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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1909

Page

9

Club Forms to Demand Better Seattle Street Car Service

Citizens in Georgetown and Booth Park form a club after a mass meeting in Cleargetown to press Seattle Electric Co for improved street car service. Officers elected and a three member committee to campaign. critics demand cars run more directly south and along later tracks to reduce commute time.

Seattle Electric Company Georgetown Booth Park Cleargetown AnthPoor Charles Fale Duper Arandeberry Waa Charles Hale

Woman finds real husband alive after declaring other dead

Mrs A Lundgren of Chesterton Indiana thought she buried Emil Land after a collision death. A message from Mr Lund alive in Michigan City proved the man in the coffin not her spouse. The dead man’s sons identified him as E T Moorse of Hillsdale Idaho by a ring on a finger.

United Prep Chicago Emil Land A. Lundgren Chesterton Ind Lund Michigan City Lundgren E. T. Moorse Hillsdale Lid South Shore Railroad Gary Moore Brothers

Scenic Railway thrills at Pay Streak ride in lively show

Mamie and Bill ride the Scenic Railway as the Pay Streak attraction draws crowds with loops and tunnels. The car climbs and dives through grottoes and over ramps while screams echo across the exposition grounds, ending only when the ride repeats for a third time.

Svenic Railway JL. A Thompson Exposition Grounds Maraie

Pil lar of Fire sect attracts Brooklyn crowds

In New York on August 2 the Pillar of Fire sect led by Alma White began meetings in Brooklyn aimed at converting Jews to their view. White urged acceptance of Christ’s leader and described salvation plainly while conducting a symbolic nose pointing dig and a dancing jig triggering crowd energy.

New York Pillar of Fire Brooklyn Pillarites Alma White Jerusalem Mrs. White Mrs

Victoria Princess Victoria waves at vive a m dally for Vancouver

The notice describes a steamship voyage along the Pacific coast with daylight views of the Sound Straits of Fuca and Gulf of Georgia. It mentions the salmoning meet at the mouth of the Fraser and notes Canadian Pacific Ry at 609 first avenue.

Princess Victoria Vancouver Victoria Pacific Coast Sound Straits of Fuca Pasa Gulf of Georgia Fraser Canadian Pacific Ry First Avenue

Amusements and vaudeville lineup at local theaters

The page reviews multiple shows across theaters including the Orpheum, Star, Pantages, and Moore. It highlights acts such as The Girl Prem Reetors, The Line Mouse, and a strong French specialty while noting star performers Lola and others. The piece discusses audience reception, notable jokes, and two weeks of engagement with matinées at major venues.

Laborinek Tragedy In Granite City Crane Mishap

In Granite City laborer Mason Laborinek dies after a heavy tram crushes him near a furnace. The fatal accident ends a labor dispute lingered seven years, with the victim found near the open furnace and a woman reported dead previously.

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