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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
5
The canal commission reports rising U S employment in canal construction with more clerks and artisans needed. Then says faster wages at home reduce emigration while the work force becomes permanent and organized for efficiency.
The distinguished violinist Mme Davenport Engberg born in Spokane and resident of Hellinghaim will appear as soloist with the Symphony Orchestra tomorrow afternoon at 3 15 in the Moore Theatre. She discusses women artists balancing art and family and reflects on American students studying abroad.
An open art exhibit runs Sunday at the J Kelley Art Palace located at 1315 Fem and 214pm. Attendees are invited to call for more details and visit the family store for viewing.
A thief entered St Patrick’s Catholic church in Tacoma during a priest’s absence and stole a silver chalice and a goblet ward. The chalice was valued around $26 with an ornate engraving costing nearly $100. Other items and notes accompany the theft report.
The AYP announces publication of new informational booklets by the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club. The guides promote local business, civic services, and community events aimed at economic development.
North Yakima reports the Sisters of Charity based in Vancouver B C will soon build an $80,000 school in the city. The plan marks a major expansion of Catholic education in the region.
Local bakery Thompson's Bakery operates at the corner of Second Avenue and Marion GT offering freshly baked cakes and pastries to nearby residents, with daily specials and in-store seating.
Three men died and a fourth was mortally injured when a Southern Pacific freight engine exploded as it pulled a heavy train from Beaumont yards over the San Gergonia pass. Engine No. 1327 was demolished and several cars damaged in the blast. Cause of the blast is unknown.
Peter Evendeen, hailed as one of Scandinavia's best public figures, will lecture tomorrow at Broadway and Madison. His talk titled The center of Norway and Sweden draws on his travels and involvement in events before the disruption. He is a former member of the Norwegian Storthing and has lectured this month for the Scandinavian Lodge of Good Templars.
Banished traveler Hom Tir from Canton arrived two months ago and was not allowed to land at Francisco port. He became violently insane in the detention shed after appeals to officials failed to overturn the ruling of immigration inspectors.
In two Mov and Storage Co cases the supreme court yesterday granted judgments for damages to household goods. Charlie S Galverson receives damage award after Transcontinental Freight Co and Eilfenbeth Lee secure a judgment of 350 dollars against Fidelity Storage and Transportation Co.
The board of works requires Renton & Southern to decide by August whether to use grooved rails on the attic line or the more common rail type. The board insists grooved rails be installed.
The North Dakota association celebrated its fifth anniversary in Washington with an entertainment and dance in the Arcade hall. J. B. Motkie extended an invitation to a state represented at the event.
An audience of music lovers overflowed the D. and Johnston Co recital hall for the Talking Machine concert held last Thursday evening.
The Myrtie Bocial club will meet Monday afternoon at 2 oclock with Mrs John Richter at 2417 Yesterday. All members of the Eastern Star are invited to attend.
The St Epil Episcopal church under Rev J P D Llwyd rector plans a stone building on the church property at Broadway and Madison costing about 160000 dollars.
Widow Lucinda Lowry of Skagit County has won her six year old homestead claim after a year and a half of litigation. The secretary of the interior confirmed the decision following three visits by her case to the Washington land office. In April 1907 Dr Barton J Baker tried to jump her claim, but Lowry and her 12 year old son trudged through hall and rain to confront him, and the ouster attempt was defeated.
Members of the proposed Aero club have received cards notifying them of a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. The group aims to secure a charter from the Aero Club of America and to stage balloon races and airship and airplane demonstrations during the exposition.
The Will Addrose Club of St Mark's church gathers in the guild room at Marvar avenue and Madison street on Tuesday at 6 o'clock. Hon Dudley G Wooten speaks on Texas Under Six while Louie Dimond provides piano selections.
Salvation Army Provincial headquarters staff conduct special meetings all day tomorrow in the auditorium at Motel Counsel located at Fifth Ave and Washington St. The event begins at 11 a.m. and lasts through the day.
York dispatch notes Ethel Roosevelt among three debutantes this season with a December 28 White House coming out ball. She mingles in New York society, attends events, and travels by horse, balancing duties with mourning Mrs. Laura d'Orembulx. Her gown is said to be simple.
At a San Antonio hearing Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane pressed Missouri,Kansas & Texas traffic boss C Haile on post reduction increases. Haile acknowledged railroads raise other rates to offset cuts, maintaining revenue as overall level stays high. Also noted is Wallace Nutting’s platinum watercolors exhibit at 1314 First Ave through next week.
Cheap dentistry is costly in the long run. Our offices employ specialists in every branch, offering porcelain inlays, crowns, and removable appliances. Free examinations with no obligation, and a promise of high quality care.
The passage argues that K. and T. railroad is not alone in undermining Interstate Commerce Commission actions and that the practice is widespread nationwide. If true, the public has been misled on any push for rate reductions under the law.
An advertisement claims dull back pain and nervous irritability stem from kidney trouble and urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills. It touts rapid relief, cleansing of kidneys and blood, and cites Mrs. F. H. Morrell of Seattle as a testimonial about reduced back pain, headaches, and dizzy spells after use.
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