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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
3
Guests of the Washington Motel present testimonials to Mr and Mrs Moore as the hotel faces closing and demolition. The document laments the loss of the beloved Washington and expresses how its removal affects the city and its people, urging they be remembered with affection and respect.
A fragment from a transit report notes a route from Port Town to Seattle pursued last night. Details are sparse, with no confirmation of vehicle, operator, or cause.
David Dickson was robbed of 40 or 60 dollars and a silver watch. He cannot recall when the theft occurred, claiming intoxication clouded his memory. Upon reaching Seattle he discovered his purse contents and watch were missing.
A court dismissed two actions asserting $7,916.59 due to Seattle-Tacoma Power from Seattle, Renton and Southern rail for power. The rulings remove the disputed charges and end the claims against the railway company.
On June 21 a large Beattie high school class of 104 will graduate at the Grand Opera house. This is the largest Washington school class to graduate. Prof Geiger requests no flowers pass the footlights and no gifts to faculty, committee, or opera house.
The Berlin forest fire relief plan received a 500 share from the San Francisco relief fund after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Wash Secretary Yandell of the Chamber will travel to Berlin to distribute the funds.
A watch was lifted from Cr. Harriman's vest hanging on a wall at the Palace Waffle House yesterday. Harriman reports the theft and asks police to recover the timepiece and identify the thief.
William F Howe of the Trustee company bought Lot 6 in Block 17, Terry Flint addition for 12000 dollars. The sale was arranged for William Holt of the Grand Central hotel by the Richmond furdet company. The Chico hotel occupies the site and plans call for an additional story to be added to the building.
The auction features Glamondia items, watches, jewelry and silverware with daily sessions at 2:30 and 7:30 PM. Located at 816 Second Avenue, Chats for ladies.
Toner’s announces a grand sale of pianos including Chase Brock, Haines, Hackley Carliale, and Ann Arbor Organs. Steinway and Ivers & Pond models, many second hand instruments, terms from 100 dollars. Retiring owner offers guaranteed satisfaction and price reductions, urging prompt attendance.
May 16 reports say French Catholic missionaries and native converts were massacred Saturday in Anhui. French government launches a probe into the killings. A separate item from Bultan notes burglars blew open the safe of William Cook, taking $185, with Seattle police alerted.
Market reporter notes dewberries sold as blackberries at Ferguson Kiyce & Co with berries priced at 3.50 per crate. Florida tomatoes expected later. limited strawberries from Lake Washington due to rain. numerous fruit and vegetable prices listed including potatoes, onions, cabbage, and greens.
Alfred Hudson aged 20 who runs a candy store at Madison park has been missing since Sunday. Relatives appeal to police for help locating him. He was last seen leaving the stand late in the evening. His mother Mrs. S. A. Hudson lives at Kirkland.
Elien Munro seeks $1,606.08 damages alleging A. Abraham and heirs did not complete a building contract. The court action aims to recover payment for breach and related costs.
The D. G. Johnston Co promotes a major piano and organ sale offering instruments from Chickering & Sons Kimball Hobart M Cable and others at one third to one half off. The event claims heavy Northwest and Alaska shipments, large inventory, cash discounts, and easy terms, urging immediate purchases before stock is exhausted.
A court filing in Washington state’s Superior Court notes ongoing proceedings. The document references a civil or criminal matter with standard docket notation and parties likely unnamed in the snippet. Details such as case number, parties, and specific action are not provided in the fragment.
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