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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1909

Page

9

Husband Carries Sick Wife Through Flames

A husband carried his ailing wife from a burning home after an overturned lamp started a blaze at their residence near Pithay and North West. The house was completely destroyed despite the fire department removing some contents. Insurance on furniture was about $200 with total losses around $1,600 for the dwelling.

K. Blorach Etale Atnd Pithay N. W Hilling Eaféty

Washington Amusement Company seeks permit for hall opening

A Fresno city debate centers on opening the Fourth Ave and Beneca block hall built by the Washington Amusement Company. Mayor Miller pledges to enforce the law, while Theatrical Managers' Association objects, citing legal limits. R H Thompson notes Section 161 of ordinance 17,240 requires inspection and permit before any assembly hall opens to the public. The company had advertised imminent opening. officials warn no permit means shutdown and police action if theatre operates.

Arena of Buildings Francis Grant Washington Amusement Company Fourth Ave Beneca Theatrical Managers’ Association Miller R. H. Thompson Board of Public Works Thompson

Lavish funeral honors for Police Captain Laubsch er

Police Captain William F. Laubsch er died suddenly last Thursday. Nearly 1000 patrolmen friends and officials attended a First Presbyterian church service where Rev M A Matthews Grose delivered the oration. After processions through Beventh av Pike to Mount Pleasant cemetery, uniformed city officials and a fire department squad accompanied the hearse. The grave service was Solely Masonic with A U W uniform rank members present.

Wiliam F. Laubscher First Presbyterian Church M. A. Matthews Grose Down Beventh Av Pike Down Pike First Av Mount Pleasant Cemetery Fire Department Carr Harry Bringhurst William Clark George Marlowe Tennant McDonald Willard Powers John Ivan Ward

Promoters Praise Exposition Leaders And Achievements

A letter lauds Mr Wood and Mr Hewton for surpassing expectations in promoting the exposition. It praises Mr Allen and Mr Dawson for decisive leadership and high quality results, noting the event as the basin’s first major exposition aside from Portland. The writer predicts the fair will be declared the most beautiful and biggest upon August return.

Mr. Allen Mr. Dawson Portland St. Berme

Praises For Roosevelt In British East Africa

United Press reports in Nairobi that Col Theodore Roosevelt wins admiration for leadership and detail oriented expedition style. English hosts welcome his party as they trek hot lands in caravan formation. Praise highlights his democratic popularity and personal acquaintance with guides to reduce accident risk. Roosevelt’s marksman praise grows despite no self proclamation as expert shooter. His first field day proves his success and reinforces reputation.

United Pree Nairobi British East Africa Theodore Roosevelt Souk Rough Riders Anders Roosevelt

Arnold’s Asthma Cure Endorsed By A. J. Dick Of Nanaimo

Abram John Dick of Box 708 Nanaimo endorses Arnold's Asthma Cure, claiming six months of use brought dramatic relief after fourteen years of severe asthma. He reports no attacks since December 26 and lauds the treatment as vastly superior to prior methods. He notes the ad also offers an electric vibrator and free treatment at Seattle’s Arcade Building.

Nanaimo B.C Arnold Howard Sours Trul Abram John Dick Arcade Seattle

Baker Owen Grows Popular Bake Owen Loughney and Loughney Hire F H McClellan

Loughney and Loughney announce the addition of Dr F H McClellan, a veteran Washington medical specialist in rheumatism heart stomach liver and bowel troubles, to their drugless healing practice on Second and Pike. The firm professes a large Pacific coast clientele with a four oven setup and a staff including one physician and two nurses offering free consultations and weekday hours from 5 am to 6 pm Sundays until noon.

F. H. McClellan State of Washington McClellan Loughney Pacific Coast Raving Bank Second and Pike Streets

Building clash blocks bank entrance project

Judge John F Main issued a temporary injunction restraining Leary Building Company from continuing the entrance construction to the bank building at the corner of Beyond and Madison. National Bank of Commerce had contracted for rear interior work worth 70000 dollars and set a bank stairway plan. Leary altered plans to widen the entrance, threatening the bank’s stair installation. Bond set at 4000 dollars.

John Ff Main Leary Building Company Bank Beyond Madison National Bank of Commerce Leary Leary Company

Mother Dies After Burns in Tragic Fire

Mrs A W Gillis wife of the Lois theatre treasurer died from burns suffered early yesterday morning. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Bamue H Anechell she had been married just over a year and leaves a three months old son. Gillis awoke about 1.

A. W. Gillis Lois Theatre Burnal Gillie Bamue H Anechell

Tragic Death After Milk Warmed With Alcohol

An 18 year old woman died after a mishap involving warm milk and alcohol. Mrs Gillie had moved to Beattie from Pollingham where Mr Gillie led the Pantages heath. Funeral services will be held at the residence 405 Taylor on Wednesday at o'clock.

Mothes Gillie Beattie Pollingham Qllle Taylor

Consolidation sale cuts prices on top piano brands

In a rapid consolidation moving to Ellers Music House, piano stock is offered at deep discounts. Uprights in oak or walnut from New York makers are advertised at 207 to 297 with many models priced well below usual values. Numerous high grade grands also included with limited terms and a money back pledge. Located at Johnston Building University.

America Ellers Music House Neora New York Kimball Hobart M. Cable Marshall & Leet i Brory & Clark Behubert Jet & Davis Steinbach Dreher Smith & Etc University Johnston Bullding

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Laubscher Mr. Wood Mr. Hewton Guaranty Abstract & Title Co Wash Union Coal & Development Co Tar Johanson Vereee Martin J Emueene Purmin Can. Muokambon Heane Mneone Raenner Starriz E. L. Range Mr. Range Abili Range Effaire American Music Hall Reneca Dundee Linenettes Alberta Kamara Bolant Jacquard Phetas Ts Ellable Union Coal & Development Company Northern Pacific Railroad Sec R. E Coal Creek Pacific Coast Company Union Coal
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