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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
5
A Linn Wisconsin town story recalls a rough blockade period with traveling guests and a church service. Residents enjoyed a lively market scene, a large collection at church, and praise for Northern Pacific service during the pause.
A hearing concerning an estate dispute in Wigan involved a widow and others challenging the soundness of a will or arrangement. The administrator faced contest over rents and a disputed sum of $240,000 as part of the estate proceedings.
Pear it on Victor Talking Me Johnston Co. largest $3 Second av eee.
W Bills Dunn, formerly of Seattle and recently a resident of, died in China. The obituary notes Dunn’s Seattle roots and recent residence as details remain incomplete in the readable fragment.
The Ham Tree tops upcoming shows by Kian and Arianger as tickets go on sale this morning. The Fast Mail opens at Seattle Theater for a big week, with Sunday matinee. The Newagirl held by the Enemy is staged at Lois. Capt Swift opens next week with Ralph Cummings. The Diamond King debuts at Lyric Sunday matinee. In a Woman's Power continues this week at Albini with strong acts. The Star Theater features Albini and other talents along with films and song.
W B Hall, charged as an accessory in the larceny of a box of merchandise with expressman James Hayes, was released from the county jail yesterday. Hayes, sentenced to two years, cleared Hall of complicity when arraigned before the court.
Telegraph operators and wire chiefs of Western Union receive a 10 66 per month salary increase effective March 1. The raise affects employees in Beattie Portland Tacoma Spokane Helena Butte Boise and Vancouver B C.
Property owners on the tide mats push for funding to build wide roadways and double sidewalks on each street. The proposal cites costs paid by residents to improve harbor access and safety.
Matinee Saturday and tonight at the Lyric feature In a Woman's Power. Next week the company presents The Diamond King with Mati mee price and Mete Ste. in evening shows.
Street committee approves the plan for improvements as requested by property owners. Council will act Monday. The projects on Fourth Sixth and Eighth streets and cross streets will total several hundred thousand dollars with no objections from owners. Fourth avenue will gain a 40 foot roadway with sidewalks on both sides and openings for the Wightman interurban road.
Matinee Thursday and Saturday tonight all week at Lincoln Center presents The Fast Mail. Starting Sunday matinee February 17 Nettie, the News Girl a melodramatic masterpiece with matinees at 3 cents and evening shows at 10.
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