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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1906

Page

3

Petition demands double tracking Green Lake line in Seattle

Article notes Frank Shuck and supporters urge Seattle Electric to add double tracks on the Green Lake line with service extended to Winslow. Petition seeks ordinance requiring immediately running cars both directions, extended hours, and through cars with penalties for noncompliance.

Frank Shuck Green Lake Wee & Canls Nomina Mee Bier Seattle Shuck Lake Seattle Electric Green Double Fe Fremont Se- Electric Company City of Seat Company Fifth Pike Winslow Priest Seattle Electric Company

Divorce Law Conference Opens With Delegates From States

About 150 delegates from almost every state and territory attend the opening of a national conference in Washington on a proposed uniform divorce law. Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania presides, with Albert Dabney of California as vice president and W H Staak of Pennsylvania as secretary. South Carolina is absent due to its lack of divorce laws.

Washington Pennypacker Pennsylvania South Carolina South le c Albert Dabney California W. H. Staak

Hotel Runner Leo Wild Arrested for Depot Violation

Leo Wild a hotel runner was arrested at the depot by Officers Wickham and Putnam for violating depot rules. He stepped beyond permitted lines while pursuing business, became confrontational, and was taken in. He posted a $10 bail for a Justice Gordon appearance.

Leo Wild Wickham and Putnam Leo Justice Gordon

Bailocchi Sues City Over Seized Saloon License

Baio cchi sues the city in superior court to recover a license fee and back value after city officials revoked his First Avenue saloon license. He asserts the permit had not expired and one month remained. He also claims $166.66 for the time the license was held.

Frank Balocchi Frank's Place First Av Superior Court Halocchi Jacobs William McNamara Frank Kramer Batocchi

Mill Men Drowned Near Clipper Mill

Herbert Hatton and James Farmham, Standard Mill Company workers at Clipper in Whatcom County, drowned last night in the Nooksack River near the mill. They presumably recrossed the river after helping move a donkey engine. their boat overturned and a search for the bodies began immediately.

Sedro-Woolley Wash Herbert Hatton James Farmham Standard Mill Company Clipper Whatcom County Nooksack

City Briefs: Seattle Trip Delays and Local Events

Governor MeIania of Yukon territory postponed his Seattle trip after departing Victoria for Ottawa to present recommendations. Josiah Penniman spoke on The Bible in Literature at Y M C A. Fruit inspectors urge spraying as King County orchards report good conditions. Myron T. Haymes addressed Y W C A reaper service on Ideal Young Womanhood. St Mary’s Church plans drama Dutch Jake tonight. Socialist meeting featured Titus responding to Father Chabotin. Harry J. Blackwell, Seattle mining figure, dies at 1917 Howard Ave home. Boylston Avenue Unitarian to hold annual meeting with supper. Welsh residents to meet March 2 at Christensen’s hall. Frances Gage visits Beattie. Mount Zion Baptist fair Feb 21–22–23 to fund church at 20th and Madison. Judge Hanford busy with motions and trial dates in federal court. Mrs. Kaufman reports hair store entry. Philip Parhosky, drunk, fell from trestle near Thirday and Jackson, uninjured. Second accident at that location this year.

MeIania Yukon Territory Seattl Victoria Ottawa Seattle Josiah Penniman University of Pennsylvania Y. M. C. A. Sunday Club Hopkins King County Myron T. Haymes Y. W. C. A. Reaper St. Mary's Church Jake St. Mary's Hall Lane Germania Hall Titus Father Chapotin Harry J. Blackwell 20Th Madison Hanford Kaufman Istar Philip Parhosky Thirday Jackson

The Theaters Open Strong With Varied West Coast Acts

The Grand Opera House hosts Charlee Hanford performing The Taming of the Shrew followed by Merchant of Venice and Othello with Marie Dromah as Katherine. A curtain raiser The Old Guard impresses, and the Third Avenue offers Human Hearts, praised for its pathos and humor. The Star promises an all star bill with many notable acts and next week Princess Trixie the trained horse.

