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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
7
In a humorous old-time dialogue Drudge calls Sally blue and offers a solution: wash routines improved by Fels-Naptha soap. He insists the product eliminates backache and speeds washing, claiming clothes become whiter and easier to manage, with directions on the wrapper.
Marina, commander of the Spanish forces, said he would assume the offensive within ten days. He understands the next movement could determine the fate of the Peninsula, and he leaves nothing to chance as the Moors face ongoing operations.
W W De Long, tenant of the Johnston building, protests Seattle Motor Transport Company service on the Fort Lawton line. He reports trips taking up to ninety minutes, while schedules promise eight minutes. Delays arise from single-track stretches and switche waits, causing repeated late arrivals and frustration. He has notified The Star, Public Vision Superintendent A Boultion, and Jacob Purth in attempts to secure better conditions.
The University of Washington will reserve at least some expo buildings for permanent university use. The board of regents left final decisions to the buildings council, likely to keep the Forestry, Washington State, New York State, Arctic Brotherhood, Hoo Hoo and Women’s buildings. F. A. Haseltine was elected president of the board. Military drill at the university was discussed with a West Point uniform adopted and a plan to ease workloads after the first year.
Mass Aug 26 The most important conference of the summer will be held tomorrow with President Taft Secretary MacVeagh and Senator Aldrich discussing a new government financial system. Taft said he will not sanction anything that could trigger business upheaval and the bill is expected to be ready for Congress early in December.
T Callaghan of Portland arrived in Seattle believing his brother O Callaghan was dead after a mountain trek on Mount Rainier. He is at Sidney Sherman's home in Wear Beattie. Callaghan fears further movement could endanger others.
The board of public works let contracts yesterday for the pole line extension covering Seattle nine districts. It marks the first step in expanding the municipal lighting system. The notices mention Allen's foot powders in the garbled text, but the core item is the city project to widen lighting coverage.
A quirky tale centers on a rat named Bum who seems to possess extraordinary foresight. He predicts and tracks a brown rat’s movements from the waterfront to Arlington dock, proving his uncanny ability to sense danger and guide actions.
Seattle observers report the Streets of Cairo touring show plans to travel to Buenos Aires Brussels Shepherds Bush and other venues after the A Y P E exhibition ending in Seattle. Bartholme Aker says the show fever and lucrative pay streak invites strong offers from international organizers. Many showmen anticipate a busy year with displays in London Chile and Argentina before returning.
The Majestic Theatre at Seconday and Spring streets will open next Monday night. Sullivan and Donalding built it as a 1700 seat, fireproof playhouse with a prime location to handle Bullivan and Considine vaudeville. Three daily shows at popular prices will be offered. Opening bill features Hall and Starks Minstrels, Five Merry McGregors, Florence Modena Co in a one act, Bisson and Filo Patterson, McLallan and Carson, and a Scene Toyland with French motion pictures. Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow morning.
Mia Rose O Neill of Sunnydale complains of a sleepy hungry burglar who broke into her rear den, while she slept, and stole two rams a linen table cloth 12 pounds of ham a pin and a pair of cuff buttons. She cares not for the edibles but labels the act mean and asks for a chat.
Mise Astri Udnets of Dellingham was chosen queen of Norway Day at the A-Y.P exposition to be celebrated August 30. She outdistanced rivals in the voting contest. Miss Jennie Johnson of Tacoma judged the pageants, with Miss Larson of Seattle placing third.
City detectives arrested M Keneka a Japanese photographer on a charge of slashing four fingers from T Tanakas right hand during a quarrel over a dice game at a fratt stand on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues. The United States geographic board renamed Niagara Falls to Cushman Falls in Mount Rainier national park in honor of late Representative Francis W Cushman.
A local fashion listing highlights new one piece dresses for women and misses. The article notes affordable summer styles, bright fabrics, and simple silhouettes suitable for daily wear and social events.
Milanese silk gloves with double tips wrist clasps and Paris-point embroidery in self or black. Slight imperfections hardly discernible and do not impair wear. Shown in white only. Special 59c per pair at Hirst Floor.
Interesting values in 29 inch crepes for sacques and kimonos with colors. 34 inch Kimono Cloth in stripes and figures in medium and dark colors. 27 inch Kimono Velour in Persian blues browns pinks and other colors. 32 inch Zephyr Gingham in light to dark colors. 36 inch Percales white and colored grounds with figures dots or stripes. Firet.
Wenatchee records its first local option win by the days with 451 to 345 votes as every ward counts in the victory. Rockford also goes dry with a clear local option score, Cashmere reports 67 to 44 against license, while Chicago estimates a 2.5 million population in the new city directory. The Bryn Mawr Mental Science College cornerstone ceremony occurs near Rainier Beach.
The notice details a round trip to Vancouver and return by daylight with a 1 30 p m departure and visit time in Vancouver and Victoria Route includes Active Pass and the San Juan Islands Operated by Canadian Pacific at 609 First Ave.
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