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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
5
Five acre tracts were laid out at Ritter Lake three miles north of Green Lake. The parcels adjoin recently sold tracts and are bordered by the county road and the new interurban route to Everett. Prices range 80 to 100 dollars per acre with a small down payment and a few dollars monthly. First ever advertisement.
About seven pianos under a year old and four longer used are priced from 75 to 860 with monthly terms. Ten Square Pianocs range 23 to 100. Used organs start at 16, new high grade organs at 54. Brands include Knabe Baldwin Steck Fisher Hardman Hamilton Smith Barnes Everett. Ramaker invites inspection.
The Pacific Coast independent circuit gains a new Portland venue the Columbia Theater. Builder John Blaster and Manager Welch plan a modern 1900-seat house at 80 by 100 feet with wide street exits and strong safety features. Opening slated after July 1 with Du Barry, the project aims to counter the trust and bolster independent theater status on the coast.
The stage in Seattle celebrates the return of America's famous actress Mrs. Fiske after years away. She opens tonight in Mary of Magdala at Third Avenue theater with additional showings tomorrow and Saturday matinee. She also appears Saturday in Hedda Gabler at 8:18 p.m.
Mark E. Swans three act farce Brown's In Town opens Sunday afternoon at Third Avenue. The play promises two and a half hours of fun with songs dances and humorous complications. The company features Gilbert Fossick George Berry Ernest Lenore Jack Beach Christine Prince Minnie St Clair Leah La Farge and Annette Humphreys.
The four act border drama My Lady Nef by Ed Redmond will be seen tonight at the Alcazar. All scenes unfold in the California mountains and this is its Seattle premiere. Between acts, souvenir pictures of Little Garna will be shown and given to children at the Saturday matinee.
Anna Eva Fay the noted mind reader and clairvoyant is booked for a week in Seattle starting Monday night. She currently draws large houses at the Empire theater in Portland, and manager Howe expects crowded audiences all week here as well. The spiritualist is well known in Seattle and attracts consistently.
Dr J Murray, a veterinary surgeon long active in the region, was taken into custody in Ritzville on a charge of giving liquor to a five year old daughter of the Athena Oregon postmaster. He was pursued by the girl’s brother in law, fled from Zent Lovell Linns office, and escaped from guards guarding him at the stairs.
Dr. Murray stated the heavily built man known in the region is believed to have left the town within an hour or more, heading toward Paha along the railroad track. Authorities doubt he can escape and plan further checks before the end of the week.
Local members of the First Washington Volunteer regiment meet tonight to arrange travel to Spokane for the Independence Day reunion. Spokane has allocated 15000 dollars for the veterans celebration.
Militia Lieut Col Frank Taylor of the Nineteenth Infantry conducted a tour of inspection of Washington National Guard units B and 10 at their new Terry avenue armory. He checked quarters equipment and heavy marching orders noting recent move from the torn down old armory left uniforms wrinkled. Armory painting will finish in time for the county convention opening next Tuesday.
G. F. Sebring, head of Peerless Employment Agency, was sentenced to one year in prison and costs for mailing obscene letters. He offered to procure girls to Zelpha Lyons of Nelson, B C, in a trap set by the Spokane Press. Another agent, J M Noble, faced similar charges and was released on bail awaiting grand jury action.
In Everett on Tuesday, four warrants were sworn by the sewer inspector against journeymen plumbers who failed to obtain licenses. B. T. Connelly and W. H. Layton were arrested and released on bail. A master plumber said the dispute is over enforcing an ordinance requiring exams for masters and journeymen to prevent incompetence and exclude unqualified outside firms. licenses fund the examining board.
The House passed Representative Jones' bill authorizing sale of unallotted Yakima Indian reservation lands. The measure provides for appraisement and disposal under Interior Secretary rules. About 800000 acres are affected.
Bellingham officials name Hadley chamber delegates J A Holmquist J Wayland Clark J M Darling to the International good roads meet in St Louis May 16 1. County officials Kline Easton are among others listed.
Hagel Beaumont alias May Sloan was released on $100 cash bail after arrest on vagrancy. Her case is set to be heard before Justice George next Thursday. George Harrett remains in custody at city hall. Barrett has been Beaumont’s longtime alias from years past.
Local No. of the Bartenders International League of America announces its first annual ball to be held Friday evening at Car shall with invitations extended to members and affiliates.
Jed Rice Rowell a long time King county bar member and prominent Democrat died of heart disease at 6:30 yesterday afternoon at 611 East Pike street. He leaves a widow, father Luther Rowell, two brothers and a sister. The body will lie at Henney Watson mortuary chapel awaiting a mausoleum at Lake View cemetery. Funeral services expected Sunday. All departments of the superior court adjourned.
Louis A. Cohen attempted to impersonate J Barrett Cohen a wealthy Seattle man to obtain credit. He was found guilty of vagrancy in Justice George's court and held in default of a 1500 dollar bail for three months.
Months he was committed to the county jail, Ile made a poor showing in court and could not prove lawful means of support. The only vocation a Cohen has worked at steadily since coming to Keattice are those of police department stool pigeon and fixer.
M KR Gregg was detained for safekeeping by police Monday night in Everett. He left the county jail yesterday apparently cured and was taken home by his wife and her father from Vancouver. Gregg, a prosperous lumber manufacturer, was staying at Hotel Mitchell before his mental condition prompted police intervention. Mrs Gregg denied any loss of mental powers or recent drinking in twelve years, noting drinking habit prior to that period. He had been on a brief vacation in Everett when taken into custody.
A compact note appears to reference smart clothes and a cryptic term moderate 666 with unclear origins. The fragment mentions Civunh Bao and raises questions about a product line, branding, or an internal code without concrete details or context.
If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6:00 p m, telephone Main 1050, or In dependent list, a copy will be sent at once by special messenger between 6:00 and 7:06.
Southern Pacific Co offers two daily trains on the Boenic Shasta Route to popular California resorts with fast service. Fares from San Francisco are $25.60 first class and $20.60 second class. Descriptive literature and reservations available at 60 First Avenue from E. KE. Eilia, General Agent.
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