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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1907

Page

5

Tacoma girl tragedy at Fairbanks sparks remote Alaska gold strikes

Amber a young woman attempted death by self harm at her former home in Fairbanks. Inquest hears Addie Marks claims a dead woman related to the case. Reports describe strikes on Redmond and Steele creeks with prospects of Alder and Cleary as prospecting activity continues amid uncertainty over yields and ventures.

Tanana Star Special Service Alaska Amber Mia Agria Tacorme Waal Addie Marks Weil Racter Redmond Creek Grand Ole Alexander

Plot to kill Count De Witte ends in clashes

Report from Petersburg on January 12 describes an attempted arrest of two plotters believed to intend to kill Count De Witte. Officers confronted the men at their home, opening fire after being repulsed by terrorists. Several people were killed or wounded in the exchange.

Petersburg Count de Me Count de Bof

Women Clubs Plan Afternoon Meetings and Concerts

The department of the Wor ety club holds a 1 39 PM meeting in the library to discuss Greek and Eastman Johnson. The Ladice Musical chat features QMear Seligman, soprano, with Baniin baritone and L Bettman violin at 3 30 PM. Doris Bebubert club presents season highlights at the Unitarian church with James Ham im Moneales leading in chorus.

Worety Club Eastman Johnson Ladice Qmear Seligman Baniin L Bettman Seleidh Club Mra Victor Mi Doris Bebubert Club Unitarian Church Welees James Hamim Moneales Manning Florence Woodcork Dora Keesler Mra Betton Ciut Erwin Gastel Cellint

Ship 16 Sold for Junk in Wreck Report

Fragmentary note reports Ship 16 sold as junk after a wreck. Mentions Peter and Geslers as buyers with a price around 566, and references the vessel being worth prior to sale.

JUNK Peter Trewien Geslers Peter Evenh

Heavy Snow Reminds of Winter Woolens

A garbled weather note references heavy snow and winter attire. Readers are reminded to wear warm clothing as winter conditions persist. The text mentions a man and phrases about looks, but details are unclear.

Girls' Glee Club First Recital at University Hall

The university Girls' Glee Club presents its first recital in Deany Hall tonight. Under Professor Kimball and with five principal soloists, including Louise Martin and Grace Bennett, the group has rehearsed two hours daily plus extra evenings for three months. The program aims to be among the best musical offerings this year from the department.

University Deany Hall College Assembly Hall Ram Department of Music Kimball Louise Martin Grace Bennett

New Fad Party Turns Wood or Coal for Warmth

A new social fad lets guests pay with small sticks of wood or a lump of coal to attend and helps the host keep the house warm. The shift may reduce the need for fowl supplies as porties become common. Freeeeout TM has largely replaced whist at social events where guests previously brought wood or coal.

Blockade on Green Lake Line Disrupts Seattle Car Service

An error caused a temporary two hour delay on Seattle Electric's Green Lake line after Motorman Harris failed to cross switches, derailing No. 265 as No. 322 blocked signals. Crews lifted and re-railed the car while operations were halted.

Green Lake Seattle Electric Company Green Lake Line Harris Virginia Jacke

Theater Fire Escapes Under City Investigation

A meeting with a mayor appointed committee including the city engineer and building inspector will review charges that several Seattle theaters lack adequate fire escapes. The panel will determine proper action and potential improvements.

Seattle

Revival Meetings At First Advent Christian Church

Next week revival meetings will be held at the First Advent Christian church located at 916 Best James street. Evangelist L G Dix from Hood River Oregon will speak on five topics including A Pile of Refuse The Abandoned Fortress The Plan That Failed What Think ye of Christ and Dormant Powers each day.

First Advent Christian Church James St Evangelist L. G. Dix Hood River Oregon

Rug Company Revival Declares Cleaning Method

Foazy Woszy Rug Co. advertises a carpet cleaning method transforming worn carpets into rugs. The note cites Queen Anne 1222 and Ind. 7379 as identifiers for the process and business.

Sultan of Sulu heads Seattle vaudeville run at Grand

The Sultan of Sulu opens four night run at the Grand with Octavia Broske in the title role and Al Gykee in the leads. George Ade lyrics and Alfred G. Wathall music praised. Other bills include The Midnight Flyer at Beattie and Northern Lights with Mine Allieen May at the Star, plus Nell Gwynne promised at the Grand later.

Sultan of Sulu George Ades Octavia Broske al. Gykee George Ade Alfred G. Wathall The Northweaters University Hite Northern Lights Lote ‘Theater Pant Stock Company Allieen May Helen Dare Mr. Dowlan John Swiftwind Mr. Morris Sidney Sherwood Bell Oswald Pantages Nell Gwynne

Snowbound Trains Stalled Across Dakotas and Montana

Heavy two day snowstorms cripple rail routes of Northern Pacific and Great Northern. The North Coast Limited and Oriental Limited arrived late in Beattie after long delays, with passengers exposed to freezing conditions. Snowdrifts in the Dakotas reach 27 feet as trains remain halted and the Owl between Beattie and Vancouver suffers hours of delay.

Northern Par Eific Great Northern Dakotas Montana Northern Pacific North Coast Limited Beattle St. Paul Seattle Spokane Leavenworth Beattie Vancouver

Organ Recital at St Marks Parish by Edwin Flairburn

At St Marks Parish church tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 Edwin Flairburn will give an organ recital assisted by Miss Ella M Helm contralto Mia F Lazarus soprano and A B Boardman bass. The program includes concerto in B flat and arias and duets by Helm Lazarus and Boardman with pieces like Eternal God of Hosta and Rejoice Greatly.

St. Marke Edwin Flairburn Ella M. Helm Mia. F. Lazarus A. B. Boardman Mandl Hosta Mise Helm Mrs. Lazarus Miss Helm Mr. Boardman Jesu Mrs. Lavarue

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