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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
3
A prisoner named Brothier escaped from custody at a wharf area among freight cars after returning from Port Town. Officers J A Nichelson and Henry Whee pursued through a yard of freight cars, losing him briefly before locating him under a freight car. He yielded without resistance and was jailed.
A group of 15 mediums form the Defensive League to defend the free rights of clairvoyants and seers. They seek funds from supporters, stating money ranging from two cents to a million dollars may be needed to counter attacks by intolerant individuals and to defend legitimate spiritual practice.
A group elected officers after drawing up a declaration of principles. J. R. Burton becomes president, M Spaulding is vice president, D. D. Poster serves as treasurer, and J. F. Freenor and F. J. Slocum are named trustees. The assembly vows to spread tidings broadly.
The Meadows Racing program lists a 2 pm Firet race at the Grand Opera House in California Opera company presenting The Nightingale. Seattle Theater shows Dark. Third Avenue Theater presents The Tellers by Aylesworth company. various Vaudeville acts headline Star Theater Vauderilie Svpten M Theater and others at Lake Union Pavilion with roller skating.
B. Kirk and A. Allen of the local Y M C A left yesterday for Gerhard Oregon to attend a meeting of the Y M C A College association.
The Band Box Market at 1100 First Ave notes 30 years in the meat trade. The ad claims steady price and quality have favored Beattie customers and invites readers to place their next order.
Cupid attacks Fort Lawton as two weddings occur among army personnel. On Thursday Quartermaster Sergeant Frank Lipatreu of the Tenth Infantry wed Mya Catherine Smith at Mire Long’s home. The second couple is William Quinn and Mise Marie Hargrove, married at Chaplain Perry’s headquarters.
Police search for R Coffin and J F Scott after they disappeared from the Stevens Hotel. Coffin, last seen April 17 from Maine with two companions en route to Alaska, left no word and his trunk remains. Scott, seen May 5 with W A Cutler of Vancouver, disappeared the next morning. No clues yet on their whereabouts as investigations continue.
Twelve survivors of the gas oline schooner Argus were rescued by the revenue cutter Perry after a backfire explosion on the starboard engine. Captain Maloney and Chief Engineer Bush blamed the blast. Indians aided lifeboat navigation to shore and the party was brought to safety in the city.
Lowa Aerie No 1 of the Fraternal Order of Bagies reported the initiation of new members at their last night meeting. The event highlighted membership growth and community bonding within the lodge.
Mr. Dayton and a group of 50 pupils will perform the cantata Hello of Coranville at Madison Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday evening.
Daily readings offered by the poted phrenologists in room 209 Shafer building at 1414 Ree endav. Readings cost $1.00 and run from 9 to ? daily.
Reporter Kipling visits the Chicago stock yards to witness cattle slaughter. He describes the vast pens, viaducts, and the brutal, suffocating process as men in red work the knives, cows dragged along rails, and blood filling the air in a grim, overwhelming scene.
Notice invites visiting Elks to send name and address to W. C Lynch care Ethe club Alaska building and to attend the meeting Monday evening in Elks Mall for the event.
Water rent due in June for June July and August. If not paid by June 30 it becomes delinquent. District covers city north of Galer street from bay to lake. Metered water due from the 1st to the 20th of each month. Becomes delinquent on the 20th.
The account describes vivid, brutal slaughter in a factory setting with pigs processed through a boiling vat and mechanical conveyance. Witnesses recount the removal of hair, resulting injuries, and the blood and deaths of workers and animals, ending with a graphic depiction of the grisly process.
The quarterly report to members shows a surprising rise with 9,600 cards issued last quarter. These members are distributed across 64 unions, reflecting stronger engagement within the council.
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