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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
3
A fragmented, period voice notes shock at new feminine fashion and public reaction along Jersey beaches. scattered phrases mention nudity, race, fear, and evolving dress norms amid street chatter and urban atmosphere.
Fragmentary text references socks and migrants in a casual, disjointed tone. Mentions Americans and possible improper statements, but no clear events, persons, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Report says gold and copper strike eight miles from Log Cabin attracts Alaska townsfolk. Claims describe claims staked and bonded, with $200000 value noted. Infantry movement and citizen rush to site cited, surface values estimated between 925 and 40 per ton for metals.
Community meeting announced for the First Precinct Eleventh Ward to be held at Kirkwood tonight. Residents are urged to attend to discuss local issues and address neighborhood concerns.
Insurance readers are informed that rate increases hit mainly dwelling properties and sprinklers while the leading Fire Company of the Pacific continues to write policies. Northwestern Mutual Association of Health claims savings for over 17 000 insureds. property owners with standard coverage may gain from their proposition.
Chicago Aug. We are sick and tired of hating Irishmen portrayed in cartoons and on the stage with monkey faces red hair and green whiskers. Mary Melcorter secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians warns of a boycott and harsher measures if caricatures do not stop. Irish men and women are said to be the handsomest in the world and the agitation follows egging actors off stages in New York and other cities.
The Stewart Opera company repeats RDabette tonight and from tomorrow presents The Two Roses in New York scale with The Female Detectives. Deadwood Dick tops tonight's bill as Taylor company plans stock theater mid September. Star theater offers farewell vaudeville from 1 to 11 tonight and tomorrow with the Diamond Comedy quartet and Jimmy Wall.
The Third Avenue theater will show The Female Detectives tomorrow afternoon as the current season closes. The play is billed as Mr. Taylor's best, with humor and human interest. Russell and Drew will move their interests to the Seattle theater after next Saturday night.
C P Thompson has purchased the Central meat market from Seth Nelson and will assume control on Tuesday. He arrives in East Green Lake with strong citizen and business credentials.
A young ladien racing a street car with animals collided when an animal stumbled. One rider fell, was dragged, and another horse steps pinned the head and body, fracturing the skull and causing brain concussion. Dr. idd treated the injured girl who recovered by noon. prognosis is not permanent or serious.
Aug 25 West Green Lake reports a house sale to John Henderson and a move to Alberta. Rowe & McIntyre open a real estate office at Mountain View, A G Gaffino plans a small house, Martin store leased for pool room. T P Fay Co sold property for 2500 to C J Eddy. Post office rumored to move tonight to Maust building. Sixty six lots sold to date in West Green Lake addition.
Georgetown directors and Union Pacific representatives remain at odds over the railway right of way near the school. The board requests removal to county hospital grounds, while the company proposes buying nearby lots for a new site. A court case seems likely as tensions rise amid local development and brewing expansion.
Renton is to gain a new Union Ro and Trust Co branch with a brick up-to-date building just east of the Renton drug store opposite the post office. FC Lawrence will join the new Jones building alongside Gray and Hrenneke. Travel on the Seattle Renton and Southern has been rising since the opening.
Davenport dairy and food commissioner L Davies reports an investigation across Washington finds 47 percent of tested canned jama, jellies and preserves adulterated making sale illegal and prompting possible prosecution of offenders.
H G Crowe from Southern California opens a general real estate and brokerage office at 614 Lumber Exchange Seattle. He handles the bond issue of New Automatic Home Telephone and Telegraph Company which is installing telephone systems in Northwest cities including Portland Tacoma Bellingham and Walla Walla. Crowe comes with strong endorsements from Los Angeles and San Diego and expects Seattle to offer greater opportunities for a progressive business man than California towns.
An old classified snippet advertises H. Brown Plumbing Co located at 221 Pine Street offering quick service for plumbing needs in the local area.
Miss Nella Webb recounts a single kiss from Frank Daniels after she sang Won't you kiss me at Wallack's. Daniels leapt from his box, pressed her with a hug, and left the audience amused. A southern imitator tried to join, but the stage manager stopped him.
In a chaotic meeting at Municipal Ownership HQ the Beattie Electric Company’s five new street cars provoke alarm as supporters fear losses to strap holders. Cotterill describes the new upholstered straps as a challenge to the campaign, while in the Tenth ward Watson Allen leads over B L Mann 201 to 139 in a primary race. A casual ad note lists a 40 dozen Grand Rapids sand pulley for 29 cents at Spinning.
Congregational clergy from Heattle area met yesterday at 10 o clock for a goodfellowship gathering at the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Rev. B. M Freeland led the devotional service. After dinner in the church dining room, various church topics were discussed with Rev. C. H. Mason serving as toastmaster.
For those seeking to make up deficiencies or enter high school an examination will be held at the high school on Monday and Tuesday August 27 and 28. Pupils from other cities should register these days at the principal's office between 10 and 12 m and 1 and 4 p.m.
The seventh annual graduating exercises of the Mental Science class were held at Christensen's hall last night. Prof. M. F. Knox opened the exercises with a short address. Several students gave orations.
The article explains city voters must register within the calendar year to be eligible for the upcoming special bond election and all other ballots. Those who moved or still unregistered must complete registration by next Saturday at 11:59 PM to vote on the street railway and water bond propositions on September 12. The registration office hours run daily from 9 AM to 10 PM through the period.
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