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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
3
In Seattle a ticket coupon mix up for two orchestra seats caused a dispute during a performance of Peaceful Valley. A Belgian man and a Southern gentleman argued over rightful seating leading manager Harris to intervene as six men restrained the altercation. The Belgian proposed a Friday meeting at Rainier Grand hotel.
The schedule features Escaped from the Harem a new London produced play to open Sunday afternoon and Queen of the Highway as the second week’s offering at Third Avenue theater. Also shows Fatima at Star theater and an illustrated lecture A Woman's Experience in the Japanese Army by Dr Anita Newcomb McGee with colored slides. Chauncey Olcott brings A Romance of Athione to Grand Sunday night.
The LD S Johnston Co presents a wide selection of pianos from top makers including Chickering Kimball and M Cable. Buyers will find Auto Grand and other models with favorable prices and easy terms.
Henry Lawrence Southwick, dean of Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, will present a two part program at Christiansen's ball in Seattle with comedy and readings from Richard III. The Daniels Stock company ends an eight week run of East Lynne at Third Avenue theater. managers Russell and Drew promote New York actors to Seattle, drawing notable attention.
The note criticizes Ballard Library for dirty interiors and a neglected exterior. Librarian G C Hitchcock is paid 50 dollars monthly. the city had street work done to improve the lot, but maintenance remains lax while weeds grow and debris piles up near the building.
The Northern Pacific announces new schedules starting June 4 with multiple changes and additional trains. The notice invites travelers to expect timetable adjustments and expanded service.
Chicago criminologist Dr. G. Frank Lytleton warns that America is entering an era of moral and physical decadence. He argues rising vice and crime will reach a peak, with a larger share of criminals than Europe, blaming strenuous living, wealth pursuit, late hours, alcohol use, and immigration. He urges stricter immigration controls and a passport system to identify foreign-born criminals and revoke citizenship after punishment.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ease nervous tension and head pain by soothing irritated nerves. It promises quick relief after dosing and notes the product is not sold in bulk.
June 4 reports show the Lewis and Clark exposition crowded with thousands of children on Children’s Day also celebrated as Rose Day with roses everywhere. Many visitors including congressmen depart for battleships, Alaska, and Los Angeles as Fairbanks and Mr. Fairbanks head to Indianapolis.
Friends of William Randolph owner of the bark Rigid and auxiliary yacht Apache fear for the vessel's safety after a May 22 report from the steamer Columbia. The Apache was spotted off a field of heavy haze where other yachts passed safely.
On and after June 1st 1908 and until Oct lat 1905 Beattle Aerie No 1 will meet on the first Sunday of each month at 7 80 p m Election of Aerie Physicians on Sunday June éth 1905 By order of H H KULIES Attest Worthy President FRANK DOWD Worthy Secretary
The Northern Pacific will place its new train The Puget Sound Limited on inspection at Seattle Depot on Saturday June 3. The display runs 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event invites public viewing of the new service and its features.
Boston report from June 4 describes prominent Chinese merchants protesting the detention of four Chinese individuals including three brothers and a sister of a high ranked Chinese official named King. A letter from Ambassador Chaote accompanied the case but admission was refused until bonds of 9500 were posted. The issue will be referred to the President.
H O Jackson of Washington won first place with Liberty Under Law at the fourth annual intercollegiate oratorical contest in Denny hall. W W Tomlinson of Oregon took second for Alexander Hamilton while T R Jones of Idaho spoke on Business in Politics. Judges included J W Denny, R C Rint, and J F Panes. Prizes were $75 and $25 awarded by the King County Bar Association.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual officers election Friday and decided to donate $50 to the White Shield home in Tacoma, an institute for the unfortunate. They will also sell round trip tickets to Milwaukee on June 14 15 16 for $69.70 for the Woodman convention.
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