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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
3
A transcribed comic exchange shows Billie Kelb and Joe Schlumpf rehearsing a vaudeville style act at a Rathskeller venue. The dialogue features banter about money, a scam scheme, and a comedic plan to charm a crowd while lampooning accents and social pretensions.
A chamber of commerce meeting on Tuesday outlined plans to raise 20 000 for a new YMCA building at Fourth and Madison. F M Hubbell pledged 1000 and J Smith 750. The association has 125 000 in resources and will not proceed until funds reach 155 000. total project cost remains 155 000.
Bartender Carlen Larson was arrested Tuesday night on larceny from the person after James Jones reported his pockets picked of 15 dollars and a gold watch while Jones slept at the bar on First and Washington. Patrolmen Holland and Hedges rearrested Larson, who remains jailed awaiting trial. The Portland underwriters sold the steamship George W Elder for 10400 dollars. raising attempts planned in about ten days.
An excursion train will depart Seattle at 7:80 am on Friday June 23 for the Portland Exposition. Round trip fare is six dollars. Tickets are available now.
Baltimore reformer and civil service lawyer Joseph Bonaparte is profiled as the likely next secretary of the navy. Described as a disciplined, hard working attorney with reform inclinations, he is said to be about 54, athletic, fond of reading and walking, and a total abstainer. The piece notes his wealth, absence of political show, Catholic faith, and a possible path to higher office, including John Hay’s.
The description highlights Bonaparte’s striking facial features and tall posture, his peculiar speech with a falsetto ending, and his reputation as an able, sunny orator. A strict, diligent lawyer, he served as a long-time governor and attended every board meeting, though some fear overwork may affect his portfolio duties.
The Boston originated Alveolar Dentistry at 1420 Second Avenue in Seattle markets a new method for tightening loose teeth straightening crooked teeth replacing missing teeth without plates or bridges and restoring decay to soundness. Firms claim lower fees and free advice if patients cannot visit.
The piece recalls Bonaparte aiding a Polish Jewess to secure a mother's pardon and taking a case for a colored girl charged with assault, often without pay. It notes a nickname from Maryland reform years and describes Roosevelt’s early impression of Bonaparte as a reformer able to investigate politics.
Portland police uncovered an elderly recluse named James Ford living in a crude cavern hideaway on a ravine slope behind Willamette Heights near the Cornell road entrance to the expo grounds. He claimed to have lived there since Christmas to escape interference and live alone, subsisting on uncooked foods.
Grand J O AL Geattle Kidnaped Third Avenue The Girl Engineer Star Polite Vaudeville show listings announce tonight’s programs and venues in a concise travelogue of stage acts.
Theater notes announce changes at Grand and Third Avenue venues with new engagements. Bernard returns Friday night at The Beauty Shop Bar, while The Girl Engineer yields to The Female Detective at Third Avenue on Sunday. Arab acrobats headline Star this week and Mrs Fiske gains fresh notice for directing skill.
Mrs Fiske emphasises perfection of the whole over individuals guiding rehearsals to unite players toward the play. Leah Klieschna underwent six weeks of practice as part of this approach. July 3 opens the monster carnival at Phird and Jamen for the Labor Temple fund with Nat Reles’ Southern Carnival company presenting varied attractions.
In Milwaukee on June 21 the Modern Woodmen of America caucuses chose C. D. Elliott of Beattie to be reelected head escort and F. E. Daniels of Bellingham to be national committeeman. Dr. Warner of Kansas urged fraternal sanitarium efforts for tuberculosis patients amid a 700000-member organization.
Firemen at Station 7, Fifteenth and East Denny Way, answered a blaze at 6 PM Tuesday. A stove spark ignited the roof, burning through shingles before discovery, then the driver used chemicals to extinguish the fire in ten seconds.
The Annex of Stone Fisher Lane will host a Monday night pleal inviting all local dry goods clerks. Special cars will shuttle guests from the Annex to Madrone Park, then the steamer Haas will carry them to Meydenbauer Bay for a dance and banquet.
A dinner at the Hotel Washington Thursday evening under the auspices of the Advertising Men's club will feature talks on advertising Seattle. Speakers include Will H. Parry J. B. Metkie and H. B. Houston advertising manager of Worlds Work.
A day trip on an excursion train will depart Seattle on Friday June 28 at 7 30 a m for the Portland Exposition. Round trip fare is 65 00 dollars and tickets are on sale now.
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