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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
8
United Pros reports that Taft supporters foresee several Republican candidates dropping out to back Taft. The piece notes likely retirement by one or more rivals as Taft gains convention momentum, with Speaker Cannon highlighted as a possible first withdrawal to unite behind the Ohio man.
A French play A Quasar ter of an Hour Before His Death was presented by Mr. Hess Mr. Clement and Mr. Leroy Backus before the Alliance Francaise at the Perry hotel. Musical events included Schubert Club performances with violin solos and choruses. The Literary and Travel Club was hosted by Mrs. Maurice D. Leehey. Michigan Club plans a program at Carpenter hall and former Michigan residents are invited. Alpha Club elected officers and named delegates to the City Federation with alternates.
Boats depart Pier 2 for battleship tours with ten round trips daily and fifty round trips scheduled overall. Officials remind visitors to board at Pier 2 for viewing cruises and period timetables.
Dreamland hosts the fourth annual Beach Show with top acts including Asa N, PANCIFRA, and Dreamland Kink. The program highlights the coast champions and a featured act labeled Highest and Best Show Vet. A notable event includes benching the Order Breaker 338 fogs and local favorites Mr John fre from Radene.
Mrs B C Stanley and Mrs Lanning host guests as multiple banquets unfold at the Y M C A this week. The Kids Kountry Klub held a formal banquet last evening in association rooms. Salesmanship class hosts banquet tonight and Educational class gathers Friday. The gymnasium class plans the week’s main banquet Wednesday with games and amusements. Chapter 6 P E O and Chapter G P E B O met at Mrs N M Myer’s home. Young Ladies Institute hosts its first post Lenten event Thursday in Christiansens hall.
Four men bound and gagged a watchman in a Woodlawn store and removed all stock in a furniture van. A citizen fired at the van but did not strike anyone. Loot valued at 5500 dollars.
The Coliseum bills George Wilson and company in a singing and talking act, Miss Franklyn Gale in a sketch, and Georgie O Rainey as a character artist. Pantages features the Wheelers, a new Eiwel song, Morrow Schellberg novelty, Tom Mahoney Irish stories, Imperial Banjo Quartet, and The Lady Grafters Reception. Star theatre offers There and vaudeville Rivers Rochester and Eugene Trio. Madison street musical comedy includes The Merry Widow Waltzes and comedic costumes. Motion pictures of a tramp in society provide humor for the week.
Mre G Hummeland aged 57 died at her residence May 2 in this city. William J Krause aged 68 died May 4 in this city. The remains of Capt H B Hoff man were shipped to Helena Montana by Butterworth and Sona. Thomas Hastings aged 26 died May 4 in this city. The body is at
Classified sale lists various rug sizes and prices in dollars, mentioning low cost options. The jumble includes multiple dimensions and prices such as 19.00 20.00 22.75 25.50 and 27.50, along with bank size and model codes.
Advertises hemmed satin spreads priced at 1.19 per hundred with good weight patterns noted. Includes brief claim of quality and value for bulk buyers.
The funeral service for Mrs. G Hummeland will be held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. William J. is also noted for a funeral in the same notice with details to follow.
Harvey Gardner funeral set for Wednesday at 2 in Kenney-Watson parlors Tacoma burial at Lake View cemetery D Carleno remains noted with interment at Lake View cemetery followed by burial at same location.
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