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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
4
Japa Peculiar Kind of Heathenism
A 19th or early 20th century voice lauds Japan as a model of virtue. It extols a national moral code featuring loyalty, decorum, bravery, frugality, courtesy, and love. It notes emperor commanded kindness to enemies and cites Prof. Nitobe on Christianity and culture shaping compassion and arts in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Nitobe
Europe
Specialized City to Rise on Indiana Lakefront For Steel
A planned city on the Indiana shore of Lake Michigan aims to support a steel industry with a 15 000 worker base and families totaling 106 600. Groundwork includes homes, schools, churches, libraries, and municipal buildings as it grows into a model of urban specialization and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Magna Tea
Special Services at Free Methodist Church in Hillman City
Special services are held this week at the Free Methodist Church in Hillman City led by Rev. Dr. Cawood of Portland and Pastor Rev. B H Alberts. Attendance is large and services likely continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman City
Free Methodist
Cawood
Portland
B .H. Alberts
Excursion to Bremerton Navy Yard Ships
Tourists can ride to Bremerton to view the battleship Oregon the training ship Philadelphia the government drydock cruisers and torpedo boats. Boats depart Pier 1 six times daily round trip costs 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Navy
Bremerton
Oregon
Philadelphia
Carl Edward Von Holstein’s Ideal Woman Wins Star Contest
Carl Edward Von Holstein of 609 Seventh Ave wins The Star’s Ideal Woman contest with the highest votes among five judge selections. The description praises a generous heart and vivacious nature as the ideal traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edward von Holstein
Star
Mr. von Holstein
Snohomish Local Notes and School Graduation Plans
May 17 Snohomish notes report Charmer Craig injured at Shaw Ford mill center day when the little finger on his left hand was mangled. Snohomish High School senior class has seven graduates this year with graduation exercises to be performed by local talent. The students will present Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Government snag plans river cleanup tour of Puget Sound to remove snags before summer. Construction begins on underpinning for the Snohomish National Bank Front, with graveling and improvements to come. City council risked resignation over trolley franchise issue, as some members oppose referendum and City Attorney Miller cites illegality of voter suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snohomish
Shaw Ford Mill
Charmer Craig
Snohomish High School
Skagit
Snohomish National Bank
Miller
Ilegal
Victor Records Dominate with Elite Talent and Precision
The article notes the high cost of securing top talent for the first mat rix record and the elaborate preparations by Victor Co. to attract stars like Tamagno or Melba. It explains why Victor records lead the world and why ALJ disk players favor Victor due to exact reproduction and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Co
Cara
Tamagno
Melba
Victor Records
ALJ
Victor
Election Date Set May 28 With Expenses Covered
The decision establishes May 28 as the election date and assigns all costs to the company bearing expenses. This resolves prior planning uncertainties and confirms who funds the process.
Navy Enlists Return to Service and Local Projects At Bremerton
In Bremerton on May 17 two of six bluejackets reentered the navy while four departed for the middle states. Paymaster Insley will relocate outside the yard for the summer due to housing shortages. The Sunshine club hosts a meeting with Women of Woodcraft leaders. Manette plans to set aside grounds and build a new wharf for Port Orchard boats. Third Street grading is delayed again by the city. A shortage of available hired teams is blamed on yard work demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Middle States
Insley
Thomas Real Dence
Navy Yard
Sunshine Club of
Bidney
Women of Woodcraft
Eity
Manette Ban
Port Orchard
Comet
Norwegians Observe National Day With Celebrations
Norwegian Americans in the city mark May 17 as a national holiday with two large events. At Christensen's Arcade hall the Sons of Norway and Daughters of Norway present a patriotic musical entertainment and a grand ball. At Madison Park pavilion the Norne club and the Norwegian singing society host a celebration featuring historic national songs and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Christensen's Arcade Hall
Sons of Norway
Daughters of Norway
Madison Park Pavilion
Norne Club
Norwegian Singing Society
Histore
Oakland Hopes to Move San Francisco Chinese to Frisco
Oakland California May 17 One hundred fifty men working for Jackson and Woolman erect 107 frame buildings to be organized by Chinese including store structures They will occupy four blocks on lot Ind Alice Jac and Harrison streets The project planners aim to bring as much of San Francisco's Chinatown to Oakland as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Jackson & Woolman
Lot
Ind
Alice
Jac
Harrison
San Francisco
Howe to Return From Trip Aimed at Independents
J. P. Howe, former Seattle theater manager, is due back today from a brief tour of Victoria, Vancouver, Bellingham and Everett. He says the mission to these four cities serves the interests of the Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Howe
Seattle
Ile
Victoria
Vancouver
Hellingham
Everett
Ita
Bis
New London Ladies Tailor System Offered by The Star
The Star sells a sewing chart for fifty cents to subscribers at 1209 Seventh Avenue between Union and University streets. The chart costs five dollars for purchase elsewhere and teaches anyone who can sew to make any garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Union
University Streets
Trusts Press Agent Responds to Garfield Indictments
New York May 17 The Standard Oil publicity bureau replies to Garfield indictments, denying rebates on interstate shipments and denying monopoly charges. It argues 126 rival refineries prove fair competition and asserts the company’s prosperity is earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oi! Company
Nut the Trust
Garfield
Swedish ministers resign in surprise cabinet shakeup
Stockholm reports that foreign minister A Mer colle and war minister Lt Finsten have submitted resignations, signaling a sudden political change. The move follows ongoing policy debates and internal cabinet tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
A. Mercolle
Finsten
Dance at Leschi Park Tonight Draws Big Crowd
The weekly Thursday evening dances at Leschi Park draw a large crowd as music and dancing purportedly rival top venues. Attendees are urged to meet at the park for the event tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leschi Park
Preaching Tomorrow Night at M Sgoene Home
A preaching event is planned for tomorrow night at 6562 Nadeau Place the residence of M Sgoene. The notice emphasizes a community gathering and religious reflection at the Swed ish location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sgoene
Nadeau Place
Amusements at Jim Avenue Theater Tonight and Week
The Jim Avenue Theater presents Grace Ay Hales in a dramatic program titled Drave with a star next week. The Ylesworth Company and Russell and Drew manage the venue known as The Most Popular Theater. May 20 marks the first appearance of a featured act with Mr. PFPROM HOME. Ticket prices are 20¢, 40¢, and 49¢.
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Ae Sanda
Grace AY Hales
Béc
Russell & Drew, Managera
Ylesworth Company
Big Ponds
Acles
Pfprom
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