Norwegians Celebrate Norway's Constitution Anniversary
Tonight at the Moore theatre Seattle's Norwegians mark May 17, 1814, with a program featuring Mayor George F. Cotterill and John W. Arcklander who will deliver the oration. The event highlights the democratic nature of Norway's constitution and its advancement of political freedom.
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John W. Arcktander
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Norway
George F. Cotterill
John W. Arcklander
Two Charged With Grand Larceny in Railroad Earthwork Case
C B Stevens, chief engineer, and Lindquist, grading contractor for the Highland Park and Lake Burien railroad, were charged with grand larceny after allegedly receiving $560.67 on a project claim. Authorities say only 3,425 yards were graded and excavated, not the stated 7,687 yards.
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C. B. Stevens
Lindquist
Highland Park & Lake Burien Railroad
Lawyers to receive additional 2000 each in Western Steel case
Sutcliffe Heaxter Lester Turner and Edgar Ames as trustees of Western Steel Corporation will get 2000 more each, added to 6000 previously paid. Total 42800 has been ordered for lawyers, petitioners, appraisers, receivers, and trustees. About 40000 labor claims but only 12000 ordered paid to date.
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Sutcliffe Heaxter
Lester Turner
Edgar Ames
Western Steel Corporation
Hanford
May Music Festival Opens Here Tonight
The May festival by the public schools of the city opens tonight at the Armory with the high school chorus and 850 boys from grades four to six, plus the Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John M. Spargus. Soloists Mme. Kider Kelsey and Claude Cunningham join. performances run tonight and tomorrow for the choruses, with the boys' chorus Sunday.
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Agsteting
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New York
Claude Cunningham
Houston
the Star
Tannhauser
Neptune Fish company launches Hydra at Ballard
The Hydra, built by the Neptune Fish company, launched today from Ballard marine railway. The vessel cost 7000 dollars and will be equipped with advanced devices for purse seine fishing. Also noted are a Manufacturers' association meeting at Lincoln hotel tomorrow night and a humorous local quip about counter irritants.
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Neptune Fish Company
Ballard Marine Railway
Manufacturers’ Association
Lincoln Hotel
Norwegian whaler Kit arrives in Seattle from Japan
The Kit, described as the largest whaler yet seen in these waters, reached Seattle from Japan yesterday. Plans call for her to operate as both a whaler and mail carrier in northern waters. A fire at the Seattle golf club caused about 7000 dollars in damage from a defective chimney, extinguished by members after an hour before the fire department arrived, with losses fully covered by insurance.
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Seattle
Japan
Seattle Golf Club
Socialist mayoral hopeful Thomas Van Lear again faces voters
Minneapolis politics focus on 43 year old machinist Thomas Van Lear, backed by labor and a large personal following, as predictions run high he could win this year after a near miss two years ago. A regional dairy consolidation links Klock Produce with Hazelwood, forming a pool that spans butter cheese and related firms from the city to Chicago.
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Calcutta Begum Gives $25,000 for Delhi Iris School
Calcutta Begum of Bhopal, renowned Indian ruler, donates 25000 dollars for an iris school in Delhi to honor Queen Mary during the Durbar visit. The gift supports education and commemorates the royal event.
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India
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Delhi
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Durbar
Boston to open hospital for blues cure
The Boston Transcript notes a plan to establish a hospital in Boston dedicated to treating melancholy through physical cure theories. The sign in the text mocks the notion while reflecting the era’s medical humor.
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Boston
Water Shutdown Affects Multiple Districts Saturday
Water will shut down in all intermediate service areas west of South Avenue N W and north of West 70th Street from 9 am to 2 pm. Additional shutoffs apply east of 36th Avenue N and north of East Ward Street at 4 pm. Also in the district between Austin Ave and North Fork from Beacon Ave to 60th Ave between 9 am and noon.
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Sth Avenue N. W
West 70Th Street
36Th Avenue N
East Ward Street
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North Fork
Beacon Avenue
60Th Avenue
Cannery Tender Lummi Built for Lummi Bay Packing
The Cannery tender Lummi, built for the Lummi Bay Packing company, was launched yesterday at Blanchard Bros. & Johnson ship yard in Georgetown. The vessel will gather salmon near Cape Flattery. Will of H. T. Bredes admitted to probate. half of $200,000 estate to widow, remainder to two daughters and one grandchild.
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Lummi Bay, Packing Company
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H. T. Bredes
The Song of Themes In A Writer’s Compass
A poet laments not recalling new themes to write about as life offers endless subjects. He notes politics society love and loss as well as joy and pain across seasons. The poem reflects on myriad topics to fill a book and the difficulty of finding unseen subjects.
Old Man and Wallet Clash Over a Dollar
An exchange questions a spare dollar with a nod to old coins and a hint of nostalgia. The dialogue references a coin named Ita, inviting lingering curiosity about its origin and value.
Iroquois On Maiden Trip Aboard Steel Steamer
The Iroquois completed its maiden voyage with Mayors Seymour of Tacoma and Beckwith of Victoria, plus commercial leaders from Seattle Tacoma Victoria and newsmen aboard. It sailed from Tacoma Wednesday night to Seattle then Victoria and will start a fast freight and passenger service among the three cities.
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Tacoma
Beckwith
Victoria
Commercial Club of
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Victoria Board of Trade and Steamship
Iroquois
French Play at Metropolitan Theatre Tonight
The Seattle College Dramatic Society presents a French play at the Metropolitan Theatre tonight. The work portrays life during the Troubadour era with Louis XI of France featured prominently and includes handsome costumes and elaborate stage settings.
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Seattle College Dramatic Society
Metropolitan Theatre
Louis XI
France
Buried Treasure Found by Workmen on Commack Turnpike
Workmen digging along the Commack Turnpike unearthed a bag of old coins. A dispute over the coins halted work as rumor spread, sparking a neighborhood treasure hunt. Most coins date to the early 1700s and are mostly English and Spanish.
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