Residents propose breastwork to stop shells on Ind Avenue
City Engineer Thomson reports a petition from 2nd Avenue property owners between Pine and Battery streets to suspend grading until a majority petition is filed. Board of Works orders two week halt, while owners plan to request lowering the grade by 32 feet at minimum to match Ord Avenue. The issue concerns the recently proposed new grades and the area known as the hump.
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Thomson
Board of Works
Ind Av
Ord
Ith
Theaters present Johnny Comes Marching Home at the Grand
The show closes tonight after a fair run and can be seen again tomorrow as Buster Brown begins a week long engagement. Richardoutines plates Richard Outeault lends his likeness to the role while Master Rice appears as Tige in the supporting parts.
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Johnny
Fair
Buster Brown
Brown
Richard Outeault
Master Rice
Hie Little Dow
Tige
Theatre Listings For The Week In City Theatres
The Grand opens with Madame appearance through mall orders The College Widow by George Ade for five performances starting tomorrow The Dreamland Warlecquers close the week at Beattie tonight The Alcasar Peauties directed by T W Dinkina begin tomorrow matinee with The Romance Of a Suitcase and A Smoked Herring The Taylor company closes Her Marriage Vow at Third Avenue tonight Next week opens with A Fight For Millions A matinee at Star features Sullivan and Considine Albini Weilcher Vonella Nina The Clark Wilson company performs one act Gilbert’s one ring circus and more An Amateur Night at Beattie and Ban Dramatic School children appear in singing dancing and monologues The entertainment lasts a half hour Ballard Princesa theater presents a new bill
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the Beattie
T. W. Dinkina
Taylor Company
Third Avenue Theater
Beattie
Ban Dramatic School
Reward to Seaman Raymond E. Davis for Navy service
Raymond E. Davis of Seattle has received a government reward for service at Bennington. The 19 year old quartermaster on the Brendington was burned on San Diego Bay but helped lower boats and save lives. He aided a severely burned friend, who died 11 days later. Davis is at Mare Island Navy Yard with nine months remaining in his enlistment.
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E. Davis
Bennington
Brendington
San Diego
Cal
Davie
Mare Island Navy Yard
Marvardet
Pain House
Warner
Jim
Bremet
Cook Dies After Prolonged Drinking Spree
The body of J. A. Phillips, about 45, was found at 16 o'clock this morning above the Anaconda saloon in Charlies and Moor. Death was caused by excessive drinking after a three day spree following his quitting Kindel and Ingelman. A letter in his room mentioned a pending money from a Nelson, B C friend. The body lies in Bonney-Watson morgue awaiting instructions from Newton, B C.
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J. A. Phillips
Anaconda
Charlies and Moor
Phillips
Kindel & Ingelman
Nelson
B. C
The
Knights of Pythias
Bonney-Watson
Netton
Honor The New Pastor at University Place Baptist
About 600 people attended the reception in honor of the new pastor Rev. F. A. Heath at University Place Baptist Church Friday evening. Speakers included Rev. Hargreaves, Reva F. E. Taylor, Truman Bishop, J. Geiros, H. C. Mason, F. J. Forbes, G. AR. Cairns, J. M. Dean, and University President Kane.
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Ing
F. A. Heath
Hargreaves
F. E. Taylor
Truman Bishop
J. Geiros
H. C. Mason
F. J. Forbes
G. AR. Cairns
J. M. Dean
Kane
The
University
Aged Woman Ja Plummer Receives Community Aid
Readers respond to yesterday's appeal at The Star office for Ja Plummer an elderly woman left stranded by illness contributions pour in from H H McDonald a known friend and others Seattle Optical company donates eyeglasses in a small relief effort bringing needed help to the city老人
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Star Office
Ja. Plummer
Seattle Optical Company
H. H. McDonald
Actress Loved by Grand Duke Blamed for Naval Reverses
Special Correspondence from St. Petersburg reports Mile Baletta the French actress at the Imperial Michael theater who in seven years earned about 3 million dollars owing to the Grand Duke Al and now faces blame for Russia’s naval disasters. Her liaison with Grand Duke Alexis and alleged bribe gifts to naval officers are cited as causes of the navy’s decline and the theater’s troubles. Baletta fled to Paris as public anger rose while Alexis fled to France.
