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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
4
The article denounces global fire insurers for delaying payments after the city fire. It cites small firms paying little while big owners wait, notes moral turpitude, and calls for immediate laws to curb over insurance and to collect claims from stockholders if assets are insufficient.
Grace Snell Coffin Walker Layman, famed as the most married and divorced woman, ties yet another knot in Ventura California. The Chicago real estate heir, daughter of Amos J. Snell, has married Hugh M. Love after a long string of marriages and separations dating back to 1884 with Frank Hixon Coffin.
Walter Walker Joseph Norman and James Sulliven were arrested by Patrolman Hubbard after a Saturday night incident. The judge ordered the trio to leave town within one hour amid ex convict status and a claim they are performers not wanted in the area.
Mise Lois Feurt announced to perform a recital Friday evening at the First M B Church with W H Hediey FE Betaffert Rowe and Mrs Frederick Bentley assisting. The event draws notable musical interest and pride for Feurt whose contralto has earned praise from Madame Nordica during Seattle’s visit.
The Ladies Improvement Club of West Seattle presented a park at the Granda and California avenues intersection. Improvements on the lot were funded by public subscription. The city council approved purchasing a new car and granted a saloon license to King & Owens.
The Star asks for acceptable contributions to the Star Dust column and offers to publish community humor. The excerpt recalls a circus sideshow scene with fat woman, dwarf, living skeleton, and a tale about a picture titled The Thirsty Cows, ending with a personal note from Joan Bemman.
A fragmented report notes June 4 in New York where a vaudeville act draws unexpected crowds with a daring stunt sequence. The chaotic description hints at a sensational live event attracting spectators and attention in a bustling urban venue.
A self made Packer writes about art and work, dismissing painting yet admitting a gallery visit. He mocks critics and tones, claims practical skills matter, and recalls resisting artistic pretensions while acknowledging a moment of being drawn into an art scene.
The Thirty Sixth District Direct club comprising voters of the Sixth and Eighth wards will hold its regular meeting this evening at 129 Dena Way to perfect the organization of the league.
The Northern Pacific failed last night protests against the concrete sea wall along the Kaihroad Avenue waterfront outside the city campel age. The construction project carries a cost of B240,000 and was supposed to be completed with the proposed wall.
A fire at a tenement house on East 67th Street in New York yesterday afternoon left multiple dead and several missing. Firemen were injured, and a 2 year old child fell from a third floor fire escape while a mother allegedly collapsed from smoke.
In a quirky kitchen scene, Jizsie Onton asks how the escape from the stew occurred and Rosie Tomate explains a leek in the pan assisted the exit. The exchange blends playful dialogue with culinary whimsy.
J B Chilberg wrote to advisory board members, appointed by Godfrey Chealander after his northern trip last fall. Governors Moggatt of Alaska and Melanes of the Northwest Territory were asked to appoint permanent advisory boards.
A New York financial journal lists Waahia National Bank of Beattie among ten national banks honored by bankers. Seattle Bank has risen from the 22nd place it held in 1905. Klein, the shoemaker, at 217 James Street.
A local ad touts satisfied customers as its best promotion. It claims repeated patronage and referrals, highlights a one-at-a-time plan, and promises solid returns on each dollar spent. The copy invites readers to shop for summer outfits and open an account, listing prices for a business suit and outing bundle.
Colonel John Kinzie will finish the officers examination begun last night in Colonel G Lamping s office. Adjutant General Drain will pass on the results on his return from Washington. Dr M Carroll conducts the physician examination.
The street and road of the Seattle Comma conferred with J yesterday afternoon regarding granting the Union franchise over Pourthay, and postponed reporting until next Monday evening.
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