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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

7

Millions of Feet of Timber Stolen in Idaho

Special to The Star reports that investigators found a pattern of timber theft along the Coeur d Alene river in Idaho. Settlers say their homes were abandoned as millions of feet of fine saw timber were allegedly stolen from government lands and sold to mills at Harrison and nearby points. Special land Agent Schwartz has collected affidavits supporting claims of systematic government timber robbing.

Star Spokane Ortty Fork Little North Fork Coeur Py Alene Idaho Harri Lake DY Alene

Florence Roberts and Company to Open at Seattle Theater

The sale of seats for Florence Roberts and her Company, with many favorites and new members, starts at the Seattle theater box office tomorrow morning. The opening week features Gioconda on the program and a likely big rush for tickets.

Florence Roberta Seattle Mise Roberts

Looking for a Wife Play Shows Through Saturday

A stage comedy titled Looking for a Wife runs to Saturday with faree com. ete. holding the boards each night. Local theater group presents the show at the village hall to entertain audiences seeking light humor and social satire.

Faree

The Minister's Son Brightens Third Avenue Theater

The Minister's Son has drawn crowds at the Third Avenue theater with star W. T. Patton playing nightly. The run continues this week including Saturday matinee. Next week features the drama In Convict Stripes about a Southern convict camp with notable scenic effects and a strong company.

Third Avenue Theater W. T. Patton

Olympia Opera Company at the Grand Open with A Pasha

The Olympia Opera Company presents a stylish program at the Grand Opera House led by Lottie Kendall with Bunice Clarke Drake Therese Barker and a cast including Carl Haydn Carrick Major Leo Ade Bo Pitkin and John F Young. The featured work is Richard Stahl's opera bouffe A Pasha.

Publc Olympia Opera Company Grand Eoon H@ht opera singers Come Dans le Lottie Kendall Mise Kendall Mise Bunice Clarke Drake Therese Barker Carl Haydn Carrick Major Leo Ade Bo Pitkin John F. Young Richard Stahl

Ben Hur Matinee Draws Crowds. More Show Added

The popularity of Ben Hur is shown by an extra matinee tomorrow afternoon. The production is magnificent and sea­ma sales have been strong with many would be attendees turned away from the box office. Dancing School Prof Willon's Ranke hall Pike street Fifth avenue COUSINS CAPE SM Union at.

Seama Prof. Willon Ranke Hall Pike Street Fifth Avenue

Opposition to Duwamish River Dredging at Chamber Meeting

A Chamber of Commerce meeting formed a committee to discuss opposing dredging of the Duwamish River. Governor Methow and John Schram argued a harbor improvement plan could hinder the Lake Washington ship canal project. The committee aims to confer with the Lake Washington canal group on advisability.

Duwamish Chamber of Commerce John H. McGiraw M. J. Carkeek Thomas Burke EH. A. Ballinger Eraston Brainerd F. Rathbone George C. Griffith Lake Washington Canal Governor Methaw John Schram Lake Washington Ship Canal Congressman Jones Mr. Griffith H. H. Dearborn Fronchies

Reception for Mrs Market in Washington visitor visit

A reception for Mrs Kate Barret of Washington DC was held at the Occidental hotel parlors last night. The event drew many supporters of the Critten don rescue work led by Mrs Barret who, with her daughter, left for Portland today and will return Saturday to speak Monday at the Seattle theater.

Mrs. Market Mra Kate Barret Washington Dp. C Oceidental Hotel Crittendon Mra. Barret Portland Seattle

Chesbros Dissolution Sale Slashes Pianos and Furniture Prices

A chaotic newspaper ad describes a dissolution sale at Chesbros and Red Front Furniture Co. It advertises high grade pianos and organs, secondhand instruments, and household goods with deep discounts and monthly payment options. Officials urge readers to visit before January 1 to capitalize on rock bottom prices.

Seattle Royal Gilbert, Ehrhardt Chickering & Sona Kimball Weber, Kohler & Campbell Kurtzmann, Wheelock, Sphoor &Co Chesbro Red Front Furniture Co

Close In Cleared Acres for Sale Near Lake Washington

Seattle real estate ad promotes large clear acres near the Lake Washington view, with terms $15 down and $5 monthly. Contains locations Hillman City and Renton car lines, offices on 1st and Jackson, Garden station, and salesmen on grounds offering free abstracts and perfect titles.

Seattle Lake Washington Hillman City Washington Street Renton 1St Jackson Street Garden Station Downs Block Suny

Representative Grey Leaves Alaska for D C Winter Congress

W Grey departed for Washington to attend Congress in the interest of Alaska legislation. He plans to return in spring to Kayak offices where he is involved.

W. Grey Washington, D. C Grey Congress

Monument for General Oglethorpe Ball in Savannah

Savannah patriot groups complete plans for a grand ball to raise funds for a monument to General James Edward Oglethorpe. Prominent visitors from Atlanta and Augusta attend as 18th century colony founder work is honored in this state history event.

Bavannah Patriotic Societies of James Edward Ogiethorpse Georgia Atlanta Augusta

Outdoor summer sports lure on Southern Pacific route

It highlights year round outdoor sports in California with travel by the Southern Pacific Company on its seventh Bhasta route. Rates to San Francisco are $25.60 first class and $20.40 second class, with descriptive literature and tickets available at 618 Fleet Avenue, E. B. Bilis, general agent.

California Southern Pacific Co San Francisco Fleet Avenue E. B. Bilis

Larsen Wins $6660 Damages Over Goose Island Quarantine

Penek Larsen was awarded $6,660 by a jury in Superior Judge Griffin's court for exposure while detained 18 days in quarantine on a Goose Island station near Quebec. He claimed harsh conditions, including inadequate food and bedding during the voyage aboard an Alien Line Steamship Company liner.

Penek Larsen Alien Line Steamship Company Griffin Goose Island Quebec Laren Allen

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