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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1906

Page

5

Wall Street Jeers at Harriman Woe

A Seattle paper portrays financier E H Harriman and Union Pacific amid stock unrest and speculative pressure. It argues Wall Street and real estate speculators misjudge Harriman while defending his stake and governance. The piece cites past Northern Pacific bets and condemns Seattle real estate flippers for inflating Union Pacific prices.

Wall Street Harriman Wall Btree! Journal Beattie la An ‘Ile Wall Northern Pacific Beattle Union Pacific

State News Amid Protests and Local Incidents

Reports from state areas include a protest to Congress against railway regulations, a missing person found in Spokane’s mire, a manslaughter conviction related to a former husband, and a council move to revoke a streetcar franchise due to service issues. Also commentary from Port Townsend and Quilcene on local life and celebrations.

Sightseeing trip to Bremerton Navy Yard and ships

Visitors can view the Oregon, the Philadelphia, the government drydock, cruisers and torpedo boats at Bremerton. Boats depart Pier six times daily for a round trip costing 60 cents.

U. S Navy Bremerton Oregon Philadelphia

When you leave your farm come here

A terse message urges farmers to travel to a specified location after departing their fields. The note emphasizes movement to a central destination but provides no names, dates, or additional context.

Mall plan formed at 1807 convention meeting

At a night meeting of the Christian Endeavor committee the 1807 convention decided to proceed with an assembly hall to seat under 10,000. John Bahram was elected chairman of the final committee and set the convention budget at $20,000.

Christian Endeavor Hot Lowe John Bahram

Kimball Birthday Party and Local Notices in Bremerton

May to Mre Bremerton social items report George I Ward presenting Mr Kimball a fountain pen at a birthday gathering. The Misses Potts honor Miss Helen Witeon with a luncheon. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Edmonds died from whooping cough. funeral in Tacoma. Mrs HM Walkinson leaves for Petersboro Canada.

Bremerton Kimball George I. Ward Potts Navy Yard Helen Witeon Beattie Edward Edmonds Tacoma Walkinson Petersboro Canada

City seeks dismissal of rail property condemnation suit

The city attorney petitions the superior court to dismiss the case brought against the Northern Pacific Railway, the Puget Sound Railway, and the Seattle Brewing and Malting Company for condemnation of property.

City of Own Superior Court Northern Pacific Railway Company Puget Sound Railway Company Seattle Brewing & Malting Company

Haven Methodist Boys Club Entertainment at Church Corner

The Boys club of Haven Methodist Episcopal Church presents an entertainment Friday evening. The church corner at Howarday is set for the program, which has been prepared for the event.

Haven Methodial Episcopal Church Howarday. N

The New London Ladies Tailor System Chart

The New London Ladies Tailor System offers a garment making chart valued at $500, sold for fifty cents to four readers of The Star. The chart promises that anyone who can sew can make any garment, and is available at 1200 Seventh Avenue between Union and University streets.

Tte Seventh Avenue Union University Streets

Morris Chair Values for the Week

Feature on discounted Morris chairs with adjustable backs and oak frames. Cushions are reversible velour, with embossed detailing and decorative finishes. Prices advertised as very special for the week, notably around 14.78 and 11.50, highlighting limited sale items.

Romaine Pigasia Oak Morris

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