock.
In a Tuesday special at Bartell's Red Crome drug store 608 Second Ave discount on hair tonics and stains is offered. Mrs Patten walnut hair stain and Mrs Goldman hair stain priced at under one dollar, with other tonics and colorines discounted to 60 to 69 cents per bottle.
Wataleaie will replace Ramona on the Seattle to Vancouver run Wednesday pending plans. Ramona to undergo general overhaul. Upon return Wataleaie to be ready for Nome service this summer between Nome and Bering Sea Arctic points. For sale cigar stand inquire at T. 4. Detroit Hotel.
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