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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1906

Page

3

Worst Weather Brews Across Coast and Inland

The March cold snap racks Seattle Tacoma and beyond with wind and frost. Telewire lines down and power limits strain city lighting. San Diego endures the driest spot with rain. statewide storms threaten fruit, wires, and trees as crews rush to repair damage.

Seattle San Diego Tacoma Oregon Cal Cape Plattery California United States Sound Seattle-Tacoma Power Company Auburn

Cabinet changes in prospect in Washington

The article discusses anticipated cabinet reshuffles with Attorney General Moody possibly retiring and G I Von Meyer likely succeeding on the Navy portfolio. Cortelyou may replace the Treasury secretary in fall, and Taft is considered for the Supreme Court but may stay in the cabinet. Washington expects Taft to become Justice Brown’s successor.

Washington D.C Moody Bonaparte Department G. I. von Meyer Russa Navy Cortelyou Secretary of the Treasury Supreme Court Bench Taft Tethnnian Canal Philippines Justice Brown

Made It Herself Embroidered Blouse Delights Luncheon

A fashionable maiden wore a blouse with self made cobwebby embroidery at a luncheon. The water motif featured an embroidered butterfly beneath the boat, with graceful Val insertion lines. A narrow yoke had tiny tucks and domi puffed sleeves with curved insertion details.

The Theaters Offer Mixed Shows At Grand Seattle

The Grand hosts Her Double Life in two performances with Laura Frankenfield delivering lines in a polished but uneven performance. Walter Scott appears at Third Avenue as Beatty, but a full review is delayed due to seat rush. Reilly and Woods Big Show opens at Seattle Theater, Piff Patt Pouff engagement at the Grand runs Wednesday to Saturday, and Madam Johanna Gadski headlines the Grand tomorrow with Frank La Forge. The Star showcases bargain tickets this afternoon with a diverse lineup including Armetrongs and Jansen among other acts.

Laura Frankenfield Mercy Ferrick Walter Scott Beatty Death Valley Third Avenue Seate Star Armetrongs de Mora Graceta Shirleys Charles Austin Wire Renfrew and Jansen Isabella Jansen Pete Duneworth

Tooth Powder Half Price at Bartell's Drug Stores

A promotional notice asks readers if they use tooth powder and offers a half price sale at Bartell's Drug Stores on Second Avenue. Items listed include Euthymol toothpaste Imperial tooth powder and Colgate powder with various prices and sizes.

Bartell Hense Colgate Lister Ove

Ballinger Collecting Photos of Ex Mayors

Mayor Ballinger has begun a project to gather portraits of former mayors for display in the city hall office. Two frames hang already for Ex-Mayor J Homes and Ex-Mayor Orange Jacobap, with plans to add W J Wood J T Ronald Fr Dr Black Robert Moran Harry White and Byron Phelps. Future aims envision displaying each successive mayor and, when finances permit, creating painting copies for city hall decor.

Ballinger Genttle J. Homes Orange Jacobap Aleo W. J. Wood J.T. Ronald Dr. Black Robert Moran Harry White Byron Phelps Baliinger Re Iredes

City Briefs Include Theft Report And Debates And Developments

Pr J London reported to police that his roommate Carlson stole 15 dollars Saturday night. Government hay and care shipments were tested after opening at the local quartermaster on Saturday. The Keatie Baptist union dedicated its Washington Park chapel with Rev John M Dean preaching. Evangelist S Pool and Mey Hull plan a debate on whether Bible history science philosophy morality and religion are in error with Pool affirming and Hull negating. Ladies Montefiore Aid raised over 500 at their sixth annual ball for the sick and widows. A new three story apartment house costing 8000 dollars may rise at 1514 Boyleston Ave with building permit issued.

Pr. J. London California Carlson

Investigating Freight Rates In The Midwest And Plains

The Interstate Commerce Commission convened in Kansas City to probe rail freight rates on petroleum and products from Kansas and Indian Territory to Missouri Iowa Nebraska Illinois Arkansas Colorado Oklahoma and other destinations. The inquiry targets alleged unjust discriminatory practices favoring Prairie Oil & Gas and Standard Oil against Kansas producers.

Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Middle Western Kansas Indian Territory Missouri Iowa Nebraska Illinois Arkansas Colorado Oklahoma Petrolecom State of Standard Oil Company Prairie Oi & Gas Company Prairie Oil & Gas Company

Notable Names in War and Arrests Reach International News

Telegraph briefs report Paul De Burk of Spokane among Netof killed in the battle of Jolo. Argentine President Manuel Quintana is dead. In San Jose California two boys are arrested on suspicion of a pending offense.

Battle of Jolo Paul de Burk Spokane Manuel Quintana San Jose Cal

Unitarian Conference Opens With Notable Dedication

The Reylston Avenue Unitarian church was dedicated yesterday with Rev. B A Fitter of Boston delivering a sermon and a sermon by Rev Geo W Stone of Portland. The Northwest Conference annual meeting began today with ministers gathered at 2 pm and a conference session to follow with Rev J A Cruzan of Spokane giving a sermon. The assembly will conclude tomorrow.

