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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

3

Seaside love tragedy reveals gender switch tale

In a Strand Exclusive, Mary Phelan and Louise Powers recount a dramatic romance at an 18th street haberdashery. A worker named Jens Fay, posing as a man, gains love with Lauree Powers, leaves notes threatening exposure, and later letters reveal a hidden identity amid social scandal.

Stranger Reeo Seaside Mary Louise Powers Phelan St. Haberdachery Lauree Powers Mary Phelan Fay Haberdashery Joas Fay Louise Powers Jens Jess Lowise Gir Miss Powers the Haberdashery

Seattle Walkers Head Toward Chicago

R F May and William Jackson, Seattle residents, are walking to Chicago and expect to reach the Windy City tomorrow. Also note a bicycle repair shop at Pipers Taft's, 220 Boring.

R. F. May William Jackson Pipers& Taft's

Community clubs stage programs across Seattle parishes

The Weta Sathana Men’s Club and Bohubert Club welcomed parish ladies and members for gatherings in Guild hall and Columbia hall. Delegates to the Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs were named: Mrs. W. L. Baird, Mrs. B. Palmerton, and Mrs. L. W. Kirkpatrick. Lectures and concerts are planned with “The Linden Tree” and “Deras” performances.

St. Mark's Par ‘Lah Guild Hall Fichubert Club Bohubert Club Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs W. L. Baird BE. Palmerton Mra

To Gee Battle ships Take at Pier 2

A fragmented notice notes battleships at Pier 2 with ten round trips listed and a misread round trip reference. The readable items suggest marine schedule details tied to a pier landing or embarkation point.

Pier 2

Ladies Aid Raises Funds for Church Carpet and Seats

The Ladies Aid of Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal Church raised about $500 toward paying the $400 carpet for the auditorium. Rev Dr T K Elliott praised the women who volunteered their services for furnishing the new building while trustees negotiate to purchase seats for the main area.

Ladies Help Church Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal Church Mienne of Sociala T, Kb, Elliott

Frisco Chambers Seek Wage Increase with Labor Councils

Frisco Chamber of Commerce plans to back a wage hike demand in collaboration with the Central Labor Council and United Brewery workers. The parties aim to push for higher pay across the industry, subject to approval.

Chamber of Commerce of Frisco Orgentecd Labor Pnd The Central Labor Council United Brewery

Roosevelt threatens veto over naval bill for four battleships

The report notes President Roosevelt would veto the naval appropriation bill unless Congress funds the construction of four battleships. Secretary Cortelyou was warmly received in Auburn New York before the Business Men's association. Storms kept many Atlantic fleet officers from ashore engagement in Los Angeles during receptions. Louisiana results show large majorities for the Democratic state ticket. An Alaska trade mission aims to secure a direct steamer line for that town.

Alaska Louisiana Cortelyou Auburn N. Y Business Men's Association Storme Los Angeles Roosevelt Congress

Annual track meet at Fort Lawton featured by Third Regiment units

Four companies of the Third Regiment will hold their annual track meet at Fort Lawton tomorrow morning. Prizes will be awarded and the event serves as a spring competition before the men depart Saturday for American Lake. The program includes a poetry exchange and a golf event with the bicycle prize area noted.

Fort Lawton American Lake

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