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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
5
In county jail at 19, Kid White, condemned to hang, turns to Christianity. He speaks of fear, guilt, and a possible new trial while faith and visiting women give him comfort. He hopes for release to seek a life devoted to God and prays for strength to endure the shadow of the gallows.
Promotes a home and five acre tract for 675 dollars with 25 dollars down and 10 dollars a month. Claims future subdivision to twelve lots per acre with each lot selling for 50 dollars and invites potential buyers to visit by Washington street car for a free lake boat ride. Agents on the ground or contact c. D. Hillman in Times Block Room 2.
Third Avenue presents a Monday night program led by Develo in his cage of death and Brydon's dogs with clever acts from the Dolans the Husech family and Leslie Pomeroy. Kya Thatcher sings an illustrated number as the Taylor company closes its engagement after an audience warmed to the California melodrama of parent and child separation.
The Columbia river craft de will be launched at Wenatchee next week. D Bellingham canneries handle varied consignments of sockeyes. A new telephone company expected to form in Tacoma soon. The first spike driven on the Washington Idaho Montana railroad from Palouse. The steamer Come left Bellingham Sunday with 4 400 000 feet of lumber for Ancon Panama. A rich ore vein found near Port Townsend. Reverend Charles M Sheldon to lecture at First Baptist Tacoma Monday evening. Fire destroyed J F Winters home at Bridgeport and his baby perished. Many Seattle residents vacationing at Cohasset Beach and Scenic Hot Springs. Fern dale to connect by telephone with Ballingham. Mrs Mary Booth Holcombe pioneer of Elma died recently buried Sunday.
A Chinese immigrant, Wang Hops, died Sunday afternoon at a Puget Sound depot while awaiting friends, refusing hospital aid and carrying a ticket to Hongkong. He had labored in the Northwest for a decade seeking return to his homeland.
A stranger donated coffee, flowers, and small gifts at Mont Clairé apartment house 1114 Sixth Avenue. He distributed sweet peas, offered breakfast coffee at a dollar a cup, bought groceries, and paid for a shopping spree, leaving residents amused and curious about his wealth and generosity.
The Meamer Dolphin of the Black Ball line returns from Skagway with 82 passengers and sails again Monday night with about 75 aboard. Victora left Nome August 7 as Northwestern Steamship reports. A tourism excursion to the U S Navy yard and battleships is promoted, with sails from Pier 2 at 9 and 10 pm and 2:30 and 4:30 pm on Fore. The San Mateo cleared Seattle for Nome and St Michaela carries 4,500 tons of freight from Tacoma. The Oregon arrives from Nome with 115 passengers and $21,700 in gold dust for Union Savings & Trust. it prepares to sail to Nome Tuesday evening. The Spokane returns from an excursion to southeastern Alaska. Barbara Hernster air line schooner is reported via Nome.
The catalog touts a light folding camp stool in solid maple with iron bracing and a natural finish. It notes compact folded size, strong construction, and a 20 cent to 35 cent price range with claims of versatility for camp or steamer use and adjustable features.
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