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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
5
Mrs Geo Piper says she is anxious about her daughter still missing after uncertain reports from New York. A reporter notes Beattie could have been involved in a decoy scheme tied to a theatrical ruse. Mrs Piper and others seek word as investigations continue.
United Press reports Mrs Ivyor Lampoon faces murder charges in the death of her husband shot at the farm home of his father in Palmyra. Prosecution says she fired the fatal shot. defense argues she could not have due to family testimony and timing.
An obscure market note lists Raven Drug Co and Wright’s as sellers of meats and provisions. Prices include veal and mixed meats with figures such as 6 percent and 35.06 observed in the fragmented excerpt. The text reflects early 20th century commerce language.
Season opens with a variety of fishing gear including rods reels lines flies books leaders trolling spoons fleh baskets and Tyee salmon tackle available at A L Hall 111 First Ave.
The page reviews Moore theatre vaudeville and the Grand and Beattie houses presenting varied acts. It highlights The Beast play and a comic fringe about anti man sentiment, plus The Better Way and Who's Your Friend, noting performers Mina Heanle Toner Violet Tanedowne Miss Ethel Urey Terry Kate Weert and Caroline Leck.
The largest week of the Anniversary Sale features deep price cuts across hundreds of home furnishings. Shoppers from Seattle and nearby areas flock to take advantage of unusually low prices in the last sale week. O D or phone orders are not accepted. mail orders are now possible if items are not sold out.
A melodrama titled Bedford's Hope played to packed houses. The mining plot centers on a neighbor’s property and a rival’s bid to seize a rich ore vein with telegraphs wild car chases and automobile dashes. Dan Frawley Aina May and the cast including Mine Johns Kimball Huebner Abrams Ian Kimball Hinckley Lonedale and Cummings delivered strong performances.
Seattle residents plan spring renovations ahead of the fair. Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co. advertises wall coverings at 20 to 50 percent off to spur early purchases, located at 1414 Firat Ave.
Miss Virginia Carter, daughter of Reese B. Carter, died in a fire that destroyed the Yellow House at Rest in Winchester County. Her parents were badly burned trying to rescue her. The scene also notes unrest over curriculum and a student ultimatum demanding a modern program from Dr. Patton.
In New York on April 5 the ongoing rift between Dr Francis L Patton president of the Princeton Theological Seminary and the student body escalated as resolutions were adopted signaling a possible strike by divinity students amid unresolved differences over policy and administration.
Ida Ocoeur Dalene April 5 Augustus Heinze the copper king plans to resume mining in the Coeur d Alene district after a three year absence He has ordered work resumed at the Stewart mine in Wardner his most valuable property as part of efforts to recoup his fortune
Mr. Andrew Upsacre of 2010 Sixth Avenue Seattle is reportedly cured of rheumatism after trying various therapies. He credits Loughney & Loughney and invites inquiries. Office is 220-225 People’s Savings Hank Building at Second and Pike. Hours 9 am to 6 pm weekdays Sundays 9 to 12. Consultation free.
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