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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
5
A Pacific coast delegation led by Hayes arrived in Washington to deter an anti Japanese mood in California. Mayes says Californians will not back away from defending their homes and oppose a commercial invasion as strongly as an armed one.
Telegraph dispatches from CrG Virginia report a wreck on the railroad blamed on no one yet as detectives search for clues. The services from St John’s church will be private with pallbearers including the oldest employees and J P Morgan of New York.
A proposed interurban franchise from Seattle to points north and east was reviewed by a city committee. Key figures Crawford and Attorney Pale urged amendments to meet requirements set by Mayor Moore and city engineers. The committee instructed the city engineer to study routes and guarantee bond figures before granting any franchise.
A firefight at Pablo’s island camp in Samar killed 11 including the chief’s son and nine others, while Pablo and his daughter escaped. Soldiers destroyed the camp’s equipment and seized clothing and papers.
Seattle printers accept a new Typographical Union rule effective for all shops. Wages remain at 24 dollars weekly and 21 dollars, with employers covering the higher costs, and work continues with no protests. The burden shifts to customers as printing costs rise.
Vancouver authorities and the Orpheum theater aim for an out of court settlement. Tim Sullivan has left the affair, and the theater may be strengthened while the house will undergo changes. Building Inspector Spadden has resigned.
Sunday topics list services at Plymouth Third Ave and University, Edgewater Whitehall near Kilbourne, Union Queen Anne Ave, and Eye Ave. Readings include The Test of Faith, Grace and Glory, The Great Salvation, and a drama titled The Homestead and the Four Hare, with pastors Van Horna Mason Currie Kantner Rosemoorne Haynes.
Rev. M. A. Matthews leads at Firet-Pourth av. church with a 10 a.m. Sunday School on evolution of the model. Rev. J. M. Wilson of Atham preaches at 7:30 a.m. on Watch and That Ye Enter Not Into Temptation. Royleton Avenue church offers 11 a.m. service on The Positive Doctrine of Unitarianism and a 2 p.m. program titled God for His Unspeakable. Rev. W. D. Simonds at Hoyteton av and Olive streets preaches at 11 a.m. on The Positive Doctrine of Unitarianism and 2 p.m. on Hebrews 11:3.
Fragmentary local notices record socialist gathering details at Fourth Avenue and Prairie Street with a 6 pm session. Also listed are church events at St Mark’s Madison and Broadway with Bishop Keator and Rev George Bunelle speaking, plus other pastors and times.
A cadence of events includes General Church of Christ sessions at Sixth Avenue and First Avenue venues with talks on God as creator, Seattle Theosophical Society gatherings at Second Avenue venues featuring M Heindel and spiritual doctrines, New Thought discussions at 142 Second Avenue, and psychic demonstrations by Mr. Kisco with Pythias hall speakers Edith Cobb and Parrett.
Promoters invite attendees to a dance at Lesehi Park tonight with Wagner's orchestra providing music. The event promises a pleasant evening, a good floor, and free admission for ladies while gentlemen pay.
A Brooklyn boy, age about one or two, was reportedly kept in filth and confinement by his parents for years. Doctors say the child, son of Peter Nelson and his Polish wife, was born normal but endured brutal neglect, living in a crib corner, fed irregularly, and kept clothed only in a skirt while sleeping on ragged bedding. The police recovered the malnourished child after the suspected abuse was exposed.
The council debates the mayor's blanket veto of the street car company's franchise. Members Murphy Kelso and Crichton weigh the decision as Tom Revelle notes transfer costs hinder wage gains. The scattered mood shifts as debate continues toward Monday's final action.
Corunchman Murphy petitioned for a schedule of the Green Lake line. The corporations committee decided to recommend a general ordinance applying to all lines. City Engineer Thomson was asked to arrange a unified schedule and report back to the committee.
Swan Lewis withdraws from the Georgetown at large council ticket after his bedroom line splits the residence between Georgetown and Southeast Beattie. A bed reposition moved the home boundary, prompting eligibility doubts and political opposition. Dr Hunt, 2260 Burke Building, Seattle.
A brief concert notice announces a show titled Take the Moving Stairway presented in the western region as part of a modern music program. The event highlights a single headline act and a contemporary repertoire.
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