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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
5
The report notes a June session with 12,000 spectators at a convention, describing decor and paradelike display. Senator Burrows delivers a speech praised as campaign keynote, while anonymous observers question claims of benefits to the people and critique the party focus.
Thelio, a Navy Yard route steamer, leaves Flyer dock at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 and 4 p.m. This schedule provides four daily departures for commuters and visitors.
Werren J. Pales, millionaire cotton machine maker, was granted an absolute divorce on statutory grounds after naming his son Leroy as co respondent in the divorce against his young wife. Leroy admitted to discreet conduct with his stepmother, while Mia Pales denied the charge and sought divorce via cross complaint naming her French maid.
Lew Dockstader and his minstrel troupe wrap up at Moore theatre with A Dull Day at the White House. Wallace Brownlow returns to Grand this week in The Toy Maker with Daphne Pollard and Teddy Webb. Seattle theatre midweek matinee tomorrow and Thursday in June features Emma Ponting as Tom York in Two Little Sailor Boys. The Hypocrites at Lola earns praise under Daniel Frawley. The Light Eternal and Coliseum rope walker Hugh Lloyd draw crowds.
Codewam introduces eight new vaude specialties including the Riva-Larsen Troupe from Europe. TA Robert Fitesimmons and his wife Julia Gifford Pitesimmons perform at Pantages this week as top boxing greats. Crimmine & Gore present At the Races at the Star in a merry musical comedy with 10 or 12 songs and Dan Crimmins star as a German blacksmith.
Raphael Scott, 19, was sentenced by Supreme Judge Ogden in Oakland to ten years at sea after admitting to robbing a saloon. The court ordered constant discipline and removal from city temptations, with Capt Canty agreeing to ensure conditions are fulfilled.
Farnsworth, a young miner, claims he was duped by Mise Rowe Smith, a woman who wooed him with promises of restaurant work and cashing in on his funds. He handed over 216 dollars as a partial payment and found Rose missing at 429 Pike Street. He reports the alleged deception to police.
Visitors welcomed daily as the entire Atlantic fleet remains at the navy yard for several more days. The battleship Rhode Island is in the dry dock. Boats depart from pier 2 at the foot of Yealer Way thirty times a day for a round trip fare of thirty cents.
The ladies of the Theosophical Society present a social and musical program this evening at 8 o'clock. The event will be held at 1420 Seconday.
The piece notes a sociable for Holy Trinity English Lutheran church and a pupil's recital at the Unitarian church with performers including Frankie Bloch and Ruth Holt. It also mentions Ballard High School senior party at the Elks' hall and Seattle YMCA visitors at Long Beach.
In the mayoralty contest, 68 boxes increased Hearst's margin by 38 votes, bringing his total net gain to 266 in 849 boxes reported.
The board of county commissioners voted to hold the hearing on the Lake Washington canal assessment roll on September 24. Taxpayer addresses are secured from the county treasurer and will be notified. Land Fraud Arguments Closed. Assistant Attorney General Hugh has closed his argument in the conspiracy to defraud the government of valuable lands case.
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