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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1906

Page

7

Missing Clerk Case and Earthquake Tragedy Report

Disjointed notes describe a missing clerk tied to a missing money incident in Russell and a separate born tragedy where Mine McAllee fatally shot her father John Quincy during a domestic dispute. The report mentions a failed city communication and authorities seeking a man expert to determine the clerk’s whereabouts. A Shasta Route railway update also notes a new daily train from Port.

Russell Seattle Giles li Sanday Newton W. & Nicholls Ann Cal Rusaweil New York San Francisco Lilly Blade Girt Dalphia Mine McAllee John Quincy Sutmimer Shasta Port Oo Firatayr- BR Silte

Burke's Point Overruled in Cedar River Right of Way

Judge Thomas Herke opposed the Cedar River right of way grant to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul as reported by the corporation committee. Three grounds were cited: indefinite boundaries, no protection against river proximity, and no repeal of the old ordinance. The council unanimously passed the ordinance after debate.

Thomas Herke Cedar River Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Corporation Committee Gil Hurke

City Council approves wide range of street and park measures

The council passed many street improvement ordinances including Weat McGraw street Seventh to Ninth avenues W and W Wheeler between McGraw and Wheeler with grading curbing and cement walk. Paving of loth and ith avenues and intersecting streets from Yealer to S pring also approved. Resolutions for Madrona University and Queen Anne Hill street upgrades were sent to committee. The park board was authorized to buy land to extend the Green Lake boulevard and a salary increase for city staff was approved.

Madrona University Queen Anne Hill Denny Harricon Republican

Cartatmase Offers Wide Stock of Gifts at Chicago Jewelry Co

Thirteen days remain for Cartatmase at The Chicago Jewelry Co. with an immense stock of watches diamonds clocks and many other appealing gifts. New goods arrive daily to expand selection for holiday buyers.

Cartatmase Chicago Jewelry Co

New Vaudeville and Revue Acts at the Star Theater

The Star delivers a varied program with the Leffell Trio and The Three Porriers as headliners plus Roman rites, and Inga and Serella. Wonderland’s New Mill and Cinderella at Taylor's Castle Garden attract crowds while Mameelle Ank Inn gets a favorable Beattie reception. Nina Payne and Grace Barrows lead a strong chorus as Gilbert Barry and Noah Sauffles deliver notable turns.

Leffell Porriers Inga Serella Somersannting Wreter Alagera Staraecope Eddie Roesch the Grand Kean Opera Company Richard Carle Nina Payne Dolly Hawkins Gilbert Barry Tipay Noah Sauffles Jem George King Wan Mont Grace Barrows

Prominent Lillian Pisher Leads Stage Night

The article praises Lillian Pisher as Honorah Maw king with strong dialogue and songs. Frank Egan stars as Blippery Jack, with a lively chorus and ballet numbers by Signoria Matildita. The show features elaborate costumes, good three act sets, and an excellent orchestra led by Herr Frank Adelmann. Alberta Gallatin performs Dorothy Vernon at the Grand tomorrow night.

Lillian Pisher Honorah Maw King Frank Egan Agn Bers Thia City Alice B. Hamblett W. A. Coughlan William Morris W. BB. Irteh Signoria Matildita Mother Goose Ax Lively Caat Frank Adelmann Mamaeile ‘Awkins

Local Theaters Feature Quinney Adame Sawyer and Richard the Third

In Seattle Quinney Adame Sawyer continues to draw good houses in The Plunger. The Phinger at Lota is a sensational melodrama by the Pantages Block company. Richard the Third will be seen at the Grand for two days beginning Friday, presented by James Griffith and a strong company.

Quincy Adam Sawyer Seattle Quinney Adame Sawyer Lota Pantages Block Company Richard the Richard the Third the Grand James Griffith McCarthy

Progression of The Progressive Jewelers Arrives in Seattle

D Ruggles, longtime Buffalo jeweler, relocates to Seattle and leases 1418 Second Ave to operate a jewelry shop named The Progressive. He plans to make Seattle his home and continues trade in solid gold and gold filled chains under new ownership.

Seattle D. Ruggles Buffalo N.Y Ruggles Ward Finck Proteer

Visitors to Seattle Sail to Bremerton Naval Yard

The notice promotes a trip for Seattle visitors to Uncle Sam s navy yard in Bremerton to view the battleships Wisconsin and Oregon, the training ship Philadelphia, torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 9 70 am 11 30 am 1 25 pm 4 90 pm on weekdays with an extra 2 56 pm Sunday round trip fare listed.

Uncle Sam Mavy Yard Bremerton Wisconsin Oregon Philadelphia Pier 2 Bode

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