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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
5
Report notes a vast underground lake rumored beneath Fred’s Sunnyelio ranch as a dry well persists for months. Local belief cites a hidden cavern system with foam waters, while explorers seek to prove or disprove the underground lake theory.
An informal discussion at Arcade building covered scenes from Shakespeare's You Like It. Members described Rosalind and Orlando in Forest of Arden, with Miss Helen Barredean and Celia among those observed. Remarks praised stage movement and costumes, led by Rev H H Gowen and chaired by Misa Hamibietge.
A garbled local report notes a dispute over Mare Bridge construction near the Duwamieh River delaying a county board hearing. The board reportedly refused to confirm certain plans and there is mention of ongoing contention about the bridge’s completion.
A burst pipe at Green Street caused flooding throughout a residence. Water flooded the dining room and other areas, damaging belongings and furniture. Emergency crews responded as the sewer portion of the home leaked and occupants faced extensive cleanup and repairs.
General traffic agents report freight trains delayed by heavy snow across the Great Northern line. The shortage of coal and disrupted road movements slow departures toward Seattle and other destinations, affecting midwest routes and accumulating backlogs.
The report highlights rapid pairing with twenty couples joined over the last three months. Upcoming marriages include Mr and Mrs Van Poerveer and sister Mrs eC. Gieak, with ceremonies held at Mepler and Latitia noted as residents.
Unsecured notes indicate residents push to annex East Beach area into Seattle's Seventeenth Ward as part of a move to incorporate local governance and improve municipal alignment. Local meetings and petitions have begun to gather support among affected homeowners and nearby communities.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Ed White and references a stock of goods and a large Beattie. Details are unclear. main items include a possible figure named Ed White and a stock or retail context. The passage appears incomplete and non-specific.
The Grand hosts Sergeant Kitty a four night comic opera with A Baldwin Sloane music and R H Burnwide book featuring Helen Baron and James McKihern. Olga Nethersole arrives for five performances at the Grand marking a dramatic history event alongside Beattie theatre shows and Lyric opening delayed to the 27th due to cold weather.
The coast theater will present Yon Yonsen, a popular G wedieh dialect play, supported by a strong company. The production promises lively performances and local audience appeal.
The great historical romance Nell Gwynne opens at the Bun Any matinees for four days next week at the Lela. Patrons eager to see Mise May in the tithe robe will be satisfied by a drama noted for strong plot and lively comedy. Miss May promises new dresses and dramatic novelty for the season. New vaudeville arrives tonight and tomorrow at the Star theater with final chances to see Mattie ee.
Two Northern Pacific overland Twin City trains from St Paul arrived hours late after a snowbound run. One train was 40 hours behind, the other 17 hours, with the Burlington and St Paul fading late. Great Northern traffic nearly annulled with no definite arrival times. Lewis Wiskst and Hen Campbell, top executives, reached Seattle after traveling from St Paul through Havre and Missoula, slowed by heavy snow.
Up to date this month the police station shelters 46 sleepers, an unnewal number, due to cold weather. Last month there were drunks or vagrant men, out of work and stranded in the city, sometimes with money on them, seeking shelter near construction headquarters.
Realty men plan regular meetings with a luncheon feature. The concept was decided at a meeting in the Chaser of Mereae rooms with O. W. Dilling D. F. Rastman and R. C. EBrakine as initial organizers. D. F. Maatman Will J. Parry and J. S. Turer elected to the executive committee.
Revival series begins January 27 at the First United Presbyterian Church for two weeks. Led by renowned evangelist Mrs Edith L Peake of San Francisco, assisted by Pastor Rev WAS. Peake previously conducted a successful revival in Seattle twelve years ago and has traveled nationwide for evangelistic work.
Preparations are underway to drive a tunnel under Crystal Mountain to the Dutch Mil properties this summer. The ore body on the Seattle Hoston copper claim will be cut and the tunnel extended toward Can yh Sag It. Surface indications suggest ore within 100 feet of the tunnel opening and machinery for tunneling is assembled at Crystal cabin with power drilling. Copper at 24 cents a pound is cited as a basis for expected large earnings, urging investment before shipments begin.
A concert featuring Prince of Peace is set for tomorrow at Colburn Hall starting 3 p m Three thousand free tickets issued by the YMCA require a ticket for admission to manage crowd control The ad also notes dental and architectural services and a promotion for plans for pretty homes with Knapp Weent architects in the Colman building and Dr Hunt dentist in the Burke building.
Health news notes Leona W. Brown of Kirkland admitted to the bar after passing the Olympia exam. The other female attorney joins Miss Head Whitehead in the prosecuting attorney's office. Good plumbing is essential to health. Geo H Woodhouse Co. promises reliable plumbing calling Main 044 Ind 944. 112 University of Wood
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