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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
4
An essay praises and condemns the figure of Russell Sage, noting a hundred million dollars as a symbol of extreme materialism. It argues wealth alone measures worth, contrasting Sage’s fortune with true human value and the broader tasks of culture and philanthropy.
Chicago man Louis A. Gourdian pledges his energy and fortune to a vow to serve his four and a half year sentence for fraudulent use. He seeks mandamus to return to Joliet, contemplates building a private penitentiary across from the prison, and airs questions of sanity and fame as he presses for relief.
The readable text references a sturdy giant, pussy willow, sap gathering, and a $1.08 per gallon brown syrup blend tied to a possibly shady drug-store trade. It mentions Hap, Al Barners, and a rumor of get-rich-quick schemes involving a Parmera, suggesting a domestic crime or fraud context in a hazy historical snippet.
The Beattie venue hosts three more performances of the Frawleramm Capt Swift at Seattle. A double bill featuring Lord and Lady Alay is planned next week for three nights. Brother OF fleers remains the week’s attraction as popular acts travel through the circuit.
Capacity audiences attend at the Star Miciageal as a clever comedy sketch “Hotel A” leads a strong lineup. Mark Sullivan heads the Met in a witty skit while Biddle Gray & Co Joe Whit iead and the Grierson Sisters perform with LemRalvors at Third Avenue venue.
Ri Welly a logger his wife and Lauriston were fined six dollars each yesterday for being drunk at a Patents 406 Mutual Life event, with authorities citing disorderly conduct.
EF Thomas colored man from Bellingham appeared before Judge Alexander as a vagrant after arriving to buy barber chairs. He had $10.45 on him and testified he runs a clubhouse and has a bank account in Bellingham. He had been in town 48 hours and was advised to return home.
Promoters urge investing with the German Savings Loan Association citing guaranteed growth through Seattle real estate backed loans. A plan asks $6 monthly for seven years or $604 upfront to yield about $1000 at term end, with Chas Oener, secretary, 16 Batley Hide offering details.
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