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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
5
The Hand in Hand society in New York reports a surge of well dressed unemployed men using its 5 cent meals at three locations. Patrons include clerks and men doing cheap work. pie sales fall as more rely on bread and coffee. Ticket packs offer two weeks of meals at a discount.
Witness recalls a small camera perched on a shoulder during a city parade. The device captured a candid moment as banners waved and spectators watched, creating a spontaneous image amid the marching procession.
Shaughnessy was captured and taken to North Yakima after attempting to avoid arrest following an escape last Monday. The pursuit involved authorities who reported the suspect fled the scene before being apprehended.
A broad shouldered man with shaggy hair attacked pedestrians yesterday in front of the Colman building. He downed six people before being overpowered and arrested. Police describe him as probably thirty or forty.
The Franklin Improvement Club will meet Thursday evening in the basement of St Marys Church at 20th and Lane Street to discuss district matters of importance.
A Deseret News special from Pocatello reports that the hospital and residence of J A Algaire and the adjoining home of Lucien B Gordon were completely wrecked by an explosion in Dr Alguire s laboratory yesterday in Idaho.
J. J. Weber proprietor of a saloon at 11 King Street was arrested yesterday for violating the Sunday closing law. He posted $200 bond for court. C. Buckley a Wilbur's saloon bartender and a porter were arrested Sunday for selling liquor on the day Wilbur the owner is held responsible under a supreme court decision for employees actions.
Review notes say Jan Wray company's five operas at the Grand surpass earlier submits with Hoccacelo given splendid treatment by My llenty's company. A matinee of At Fort Reno at Seattle tomorrow features Mine Prima Hunting in an Ingenue role. Next week All for Gold is the attraction.
The Gelaha’s Dream presented by O’Hara San & Co at Pantages features exquisite settings and a sensational second act by Sil, a heavyweight juggler. The production promises a vivid, extravagant show with striking effects and a strong comedic and visual appeal.
James and Emisie Minney, crystal tank swimmers, present a high ly interesting exhibition at the Star theatre. They are supported by a clever array of eastern talent.
A new feature at White City Madison park tonight offers family fun with a confetti battle. Ran daila champion rifle shots and Narella Roman ring expert will appear again tonight and perform every afternoon and evening this week.
In Olympia voters will decide in Republican primaries as King County announces candidacies for governor Ellie Moon and C G Austin for lieutenant governor Milo Root and Carr and Humphries for supreme court justice W Vaughn Tanner for attorney general Albert Helander for Insurance commissioner Invites Bryan and Taft to Denver exposition in September John W Kern to speak at Charles City in August before a Chautauqua gathering with active campaigning starting in September
Authorities asked to locate James McClulas who disappeared after deserting his wife who lies ill in Minneapolis. He is expected to work as an office man for a local contractor on the Alaska Yukon Pacific grounds.
Officers of the Atlantic fleet once proud of the Oregon, the old bulldog of Santiago, viewed the dismantled battleship at Puget Sound with dimmed eyes. The ship is to be refitted and armed with modern guns, renewing naval pride as officers hope for a return to the quarterdeck.
Capt. A O Powell told Seattle Commercial club that city ownership and operation of waterfront wharves would benefit the area. Members approved a second committee to assist the ongoing wharfage study while resolutions backed harbor improvements and a Beattie seawall. The group will collect data from other coast cities on wharfage rates under public and private ownership to compare with current private rates and will ask railroads to share these rates for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition.
Fallon correspondent Gilbon Gardner reports on government irrigation in Fallon Nevada. He describes hopeful settlers, a foot-walker from Sacramento and a New England family arriving with eight children, plus the need for capital and tools. A minimum $1,500 is required to start.
A charming hat crafted from black maline rests on a wire frame with a wide black satin band. The brim extends wide at the front and turns up neatly away from the face, topped by a high cluster of creamy roses with pink hearts.
E C Bumetead owner of the Hotel Biggs reports the theft of his Elgin watch and pearl stripped chain from his vest. The item was taken from a back room at 112 Occidentally according to police.
San Francisco reports United Railroads workers, some union members, weighing a strike today after announcement of a 10 hour day policy. Public transit may be affected as the move gains consideration.
Electrocution of a lineman at North Yakima during work on a tall pole reported yesterday. Navy yard at Bremerton opens bids for fall Pacific fleet supplies. Bellingham lumber market strengthens with rising prices. Mrs Adeline Palmer dies at 60, pioneer of upper Satoop, Montesano. Ezra Meeker and oxen featured at Ferndale old settlers picnic August 6. Attorney Robert Tipton fined $100 after ducking Mrs James Brayton in bluing at Spokane settlement. Engineers scarce on the Northern Pacific. six locomotives idle at Ellensburg sheds. Mrs Pike Fife Knowland dies suddenly in Oakland, California.
Dorothy Dayne wore a Paquin sheath gown in public for the first time in the city. The Star theatre was packed for both performances, with hundreds turned away. Dayne will continue to feature the dress on her tour.
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