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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
7
The article details local generosity after a disaster. Beattie and the Chamber of Commerce relief drive organized accommodation and support. Hospitals, the Young Men's Christian Association, a barber shop, and various individuals offered free services and lodging to refugees and affected families.
The Bernhardt troupe performs at Sherman Clay & Cove drawing large crowds as tickets sell quickly. The Andere company adds late-night service to ease park access for Sherman Street crowds. Aylesworth company returns next Sunday at Third Avenue theater for the summer season as crowds await the East Coast troupe.
Readable fragments describe a local cafe scene at an intersection near Cow Butter and Pike Street with mentions of coffee items and street activity. No clear event or outcome is stated.
This week at the Star theater the DHS program features orchestra music and acts from cutlery percussion to Clemense brothers dancing. Crimnains and Gore perform fine dancing while monologues moving pictures acrobatics and grand opera singing round out the novelties. Summer prices of 1¢ and 28¢ are in effect.
H Lauterman a cook at fierait's restaurant sues Captain Hell of the secret service alleging hit and abuse tied to the Routas counterfeitings case. Named defendant is Captain Bell. The suit was filed today.
Local ad announces a $15 quit special featuring a line of 315 suits for outings and summer wear. The retailer W. B. Hetchinson Co. is located at the corner of Gad and Union in Seattle, inviting familiarity with the strong values offered.
Mary Drinkwater sued Dickson Connell for breach of promise in superior court and was awarded five thousand dollars after Connell failed to appear at the hearing. The outcome confirms the verdict despite the defendant's absence.
John J. Kinnane advanced $4000 toDp Conroy to secure a real estate deal with Elaine Iodue, alleging the defendant breached faith in the transaction over 23.
Emma Middleton seeks divorce from Beryl Middleton, while Sarah E. B Morley files against W. E. Morley and Elizabeth Hicks sues Henry H. Hicks in three divorce cases. Court records show petitions filed and filings pending.
Ellis the agent for the OR and N and Southern Pacific lines received a circular warning that tickets would be sold to San Francisco. The order was canceled on April 18 when the San Francisco disaster occurred. The Southern Pacific stated the Ferry Building office had opened. Tickets in the old office were saved but records and supplies were destroyed in the fire.
Port Warden Jensen declared he is disgusted by the ongoing affair and will step down as mayor once a successor is appointed. He said he remains in office to avoid a default and handles duties while awaiting final settlement. Allen McLaughlin held in county jail facing a hearing on a charge tied to a court order related to the Brothers' School.
Genuine Panamas priced from 4 to 15 dollars and straw hats from 1 to 2.60 at the Seat tle Mat Factory. The ad touts latest styles and claims to be the best place in the city to buy hats.
May 4 report says Elijah Dowie the first apostle's son has sunk in influence. Despite slight health gains he cannot regain former followers, with few at three recent meetings in the lab tabernacle as Overseer Voliva's faction remains loyal. Dowie spoke from the platform last night to a small assembly.
The Seattle Everett interurban line announces freight from Ballard and Seattle will be accepted for Allen Lake and intermediate points. Freight shipments at Math and Cate in Seattle will be accepted at Olive and 6th in the Seattle Electric Company car barns. The Allen Lake train runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
State page reports crows cause heavy crop losses in Jefferson county. Farmers' boys have killed hundreds of birds and brought them in as a bounty program.
City Treasurer George Russell deposited 291 with J A Nadeau treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce relief committee representing the gate receipts from last Sunday's city county baseball game. A separate suit filed in superior court by FU Connell seeks 8100 against the National Grocery Co for alleged illegal release and possession of his grocery at 603 Yesler Way.
From The Shing leweaver in Everett the hingleweavers union urges all weavers seeking a daily Ballard report to subscribe for 25 cents a month to The Seattle Daily Star at 1307 and 1909 Seventh Ave. Beat the, praising the Star for fairness to both sides in the struggle.
The lighthouse tender Columbine will depart Sunday for Alaskan waters with Col. W. Roessler aboard to transport material and equipment for El dred rock. The ship will remain north for three to four weeks and marks Roessler’s first northern voyage.
Tacoma May 4. B J Rowe owner of a Magnolia beach ranch planted several orange trees shipped from Japan. He says Puget Sound climate is milder than Japan and that the native but succulent fruit will endure frost and thrive here.
James J HIM completed a purchase of 20 000 tons of steel rails from the Soo Co to support his Canadian extension. An additional order for 3 200 was placed with Dominion Bree Co. Both companies are Canadian corn corns.
A leak in the junior shell forced the Lake Washington race to be postponed, leaving the sophomores as champions. Huntoon and Atkinson won doubles, Wawland won singles, and Palien and Miss I were noted winners in a later event. J. J. Clough was jailed in the county on a sanity charge. Cut Rate Prices On Teas and Coffees at Cow Butter Store.
CN. Watson formerly a payers clerk in Manila has been attached to Army Paymaster Goodman’s office in Seattle. The note records a transfer from the Manila payroll division to the Seattle office of the Army Paymaster.
The Slate Creek Gold Mining Company begins placer extraction on its property in eastern Hatcom County. The operation is described as a potential dividend payer with a gold exhibit stock offered for sale at 27 Boston, Frank Wheetling, secretary.
William Garrard longtime Madison Street resident and Kentucky native died yesterday evening at his home after a prolonged illness. He lived at 117 Madison Street for 16 years and was a veteran of the Mexican War serving as a lieutenant in the Sixteenth United States Infantry from 1846 to 1848.
Harry H. Randall a former Seattle post office mail carrier faces a true bill for detaining and diverting letters to his own use including items addressed to I A Fraser Mrs J Rosenberg Albert Anderson Mina Brezelle and others. Grand jury also indicts Robert S Jewell and Thomas Sheehan on counterfeit coin possession. George Edward Adams case set for trial for alleged gold theft from Beattie mail office with several confessions noted.
Rt. Rev. Bertrand Orth, Catholic bishop of Victoria, B C, is en route to Ottawa where a meeting of Canada's bishops will be held next Wednesday.
Band Box Market at 1100 First Ave offers a free car ticket with every meat purchase of 60c or more on Fridays and Saturdays only.
City council faces a clash over Mayor Moore's proposed appointment of Captain Spaulding or Jensen as barber master. Some claim Russell will be rejected and Spaulding favored, while debate centers on mayoral authority to remove Jensen. The Haseell appointment awaits council consideration next Monday night.
Eastern estates report maple trees scarce as strict food adulteration laws push buyers toward substitutes. Creacent Mfg. Co. of Seattle markets Mapeline a pure vegetable compound that mimics Vermont syrup at lower cost. Available at Cow Batter Store near Teas and Coffees.
A brief notice lists the outing and summer sulte items available at W. B. Hutchinson Co located at the corner of 2nd and Union in Seattle. The message references the store as a familiar supplier of strong values and mentions a price of 15 dollars.
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