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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
7
The piece discusses how a dowdy appearance can mask cleverness and wealth, citing a husband who married for status and a wife who favors bright fabrics. It slips into dream interpretations for love and marriage, with advice on social strategy, age, and debutante behavior, ending with a note on deep breathing for health and mood.
Harry Harrie of Halland posted a warning sign and fixed a loaded gun with a wire trigger at his door to target his wife, after a domestic dispute. Neighbors and travelers read the notice as police and prosecutors filed complaints alleging threats against his wife and an associate named Charles V. Smith.
Concession holders at the Pay Streak presented an ultimatum to exposition directors. They seek asphalt covering for the Pay Streak, fireworks at the Pay Streak foot, a band stand on the Lake Union promenade, and a continuous band. They claim promises by former Director A. W. Lewin or other authorities were not fulfilled.
Miroha Elman, the Russian violinist, served as soloist at the Seattle Symphony concert last night. Despite his youth, he delivered a masterful performance that captivated the audience, marking a pronounced success for the program's second season. Mischa Biman will appear Sunday night at the Moore theater.
May 6 report states Mr HH D Baker, American consul at Hobart, traveled aboard the Australian liner Marama with a small menagerie. The assortment includes two Tasmanian tigers, a black swan, a dingo, and other animals destined for the Grand National park in Yosemite.
Reports from Melbourne note Senator Pearce defense minister announcing Japanese spies traveling as itinerant showmen map northern Australia. Pearce says spies questioned horse cattle livestock and other info useful to an invasion army. Also: Kohn resigns from Charity Organisation Society employment department. Oyster beds under investigation after sewage traces found in Puget Sound samples. Health officials seek source beds to prevent typhoid risk.
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co announces trip rates to Omaha and Kansas City with figures in dollars. Tickets go on sale June 2 and July 1 3 with return options by October. Contact Union Ticket at 608 First Ave for details and rates.
A fragmented notice mentions a cat and a bargain with a salesman at Kohler See Ave opposite. The readable text is unclear and lacks concrete actions, dates, or official details.
The TidT Ward Improvement club opposes opening any street through university grounds and rejects building a bridge across Lake Union near the campus.
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