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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
5
Weather records for February show mean temperatures ranging from a high of 47 on February 27, 1898 to a low of 4 on February 1, 1883 with frost dates and snowfall measures. Other data include precipitation averages, humidity, wind speeds, and a notice of local events and a dog poisoning report.
A dainty new coiffure is illustrated with two braided bands crowning the head and a back pompadour. Women found the two braids on top trying, but with the pompadour and two large combs holding the braids, the style becomes easier to wear. The pompadour also appears Marcelled this spring.
The second semester begins with exams held Thursday and Friday. On Monday morning students learned their results with most passing. They planned their next semester studies and arranged programs on Monday and Tuesday.
A morning blaze of unknown origin partially destroyed Senator W. A. Clark's Hutte Reduction works at Anaconda Montana. The fire caused significant damage to facilities and equipment and prompted an emergency response from local fire crews. No injuries were reported.
The Eastern Outfitting Company will relocate from the Rank e building at Fifth and Pike to 1232 and 1534 Second Avenue in a few weeks. The remodelled premises will showcase a lavish new store as stock is closed out with big reductions before the move. The firm traces growth from a six year old tiny shop to Seattle’s reliable credit house.
Russian General Griaenoff, chief of staff to the viceroy of the Caucasus, was killed by a bomb as he rode to a daily drive near the Alexander Garden. The assassin fled, was captured and beaten, and likely faces execution under martial law in Tiflis. A Seattle Cedar Lumber project to build a concrete dry kiln at Ballard is also noted.
Maritime notes report steamship Banta Ana ready to sail for Juneau Valdez and Seward with many passengers and freight including 200 tons of steel rails for Alaska Central. Santa Clara leaves for Valdez and Seward with 200 plus passengers and cargo. Queen sails from San Francisco to Seattle. Jefferson arrives with good list and about 10000 dollars in gold fish ore. Portland possibly afloat again. Scottiah Locke ship back to Seattle for repairs after rough weather. Republican precinct Twelfth ward meeting tonight at Fire Station 12th Ave N and Harrison at 7:30 PM.
A troop ship Odessa hit a mine while near St Paternalurg on January 31. The explosion killed one and injured 24 among about two thousand soldiers moved from the beach. Fifteen thousand liberal refugees held on implied amnesty promises were arrested and slated for return to Biberla for five to ten years.
The Roscian Opera company ends its Grand run this evening with Chimes of Normandy after presenting Bohemian Girl this afternoon. The Pollard Opera company opens tomorrow night with The Nellie of New York.
The Empire Theater company opens tomorrow with Dera or The Farmer's Wife and a balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet. Leading actors star in Hooligan to New York at Third Avenue theater next Sunday. The bill includes Japanese acrobat Hara Tenda and performers Edmonds, Emerson, Edmonda, plus Celine Cole singing and Adele Court’s dance.
The New York Supreme Court rules Mr. H. Rogers need not answer questions from Missouri Attorney General Madey. In a separate matter Spokane officials do not enforce Sunday closing at saloons, and the city council supports this stance.
An old ad promotes undershirt muslin covers trimmed with Valenciennes lace and embroidery. It describes round neck designs with baby ribbon, deep yokes, and variations including Corset Covers with embroidery and lace. Sale price 65e.
Rourette Saltings a new fabric offered in mixed colorways including brown white blue white black gray tan white red white and green white with Bourette stripes. Marketed for medium priced goods and early season buyers at 12 percent. Silk Ginghams described as silky fabric in plain colors checks and dots, available in all colors, light and dark shades, washes well and retains finish. Sold per yard at a competitive price.
The article notes a surge in home music demand with pianos organs Victors Edison phonographs in many homes. It highlights that many can own fine instruments through small down payments and monthly installments. Brands listed include Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable Haddorf Lakeside among others.
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