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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

6

Want Ads Rates and Policies Listed

Advertising rates for two consecutive days are 0c per line per day with seven words per line, three consecutive days at one cent per word, six cents per line per day, and a minimum ad charge of 20 cents. All space used is charged at full line rate. Ballard Agency and MAIN OFFICE details provided. The Star disclaims accuracy and responsibility for telephoned ads.

Ballard P. Hi. Mullen Ballard Av City Hall Union University

Dissolution of Partnership in McCartney and Middleton Firm

The business firm of McCartney & Middleton dissolves its partnership. Watt Middleton assumes all debts and liabilities. D. M. McCartney to meet friends and patrons at a new location 219% Cherry St next to the Opera House.

Seattle Frm McCartney & Middleton Watt Middleton D. M. McCartney Hifm Cherry St Land Opera House

Real Estate Bargains and Holdings Listings

A flood of property offers from multiple agencies lists ranches farms waterfront tracts and small homes with terms such as down payments and monthly installments. Properties include 10 acre ranches near interurban corridors, a waterfront estate on Puget Sound, several small homesteads near Bainbridge Island and Bremerton, and investment lots with clear titles. Agencies include Lawson Geer, C F Pateren & Co, Hallman’s cashier, and International Bond & Realty with prices from a few hundred to several thousand dollars and payment plans.

A Sacrifice in a Fine Homesite

A property sale advert describes a desirable residential site near city views and nearby blocks. The listing notes a five cottage on thinket lot with two homes, rent options, and mentions price with a figure partially legible.

Gistriet Thompson

Property Terms and Site Prep Notes

Fragmentary notes describe lots priced between 150 and 250 dollars each with grading and leveling work done. Mentions curb and sidewalk work, a breck from a car, and proximity to a square, rivers, churches, stores, with terms about payments and possible arrangements.

Car Meeks Lake Pienerr Square

Passion Play Captivates Moore Theatre Audiences

An enthusiastic Seattle audience attended the Passion Play at the Moore Theatre, praised for its near Oberammergau representation. A mixed quartet performed sacred songs with a large orchestra while Prof Wilson explained scenes. Additional performances are scheduled at popular prices. The Seattle Symphony Orchestra concert is set for tonight with near-sold boxes and balcony seating offered at 36 cents in advance. Tonight the Tivoli opens with a proposed permanent stock company and the opening bill Girls in.

Moore Theatre Seattle Oberammergau Wilson Seattle Symphony Orchestra Tivoli Opera House Armanent Musical Stock Company

Vaudeville and Theatre Night at Moore and Coliseum

Friday matinee and evening feature Our American Cousin at Moore theatre staged by Percy Hunting directed by Pather O brien. Five leading women include Thea Halcom Powers Helen McNally Margaret Toughill Lucy Pettijohn Florence Kidder McVeigh. Seat sales opened. Coliseum shows include Marco Twine Sheehan Monahan European eccentriques Rachel Acton Co and James Harrigan. Willy Zimmerman wowed at Pantages yesterday.

Church of Our Lady of Good Help Moore Theatre Percy Hunting Pather O'brien Thea i Halcom Powers Helen McNally Margaret Toughill Lucy Pettijohn Florence Kidder McVeigh Coliseum Theatre Yeverday Marco Twine Sheehan & Monahan Rachel Acton & Co James Harrigan Nellie Revelle Potter & Hartwell Eddie Roesch

Take boats at Pier 2 Ten round tripe daily

A brief transit notice lists boat service at Pier 2 offering a ten cent round trip daily and references a fare of 66 cents for a round trip.

Variety show lineup showcases imitators and performances

The program features artistic imitations of composers Frang Lizat, Vetra, Creatore, Dr Hans vou Knlow, and Sousa, closing with Oscar Hammerstein. Acts include the O'Tirien acrobats, Geban and Apence with new dancing stunts, the Blagpole Trio, and Mine Winifred Stewart performing baritone solos.

Frang Lizat, Vetra, Creatore Hans Vou

Whirly Girly Delights Star Theatre Comedy Show

This week at the Star theatre the musical comedy Whirly Girly proves more entertaining than last week’s bill. Gia Leonard and Bd Carter carry the show in a merry fashion while nine dancing girls wear pretty costumes. Marjorie Lake and Myrtle Victorine perform solos and the swing number remains enticing since its first showing last fall.

Star Theatre Gia Leonard Bd Carter Marjorie Lake Myrtle Victorine

Grant named superintendent of buildings in Seattle council

Mayor Miller announced F. W. Grant as superintendent of buildings and a member of the board of public works. Grant has worked as superintendent of construction on the new Federal building at Third Avenue and Union Street. The appointment was unanimously endorsed by the city council after backing from the American Institute of Architects and the Builders Exchange.