Charlee Fr Hanford Far West Petruchio Marie Dromah Katherine Old Guard Napoleon Old Guards Josephine Gaseman Jones and Walton Contino Lawrence Reckless Reklaw Stoddard and Wilson Princess Trixie

Search for the Dora Steamer Deepens in Northern Waters

In Port Townsend Feb 19 Capt Zemro Moore and the Dora crew are in a coastwise search. The missing steamer's captain Zemro Moore is famed for Alaska runs and may be awaiting relief after a possible shaft failure. Family confidence remains high that Dora and crew will be found and safe.

Port Townsend Dora Zemro & Moore Thin City Capt Moore W. ©. Moore Zemro Moore Moore Star Frans Moore Santa Ana Capt. Moore Zemra Frangban Frans Atlantic Golden Gate Juneau Dutch Harbor Franz Kodiak Wolcot Excelsior Newport Wolcet Veesel

Ole Stevenson Robbed of $45 After Night with Woman

Ole Stevenson a Swede staying at the European hotel reported to police that a woman he met in a restricted district robbed him of $45 after accompanying him to the Detroit hotel bath on Saturday. He had just arrived from a toy camp and sought entertainment.

Ole Stevenson Detroit Ole

Doctors Begin War on Patent Medicine

King County Medical Society plans stringent action against patent medicine peddlers. A committee will draft recommendations for the legislature to curb widespread sales in the city. The society denounces dope sales as a serious threat to health and urges rapid legal action.

King County Medical Society G. H. Randall

Knights of Pythias Celebrate 42nd Anniversary Ball

The Knighte of Pythias chapter holds a ball at the Pythian building for the 42nd anniversary. After a short program and address by Mr. T. P. Revelle the event ends with a dance. Founded in Washington DC by Justin H Rathbone, the order now spans every state plus Alaska Cuba and Hawai 2 islands with membership over half a million.

Knighte of Pythias Pythian T. P. Revelle Order of the Knigate of Pythias Washington, D. C Justin H. Rathbone Alaska Cuba Hawaiian Islands

Minstrel Show Planned at Grand Opera House

The local uniform rank Knights of Pythias plans a big minstrel show at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday March 21 to raise funds for sending a drill team to the annual competition.

Grand Opera House Knights of Pythias

Armory Bond Validity Test Heads to Supreme Court

At a Friday armory meeting officials moved to test the legality of bonds for a new Spokane armory. Adjutant General Drain noted two state attorney generals say such bonds are legal. The state has bonds for Spokane and will challenge local bond issues as unconstitutional, with a test case to rise to the superior court then the supreme court at the earliest date.

Armory Commission Drain Bpokane Superior Court Supreme Court

Rosalia citizen Bennett dies by own action in Spokane

State news reports the death of C. Bennett, about 60, a prominent Rosalia resident, who jumped from the Monroe street bridge in Spokane Saturday night. The piece also notes Cashmere seeking a public park and plans for new mills in Montesano and Robe.

C. Bennett Rosalia Monroe St Spokane Cashmere Montesano Sumner Ironworks Everett Improvement Company Canyon Lumber Company Robe

Rocking Chair Thief Spoiled Shine in North Seattle Chase

Patrolman Jackson suspected two rocking chairs were stolen and pursued John Little through back yards and mud puddles to Sixth and Bell where he was captured. Police believe he is behind ongoing trouble in North Seattle.

Jackson John Little Sixth and Bell Seattle

Old Oak Shoe Prize Draw Announces January Winners

Seventeen cards win the Old Oak Shoe first prize of 25 dollars and eight ecards claim the second prize of 10 dollars for January. Cards are available at the Men's Shoe Store.

Citizens Propose New Company Over Telephone System Woes

Payalls report the town struggling with the telephone network and residents push to form a new company to take over and improve service. Local leaders weigh options as frustrations mount and community action moves forward.

Payall

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