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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
4
A Paria paper highlights Jimmie Nyde known as Jhemie Hyde, noting wealth and stage knowledge but deeming his fame fleeting. It recalls a recent insurance scandal link, his Paris image, and a small, optics driven notoriety rather than lasting achievement.
Grover Cleveland White, 14, of Massachusetts, married 17 year old’s mother, 42, with two older sons. He defends the match noting his wife’s cooking and housekeeping skills, arguing youth fades and a steady home is valuable, and praises White as a nice young man.
A fragment from STARDUST echoes jokes about health retirement and bright nurses, a Tacoma warrant for a ticket speculator, and scattered lines about places from Kokomo to Cincinnati. The piece spins humor on daily life and small dramas, naming many cities as a playful refrain.
The article forecasts a warmer June than May and July, with a notably warmer overall season. It warns farmers to heed the trend and notes Neptune’s position and 26 years of sun weather statistics suggesting rain will vary by region, with some areas receiving much rain and others little.
Matsyn Navigation Co plans a 9000 ton steamer for the San Francisco to Beattie trade and a Newport News built vessel. Local agent M J Lindsay says plans include an Atlantic steamer for the Seattle Hawaii service, modeled on the Hilonian which first served Honolulu and Hilo.
Secretary Takayanagi announces that Nippon Yusen Kaisha is constructing three new steamers for the Seattle to Japan route. The vessels will be similar in size to the Tango Maru, which visited Seattle last week.
Real estate activity peaked in May as Northern Investment sold land to HM EK Meffleman for 23000 on Beattie Tide Lands. James McEirey sold block 15 Sarah A Hell's addition for 14000. Crawford & Conover bought from Harry Kaufman for 94500 on Madison and Othay. BK Whipple bought 30000 worth of property on Union near Borenav. Other residential deals ranged from 2500 to 6000 as May closed.
At yesterday’s county commissioners meeting contracts for two new bridges were let. The McLaughlin Realty Company will build the bridge across the Dawam lah at Georgetown for 9000 dollars, with 5000 financed by the county and the rest by property owners. Jaon & Co. secured the other bridge contract. The commissioners also raised labor wages on county roads from 1.76 to 2 dollars per day.
Colonel Noble of the Tenth Infantry has ordered his regiment to move to Alaska with the advance set to begin around August 1.
HW C Gu as receiver reports sale of the Teale Hille Furniture and Carpet property for 26512 67 dollars. He estimates total liabilities at 48794 73 in accounts payable 48794 17 in notes payable and 1628 82 in miscellaneous obligations.
Members are requested to attend meeting on June 4 to transact business of the portones. H. G. Dennis, president.
Twentyone more condemnation cases were disposed of in Judge Hill Jam's court. Damages totaled 5006 dollars. A. B. Kerry received the largest award 4260 dollars. Others named include Charles Steel 4575 dollars and W. White 4876 dollars.
Berlin June 1 The secretary of the German embassy to the Can, can von Bohlen, is announced as Krupp's fiancee The report notes she is among the world's richest women and mentions a betrothal involving the Krupp family amid high social interest.
Levi Kilia, a Teamster, sues the city for 4000 dollars claiming his wagon struck a defective section of pavement on Westlake Avenue. He alleges the accident threw him from the vehicle and caused great physical and mental pain.
Executive Officer Na deau of the San Francisco relief committee reports total collections of 154 720 23 dollars with disagreements 145 966 44 dollars. The balance will be sent to San Francisco soon and the relief committee’s affairs will be closed with the work ending today or tomorrow.
Tourists can ride the sound to Bremerton to view the battleship Oregon the training ship Philadelphia and other navy vessels. Government drydock cruisers and torpedo boats are seen with six daily departures from Pier 2 for a round trip fare of 0 cents.
A boy named Paul Montgomery visiting with his brother fell onto broken glass while playing on Terry Street last evening. He cut his right groin severely but doctors expect his injuries are non fatal though serious. He was taken to Carter's drug store for care and then moved to his brother's home for treatment.
The Strollers shows improve nightly with a matinee tomorrow and shows through the weekend at the Grand. Monday features The Wedding Day by Strange and Edwards with Maud Beatty making her debut, Rus sell and Drew backing the production. Caught in the Web and Slaves of the Orient are also on stage in other engagements tonight and tomorrow.
The Moat Popular Theater led by RURRELL & DREW presents nightly shows with a matinee starting June 4 and a continuing run. The Grand Theater advertises Francisco Opera Company in The Strollers with tiered pricing and a Saturday matinee plus upcoming Wedding Day.
On next Sunday Orientalie features the Aylesworth company in a Turkish play rivaling last year’s Taylor performance. David Proctor’s Monaane From Mare at Beattie theater sells out nightly. Star theater adds Mysterious Yuma and San Francisco moving pictures with Anna Hamilton One Act comedy Beggar by Margaret Beverance and Kelcey Sisters join the bill.
The Mack Swain company performs The Belle of Richmond at the Beattle all next week. Frank Montgomery and Cora Swain lead the southern comedy drama with summer prices and a long stay offering many standard and new features.
The annual school census begins this morning with Police Directors Company holding the contract and assigning about 20 men to the field. The agreement allows until the end of June to finish, with the fieldwork likely completed in about two weeks.
Following the resignation of John Punter, chief clerk to Assistant General Manager Donald McKensie, promotions are announced at the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. K. J. Forman becomes agent, H. Proy4 chief clerk, Randy McGregor cashier, H. Monty assistant cashier, and L. Claflin advances to the payroll department. Don’t throw old clothes away. Have them cleaned at the Pantorium.
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