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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
5
Store ad notes new summer novelties for men including neckwear and hosiery at E W Brooks & Co 1571 Avenue. Promotes variety and availability of men’s accessories in the current season.
Yerxa & Sons Grocers promotes wholesale bargains on coffee teas and soaps for families and dealers. They tout house blends labeled the king of blended coffees and claim wholesale prices from 18¢ to 48¢ per pound for Castile Bread Coffee and other items with large boxes of White Soap offered.
A young performer shows early talent and ambition toward a successful stage or screen career. Critics note potential but caution about consistency and commitment as she navigates auditions, training, and public scrutiny.
A witty exchange questions whether love can ignite instantly and endure. The response affirms an initial spark while acknowledging that closer view reveals flaws and shifts in affection.
A social column notes Reginald inherited a large fortune but squandered it on flashy investments and extravagant living. The exchange questions whether a risky auto venture was among his choices, highlighting a reckless fiscal path.
A listing of church services from multiple congregations including St. Mary's Cathedral Chapel Sacred Heart Church Immaculate Conception Westminster Presbyterian Trinity Parish Christ Scientist First Church of Christ Scientist First Presbyterian Fremont Swedish Methodist and Theosophical Society with mass times sermons Sunday school and special services across venues on various mornings and evenings.
The fragment presents era humor with lines on tramp jokes and uplift for boys, contrasting ambitions. A brisk exchange about “getting it” leads to a joke about ordering lean meat from a butcher. The piece mirrors a period newspaper comic voice.
A mortgage for seven and a half million dollars was recorded in the county auditor’s office on Friday. The Seattle-Tacoma Power Company conveyed the loan to the Northern Trust Company at five percent interest for twenty years, redeemable in June 1909. The debt systematization and extension of the line are noted as the bonds’ purpose, with plans for further expansions reportedly under way.
The sixth annual graduation exercise conducted by Professor Knox will be held Sunday evening in Bitet hall.
A playful exchange centers on church fairs and a bachelor’s boast about winning his wife. The crowd laughs at a stubborn suitor who claims quitting smoking hinges on cigars, while a witty retort from a partner keeps the mood buoyant.
Charlea Grey, a colored man, at Wayside Emergency hospital, says he is innocent of any crime. He explains a fight involving his partner Milwaukee Bill and a man named Wendt led to his stabbing seven times. Police hold Oliver Thompson and Grey. Milwaukee Bill is at large.
President Furth of Seattle Electric decides to conform to the charter and add several ticket stations in the business district. He will not adopt the six tickets for 25 cents plan offered by Moore and Gilman, calling it too troublesome. The Star notes improved franchise compliance following its investigations into ticket-station maintenance.
The article condemns Seattle council members and Westlake Second avenue property owners for seeking exclusive streetcar franchises. It argues the charter forbids exclusivity, cites attorney Fred H. Peterson, and warns against undermining competitive service and public access. It notes potential legal barriers and the risk of private gain from regrades and franchise deals.
Despite orders from Chief Delaney and a mayoral directive, two Friday accidents occurred due to careless driving near First and Main and near 1815 North Fleventh. Oscar Johnson 714 Columbia was injured when struck at the corner. the other victim, a cyclist, escaped serious harm. A driver named H C Brown claimed guest status at Seattle hotel, later found unfounded. A prior case led to Eugene b Stewart’s fines totaling about 109 dollars after a series of arrests and forfeitures amid contested legal proceedings. Police express disheartenment over arrests and enforcement effectiveness in autocars cases.
New fall styles in men's soft and stiff hate have arrived. Cases of the latest designs are available for viewing at E. N. Brooks & Co located at 1331 24 Ave. Call to take a look.
Reports from Olympia describe a growing mouse infestation at the state capitol. The creatures, linked to the nearby post office, target higher value stamps and are blamed for damage while stenographers work during summer heat and distraction.
After sickness the heart is weakened and should be treated with Dr Miles New Heart Cure. The remedy claims to rebuild and invigorate the heart nerves and aid convalescent organs by supplying blood. Money back if the first bottle fails to benefit.
The local Japanese colony plans three story frame office and store buildings costing 29000 dollars to rise at Fifth and Main nearby the passenger depot. The area is heavily populated by Japanese and deemed one of the citys most valuable properties within three blocks of the depot.
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