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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
5
An unidentified laborer died after a Sunset street wire blew down and crossed live municipal lines at the waterfront near Madison street. A second worker received a severe shock but survived. Coroner and electrician removed the body and faultless papers were not found.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce weighs hosting the Christian Endeavor national convention in July 1905. Concerns focus on lodging for up to 25 000 attendees and feeding thousands, with a committee assigned to negotiate with the national organization to ensure city capacity and credit to Seattle.
The Soldiers of Fortune stage version impresses with lively rhythm and strong pacing. Viewers note engaging turns by Pecard Harding and Davie and find the adaptation well worth seeing despite textual differences.
This afternoon the Lonsdale company presents The Creole Spy at the Alcasar and repeats it tonight. Tomorrow night and through the week the troupe offers The Navajos with the Lomedaies delivering a varied and entertaining program.
The Jolly American Tramp is a melodrama comedy and specialties bill at Third Avenue theater. The show runs through the week and features notable specialties along with strong comedy. Frank Leeto is being tried today in superior court for burglary tied to a cabin break in O Brien. Manager Howe confirms the Auditorium Grand theater will host Blanche Bates in The Darling of the Gods on February 10 and 11 as Milas Bates plans a Northwest tour.
Joan A. GI Pacific coast freight agent for the Merchants Dispatch said in the city that San Francisco rail business is very good and expected to be the best yet. He noted plans to entertain increasing eastern visitors next summer, with the coast seen as a rising summer resort for vacations.
Olympia January 25 The judiciary committee of the senate is voting on the Pennypacker bill and will report it tomorrow. The bill is expected to pass swiftly in the senate despite opposition from Palmer Rands and Clapp who are among the few supporting newspapers as popular sentiment turns against them.
The Star’s contest letters are with the prize committee. Winners will be announced Saturday January 28. Many letters were discarded for noncompliance, but several hundred remain to be read and considered. Watch The Star next Saturday for results.
The Olympia legislature sparred over the purchase of Pierce codes as the house debated graft accusations. Mr. Lindsley and Mr. Bishop defended the bulk order while Mr. Reid urged halting the distribution. The session defeated Reid and approved the remaining codes at seven cents each.
Olympia dispatch portrays Charlies Sweeny of Spokane as sitting in the golden throne of political maneuvering. He denies urgency or grandstand aims yet pursues a Washington state senate seat with a patient, confident stance. Observers note his wealth and optimism while rivals Foster Piles Wilson mop the political floor.
A superior court jury yesterday acquitted Clyde Brownfield, alleged member of the Jack King gang, of burglary. North Seattle Improvement Club members met and opposed water rate reductions, arguing current rates are affordable and surplus should pay Cedar River system debt.
Market activity centers on heavy shipments with prices varying for vegetables and fruits. Butter markets trend upward while general prices show declines in some sectors. Yakima and California potatoes listed along with peppers onions and citrus in fluctuating ranges.
A dense retail price sheet and market update covering fruits vegetables meats and grains. It includes commodities such as apples cranberries quinces pomegranates and pineapples with per unit prices, dairy and eggs, and detailed grains and feed costs. Also reports Chicago market quotes Seattle prices and New York stock movements with brief market sentiment.
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