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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
5
A Kansas town report explains rail bottlenecks delaying coal and livestock movement. Freight cars are scarce while lines expand towns, forcing delays of cattle shipments and wheat movement. officials blame engine breakdowns and aging rolling stock amid escalating demand.
The Southern Pacific operates three daily trains on the Scenic Shasta Route from Seattle to California. Train times mention 4:30 pm departure and 11:30 pm arrival at San, with 1:45 am arrival in another city. Tickets and reservations at the Yosemite Ticket Office, 608 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, general agent listed.
Railway officials warn that single track lines hinder double track growth as freight demand surges. managers note 1,900,000 cars in use nationwide with 270,000 annual rebuilds needed to meet expansion. shippers urge towns to plan ahead and load coal and other freight, not empty cars. Public sentiment grows that delays will continue without major rail improvements. Additionally an ad promotes roller skates and Southern Pacific rail service from Union Ticket Office.
Allen Doone stars with a seasoned company in Kerry Gow with Joe Murphy drawing support. The audience approves the performance as Doone sings several Irish songs in a lively style. The engagement ends tonight with a Beattie run of Belle of Japan and a matinee tomorrow. The Air Man opens Sunday and The Power of the Press continues to draw crowds at Lot this week with a final performance tomorrow.
Anombulous note touts a venue named Ortestal Pilliard and Pool Par tora at 1412 Third Ave offering eight new pool tables and an on site pool table in the office area.
The item lists vessels including the training ship Philadelphia, torpedo boats, destroyers, and the cruiser Albany on dry dock. It notes round trips departing Pier 2 at 10 30 am 1 30 pm 1 15 pm 4 30 pm and an extra 2 30 pm service on Sunday with routes for travel and fare details.
Prompt savings on nearly new and damaged stock from Chickerings, Kimballs, Steinways, Emer son and more. Prices cut 40 to 76 percent with down payments from 2 to 6 dollars, plus new uprights and concert grand restorations. Limited storage forces rapid disposals at 903 Ground Ave. Newton, Johnston Co.
Ladwie Pr Landberg reported to police that his wife Eilen aged 48 has been missing since April 1904. He gave Portland hotel 416 Columbia St as her address, but inquiry at the house found no such occupant. A second note lists RK Cooper Willis at 473 Colman Building and a separate ad offers horse gear from Tom Henderson at 212 Occidental Ave in Seattle.
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