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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
8
A reader offers to abstain from cigarettes and urges others to quit. The pledge asks for enrollment as a member of The Star Anti Cigarette League with the stated address.
An anti cigarette editor recounts quitting and urges readers to join The Star Anti Cigarette League in Seattle. He describes mind over matter and invites readers to pledge and spread the message among friends who smoke. The piece promotes reform and personal resolve leading to a cigarette free life.
The article guides beginners to select a few easy flowering plants, urging attention to place and needs. It lists early spring bulbs like tulips jonquils narcissi hyacinths crocuses snowdrops and squills and notes bulbs planted in fall bloom early and last years. It also mentions gaillardia blanket flower and French marigolds fragrant petunias and sinnas as hardy, attractive choices for summer color and cutting.
Governor Charles S. Deneen, a reform governor, will visit Seattle and tour Alaska. A letter to William Canavan confirms Deneen’s interest in Alaska self government and support for statehood.
Burglars forced entry into George FE Boos home at 1526 Bemont Ave yesterday evening, according to a police report. The break in occurred at the Boos residence and is under investigation by local authorities.
Sweet peas are popular for easy culture and fragrant blooms. Plant in rich garden soil with manure, in eastward rows, and keep flowers picked daily to prevent seed formation. Sow seeds early in trenches 3 to 4 inches deep, cover slightly, and gradually fill trenches as plants grow.
Detective Phil Brick reports an intruder entered by a pass key last night. Items taken include a gold diamond pin set, an 18 pearl pin set, a sapphire ring, an old-fashioned gold necklace, and a gold locket.
Reported on the south side of Pike between Fifth and Sixth streets a hole in the sidewalk injured several women. Claim is carelessness by city water department workers who left planks there. Patrolman Applequist reported the hazard and Superintendent Youngs was asked to have the hole filled.
A colorful profile of Thomas Lawson, alias Proxy, from Bowton Massachusetts. The piece describes his unique habit of collecting proxies, his wealth and influence, a Chicago trip with a special train, and glimpses of his eccentric career as banker, broker, author, and octopus hunter chief. The narrative includes a dramatic Boston explosion scene and Lawson’s dismissive quip about life insurance honesty.
An empire gown of gray crepe with Mechlin lace and embroidered bands is showcased for Easter wear. Grand theatre opens May 30 with a Mechlin trimmed gown and Milan braid hat. Star theater bills include Gimmee and radium girls, coins by Nelson, and European acts. matinees priced 10 cents. Seven boys were admitted to the reform school by Judge Frater, marking a new juvenile court case.
Alberta Gallatin opens at the Grand in Cousin Kate with Miss Gelatin praised for her home tone. Primrose minstrel company scheduled for four performances next Thursday. Babes in Toyland opens at the Grand in a grand tour with 84 performers and three 14 foot cars. Cherry Hollo me and My Wife's Family run at Seattle venues as Ten Hendricks brings new songs this season. Russell & Drew of the Third Avenue engage with Eastern Block Co. for a ten week Grand season while stock plans stir talks.
Local store Piper and Taft advertises best bicycles for $30 with a dozen models. Coaster brake wheels priced at $20 are also offered at 36 Second Street.
The advertisement promotes fifty to eighty acre plots around Haller Lake near Seattle with prices as low as 25 down and 10 monthly at 6 percent. No taxes until 1967, all lots labeled with price, and a complimentary interurban round trip from Ballard. Interurban schedules include 6 40 and 8 10 from Ballard with Sunday service every half hour.
Mayor Moore urges city council to authorize laying tracks on Westlake and North First avenues as a city undertaking. Estimated cost about 76000 to pave occupied street portions, funded from existing city reserves, with long term control to guide future interurban lines entering the city.
Police arrested Eneka a Japanese porter at Percy's Jewelry Store 168 Cherry Street on charges of stealing jewelry. He wore one missing ring and a second ring was found in a pawnshop on Washington Street. He confessed to the thefts after initial denials.
Henry Newers of Sethay and Madison was implicated after a Thursday night jamboree. Investigators traced the crime scene through sections opened by police within 24 hours as he inspected the wine and the alleged clues.
Bowers was reported missing by relatives. An intoxicated man was found on a residence steps and booked as John Doe, Olave Bherrock Holmes. Merchant J. B. MacDougall found false teeth and a hat at his doorstep. Police Clerk Dennia Drew connected the clues, identifying John Doe as Henry Boward when the teeth matched, ending the case.
Bremerton items report minor discipline cases with Johnson and Barlin fined for a yard fight. Navy yard activity includes a large steam cutter moved to the machine shop for boiler and engine installation and talk of bidding on the Zafiro at Mare Island. City limits extension discussed. furniture business sale retained the undertaker department. Mrs. Anna Mertz was tried for insanity and acquitted. A farewell for Rev Mackey at David Rodgers’ home. County Superintendent Beach now oversees Bremerton schools. Principal Newberry resigns and moves to Sidney. Goch club prizes awarded. consocrations awarded to Mr. Martin and Mrs. Kimball. Rumors of Nebraska completion at the yard. naval constructors Tawresey and Bearch visiting.
Simon Brooks, age thirteen, is to be hanged at the Washington state penitentiary in Walla Walla on April 19 following legal proceedings. The condemned man, moved from an eastern home to the west, faces a fatal date tied to a superstition of thirteen, with thirteen steps to the gallows. A steamship Minnesota arrival from Yokohama is noted in connection with the case.
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