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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
3
Washington reports indicate President Castro is mobilizing troops across Venezuela gathering munitions and forming state generals. Loyalists support wavered, with estimates suggesting he cannot raise more than 16 000 men. General Alcantra commands Laguayra and has ordered engagement with any French warship.
February to 22 marked twenty years since Seattle endured martial law during riots. Troops patrolled the streets to protect lives, with Governor Squire ordering gun and bayonet protection. One person died and several were injured while civilians were being boarded onto the steamer Queen for transportation to Prisco.
Representatives from churches and societies met at 214 Ind av N to plan opening a new home for working girls to be dedicated March 1. Mrs Eva Watson will draft rules, Mrs Mattie Watson named matron, committees to select furniture and establish board laws. Captain Boyes chaired the meeting. W B Hutchinson Co announces suit sale at Ind Ave and Union St.
The Carnegies board met and named Frank Farrar president F M DeMons treasurer Mrs Jeasie Cribley secretary J B Corbett replaced by A E K Ruffner J C Dickson attended and requested the library supply 10 books per room from fourth grade up The board approved and also budgeted 200 for new books despite recent acquisitions.
Alaska miners found a convenient maple flavored syrup called Mapletne. From a small amount they can produce a large quantity with genuine maple flavor, usable in cooking and easy to carry in bottles of a handy size.
The first damage suit from the Ballard Pot Lawton streetcar wreck was filed in superior court on behalf of H B Simonson's infant son seeking $5,000 from the Seattle street railway company for negligence. The widow may seek higher damages in a broader claim.
The Fooligan in New York draws large crowds at the Third Avenue theater while Happy shines in his own show. The Taylor company presents The Little Church Around the Corner next Sunday, continuing a roster of old favorites.
The Grand presents Tgoletto at 3 PM tonight with the overture. Tomorrow the Savage company performs Wagner’s Lohengrin at 2 PM and Faust in the evening, with overtures noted for each performance.
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