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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
5
Youths in Blaine Lake Park damage shade trees to harvest bark for toy canoes. Court action looms as injuries and property concerns rise amid the trend. Nearby residents report vacant lots opened for development at Green Lake while locals discuss driveway and boulevard plans.
At Green Lake Martt C Whe has bought four lots in the Wallingforth addition and will shortly take steps to equip properties with new parapets for fire protection. J C Pratt of Maple Leaf Place Green Lake reports the arrival of a new hospital and sanitarium to the town, bringing rejoicing to residents.
Notice warns water customers of May rent due and delinquent payments by May 9. It references a district between Galer and Union, and notes metered water charges are due by the 3rd of each month.
Judge Charles F. P. McKenna of the federal court in Porto Rico is accused of accepting 806 from the Har association. He admits the receipt but says it was a loan and not related to case decisions. McKenna has resigned and left for Washington with the Har committee on board.
The cornerstone of the University Methodist Church was laid yesterday afternoon. Dr Wharton of the First Methodist Church Dr D C Pranie lin and Rev W M Leveh preached the sermon inviting preservation of the legacy and faith.
On May 1 the W. A. will host an annual exhibition in the auditorium with the expression close as the first entertainment. A symposium close exhibit is planned for the afternoon of May 24.
Washington May 14 Ad Views indicate a revolution of great magnitude to brewing in Ban to Dominge.
D G Deeman, a millionaire gum maker, seeks a higher civil war pension in Cleveland. He requests $12 per month for total incapacity for manual labor, though he currently receives $4.
A packed Seattle theater welcomed the Pollard Opera company led by Teddy McNamara and Daphne Pollard performing A Runaway Girl. Audiences praised the company with no changes in the lineup since their last visit, though critics crave fresher material than The Hello of New York and The Goelah. The Pollards play the week to strong business with a big crowd expected the next two shows. Also Aylesworth’s A Hidden Crime drew large crowds at Third Avenue theater with cast in varied roles and solid performances. Star theater offered new vaudeville with Edbworth and Burt, traveling pictures, a ventriloquist, two female acrobats, a Yiddish speaker, and a novelty jugging act.
The Kirkland council may sue the Kirkland Heal Estate company to force payment of a special tax on theft property for a sidewalk fronting the company. A line from Kirkland to the phones company will connect with the Independent Telegraph line at Kirkland to aid patrons contacting Beatie. The steamer Dorothy of Brown & Thompson Transportation resumed service on the lake after weeks of repairs.
Maz Umbrecht an Incal architect and his wife drove to Portland arriving Friday night. They returned to Beattie in rain. Mr Umbrecht said roads were excellent and they made fast time on the southern journey with no accidents delaying travel.
The Magtea order executive committee met in San Francisco on May 14 and arranged two tent cities for shelter and relief. One camp at Golden Gate Park and another at Potrero. Fifty thousand dollars was placed at the committee’s disposal.
Helena May. The Montana railway from Lombar to Lewiston is sold to the Milwaukee Road and will become part of its main line through the state.
United States naval inspectors Whitney and Turner with their forces examine the steamers Jefferson Lyra Santa Ana and Dix at a port in a routine naval inspection.
The piece argues that wealth commands power and that money opens opportunity. It encourages opening an account with the State Bank of Seattle promising 4 percent interest compounded semi annually as a path to social standing and financial growth.
Ad lists an 8.05 price for a Morrie chair with a mercs frame and reversible cushions. It highlights a nicely mercs frame, neat frame, weathered finish, and spring value. Stocked as a weekly special with a limited offer.
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