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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1905

Page

5

Pyramid Cure Promises Pain Free Relief For Piles

An old letter style plea touts a "Pyramid Deus Co" cure for piles with testimonials and promises. It claims cures without surgery and urges readers to order a free trial package by mailing name, address, and 50 cents. Some lines mention names and locations in a muddled narrative.

Ames Land Syret Captain War James Adama Con Gore Deus Co Gall Conte

Cheap Lots Near Queen Anne Car Line Offer

Real estate notice promotes inexpensive lots two blocks east of end of Queen Anne car line and near Rows. Terms by inquiry to Besten Queen James Bothwell tae. Or gans nsonance Renrs.

James Bothwell Tae

Council Clashes Over Fort Lawton Street Railway Franchises

J A Moore and Dr H Gilman challenge the Seattle Electric company franchise bids for Fort Lawton Westlake boulevard Fremont avenue and Ewing street at a council meeting. Mayor Ballinger vetoes the Fort Lawton grant while urging limits and transfers between systems to foster competition.

Seattle Fleetric Company Fort Lawton Westlake Boulevard Fremont Avenue Ewing Street Hallinger Conracil Moore Ullman Seattle Electric Company Cownell Ballinger Gilman Jacob Furth Seattle Flectricc Company Seate Electric Company Tts Seattle Electric Com

Fanny Crosby Honored With City Wide March 26 Day

Fanny Crosby to turn 85 on March 24 and a Fanny Crosby Day is planned for Sunday March 26 with tributes in city churches. The Bridgeport resident, blind since age six, is celebrated for hymns like Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rescue the Perishing and for writing under multiple pseudonyms.

Fanny J. Crosby Fanny Crosby Atlantic Pacffec Jesus

City Hall Plans Go To Committee Vote Record

The council passed Bowden's resolution to form a committee of officials and citizens to study city hall bonds. A site near the current city hall or the Fifth and Yesterday triangle was discussed, with the council allowed to choose any site if needed for technical reasons. Cole voted against the measure.

Cole Bowden City Hall Fifth and Yester

Earl of Pawtucket star D Orsey at Grand Theatre

Lawrance D Orsey returns to the Grand Wednesday evening for a five performance engagement in The Earl of Pawtucket. He is hailed as a leading English character actor and this role is seen as his best opportunity. Seats are at a premium.

Lawrance D' Orsey Earl of Pawtucket D'Orsey

Ferris Presents A Soldier of the Empire at Seattle

The Ferris company stages A Soldier of the Empire this week in Seattle. The romantic drama offers lush costuming and romantic scenes and is well handled by the Ferris troupe.

The Ferris Company Seattle Ferris People

The Virginia Girl at Third Avenue

A melodramatic piece titled The Virginia Girl runs at the Third Avenue venue. The production delivers thrills and climaxes with a balancing thread of comedy, well handled by a capable company.

Third Avenue

Star Theater vaudeville bill among the best yet offered

The Star Theater opens a strong vaudeville bill begun Monday with several notable specialties. Mrs Helen Wells will entertain the McKinley Circle Ladies of the G A R at her home 1415 Twenty fourth Avenue South on Thursday March 2. All comrades and Relief Corps ladies are invited.

Star Theater Star Helen Wells McKinley Circle Twenty-fourth Avenue South

Fake Hold Up Causes Trouble in Waha

A March report from Lewiston Idaho describes a fake holdup in the small town of Waha. R N Nannes sues for 10000 in damages claiming the joke frightened him and left him ill and weakened. Residents recall Nannes bragging of valor while several masked robbers supposedly terrorized locals.

Lewiston Idaho Waha R. N. Nannes Nannes

Fire Sparks Suit Over Damages in Nannes Case

A fire incident left Nannes greatly irritated, prompting a damage suit. The outcome of the affair will be watched with interest.

Nannes

Portland Exposition Admission Projections

The exploitation bureau of the Lew and Clark exposition forecasts 1,000,000 paid admissions from west of the Missouri and over 500,000 from east of the Missouri. It also expects Portland and nearby towns to contribute about 500,000 paid admissions to the exposition.

Portland The Exploitation Bureau of the Lew

Attorney Eaton Loses $1000 Claim Before City Council

H Eaton once tied to the Nellie Lawton escheat case sought 1000 from the city alleging Cedar River pipeline on Fuller tract streets wrongfully taken. Council rejected his claim by a Murphy motion and declined investigation. Eaton left, the city offering no settlement and inviting further action.

Hr. H. Eaton Nellie Lawton Ita Cedar River Murphy Eaton Fuller Tract Beacon Hill Dada

Stabbing at Cork Saloon Ends With Arrest on First Avenue

A stabbing affray in a Cork saloon on First Avenue South required a doctor for W. R. Hepworth who suffered a deep abdominal cut and is not believed to be seriously harmed. Joseph Graves, colored, was captured by Patrolmen Damm and King at the Phoenix hotel and faces charges if Hepworth improves.

Cork First Avenue W. R. Hepworth Joseph Graves Damm King Hepworth Terrace Street Fifth Avenue Graves Phoenix Hotel

Auburn man charged with attempted murder at shin gle mill

John of Auburn was brought to the county jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly drawing a revolver on his employer James Markeville owner of a shin gle mill. He appeared bound over to the superior court with bonds set at 500 dollars.

John Auburn James Markeville Superior Court

Sehubach Hamilton to Handle Oregon and Garonne Vessels

Sehubach and Hamilton announce their steamship agency will represent the Oregon Floyd Oregon Garonne and Ohio owned by Frank Waterhouse company. Weekly Seattle to St Michaels service promised with expedited freight and passenger tickets issued from Cherry Street offices. Oregon to sail June 1 Jerome June 3 Ohio June 4 Ohio repairs at Morans and Oregon repairs to finish by May 15.

Sehubach & Hamilton White Star Steamship Company Oregon Floanoke Garonne and Ohio Frank Waterhouse Company Albert Sehubach Cherry Street Bechubach North American Trading and Transportation Company St Michaels Seattle St. Michaels Jerome Ohio Morans

Vetoed ordinance blocks funding for City Engineer trip

Portland report states City Engineer Thomson would be sent to Murope under a $2000 appropriation vetoed by Mayor Hallinger over technical title concerns. He supported the use but demanded legal clarity and official reasoning. A council inquiry followed with counsel consulted on legality. In Portland Louis Schumer, 26, died after Detective Day shot him during a forcible attempt to detain him for forgery. Schumer’s bones were shattered and blood poisoning caused death. inquest pending to determine manslaughter or justifiable shooting.

Thomson Murope Hallinger Portland Ore Louis Schumer Joe Day Schumer Day

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