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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

3

Stolen Goods and Miscellaneous Thefts Reported

Police report multiple thefts including a Pythias uniform from 317 Seventh Ave and an Austrian order for 45 dollars from a room at a hotel. Items stolen include papers, a goose, a chatelaine, a gold watch, clothing, and a boy’s bicycle. Detectives recall several leads and ongoing inquiries.

Pythias St. Louia William Gaurosich McUreger Tallors Phillipa Dean At H. Stuart Brinley Seattle Orpheum Theater A. Oweracher August Pleart Georgetown Junction J. Hayes California House

May Mean a New Railroad

Robert Law vice president of the Colorado Northwestern Railroad surveys Seattle for a possible termination of the line. The company currently operates a short connecting track between Union Pacific and Colorado Southern. Senator W A Clark is reportedly connected with the road.

Robert Law Colorado Northwestern Railroad Company Seattle Union Pacific Colorado Southern W. A. Clark

Shaw's Pharmacy and American Bank Dish Pilot Taste

Local store Shaw's Pharmacy offers free sample ice cream to customers. American Bank Dig displays a quirky tasting event to entice shoppers. The promotion aims to boost foot traffic and customer goodwill.

Shaw's American Bank

Alt Tur Touches Hidden Theme Thirty Four

A fragment notes a topic titled Alt Tur and mentions a hidden theme numbered thirty four. The readable text suggests an abstract or cryptic reference rather than a full report.

Road extension to coast eyed by locals

Observers say the plan to extend the road toward the coast is progressing, with supporters arguing the route will boost regional access and economic activity while opponents call for environmental reviews.

Captain Caine Fined for Drunken Disorderly Conduct

Attorney Walter Fulton appealed Justice Alexander's ruling fining Captain J.B. Caine $50 for drunken and disorderly conduct. The defense offered no testimony, relying on Fulton's argument that provocation existed. The judge rejected that view and upheld the fine.

Walter Fulton Justice Alexander JB. Becaine Fulton Justioe Alexander

Park Board Seeks City Council Action For Lincoln Park Improvements

Lincoln park improvements are planned as the park board asks the city council to grant authority to take over two thirds of the park owned by the water department. The move follows a park board meeting yesterday afternoon and faces a council vote at the next regular meeting. If approved, funds from park accounts will be immediately redirected to the project.

Park Board Authority Lincoln Park Water Department Park Board Revelle Park Funda Tople Sploning Watt

Fire disrupts Hatnier Grand Hotel with $600 damage

Overheated ventilation pipes caused a fire at the Hatnier Grand Hotel last night. Guests were kept calm by music from the management and crowd warnings as firefighters arrived. A fourth floor guest nearly jumped but was saved by shouts and a ready ladder. The blaze was extinguished and guests evacuated with help. A secondary note mentions a worthless check game by crooks.

Hatnier-Grand Hotel

Forged Signature Failures in Local Bank Scam

A note to Mr. Heyman of the California Wine Co. forged BW. Meiwala's signature asked him to cash a check loaned by D. H. Wimble of Wimble & Son. The suspect offered an excuse for Meiwala's nonappearance, but Heyman remained suspicious and the attempt failed.

JL. K. Sepman California Wine Co Mr. Heyman BW. Meiwala D. HH. Wimble Wimble & Son Meiwain Heyman

The Two Roses at Grand Opera House Extended Run

Theaters present three more performances of The Two Roses at the Grand opera house. On Sunday Dorothy opens, The Two Rosens is a big hit and doing brisk business. A large audience is expected at the Close of Popular Theater.

Grand Opera House the Two Roses Dorothy Two Rosens

Have the Children's Eyes Examined by Schuchard Optical Co

Have the children's eyes examined before school starts by expert opticians at Schuchard Optical Co 1207 Becond Ave. Glasses, if they need them, from $1 up.

Schuchard Optical Co

Beattle audiences flock to August theater season

The Third Avenue theater announces tomorrow night performances as Female Detectives dominates the August season drawing the biggest audiences ever for a play in Beattle.

Third Avenue Theater Beattle

Seattle Theater Opens Sunday Afternoon

The Seattle theater opens Sunday afternoon with sale of seats starting tomorrow at 1 o clock at popular prices. Russell and Drew become managers, Blair and Haviin of New York supply the attractions. The opening play, On the Bridge at Midnight, is well known locally.

Seattle Russell & Drew Blair & Haviin New York City

Mason-Kelly company at Star theater ends run soon

With only three days left, the Star theater presents the Mason-Kelly company in The Covton Trust, Jimmy Wall in a minstrel monologue, and Herbert Brooks performing a daring escape from a locked trunk as the evening show closes.

Star Theater Mason-Kelly Company Cvnton Trust Jimmy Wall Herbert Brooks Binecard

Harness Seller Promises Hand Made Tack At Common Prices

Tom Henderson, saddlery man, offers handmade harnesses at the same price as machine made equivalents, promising quality and value to customers.

Tom Henderson

William Collier and Company to Appear in Seattle

Notice states William Collier and his comedy company will tour Seattle soon with the production On the Quiet. Collier has just returned from Australia after a season there and brings a troupe noted for a successful New York and London run.

William Collier Spledid Comedy Company Seattle Mr. Collier Australia Collier Company New York London

May Be Murder Case On St. Louis River Death

The body of 12 year old Bertha Riley was found in the river in St. Louis. Her stepmother claims the girl was “are corrigible” and says she killed herself, presenting a conflicting account of the death as possible suicide.

ST. Louis Bertha Riley

Balloon Ascension and Parachute Drop at Madison Park

A Labor Day event at Madison Park offers a daytime program with family picnics and a ball game. The schedule includes motorboat races and a dare-devil balloon ascent with parachute drop in the afternoon followed by a band concert in the evening.

Madison Park

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