B A. Fitter Boston Elliot Harvard College Reylston Avenue Unitarian Church Geo. W. Stone Portland Northwest Conference The Unitarian Church A. Cruzan Spokane

Young Men's Republican club election details outlined

The article describes changes to the clubs election process for officer posts in April. New rules require nominations two weeks prior and Australian ballot voting, plus annual dues of $1 that bar nonpaying members from voting. The executive committee, with ward and county representatives, will schedule nominating and election meetings.

Hontile Republican Club

Fireman Humes a Wonder Prevents Runaway Team

Ben Humes a Columbia station fireman halted a runaway Boston dairy team that started at Eighth Avenue and Columbia Street and sped along Columbia to Sixth Avenue and up to Marion Street. He previously stopped a robber near Columbia Street and Seventh Avenue and halted a runaway ambulance days earlier.

Ben Humes Columbia Boston Eighth Ay Columbia St Sixth Marion «St Humes

BARKS OVERDUE ON SEWARD BARKS TO ALASKA

Two ships bound for Seward from Seattle are overdue. The Nicholas Thayer left January 10 and has not reached her destination while the Ferris Thompson, which sailed February 12, also failed to report in.

Seward Seattle Nicholas Thayer Ferris Thompson

Squire Sues Wife for Custody of Five Children

Calyin Chesum sues for divorce claiming his wife is more business minded and wealthier. He seeks court order to have Mrs Chesum return five children she allegedly took to Cripple Creek Colorado. Chesum, with little money or property, says she deserted him in Spokane years ago and moved with the children to Colorado. He notes she has supported the family for ten years and asks she continue.

Hamiliton Cigaretton Et Joba Ore Russia Iowa Prince Henry of Prusalata Akron Colo Sherwood King No. 14 No. 1 Ttts Brush John L. Sale Dawson Camp Arctic Brotherhood Pred Poeechke Cripple Creek Rob Ce Bia Chidren Squire Calvin Chesum Chezum Aye Rufn Colorado Chezum Wteck

Looks Like A Winning Team

Baseball at the U is booming with many aspirants for every position on the team. Contenders for pitching include Dean, Woodruff, Reeer, Lloyd O’Brien, Murphy and Ed Hughes. Captain Webster Hoover handles backstop duties as Tears likely starts at first base. Roy Scatchard could hold second, with Happy O’Brien at third as a season looms and a busy eastern and western Washington schedule nears.

Washington Dean Woodruff Reeer Lloyd O'Brien Murphy Ed. Hughes Rady" Cole Webster Hoover Roy Scatchard O'Brien

Notable Pairings Involved In Portland Seattle Dispute

Frederick Allen Willard aged 26 of Seattle and Theresa Schlip 18 of Portland linked to a case with Olaf Jacobson 26 and Olga Hokstad 29. The report lists four individuals connected to the matter.

Frederick Allen Willard Seattle Theresa Schlip Portland Olaf Jacobson Olga Hokstad

Rich Kuskokwim District Prospects Promised in Alaska

The Kuskokwim district of Alaska is described as rich in gold copper cinnabar and silver though unprospected and undeveloped. The notice invites applications and bids through Rodd & Co at 625 Pioneer Bids and states mail by May 25.

Kuskokwim Alaska SF. Rodd & Co Pioneer

Will Chinese Citizenship Case Litigate at Stevenson

A citizenship dispute involving a Chinese resident in Stevenson Skamania County heads to a local hearing on Wednesday. U S District Attorney Jesse A Wrye travels to Stevenson to pursue Ah Bings papers to prove his entry and status in the United States. The case draws wide attention from the Celestial community and local residents.

United States Stevenson Skamania County Jesse A. Wrye Ah Bing

Severe Cold Grips Washington State Wide

Reports from across Washington state detail extreme cold with North Yakima at 2 degrees above zero and Prosser at 14. Big Bend towns face high winds and frost. Snow blocks an O R and N line in southeastern Washington while Walla Walla warns of winds threatening crops. A bitter wind damages property and unroofs buildings, millions in losses. Sunnyside gains first freight on the Northern Pacific line with regular service to North Yakima to follow.

Middle West Dakota Minnesota Canadian Atlantic California Nevada North Yakima Prosser Big Bend Washington Walla Walla Sunnyside Northern Pacific Railroad Sunenyside

Excursion to California Train Leaves Seattle March Sixteen

A special round trip excursion to California departs Seattle on March 16 for 85 dollars. Includes Pullman accommodations, side trips, and more. Limited passenger capacity. reserve at Northern Pacific ticket office or Seattle Commercial Club secretary Will in the Eitel building.

Seattle Northern Pacific Ticket Office Seattle Commercial Club Eitel Aoe

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