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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
3
Violinist Jan Kubelik will perform at the Grand next Sunday afternoon with Wagner's band assisting. The Bohemian maestro will play his melodies to benefit the relief committee for California disaster victims. All receipts go to purchase food and supplies for those affected.
HL Lancaster of 2425 Fifth Avenue pledges to house and feed two people who follow the Seattle Commercial Club to extend hospitalities to California sufferers, announcing readiness to shelter two visitors.
Local Clerk's union calls a meeting of union and neon clerks at the Labor temple on Sunday at 10 o'clock to raise funds for San Francisco relief efforts.
Mrs. BK Bird of this city reports deep worry as she has heard nothing from Mr. M. P. Lampoon and family and Martin Mahoney and family who were in San Franchives during the earthquake. Mrs. Hird has sent telegrams with no reply, fearing her friends are missing.
J. B. Chilberg has been appointed by the Chamber of Commerce relief committee as purchasing agent for relief work. His first purchases for train shipment this afternoon are groceries and food, and shipments by steamship will include blankets and clothing along with food.
The local relief committee received a message via Pacific States Telephone from Oakland manager Lynch relaying Mayor Schmitz's order to dispatch blankets food and tents to Golden Gate Park immediately through Burnet Company.
The German societies of Beattle stage a Sunday night entertainment at Germania hall to raise funds for San Francisco relief. Proceeds shift from a building fund to the relief effort by unanimous vote.
The Cottage City sails tonight with passengers and cargo bound north via Vancouver. Pacific Cold Storage at Dawson ships a stock load. Gray Harbor sends 50 tons of relief supplies to San Francisco aboard the South Bay. Pennsylvania to bunk in dry dock for overhaul. Edith departs for Seward with railroad material though explosives are in transit. Jefferson delays northward until April 27. Indianapolis excursion to Victoria opens the season. The Society of Friends holds its four-session conference at 2027 Dearborn April 21 and 22.
Bremerton April 26 The Women of Woodcraft ball Wednesday night drew a large crowd with many attendees from other towns Mrs John B R Allen of Beattie visiting at Chief Fortes residence in the navy yard A contract for quay extension amounts to 674460 was let to T Ryan the Beattie contractor
The Pacific squadron will come to Seattle mid June per Captain William T. Burwell. The ships Chicago Magehip Marblehead Boston torpedo destroyers Paul Jones Perry plus a collier and a transport will arrive to undergo repairs at Bremerton and navy yard. Oregon also faces extensive repairs this summer.
Opinion at the Seattle post office describes mall delivery service as demoralized and unable to handle or diarize the mall in the city. Officials deem it practically useless to write letters to petty addresses amid the Saturday and Sunday disruptions.
Jan Kubelik delivered a brilliant performance at the Grdid opera house under the auspices of the Ladies Musical Society. The attendance included many music lovers who were captivated by the master’s delicate and irresistible touch, drawing from his violin strains of sweetness and beauty. The program offered varied selections appealing to every taste.
The senior class will hear Mine Hulseman and Mise De Garmo as valedictorian and salutatorian. Ray Moncrief Mine Ficks are elected by the class while Harry Troll and Misa Lind were appointed by the faculty for speaker roles.
Governor Hoggatt of Alaska leaves on the Cottage City after an informal Alaska Club reception. He will go to Juneau and Sitka to be proclaimed governor and plan a coast wide tour. Anton Madsen, accused of grain theft from Northern Pacific cars at Argo, was released on bond. A jury in the Larter larceny case disagreed.
Last night at 415 20th Ave Mr Cline and family hosted a four card party while burglars looted other rooms. A guest overheard the thieves and spotted one man leaving through a window. Entry was via a broken window pane. Police blamed it as a bold early crime. Stolen items include a gold band, a lady’s gold watch, and a nick pin.
The market report lists prices for fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, oranges, and cranberries, plus dairy items like butter and cheese. It also covers meats including beef, veal, mutton, and poultry, and notes livestock, grains, hay, and building materials with regional references to California and Washington suppliers.
Ballard citizens open a subscription for San Francisco sufferers. At a reg ular Kiks meeting $100 from lodge funds was voted and City Attorney Ingersoll drew up an aid appeal. Business leaders push circulating the appeal and P. H. Mullen predicts over $1,000 in hours. Kagies plan a special donation meeting before their Monday regular session.
The Southern Pacific Co coast line and Shasta Route known as The Toad of a Thousand Wonders runs two trains daily with fast time and excellent service. Full particulars and reservations available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. E. B. Eilia, Geni, Agent J.
Mapeline flavored ice cream grows popular with women this spring. The maple taste is smooth and rich, described as “taste like more.” It is used in puddings and desserts and grocers report strong demand for Mapeline.
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