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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
Famous biographer of Speaketelion may be called at the Standard to New York. The petition filed in 1880 seeks elimination of a Cleveland refiner. Tarbell may testify to sources for information and disclose other documents.
A program featuring a symphony or afternoon concert opens the bill with moral rhymes and sketches from local acts. After the Gand theatre comes Sig T. M. Arma Tht, followed by Orpheum Baby Patey and more. Curtain at 1:80.
Rumor says Bel 6 296 Pike Street well known in Hoquiam has transferred ownership. The buyer Baer purchases the stock of hats and furnishings at 40 cents on the dollar, with the manager insisting the business will continue under new ownership despite upheaval.
Patrons anticipate a vibrant week at the Edith Raynore with Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin at Third Avenue theatre next week. The Train Robbers and A Millionaire Tramp continue to draw crowds at Seattle venues with Brice Emmett and Mrs Murphy's Second Husband as featured sketches at Orpheum and Pantages theatres.
Former California governor George C. Pardee was chosen chairman of the committee on resolutions at the morning session of the national conservation congress. The panel will gather data on plans to consummate proposed improvements and, if governors do not fully approve the national control plan, they may appoint state conservation commissioners.
United Press reports Charleston voters elect council members Dr Poster L L Lent and I A Dickinson for two year terms and H Corlins for one year. D D Elite named city treasurer. Mayor N A Palmer retains clerkship for another year.
Thomas J. Quirt elected mayor with J. J. Rund as treasurer and John Merritt clerk. Council members include John Nichol Tom Angel G. R. Thorte Bert Van Luven and George Montford serves as city attorney. The result marks a wets victory in Blaine.
Owen D. Burnette, a claimed miner, was arrested by Patrolman Boughton after 7 pm on a charge of harassing several women and girls as they passed him. He gave a false home name, could not post bond, and was jailed in the city cell awaiting police court.
On the front this morning the Steamer Tampico of the Pacific Coast Co arrives from Southeastern Alaska Saturday and will heap for the winter, in favor of the freighter Meteor now loading power for this port in San Francisco. Steamer Portland sails tonight for Benard and Vaides. Schooner Aicha has completed her cart e of mine props for Santa Rosalia and will begin her voyage tonight. The three masted ship B F Packard has been purchased by the Northwestern Fisheries Co of this city for use in its trade. She is a wooden vessel, formerly owned and built by A Bewall & Co of Bath Maine. Steamer Umatilla sailed yesterday from San Francisco for this port with cargo and passengers. Japanese steamer Aki Mara passed Carmanah yesterday afternoon and arrived this morning.
The Seattle, Renton and Southern asked the Board of Public Works to allow use of a T ratio instead of grooved rails on the Fourth Avenue extension. The board voted to keep grooved rails, leaving the proposal unresolved.
Club members signal urgency amid a delay in releasing new tracks. They call for quicker coordination with the label and staff to resume production and public release timelines.
City Engineer Thomson accepted yesterday the reappointment of Themeon to continue serving as city engineer. The vote followed discussion on ongoing projects and budget considerations for the department.
Mayor Miller voiced support for continuity as city engineers confront major projects. Officials noted Thomson’s salary rising from $5,000 to $7,500 to reflect increased responsibilities and retention.
The Sloan Co built the steamer Vanhonian for the Wash Steamboat Co for use on the pod. It will be launched Saturday at the ways in the city with the signal K W4 C assigned to the department of commerce and labor.
Former Navy secretary Vieter HM Metcalf states there are enough ships on the Pacific coast for now. The Pacific meet of 17 is large enough and will not be expanded soon, he believes. The Prince of Wales stayed at the White House for a week.
A old time advice contrasts boiling laundry with modern cold wash using Fels-Naptha. The piece urges following wrapper directions for better, easier cleaning and longer cloth life. It notes Fels-Naptha suits kitchen use as well as laundry and promotes progressive habits.
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