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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
5
In a Chinese village yesterday a man in the daily task at the range confronts a tense moment as a dragon kite scene unfolds. Wah Yen stumbles into a poppy bed and a police officer intervenes while the crowd watches a tense exchange and the kite’s uncertain flight ends with a warning word and a calm reply.
United States Senators Thomas Carter of Montana Francis Warren of Wyoming George Chamberlain of Oregon Frank Flint of California Thomas Paynter of Kentucky and William Borah of Idaho, irrigation committee members, depart Chicago for an inspection of arid lands in the northwest. The tour, extending from the Rockies to the Pacific coast, is scheduled to reach Seattle by August 29.
Councilman Charles Male wields mockery as Wah Yen loses his pass and faces eviction after poppy trampling. Citizens debate a repeal of the ordinance forcing police to wear shiny buttons, with Hale vowing court action to challenge the change and a Judge Boyd Tallman decision pending.
A.V. Bouillon, superintendent of public utilities, urged the Seattle council to deny Seattle Electric Co. a reduction to a one car per hour schedule on the boulevard route. He proposed an ordinance for a five minute service on Fifthay between Spokane and Jackson. Mr Houltian urged for more service rather than laws.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks about $600000 in settlement against Harry Thaw. Attorney Charles Morwehaner says the Thaw family will oppose any settlement demand as Morwehaner and Nesbit Thaw push for large sums in New York.
An article offers stock keeping for soups with recipes for Pea Soup Vegetable Soup Tomato Soup Chicken Soup Rice Soup and guidance on summer fashion trends focusing on hair and accessories. It emphasizes practical stock use and simple soups, plus a note on headwear and ornaments.
A reader asks Miss Grey how to make travelers ink. The method involves saturating white blotting paper with aniline black, pasting sheets to form a stack, tearing off a small piece when needed, and covering with water to produce a square inch of ink.
Travel notice shows date changes for a trip to Chicago and return with August dates 11th and 12th to Missouri River points. Fares listed include 40 dollars to Chicago and 72.50, with passenger sums for Loula 967.60 New York 108.50. Return by October 31 with stopovers via Oregon Railway and Navigation Co. and connections through Salt Lake and Denver. Tickets at Union Ticket Office 608 Firetavy. Kilis general agent.
A fragmented notice describes a show at Ayaya Amusements featuring a comedic performance titled The Quekeress. It mentions Mr Hyaie and Harold Wh and hints at a lively stage presence with antedota and autobatic antic as Cunningham delivers deception and trickery on stage.
A description of a local stage event featuring The Wonder Woods Trio and opener Jonny Hecht wire work. The act list includes Catharine Hing and Rachel Jubpaen with a playful, kid friendly theme and a cake moment. The review praises the energy, humor, and overall entertaining atmosphere of the performance.
The program offers a range of acts with musical instruments and novelty performances. A standout is the Nelson Myland piece shown at Norma lant May, praised for its moving picture style. The bill includes several other up-to-date vaudeville performers presenting lively and catchy numbers.
Return trip from Vancouver at 1 30 p m with daylight return via Victoria and Prince Charles route. Journey includes stops through active ports and the San Juan islands ending at Vancouver Victoria corridor under Canadian Pacific schedule.
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