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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
12
Desperate market conditions push rapid cuts as high grade pianos and player pianos move briskly. Dealers report heavy daily sales with discounts steep enough to attract wide buyer interest amid difficult times.
The National Piano Manufacturers salesrooms at 823 Third Ave near Marion St report a continuous stream of pianos and player pianos since Monday. General manager Mr. Thomas cites strong prosperity and aggressive price cuts, with plans to add a Talking Machine Department and stock from Eastern factories.
Des Moines dispatch reports James C. Sanders, warden at Fort Madison, organized an inmate orchestra to accompany meals, claiming music reduces dining room trouble. He recounts reforms including removing guard clubs, ending lockstep, banning head shaving, instituting lectures, sports, and an honor system.
Elizabeth Looney alleges in a June petition that Jeremiah Looney frightened her into hiding on the floor during a night in Denver. She recounts a 1907 marriage at Goodland Kansas and a chilling remark about making her suffer.
Robert J. Lawrence former bank messenger was brought from Los Angeles to New York charged with stealing 1400 dollars. While crossing the continent he penned a warning verse about a life of crime and its consequences, ending with a warning to avoid the danger of the Tombs and hell.
Luna Park to open Saturday with diverse entertainment and Dicastro's 20 piece band providing music. Secretary of the Navy Danfals will visit Seattle next month and speak at the Commercial Club for 20 minutes on July 17. Seniors of Broadway high school staged Trelawny of the Wells cast and were hosted by Margaret Fowler at her home Thursday night.
Max G. Colen an attorney found guilty of subornation of perjury has a 30 day stay of sentence from Judge Bean to prepare an appeal. If granted the appeal will be heard in the U S circuit court of appeals in San Francisco. The Mountaineers camp fire on June 21 near Seattle will be the last trip this year except for the Olympics trip.
The Everett Seattle Interurban announces limited trains at 10:20 a m and 6:26 p m with local runs throughout the day to Seattle and Everett. Ticket offices list locations at Fifth Avenue Seattle near Westlake, Greenwood, Ajax Drug Store, and ith and Greenwood, with service to Smattle and other stops.
Portland reports Chief of Police Slover will resign effective June 25 and revert to captain. Captain Riley is expected to succeed him and serve until the city commission appoints a permanent chief. The new municipal government takes charge July 1.
Miss Ramona Ladd aged 18 is in Mercy hospital with a broken back after attempting a roadside tree climb during a dare. While riding with companions she climbed about 30 feet before a limb broke and she fell heavily. Her condition is described as desperate.
The Felix club plans a Tuesday June 10 dance at Leschi Park pavilion with Dewey's orchestra providing music. The organizing committee includes Kathryn Gordon Bertha Hutchinson Alice Gay C V McLaughlin and R M Del Camp. A special musical program by the Cathedral choir and a baccalaureate sermon will be held next Sunday morning at St James Cathedral for Holy Names and Normal school graduates.
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