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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
4
The excerpt lists contact lines for editorial and business desks with the Independent newspaper under several code names and street references at 1207 and 1909 Seventh Ave. It notes publication hours every afternoon except Sunday and provides two phone identifiers for editorial and business departments.
The Star denounces a plan by Water Hogs to cut off Rainier Beach and other suburbs from Seattle water. It cites wasteful sprinkling, urges fair distribution, and supports residents’ right to clean water under state law.
City and business leaders demand rail access as Union Pacific eyes a Fifth Avenue route. James Hill blocks Fifth Avenue while Harriman seeks Fourth Avenue and court action, arguing eminent domain limits. Public pressure grows for more competition and rail service.
The Star reports the finance committee will again press Mr Hill to allow Pacific entrance over Fifth Avenue. If he resists, the city may grant Harriman access over Fourth Avenue. The paper notes Harriman could secure a cheaper, better Fourth Avenue route, potentially changing the outcome.
The Milwaukee and Union Pacific clash over route access to Beattie. Union Pacific seeks any practicable entrance while Milwaukee pushes a single, cheap grade through Cedar river valley and the city's watershed. Seattle would welcome both if water concerns are safeguarded.
The New York society plans a statewide advertising campaign for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. It will appoint one man from each county to place ads in local papers, with later plans to promote the fair in New York City. A banker’s reception is set for Quartermaster Harbor on Saturday August 11, with reduced rates on the Kitsap steamer.
Tonight's Beattie performance features the Frawleys in Motha marking the week’s success. Sunday matinee presents Capt. Bwift, and next week hopefuls include lead roles by Mr. Frawley and Miss Van Bares. Monday afternoon Bad Snyder headlines a large vaudeville bill at the Bster theater along with the Mexican Tourtet Quintet.
An advertising note touts Bargar hats as superior value at the Seattle Hat Factory on Second Avenue. It promises savings of at least two dollars per purchase and asserts high style, finish, and quality for the money.
The program features Armstrong and Holly in humorous dialogue with the Aerial Martins performing ring and body juggling. Monalita the terpsichorean dancer, Peter Dunsworth in illustrated songs, and the Starascape round out the lineup.
In the Olympic Mock election at club quarters C. E White of Grays Harbor Commercial was elected ident over George W. Breteen by 8 to 7. YM Duggan of Washington Logging and Brokerage was reelected secretary. Of 15 candidates 10 were chosen. No other notable business occurred.
July 23 report from the Summer Capital notes President Roosevelt tightens control over public images of his family. Cameras are barred from Sagamore Hill and only the president’s photo is limited. Theodore Roosevelt Jr plans to preside at a Sunday school service, with requests driven by Rev. Washburn. Mrs Roosevelt is praised for domestic economy as the household prepares for summer routines. A new chicken-feeding gadget impacts seed use and prices.
A burglar blind with fear faces Dr. Jola Jameson who declares him a full fledged victim of a deadly European disease lymphorlitis. The doctor administers a painful remedy as the burglar endures a bizarre transformation and vows to return for further treatment in a week.
Jim, treated by a doctor for a mysterious ailment described as symphberlitie, receives a teaspoonful of remedy daily until sleep ends the danger. He recovers and works for Doe about twenty years, yet he ponders the strange condition. A doctor’s old paper hints at a hidden belief about suggestion.
A July excursion by Eagle Clam Bakery offers a round trip to a MoCA ocean beach with clam bake dancing baseball and amusements. Tickets 4 sou. inquire at the local ticket office corner Let ay 00 Youter.
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