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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
5
Everett notes describe a busy fair week with a Fyerett race meet on the harness track at the Snohomish County fairgrounds. Officials report ongoing street improvements on Hewett avenue as visitors arrive for the event.
The Seattle chamber opposes Cedar River water and municipal street railway plans, recalling a 1909- era vote and listing notable backers. The piece argues past advocates faced opposition from leading citizens now described as aligned with financial interests, predicting a similar outcome in the September streetcar election.
A dramatic encounter on the wharf unfolds as Nellie confesses a deception about love letters from Wilfred Three years ago he came seeking a better post and met Miss Nellie in a choral circle Their romance rekindles when he learns she wrote the letters but she married another and kept his name He forgives her and vows to love the writer.
Tickets may be prepaid at Great Northern Ticket Office, Second and Columbia. The notice advertises low colonist rates for travel from August 27 to October 71, inclusive.
Mose Goldsmith once a Tenderloin king asks Chief Wappenstein for permission to reopen a dance hall. The chief refuses to discuss the request and immediately denies the privilege, leaving Goldsmith despondent and weak.
The Sunday schedule lists Baptist, Congregational, Union and several churchs with morning and evening services. Rev J M Dean preaches at Baptist Tabernacle on two sermons including A Hard Thing Made Pay and The King of Fools. Other churches feature Rev Pr ancte J Van Horn, Rev Thus, Rev G B Gale, Rev Jas Orra, Evangelist F A Miller, and Rev F R Drake among many sermons and related events.
The Theosophical Society Seattle lodge hosts a Sunday afternoon lecture on The Purpose of Life by Thomas A Barnes at 1420 Seconday. Queen City Theosophical Society in America presents a lecture on Man's Relation to the Universe by Mr D H Lee at Pioneer Block A C U W hall. Union presents Rev T W Minnia at 11 am and an afternoon talk on The Great Syndicate of the Greatest Trust in the World and The Master Guides of Mu mon History.
No. 1 Corps Salvation Army holds holiness meeting at 11 a m with services planned at Fifth and Washington locations and a focus on communal worship and outreach.Confirmed for attendees and parishioners seeking spiritual renewal this morning.
Sunday school at 1 p.m. Free and Easy at 1 p.m. A great salvation meeting at 5 p.m. with the subject The Painted Lady. All are welcome. Adjutant A. D. Sloate is the officer in command.
Beginning Sunday afternoon at 3 p m and continuing through the week Everwellet T HM Gourley will preach at 2617 Beventhay. His theme is Prophecy Concerning the Day in Which We Live and the Near Coming of Our Lord. All invited. Bible school every morning at 30.
Capt Kiligore of the revenue cutter Grant reports the steamer Twickenham hard ashore one and a half miles south of Dead Man's Bay near lime Kiln. The vessel rests on rocks amidships with water in compartments and sugar dissolved. Lighters load cargo as the Grant stands by and may return to wreck this evening.
The record lists fresh produce prices including prunes 25 36 cents per box peaches 10 cents per box ca rots and cantaloupes 1 75 per case watermelons 1 35 per cwt and various vegetables and dairy items. It also notes shipments to Edmonton Alberta and details on butter cheese poultry and live stock prices.
Judge Albertson had declared Helen M Rice a vagrant but fortune tellers continued operations. Chief Wappenstein arrested Madame Yale, Mr Swan, and Mr Ross last night. Detective Adema was duped by Madame Yale at 1824 Yealer Way. Humane Officer Clark and Detective Frank Kennedy handled the arrests. Rosa was released on $100 cash bond.
Claude Winslow Meldrum and Dora A. Stone were wed at the bride’s parents home 923 East Seventythird Street yesterday afternoon August 24. Rev KR Glass officiated. relatives attended and a supper followed. The couple left for Alaska on the Humboldt and will reside at 2912 East Alderst after October 1. Meldrum is the city passenger agent for the Great Northern railway and well known in local transportation circles.
Advertisement claims Table Queen Bread is made in Seattle using top Minnesota flour and contains more gluten strength than ordinary loaves. It notes the Blue Label mark of quality on every loaf and lists Talbot for Patents and Mutual Life.
Dawson reports three applications for water rights on the Twelve Mile river totaling 126000 inches. L E Robe HG Wilson and J Bracpoole seek 60000 inches for 20 years to generate electricity for machinery and transport. The Twelve Mile Power Company seeks 60000 inches for 20 years for the same purpose. A N Treadgold requests 6000 inches for 26 years for mining on Bonansa creek and Klondike river hydraulic properties.
Horace McClure Seattle Chamber of Commerce representative underwent a surgical operation at Wayside hospital. Doctors report the procedure entirely successful and his release from the institution is expected within a few days barring complications. Johnson Cremation Adopted for G Elliott Johnson. The body of the attorney killed near Renton Thursday afternoon will be cremated per his wishes.
Vincent Harper, the author, leases the Seattle theater for Sunday afternoon and will present his opinions on conditions, including Seattle Made. The subject of the lecture is The Under Dog, and the event is the first in a Seattle series. Set for 3 o'clock.
Be sent to Knapp West 3b4 Colman Bldg will bring you their book of plans for pretty homes.
Dan Raymond and F. B. Crane, two Black men, were jailed by Judge Alexander after arrests in Vagranta. Raymond received 30 days and Crane 15 days in the city jail. Attorney T. D. Page, who defended them, posted bail and said he would appeal the judgment.
Police Judge Alexander jailed logger Charles Anderson after he stole four satchels from a second hand store while intoxicated. Proceeds funded further whisky purchases. He received a $100 fine and 30 days on the chain gang.
L L Shaw of Beattie was fined $6 by Judge Liteh yesterday for cutting initials on the Grizely Giant, one of the world’s largest trees. The act drew local notice as the tree is notable for its immense size and prominence.
Public Printer Stillings and officials informed President Roosevelt of a new simplified spelling manual. The president faces mixed reactions as Stillings reports a committee is remodeling the manual and ordering proofs held until completion to enable use of fewer proof readers.
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