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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
3
In Alaska on February 17 a large crowd gathered at the Elks Hall for a non pard reception where Judge James Wickersham spoke and renewed pledges to push home rule. He plans to depart for Seattle today aboard the Steamer Jefferson.
A letter from Dr A Hulit recounts a visit to the Lebanon Rest Home at 1800 Kilbourne Ave with his wife. He praises managers F A Lion and Jessie Howard and testimonies of a woman formerly linked to Seattle downfall, now embracing faith. He urges city funding for partial support to aid rehabilitation and reduce crime through Christian outreach.
An 18 year old named Cartman took one hundred dollars from his employer after betting it in poker. He promised to return the money and disappeared last Saturday after being given funds to obtain an invoice of books. See page.
American tenor Glenn Hall will headline the Schubert Club concert at the Moore Theatre in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first visit to Seattle features a program including art songs and popular numbers with the Schubert Club Chorus, highlighting a wide range of composers and styles.
The University of Washington in Seattle will erect a Forestry building for the Alaska Yukon- Pacific exposition. Built entirely from Washington fir hemlock cedar and spruce, the 300 by 145 foot structure will showcase state products with a grand entrance arch and rear portico overlooking Lake Washington and the Cascade mountains. The building, costing about 100000 dollars, completes by April 1, and will revert to the university after the fair.
President Roosevelt will remain in Bern for several weeks as the guest of Kaiser Wilhelm, according to an official announcement. The stay underscores diplomatic ties during the visit days.
Private Asher of the 150th Coast Artillery at Port Ward inherited $200 recently and Private Minh received money too. Both soldiers left their unit on leave for Seattle, bought civilian clothing, and disappeared from the dressing room. before the money arrived they seemed content with life.
The fund to build a cottage home by the YWCA has reached 760 dollars and is rising quickly. Organizers seek 4000 dollars for the home and 64000 dollars to furnish it. Aims include housing visiting girls during the exposition.
In Bellingham on Feb 17 a weather beaten moonshine still was unearthed at Lynden. Government inspectors today arrested Milo Rittenburg, owner of the property where the still was found.
Tickets sale resumes for westbound Cheap Colonist travel this spring via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company BA sater line. From Chicago fares listed include St Louis 30.50 Omaha Kansas City St. Paul and all Missouri River points 25.00 deposits required at Ticket Office No 608 First Ave BE EB Kil ia Agent.
Fragmentary notice references a new method by Vref Stevens and private lessons offered daily and evening. It mentions age restrictions and private teachers, with an address unclear but tied to Pine Main in Betts.
Portland debate centers on a Deschutes river railroad through Central Oregon. The issue aims to support constitutional amendments to allow state railroad construction and financial aid, without dampening current agitation for reform.
Valdez Alaska February 17 By U P District Attorney Croagley opposes a release request by Japanese poachers serving 300 days They seek freedom on the grounds that prisoners may be freed after serving days if they prove they are paupers and unable to pay fines The dispute centers on whether financial hardship qualifies for early release under local rules.
Deputy Peyton opened Evan Collins trunk at the Hotel Netherlands searching for gold entrusted by Goldsmith Dros who had Collins arrested for embezzlement. On top lay a Sunday school teacher's Bible and a few disordered clothes, nothing more.
A chamber of commerce backed plan urges government action to establish a harbor of refuge at Neah Bay, aiming to aid shipping in stormy seas. The proposal follows committee recommendations and long-standing agitation, though funding has not yet been provided.
Fire continues at the Teton tunnel on the Great Northern line south of Havre causing train traffic detours but not halting service for long. Advices report the blaze started by a cinder from an engine. In Vancouver Washington counterfeit $5 and $10 gold pieces circulate amid ongoing police reports with no arrests.
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