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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
5
A city investigation into the municipal garbage incinerator concluded the facility was performing well with minor improvements needed. Mayor Miller and several officials noted past visits, discussions on using excess duty forces, and that the incinerator had handled a heavy load Monday while the council proposed retaining and optimizing the system.
The U. and Navy Yard route steamer departs from Flyer dock at 0:30, 1:50 and 4:00 in the morning, providing sailings for commuters and naval workers.
The John F Miller W R C met for monthly social at Mrs Noble's home on N Broadway. The Woman's Alliance of the First Unitarian Church will not host a Sunday school children social this Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the assembly home on Boylston Ave and Olive. Easter sale held at the Easter Sale at the church corner. The Sunbeam branch of the Junior Guild of the Orthopedic Hospital held an Easter sale at Mrs Arthur Wilson Denny's 1090 Seneca St with pretty master articles. The Young Ladies special week features Beautiful Breakfast Bacon per pound and Band Rox at 1100 First Ave.
A list of guild members aiding the hospital outlines upcoming Green Lake Home Science Society plans with talks by scientists and an April 28 meeting at Mrs. Bond's home. Prohibition mass meeting held in Sunnydale precedes a residence wedding at Portage Washee Island. Iowa Society of Beattie to meet April 23 with speaker R A Ballinger. Michigan Club hosts a dance at Carpenters Hall on April 16 for former Wolverine residents.
Federal Judge Hanford signs an order directing the sale of Seattle real estate owned by George Edward Adams to satisfy a defalcation loss of 74 417.76 to Alaskan mine operators. John H. McGraw appointed trustee.
Take boats at Pier 2 for naval battleship viewing with ten round trips each day. Round trip fare is 60 cents. See the exhibit and enjoy the maritime display.
A Star Special Service report from Washington on April 14 notes congress asks how much annual hen-keeping costs. The debate spans estimates from Maryland to Washington state, with figures ranging from 1.25 to about a dollar per hen, as committees tour farms and collect letters.
The Moore stages Brewsters Millions from George Barricuttcheon by Barricuttcheon's novel. Cohan Harris revival The Burgemaster features Gus Weinberg and Rath White at the Grand. Anita the Singing Girl continues at Seattle theatre with matinee Thursday and no Friday performance. Next week Colonial Girl and In Old Heidelhere at Lola theatre with matinees tomorrow and Saturday.
At the Lyric this week Gan Saville headlines a new musical comedy A Tight Squeeze by Heart French Co. Pare novelty artista also features in the Coli seum show. Mise Rowe Busch, a soprano, appears at the Pantages crew. The Great Kine Ners provide novelty with balance feats.
The Star theatre debuts a new program to strong audience turnout with the Lewie Lake company leading a 20 member cast. Next Saturday Tivoli Opera House, once the Third Avenue, reopens as a musical comedy venue with manager Friedlander bringing musical stars for Iris in Gir Land. Box office opens tomorrow with popular prices.
Walking Delegate Hens reports on the short season in MT Vernon Washington on April 14. The fragment mentions Pye training to drop eggs into packing compartments and a remark about hereditary hens. The text reflects agricultural packing practices and farm talk from a local report.
A fragment from Everett includes Henry Johnson, a Black resident, telling others to quit focusing on keeping a run. He notes a preference for lunches out and not fitting in a coop. The text reflects local chatter about daily life and social dynamics.
Boats run from Pier 2 with ten round trips daily at 68 cents per round trip.
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