W. N. G. Place Board of Public Works

Educators Gather in Philadelphia for Major Conference

Four thousand delegates including top U S educators convene in Philadelphia for an education convention. Sessions are split across multiple halls due to the lack of a single venue large enough to accommodate all attendees.

Philadelphia United States

Local Obituaries and Deaths Reported in Seattle City

Edward Chippeck aged 44 died April 20 in this city and lies in state at Seattle Undertaking parlors. The remains of William T. Scott, who died in Juneau Alaska, received by Butterworth and Sons today. Vincent P. Cloos shipped to Fremont Nebraska by Bonney-Watson undertakers. Mrs H J Bryan aged 75 died April 19 in this city. Willie A. Chapman died April 20 in this city. body at Honney Watson parlors.

Edward Chippeck Seattle Undertaking Company William T. Scott Juneau Alaska Butterworth & Sons Vincent P. Cloos Fremont Neb Bonney-Watson Company The Honney- Watson Company

Funeral services for Mrs 8 J Bryan and Miss C M McDougall

The funeral for Mrs 8 J Bryan was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Ronney Watson parlors with burial at Lake View cemetery. Miss C M McDougall’s service occurred at Trinity Parish church at 11 o'clock this morning and her remains were cremated at Moust Pleasant cemetery.

Big Boost for Liability Bill

United Press reports the U S Bureau of Labor Mass public says foreign workers gain better protection from work injuries than Americans. The document, expected to influence Congress on employers liability, notes President Roosevelt supports passage. Opponents hint the president’s veto may be needed if the bill lacks sufficient safeguards.

United Press Washington United States Bureau of Labor Congress Roosevelt

License Vote Tests City Hall Faction Clash

A brewing rift between the mayor and the city council over the Asmussen liquor license exposes factional divides among the council daddies. The liquor license committee seeks to push the license past the mayor’s veto, signaling how many anti and pro administration forces remain. The two thirds vote looms for approval and the final roll call will reveal how solid the gang’s grip is. The scene centers on control of licensing and the council’s readiness to act without the mayor’s accord.

Council Asmussen Aemuseen

Simple Street Costume Described in London Town

A deep gray London costume features a half fitted coat with sharp cutaway lines and heavy stitching. A Nevered taffeta waistcoat preserves the original shape, paired with a square crowned walking hat and a black liberty scarf knotted at the left side.

London

Foreclosure Begun on Sullivan Block

A suit filed in district court by James A. Murray seeks foreclosure on the Sullivan estate property, including a block on Firnt near Firnt and related mortgage debt. The loan originated April 22, 1897 for 75008 with 91568 coupon interest, tied to Terence O Brien’s estate holdings valued at about one million.

Poalti Sullivan Jame A. Murray Erior Jake Terence O'Bries

Divorce Case Shocks San Francisco Society

April 21 reports a Marin county petition for divorce filed by Mrs Mabel V Starr noted as a fashionable Bay Area figure. She accuses cruelty and intemperance. Starr, tied to a prominent Portland family, may counter with a cross complaint alleging undue extravagance.

San Francisco Marin County Mabel V. Starr Bay Cities Portland Oregon Starr

Blown to pieces by dynamite at ranch fire

A Japanese man named Kimhee at the Phillipe ranch near Vashon was blown to pieces by sticks of dynamite while warming himself by a fire. The explosion wrecked the nearby mad house, about 200 feet away, and left a widow in Japan.

Kimhee Phillipe Ranch Vashon Japan Ae Old

Soldier Killed in Sante Fe Yard Accident

A 31 year old sail maker's mate tied to the battleship New Jersey was killed early this morning in a moving switch engine mishap at the Santa Fe railroad yards in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Sante Fe Railroad Yards Fidotane Son

National Suit and Skirt Mfg Co Buys Parisian Cloak Stock

The National Suit and Skirt Mfg Co purchases the entire Parisian Cloak & Sat Co inventory at 29 cents on the dollar. The Parisian Cloak & Sat Co faced decay, and the stock was accepted by the National outfit as stock converters for immediate sale at 1207 Second Avenue location.

National Suit and Skirt Mie. Co Parisian Cloak & Sat Co National Suit & Skirt Mie. Co National & Skirt Mfg. Co

Fragmentary OCR Title Noted From 19th Century Page

The readable text is fragmentary with garbled phrases. It hints at names and possible institutions but provides no clear event or outcome to confirm. Proceeding with a cautious summary based on visible entities only.

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