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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1906

Page

4

Subscription Terms for Ballard Star Agency Public Notice

The notice outlines mailing rates and delivery options for Ballard Star Agency customers at Sunset and Mallard Ave. It explains that the expiration date appears on the address label and that renewals must occur in advance to avoid cancellation. It notes post office processing and address label changes as a matter of record.

Independent Sunset Main I RT Ballard Star Agency Ti Mallard Ave Ballard Beattie Watlington The Star Star Publishing CO

Fifty Years of Telegraph Progress and Western Union Growth

A retrospective on the telegraph noting the 60th anniversary of Western Union on April 4, tracing its rise from a 660 mile local line in 1856 to over 1.18 million miles of wire, and comparing U S private consolidation with Britain’s public system and lower tolls. It highlights historical milestones, costs per message, and national outcomes.

Western Union Job New York New York City Philadelphia United States Great Britain Tte Atlantic England

Endowed Idlers and the Threat to American Wealth

The article argues that permanent wealth via trust companies concentrates power, creating an endowed class that avoids responsibility. It cites Marshal Field's will as an example and warns of future control by trusts over productive wealth. It proposes a steep inheritance tax or ending long term trusts to restore accountability.

Marshal Field Harvard Yale Columbia Chicago United States

Why Princess Ena Needed King Edward’s Consent to Marry

The article explains the royal marriage act’s history requiring royal consent for descendants of King George II to wed. It notes past royal objections and royal meddling in amending the bill, and claims modern consent is mainly formal though the law remains in place.

Ena Edward Ena of Battenberg Alphonso Duke of Cumberland Charles Tl Georg II George I

Poignant Excerpt Echoes Career Dreams and Edits

A young man pleads with a stern editor to publish his spring themed poem while debating reader accessibility. The dialogue shifts to gritty lines about hard work, bragging towns, and a light jab at trust investigations, ending with a note on Annapolis and a popular senior prank.

Rainier Acres Attracts Buyers Near Lake Washington

Rainier Acres emerges as the favored property with suburban buyers drawn by a wide southern view of Lake Washington and a prospective rapid value rise due to railroad construction and industrial expansion. Charlies Bomers Company Alaska Building represents the owners in selling this property with low prices and easy payment terms.

Lake Washington Everal Charlies Bomers Company Alaska Eee

SAILORS MAY JOIN IN FUN

Major Morley reports Rear Admiral Goodrich expects to bring the United States Pacific squadron to Victoria for Victoria Day on May 4. The contingent would include the flagship Chicago cruisers Heston and Marblehead and torpedo boats Paul Jones and Preble. An international event is planned with competition between British and American sailors.

Victoria B.C Morley Goodrich United States Pacific Hie Chicago Heston Marblehead Paul Jones Preble Firitieh Tars United States

Ministers Urge Strict Law Enforcement Sunday Sermons

Over 100 ministers plan sermons next Sunday urging strict enforcement of city county and state laws. They aim to close saloons and theaters on Sunday and end slot machine gambling and cigar store betting. A committee will meet Mayor Moore to push rigid enforcement of Sunday closing statutes. A block-system retaliation by trains through Great Northern to be started, with Budner W. KB. Durham signaling the city to install the system.

Fork Nest Moore Great Northern Budnesr W. KB Durham

Changed Habits Made Him Rich

A man abandoned reckless spending, saved in decades, and rebuilt wealth through disciplined investing. After a period of luck he realized gains were gone and turned to prudent growth, with the State Bank of Beattie highlighting savings compounding at 4 percent twice yearly.

Arnerion

Dennis Flannigan's Glasgow Visit Brings Home Truths

In a humorous Irish tale set in Glasgow Dennis Flannigan travels to meet Bridget and her sister Bridgette, who misdirect him toward a potential job. A charming kitchen encounter with a colleen leads to a comic misunderstanding about a position, ending with Bridget’s announcement that Dennis may receive a future opportunity through Sir Charles.

Bridget Glasgow Glangow Crathur Bridget Flannigan Hiridget Dennis Matt Mridget Wes Colleen Dennia Charles

Mapleine syrup earns praise from Vermonters in Beattie

Vermonters, famed for maple syrup, are made jealous by Seattle’s Mapleine produced by Crescent Manufacturing Co. The product claims genuine maple flavor, high quality, affordability, and wide grocer availability, prompting eastern visitors to applaud Seattle enterprise.

Seattle Old Vermont

Convict Author Le Roy Seeks Publishment Amid Jail Fame

J Le Roy a life sentence inmate spends time writing crime stories in jail and sent manuscripts to Ladies Home Journal and other outlets. He recently rented a typewriter to aid his work causing amusement among jail staff as readers await responses. In other notes, railroads plan car deliveries to meet lumber demand and a Detroit Hotel cigar stand is for sale.

J. H. LeRoy Jall Magasine Ladies’ Home Journal LeRoy Great Northern Northern Pacific L A. Nadeau

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