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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
7
A 4:50 outbound Seattle Electric streetcar on the Nast Union line exploded in flames near Wverts Street. Conductor Dunn blocked the door and reassured crowded passengers, calming fear as the controller burned away. The car was destroyed and inbound riders were transferred to another car.
Sightseers visit Bremerton to view the Wisconsin Oregon and the training ship Philadelphia along with torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier S at 10 and 11 90 am 1 16 and 4 20 pm with an extra 2 30 pm boat Sunday. Round trip 600 ee.
Tomorrow only, girls from 8 to 16 can buy suits regularly priced at 10.00, 12.50, and 14.90 for just 5.00 each. Garments are described as well made with perfect tailoring and varied stylish options.
The advertisement promotes world masterworks in prose and poetry printed on fine book paper and bound in padded leather. Regular price is $1.25, with a special price tomorrow of 89 cents per volume, marketed as an ideal gift for readers.
Leatherette gift box priced at 2.39 features a military toilet set with two white bristle brushes and French stag backs. Regular price 2.98. Tomorrow only, the set goes on sale for 2.39.
Mulby a longshoreman, arrested on vagrancy charges, was named by Albert McPherson as one of the men who robs and beat him on November 1. McPherson testified. Judge Gordon postponed ruling pending full facts.
A prosecuting attorney named Mulley was held on a cash bond of $750. The report notes the bond amount but provides few surrounding details.
The engineering department of Seattle Electric submits plans for tracks at Weatlakeav to the board of public works at the Saturday meeting. The company intends to begin work Monday using double tracked lines to divert some Beconday lines.
Elliott and Motregar at 1229 Second Avenue offer stylish clothing without high prices. Brooke Tiata and Tidi Bocond list items and encourage shoppers to visit for affordable fashion options.
Sheriff Smith’s office scouts a rumored link between Lou ia Heometer and the May Renton murder. The suspect will not be brought from Tacoma to testify. He faces sentencing for a crime against a 110 year old girl. Deputy Cameron investigated after Ed Drew reported no confidence in the assertions. The Boat whiskey at Mike Doyle’s, 261% Virat Ave, on scene.
J P Howe, noted theatrical figure, has secured a long lease on the new Vancouver Grand Opera House under construction in Vancouver B C It will be called the Vancouver Grand Opera House and is expected to be ready by August 1 1907 with a capacity of about 1800 seats
An brief notice touts Olympic Market on Pike Street between First and Bec offering half price meat savings. Ad invites shoppers to try and be convinced, located opposite the Bon Marche.
The park board will review a proposal to buy 37 acres in Mount Baker for 1400 dollars per acre from current owners. They may receive a donation of 12 dollars per acre toward park purposes. The land lies on Lake Washington about a mile south of Rainier Heights car line terminus.
BE Dahl faced a charge after persistently annoying Mrs. Clara Haneke who runs a fruit and cigar stand on Whatav Avenue. The proceedings occurred in court as details surfaced.
Judge Gordon was charged with disorders. Evidence showed Mrs. Bancke used a hammer on Dahl for insolence. Patrolman Bunnell transported the injured Dahl to the polo headquarters. Gordon was fined ten dollars plus costs.
New schedule shows Beattie departure at 4 20 p m and Portland at 11 30 p m with San Francisco arrival at 9 46 a m after forty one hours on the Scenic Shasta Route. Southern Pacific operates three daily trains. tickets and reservations via Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue Attle Wash EB Bills General Agent.
A handsome souvenir card case celebrates Seattle with a complete deck of fine playing cards. Regularly 85c, tomorrow the case and deck go on sale for 59c, ideal as a Christmas gift.
This store advertises two California Coast er coasters for boys on sale at $1.69 tomorrow. The item features a 32 inch bed and steel wheels and is described as extra strong to withstand rough use, with the regular price listed at $1.98.
A dealer advertises men s umbrellas with 28 inch paragon frames steel rods and all silk covers at 2 98 tomorrow. regular price is 3 75. Customers can choose from natural wood and horn handles in a variety from the lot.
Men's wool golf gloves with seamless hands and fingers available in black and assorted colors. A full range of sizes offered. Regular price 39 cents per pair. Tomorrow only, pick any pair for 25 cents.
Extra fine lisle hose with lace fronts and colored silk embroidery at the ankles. High spliced heels and double soles. Regular price six cents a pair. Tomorrow save ten cents per pair. Special price forty nine cents.
Ladies plain hem stitched white handkerchiefs of pure Irish linen from Belfast. Regular prices 1 1/4d and 1s per piece. Tomorrow they go on sale at reduced prices. Not more than six handkerchiefs per customer.
Four different 6 inch cut glass nappies offered tomorrow at a special sale. Regularly $1.98, each design priced at $1.39 in the Cut Glass Section at the rear of the main aisle.
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