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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

3

Beattie High School Pupil Minstrel Show Planned

Beattie high school pupils organize a minstrel for February 4. Over 66 boys audition for roles with Hickman Price named general manager and J C Tyler stage manager. Emory Colbett leads advertising while B W Johnson oversees as faculty manager. Proceeds split for athletics and annual publication.

Hickman Price Broadway J. C. Tyler Emory Colbett B. W. Johnson R. Hughes Frederick Christensen

Night school lectures set for 1904 05 in Seattle

The Seattle night school schedules weekly Wednesday evening talks for 1904 and 1905 at the Central school building Seventh avenue and Marion street. Speakers include Maj. E. S. Ingraham on Alaska Rev W. D. Simonds on Booker Washington and Prof. E S Meany on Native Races of Washington plus Cotterill Reed Shorrock and others.

Seattle Central School Seventh Avenue Marion Street Alaska Maj. E. 8 Ingraham Booker Washington W. D. Simonds Pacific Northwest George F. Cotterill Washington

Pardoned Banker Dix Freed After Conviction for Bank Wreck

Governor Melride announced the pardon of H. St. John Dix who had been in prison for wrecking the State bank of What com. He had been convicted on a charge linked to bank funds and sentenced to ten years. Dix was released after serving six months following mounting pressure for clemency.

Olympia Dec Melride H. St. John Dix Whatcom Dix Gov. Melbride

Delcaryne Edges In For Lumber Load At Ballard

The British ship Delcaryne is due this afternoon from Eagle Harbor to load lumber for Australia after repairs. The steamer Corwin of Beaton was recently launched and fitted with a steel bow, operating between Beattie and northern ports. The Ballard Socialist Party hosts a basket social at Maccabee Hall tomorrow evening with music and dancing.

Delcaryne Eagle Harbor Australia Corwin Corwin Steamship Company Beaton Beat Lee Beattie Northern Porta Socialist Party of Ballard Maccabee Hall

Whitman Returns from Nebraska Visit

City attorney J. W. Whitman came back from a two week stay at his Nebraska home and a two day outing at the fair. Senator F M Cockrell, Missouri’s veteran statesman, is retired after the recent election upset. President Roosevelt has offered him the Panama Canal Commission post, valued at $12,000 annually.

J. W. Whitman Nebraska Whitman FM. Cockrell Missouri Roosevelt Panama Canal Commission

Jones Says They Need the Jobs

Washington December 8 Representative Jones has recommended W L L Shearer for reappointment as postmaster at Toppenish raised to the presidential class Lulu M Nobitet at Cleveland Klickitat county and Ida M Carley at Carley Klickitat county The Carley office is to be re established.

Washington Jones W. l L. Shearer Toppenish Lulu M. Nobitet Cleveland Klickitat County Ida M. Carley Carley Superior Court State of Washington King County Dora L. Griffith Samuel L. Griffith County of King H. BE Snook Burke Building Seattle Wash

Riis to Speak Twice More in City at Armory and High School

Jacob A. Riis will deliver two public addresses in this city after last Monday's lecture at Christensen hall drew crowds. Tomorrow evening at the new armory he speaks on Roosevelt the Man, and next Tuesday at the high school he presents the Battle with the Slums. Proceeds may be forwarded to the Riis lecture fund if admissions from the latter event do not cover costs, ensuring high school students can attend.

Christensen's Hall Jacob A. Riis New Armory Roosevelt Riis

E. A. Gardner Dies at 56 Former Lumberman and Civil War Vet

E A Gardner a former resident died in Danville Ferry county from heart trouble at age 56 He was a well known lumberman in the state and a Civil War veteran He held many trusted positions and the remains will likely be brought to this city for interment.

E. A. Gardner Danville Ferry County Gardner

Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Quick Hair Growth

A vintage ad extols Danderine as natural hair food that reaches roots to invigorate growth and beauty. It touts three bottle sizes at 25, 50, and 100 cents, and offers a free sample by mail with a small postage fee. The Knowlton Danderine Co. of Chicago is cited for sample offers and guaranteed sale.

Russell Mohawk Street Chicago Miss Kunme Danderine Knowlton Danderine Co Deka Coa

Plea for Custody In Judge Tallman Court

In Judge Tallman’s court Mrs. Jessie McMullen seeks custody of her seven year old son from Alexander McMullen amid a divorce trial. The boy begged to go home, while McMullen faces contempt and liquor abstinence pledges. Trial postpones decision for two months.

Mamma Jessie McMullen Judge Tallman McMullen Ralph Simon Tallman

Cleveland Woman's Extravagances Shock City Society

William Burton of Cleveland, a Hotel Washington guest, tells Star reporter about Mrs. C L Chadwick's famed wealth and excesses. He cites a seal skin suit, eight pianos bought in a day, twelve society girls taken to Europe, two trays of diamond rings, and a house full of gold ornaments, noting debts surpassing one million dollars and a bank collapse she controlled.

Eler Europe Monte Cristo Mrs. Chadwick Burton Sue OE Wichas Wick Cleveland Washington Star

New and Improved Treatments At Columbia Medical Institute

Reports from the city praise Dr. McHarrie and the Columbia Medical Institute for successful use of the Columbian treatment. It is said to cure deafness catarrh asthma rheumatism and other chronic maladies with notable results in lungs stomach liver kidneys blood and skin. The institute operates in the Arcade building offering care and treatment.

McHarrie Columbia Medical Institute Institute

Dr Charles Freed Flesh Food Offer Attracts Mass Mail

An advertisement from 18 Fulton Street New York promotes Dr Charles Freed Flesh Food with a two box for $1 offer and a free sample box by mail. It touts cosmetic benefits like plump cheeks fuller bust and neck improvements. It also markets a free booklet Art of Massage detailing facial and body movements.

Parison Praial Charles Freed Beattie Charles

Spectacular Northwest Piano Organ Sale Draws Shoppers

A large stock of pianos and organs invites buyers to inspect prices with promises of savings. The ad claims thousands have already saved money and expects a holiday rush, offering discounts from 75 to 125 dollars on pianos and 25 to 66 dollars on organs.

Northwest

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