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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
A faded notice from Ballard Tar Agency outlines subscription costs and renewal actions. It notes charges per week and month and warns that nonpayment will remove the subscriber from records. A change of date on receipts is mentioned and postal details are included.
The French cabinet refused to grant Sarah Bernhardt admittance to the Legion of Honor. The article argues public morals demand accountability for a public figure, noting her private life and past indiscretions as grounds for the decision. It cites other writers and actors as examples of consequences for transgression.
Advice on choosing happiness over constant worry. It urges greeting the day with a smile, rising above petty concerns, and avoiding letting daily troubles erode temper and nerves. Emphasizes optimism as a habit and memory of happier times.
A rustic tale describes a vivid dog quarrel between Rafe and a yellow dog with companions. After a first skirmish, the yellow dog returns with others, sparking a larger fight that Rafe wins. The narrator notes pride, wounds, and the dogs’ apparent communication, inviting readers to believe dogs talk.
A new high service water pump will be installed at Volunteer within a week to supply the city high service reservoirs. It delivers about 000 gallons daily and will relieve the high district water pressure, causing overflow only under heavy demand or sprinkling progress. The pump was delivered on the ground and will be operated to improve service.
Patrolmen Lee and Anderson file a charge against an individual accused of begging. The record notes the officers as the primary accusatory witnesses in the local public safety notice.
A feature praising Prof. Berge Mouremtieff of Russia s Douma as a constitutional Democrat and a stabilizing force amid disorder. The letter and portrait from Mouramtzeff to The Star recounts admiration for the United States abolitionist era and Garibaldi, underscoring liberty, order, and progress.
A jewel tale unravels when Doris Callum confronts a forged ruby plot tied to John Kingston Treadway. Jack Yorke reveals truth and vows reform after a deadly street accident. a plan to steal the ruby is foiled by tragedy and betrayal. In Spokane, four Swedish laborers die in a premature blast on the Culdatac extension of the Northern Pacific railroad program.
The Franteys plan four more performances of Captain Seitt at the Seattle. Next week a double bill features Lord and Lady Alay for three nights, then Brother Officers for the rest of the week. The Star theater vaudeville lineup includes Bud Snyder the trick bicyclist and Mexican Tourtet Quintet Arm strong and Holly with Martine. The Girl Engineer by Taylor company comes to Third Avenue theater next week with Lowrette Taylor in a reading part. Seate will be on air Saturday morning and the first performance Sunday matinee. Howse promotes a small home from Knapp West, 54 Colman Bldg. Write today.
J V Alexander rancher on Canyon Creek was nearly killed by a wounded bear when his horse kicked the animal to death. In Tacoma a 16 year old son Maerrieon supports his four motherless siblings after their father’s leg injury. The family resides at 1911 Center Street. Property owners along the waterfront will sub-
Water rent due in August for August September and October becomes delinquent if not paid by August 31. District includes all city between center line of Union and East Union and center line of Galer West Galer East Galer metered water due from the 1st to the 20th of each month becomes delinquent on the 20th.
Portland August 21 Reverend J R Bell says his congregation seeks a vacation more than he does and he plans to spend a month at the seashore. Jobbing promptly attended with all work guaranteed by G H Brown Plumbing Co. Pine St. one.
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