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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
3
Attorney General John D. Allinson argues the property is forever reserved for public use. The San Juan Fishing Packing Company and rail interests tied to Milwaukee and Harriman have large stakes in the section.
Portland dispatch reports General Dante Brush arrived at the Vancouver Barracks Washington to assume command over the Department of the Columbia on March 23. He succeeds preceding general officers and begins duties overseeing regional forces and installations.
In Richmond Virginia on March 2 Mme Elizabeth Lamb president of the Society of the Daughters of Senators and Representatives announces a new organization. Although composed of daughters of politicians the group will be purely social with activity tied to congressional sessions and possible Washington clubrooms for eligible women. Initial membership exceeds 560 and is expected to grow. A program of dances card parties and other functions will begin after Easter to foster acquaintance among state and national lawmakers’ daughters.
Rev. John A. St. Clair of St Stephens Episcopal Ballard denounces landlords of restricted districts in the sermon The Social Evil He cites reform waves and Lexow committee findings and praises the press for exposing the issue He also notes a planned illustrated lecture on the Passion at Oberammergau next Sunday evening
A benefit concert for Miss Ruby McGuire will be held at the First Christian church Broadway and Olive on Tuesday evening March 24 with Miss Metoire assisted by Herr Moritz Rosen violinist Mr Lowia Dimond pianist and the Ladies Musical Club.
Boats depart ten times daily from Pier 2 bound for the U S Navy Yard. Local transport service advertises frequent departures and direct service to the naval installation from Port Orchard.
In Los Angeles on March 24 Jeanette Collinson drank bichloride of mercury after a trivial quarrel with husband Hugh M. Collinson. He attempted to give antidotes but she resisted. She died at the family home on South Johnson Street after physicians arrived.
Boats leave Seattle ten times daily with schedules at 6 30 a m 7 50 a m 9 10 a m and 12 00 m 1 16 2 00 3 45 4 30 6 15 p m plus 11 30 p m on Saturdays. Round trip fifty cents. The program notes soon a fleet near a dozen ships including battleships Oregon Nebraska Wis cofisti Colorado nosylvania and training ship Philadelphia.
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The First Christian church announces the resignation of Pastor Rev. A L Chapman which surprised the congregation. A special meeting will be held after Sunday services to act on the resignation. Chapman said he accepted a call from Boise Montana. He served two and a half years and 406 members joined during his tenure.
Julius J. Wolf of 1403 12th av is rapidly recovering from tumor surgery performed days ago and will be out soon. Issaquah Washington plans to organize a commercial club to promote local business interests.
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