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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
5
After a forced fixation in the forest the insane king, ruler of his subjects, at age eight, wore the ta for the long journey with a tangled beard and mournful gloom. He sat at a table and ate while servants watched, eyes strained to recall names as a mask of sorrow settled over his face.
A chaotic fire incident in Utah yesterday drove William Cheyeens, a prominent young Wyoming business figure, to a state described as insane as the flames bore violently. Further details on his condition and the fire’s cause were not immediately available.
On May 23 the Felucca Consuelo was captured off the coast by pirates. The brigand chief demanded a ransom of 2006 dollars for the ship and crew’s release.
Stockton California May 23 Dre y Norton denies C H Parreil attorney claims asserting defenses used were unprofessional. The case commences June 5 with proceedings set to begin.
Pretersburg reports Golsky, president of the empire, resigns due to ill health. The note cites Geefer patents and 206 Mutual Life as related matters, with limited details provided.
The Lauterala leper homes board of control announces three definite cures plus six more nearing cure. Hope rises that the state will be freed from leprosy as progress continues. Lawmakers urged to study conditions to strengthen the fight against spread.
A fragment shows Ray the preacher asked for his lowest price to marry a couple, indicating a hastily arranged wedding offer and informal bargain in the scene.
J. J Higgins secretary of the Seattle association delivered the principal address at the Portland Retail Grocers annual banquet in the Western Academy of Music. About 600 grocers attended the event to hear his talk on The Benefit of Association.
Thirty three Minneapolis lumber yards will now handle Washington fir on the same terms as eastern fir. Secretary Victor Beekman of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association and W. A. Whitman arranged the deal during their meeting on the eastern trade circuit.
Children of New England respond with unprecedented generosity to rebuild a destitute San Francisco school. Boys and aides send contributions to the Boston American editor, averaging at least 600 dimes daily.
The San Francisco Opera company’s Ermine at the Grand draws crowds as Strollers and other acts join the week’s lineup. Aylesworth company targets the Third Avenue with Caught in the Web while Grand features Driven From Home, and Star Theatre hosts Levy caricatures. Beattie screens Young Mrs Winthrop, with Forgiven at One Beattie and Camille and East Lynne on tap. Norrie Rowe circus gears for Seattle June 4 5 and 6 with daily parades. likely the city’s sole circus visit this spring season.
A citizen appeals to Mayor Moore asking the city to crackdown on two Everett saloons that allegedly gamble all night. The letter states a man once lost $20 in a single session as part of the alleged activity.
The Eighth Ward Direct Primary league held a meeting last night at Roy street and Anneavy. Officers named include BM Roberts vice president KE EK. Simpson secretary and J A Whalley treasurer. A follow-up meeting will be held soon to perfect the organization.
A birthday party honoring Misa Irene Ferrera was held last night at Rainier Hall with a large crowd and a very enjoyable evening.
Notice requests secure evidence across plane, house and lot, timber claims and relinquishments, notes and mortgages. Commands collection of money globally. Ends with business contact W A Ryerson 422 Boston block White 184.
The First Presbyterian Choral Society presented the cantata Hella with Wallace Hi Lee directing. Soloists Ken F. Shelton Tamar and Mrs Ho W. Jack plus others delivered effective performances as the organ by Frank W. Relf accompanied. Encouraged, the group plans to perform The Messiah next.
A. A. Patterson sues in superior court claiming he was fraudulently persuaded by promoters W. De Louis Blejow and Warren Hauser to invest $1,000 in Banco Napoli Macaroni stock. He says the macaroni was falsely claimed to be produced by a secret process guarded by the Italian government and known only to one person in the U.S.
The Y W C A exhibition of sewing, millinery and cooking opens this evening at the association rooms corner Cherry and Thirday. The display runs tonight and tomorrow night. Visitors are welcomed by Mrs. W D Wood president and by the secretaries, board of directors and educational committee. A program of music is arranged for the evening entertainment.
A Southern club that will affiliate all southerners in Seattle was organized at the chamber of commerce last night. The constitution and bylaws were adopted and the next regular meeting set for June 6 to finalize the permanent organization. W. W. Winningham serves as temporary chairman and John H. Perry is secretary.
The United Copper Company files in Superior Court to compel return of 200000 shares allegedly retained by Charles Rosenberg. It claims Rosenberg received the stock for sale at a stated price and failed to complete the deal, seeking damages around 500 dollars.
Robert Jones asked the superior court to detain Charles Snyder Frank Snyder Thomas Osasinger and Richard Armstrong as four key witnesses prepared to leave the city on a ship. The men were arrested but likely to be released on bail.
Spartansburg New Jersey May 2 report favors federation of the Southern Presbyterian churches with other branches of the denomination and says the majority report will be presented to the General Assembly at Greenville.
A Seattle couple’s elopement causes a stir alongside a local hat shop promotion. The Seattle Hat Factory at 1210 Second Avenue offers sailor straw hats priced from $1 to $2.46 and Panama hats from $5 to $15, highlighting spring styles that are described as correctly priced and well made.
The company announces satisfactory railroad progress with a new camp bringing four camps total and 75 additional workers next week. Orders were placed for a 540 HP Dobie Water Wheel generator by Westinghouse. Fown Creek Construction must finish grading by July 20. Stock sales reach 226000 of 950000 shares and price rose to 1.00 per share. value expected to reach 2.00 per share once completion occurs.
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