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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1906
Page
4
A fragment lists independent business addresses on Sunset Main and 678 1138 1050 with Ballard Avenue Sunset and Halland Avenue. It notes subscription expiration dates on address labels and mentions removal from mailing lists, with a post office entry as second class matter in Bratt Washington.
The Society for Political Study hosts a pow wow on marriage and divorce with Mrs Sallie Morrie Cory condemning male infidelity and urging wives to suspect husbands. Speakers largely ignore home sanctity, urging reform of husbands while neglecting wives' duties and home peace.
A discussion contrasts the Ingalls opportunity poem with a second poem by Edward Rowland Sill. It recalls the Kansas senator’s climb from the desert to leadership and warns that waiting for opportunity is perilous. The piece defends The Daily Bazoo and Seattle Star for aiding California disaster relief through the Chamber of Commerce fund drive.
The excerpt lists several deceased individuals including Ellia Prisfard and William Long at Harbor Hospital and Central Memorial Presidio. Names like Annie Mary Pethig and Ashpata Saughere appear among others aged varied, with an unknown man aged 66 also noted.
Mayor Moore received a telegram from Mayor Fitz gerald of Boston stating the eston relief committee authorized H F Grant of the Seattle Electric company to travel to San Francisco and disburse 600000 in the name of the Boston relief committee. Grant cannot go. Jacob Furth will execute the orders.
Seattle acts as a distributing center for trade with wires flooding into whale fishers offices. Camden NJ maker Joseph Uemphall orders relief supplies via Mani Bros. & Crowley for first steamer and many similar orders arrive in 24 hours. City and county to discuss joint building using sales of shared real estate to fund it.
K T Rolph of Hind Rolph Co says his parents are safe in Hanan elaeo ane, not burned out. Howard James claims he reached San Francisco and later Oakland. his wife location uncertain but they may reunite. Immigration Inspector Geffney learns his daughter is safe in Oakland but shaken, while he notes concern for his mother in a distant area.
George Hood of Cort's booking agency coordinates Northwestern Theatrical Association plans as California venues remain closed. Many road companies seek northern city engagements while Portland Seattle and Tacoma wait for routing instructions. About 64 vaudeville performers are affected and bills may double in larger theaters.
Mrs. Margaret Kelley, born 117 years ago in Ireland, lives in a New York tenement. She recalls Washington’s presidency and George II’s reign, credits God for longevity, enjoys tea, and remains active enough to sew and greet visitors. County records in Roa common support her age.
The San Francisco disaster's direct impact reduced hotel occupancy in the city. After a year of busy activity, Seattle hostel workers report near empty lodging, with southbound trains showing few passengers while Portland and St. Pancras lines carried many travelers earlier.
L. H. Smith, convicted as an habitual criminal, was sentenced to serve the balance of his natural life in the state penitentiary. This marks his third conviction resulting in a life sentence.
Reconstruction efforts resume as quarries receive official directives to restart operations. Local authorities coordinate safety measures and contractor briefings to restore supply lines and support economic recovery.
City leaders pledge rapid reconstruction as the fire ends. Property owners push for federal aid to fund federal building repairs. The aim is to restore San Francisco as the Pacific coast’s chief port. Mayor directs correspondence to President Roosevelt.
Merchants order stock for new buildings and deploy workers to clear debris. On Saturday April 2, a city and county department baseball game at Recreation Park raises funds for the California relief fund. Game starts 3 30 pm with Mayor Moore as umpire. Admission is 50 cents for all portions of the ground.
Crawford & Conover advertise Edmonds Sea View acres from one to five with deep rich soil and water views. Prices from 150 dollars, payments 50 to 100 cash and 10 to 20 dollars monthly. Sale ends in two to three weeks. transport via Great Northern to Edmonds. deposits required to hold tracts.
Main visiting day aboard the battleship Oregon at the U S navy yard Bremerton scheduled this Sunday. Regular boats depart pier 2 at 6 30 and 9 10 am 1 16 2 40 and 4 20 pm. Extra boat Sunday at noon and 7 30 pm. Round trip fifty cents.
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