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Harry G Farmer
Star
ST. Petersburg
Mile Baletta
Imperial Michael Theater
Haletta
Muessia
Michael Theater
Alexie
Husain
Paria
Credit Lyonnais
St Petersburg
Mile Haletta
Veteraburk
Michael
Alexis
Mile
Maletta
Artrens
Grand Duke
Alexia
Evar
Rand
Petersburg
Michaelheater
Ruseia
France
Baletta
The Mystery of a Diamond Pin
Jim Dermot tries to buy a diamond pin for his cousin Elwin, but refuses to help when cousin Kiwt asks for money. He later learns Kiwt and his wife have died after debt and illness, and he confronts the consequences of his earlier choice.
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Jim
Dermot
Bill Warner
Kiwt
Varsity Ball Next Friday at Christenean's Broadway
The varsity ball for Associated Students at the university will occur next Friday at Christenean's Broadway. Over 900 invitations have been issued, with the general invitation extended to the student body as the midwinter event.
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At University
Christenean
Broadway
There Is a Medical Value in Laughter
A viably dated essay extols laughter as healthful and therapeutic while warning against excessive solemnity. It cites Sir Arthur Mitchell and Mark Twain to argue laughter strengthens mind and body, relieves nerves, aids digestion, and boosts happiness, urging readers to keep humor alive.
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Arthur Mitchell
K. C. Bo
Aye
Mark Twain
Samuel Clement
M. D
Wells for Ballard Aim to Boost City Water Supply
The Wells for Ballard column notes a council committee backed by expert ll Green to bore additional wells near the pumping station to raise daily water to 1 600 000 gallons by replacing bad current wells The plan hinges on access to streets by ll Green and requires thorough investigation before a contract is awarded The city now uses about 1 000 000 gallons daily paying Beattle 63 per 1 000 000 The projected cost with the new system is $25 per long ton New Policeman The police committee seeks funding for new officers Andrew Hannan was placed on the police force The discussion centers on easing a perceived licensing problem and the possibility of extending closing hours to curb a disorderly element A fire in a shack near the railroad yards caused minor damage but was contained before spreading to nearby lumber yards
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Ballard
Green
Officers named for Copper Lead smelting venture eyeing city site
The Copper-Lead smelting company announced its officers yesterday as it seeks a city site for a 5 million dollar melter. M. J. Crafts of Chicago is president, H. A. Noble Beattie is vice president, Leelie B. Mathies of Chicago treasurer, and O. B. Kellogg of Chicago secretary.
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Copper- Lead Smelting Company
M. J. Crafts
Chicago
H. A. Noble
Beattie
Leelie BE. Mathies
Chienno
O. 8. Kellogg
Good Roads Slogan Spurs South Park Club Action
At city hall last night the South Park Improvement club discussed forming a good roads club. A five member committee J W Lees Gerry Cotton Charles Prentice B Kirk G C Griffith was named to coordinate with the Seattle Good Roads club. A meeting is set for next Friday night to decide on formal formation.
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South Park
Cigar store scam blamed on lead slug payments in front of Mix and Russell
Chief of Police Delaney warns of a nickel-in-the-slot machine scam at a cigar store on First Avenue run by Mix and Russell with lead slugs used as playbacks. The vigilante Humphrey is named for aiding customers. Fire department to meet Monday to elect year officers.
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Delaney
Ot Betas
Hanks
Humphrey
Mix & Russell
Fire Department
Medical advertisement promising cures without drugs
An advert promises a single month's regular treatment for various ailments including indigestion rheumatic decay and stomach troubles. The note highlights nonuse of drugs or instruments and cites a Dr View who allegedly cured a child in Chicago. Call promptly after January 1 to receive treatment and a testimonial.
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Lolita Armour
Chicago
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Clark Wilson Company
Gilbert
Pallard
Princesa Theater
Raymond E. Davis
Mra J
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Russia
Ine
Capes
Paris
Rosestvessky
Mlle
Tae Pieer
Aleale P Ting
Kiwil
Landiers
Elwil
Elwin
Lovo Tesora’ Coo. (Inc
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Becond Avenue
Union Bakery and Cafe
Led —Ra, Pam
Ohio Dental Parlors
Pike Street
Goerner
Pike and
Third
Ella K. Dearborn
Wells
MERRY
OF Cdrs
Andrew Hannan
Railronday
M. M. Rina
Geo. C. Bath
Mutual Life Building
Mrs. Seattllite
Corner First
Seneca
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