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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
4
The piece contrasts the 1844 telegram milestone What Hath God Wrought with a celebration of human intellect. It asserts nature is constant while mind and spirit progress, praising science and technologies from telescopes to X rays and wireless telegraphy as extensions of human understanding.
A London wedding follows a will that left Lady Maple $1000 a week to remain single. The piece argues human love is priceless and should trump wealth, while another note proposes Seattle billboard restrictions to curb unsightly nuisances damaging nearby property.
Arbor Day was observed fittingly by residents, especially public school children, through planting flowers and trees and specialized programs. Gov Mead issued a proclamation urging statewide attention to Arbor Day. Despite business as usual, people cleaned lawns, improved flower beds, and cleared backyards.
Kes Lane of Renton Brick Co. fell while loading brick, cutting a sash three inches long in his throat and receiving stitches from Dr. Dixon. In a separate item, fifteen Renton coal mine workers will be laid off around April 16 due to surplus coal. Frank Hill, son of Captain Hill, is mentioned in passing.
Advertises a five room house and barn suitable for chickens with airy space listed for four dollars per month. Mentions proximity to a car and provides the contact Ballard 997. Includes a note about five tots in the residence.
Renton Amateur Baseball League to open season by facing Kent Baseball League on Sunday April 22 at Kent. Renton team praised for speed. Kent expected to present tough challenge. Also notes Miss Ante Vow ill with pneumonia at home. grand ball at Renton Athletic Club. Parkhurst's orchestra. Renton football tear ball event. Renton Athletic vs Rustlers of Seattle next Sunday. Renton Amateur vs Black Diamond on April 29 at Black Diamond grounds. April 21 Maple Grove dance opening dance of season. Renton bank reports brisk business since April 1 opening. City lighting plant expanding rapidly with March earnings from private lighting at 1900 dollars versus 800 in December.
Washington dispatch reports a 200000 increase in spending to save lives after the Valencia wreck. Congress allocates 30000 for a Neah Bay life saving station and 175000 for a seagoing tug to aid in rescue near Puget Sound. Further lighthouse and fog signal appropriations are planned for Ta toeah and other perilous sites.
City officials smile over an informal mutual admiration club led by Mayor Moore and City Engineer Thomson. The finance committee opposed hiring outside engineers for the Cedar River project and praised Thomson’s work on water and light plants. A council member noted one local corporation would pay $100,000 to replace Thomson, underscoring support for his retention.
The Seattle Freight Agents meet discusses UFL form wharfage rates with no rebates among six steamship firms. A full tariff review is ordered by Secretary J W Allen. The note cites rebating at wharves and the likelihood of future refusals.
A backstage rumor about Beatrice's illness triggers a singing duel with Tessa who steps in to perform. Beatrice finally returns to sing, but a fire breaks out as the audience panics. Tessa steadies the crowd with The Sparrows, saving lives while Beatrice flees. Jacob Shaffer buys the Washington Staats Zeitung.
A patchwork of snippets and dialogues features a detective aided by cuffs, a Paris trip affecting a policy holder, spring chores about dower beds and chickens, a mayoral notice, a prizefighter training, jokes about a husband's tales, a legislator and a weather forecaster. The humor and scenes evoke a small town voice.
Ashworth house on Mason Street morning attack left race track owner Charles Carson severely beaten and robbed of 9400 and 6100 in jewelry. Three men escaped. others heard noises but did not investigate. Insurance commission begins probing Iowa tracing companies. President plans extensive 1907 summer tour.
Water rent for April May and June is due by the 20th of each month. Delinquency applies if not paid by May 1 for April to June. The district covers all areas south of Union Street and east Union. Meter rates due by the 20th become delinquent on the first.
The Southern Pacific Co. promotes the Coast Line and Shasta Route through a land of constant novelty. Descriptive literature and ticketing are available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue, with EB. E. Blais as general agent.
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