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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

8

Elaborate pleasure program for navy fleet visitors

Officers and men of the fleet will be entertained over three days with a detailed schedule. Sunday features church services, a Snoqualmie Falls trip, band concerts, a grand concert by Wagner's band, and receptions at local clubs. Monday includes visits by students, a grand barbecue, athletic events, free theater tickets, a twilight concert, a fleet illumination, and a grand ball. Tuesday covers a grand parade, aquatic contests, more band concerts, a vaudeville smoker, and nightly fleet fireworks with official and social gatherings for officers and guests.

Seattle Navy Pier 6 Snoqualmie Falls Renton Kirkland Bnoqualmic Falls Woodland Park Wagner Butter Annex Seattle Press Club Physicians of Perry Rainier, University and Seattle State Louisiana Virginia Pacific Coast University St Sixth Coast Artillery Corps Beattle Rainier Club Blanquet Star and Coliseum Fleet Elliott Bay Leech Park Khliott Bay Rand Damrosch

Change of Officers on Nome Boats

The Pacific Coast Steamship company reassigns captains for Nome routes. Capt Kiley moves from Uma tila to command the Senator. Capt C J Hannah leaves the Meteor for the Senator position. Capt Andy Hall will command the Montara for Nome and St Michael service.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company Nome Kiley Umatila Senator C. J. Hannah Meteor Riley Montara Andy Hall St Michael

Public Market Prices for Fresh Produce and Meats

Selections include cucumbers on sale today and first seasonal green corn at 3 cents per ear. Special prices cover cocoa nuts 16 cents each gooseberries 16 cents per pound pineapples and wax beans 15 cents per pound brick cheese 1 cent per pound and dressed chicken 18 cents per pound. Madishes four for a cent parsley three for a cent turnips seven bunches for a cent artichokes unknown price oranges 8 or 10 cents per dozen flowers per bunch and Yakima honey. Dates Washington produce 26 to 28 cents. Potatoes 14 to 19 cents per pound. Mutton chops and steaks listed with various prices.

Yakima Washington Emery Rancheres

Sailors Staub and Lulimsky Dead in City Car Crash

In Bellingham two Navy men from the battleship New Jersey, J. J. Staub and Fred Lulimsky, were killed and mangled when a streetcar fender fell as they rode on the outside in a crowd returning from the White City. Staub, 23, from Detroit, died under the wheels. Lulimsky, 27, from Chicago, lost a leg and died after surgery. An inquest is scheduled as their bodies head to Bremerton.

United Press Bellingham J. J. Staub Fred L. Lulimsky Wax Hoth New Jersey Whatcom White City Heil Ingham Staub Lulnsky Dock and Magnoliasts Lalinsky St. Luke's Hospital Detroit Chicago Bremerton Thompson

Pianos Burned In Fire At Cline's Piano House

A fire at Cline's piano house on Beconday street destroyed about 110 pianos and many instruments. The blaze cut 200 telephone lines and damaged the building owned by J. K. Moses, with insurance around 25,000 dollars. Fire chief Heth and owner A C Cline investigate origins.

Cline A. C. Cline J. EK. Moses North Broadway Heth Harry Bringhuret

Sailor Barran Falls to Santel in Vaudeville Bout

In Hellingham last night Barran known as the Pride of the Navy challenged vaudeville strong man Santel. Santel overwhelmed Barran with great strength, forcing two falls in ten and about three minutes for the second, winning the match.

Hellingham Sailor Barran Navy Santel Barran

Funeral notices for Crawford and Lute published

The funeral service for A. 10 Crawford is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Slanney Watson company parlors with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs. F. P. H. Lute’s service will be at Pilgrim Congregational Church Sunday at 2 PM followed by burial at Lakeview Cemetery.

A. 10 .Crawford Slanney Watson Company Lakeview Cemetery Mra. FP. H. Lute Pilgrim Congregational Church Litteview Cemetery

Obituaries Notice from Seattle Area

John W. Sinclair aged 74 died May 22 at Seattle General hospital. A. D. Crawford aged 34 died May 24 in the city. Mrs. F. H. Lute aged 44 died May 20 in the city. Charles Summers aged 90 died May 21 in the city. Remains are at Bonney Watson parlors.

John W. Sinclair Seattle General Hospital Butterworth & Bons A. D. Crawford F. H. Lute Charles Summers Bonney Watson

Naval visit ends as Sperry leads battleships away

Bellingham bids farewell to Rear Admiral Sperry and a seven ship squadron including a hospital ship. Citizens praise the Navy personnel from top commanders to sailors and note the royal entertainment provided. The city and county celebrate the successful visit with no lasting incidents after last night's scare.

Bellingham Sperry Seattle Asde

Fire in Frisco destroys Sacramento Market area

A late night blaze in Frisco at Sacramento and Marketata destroyed several frame buildings costing about 100000 dollars. The fire started from a lighted cigar dropped by James Hurns a hotel lodger who fell asleep in the Harbor hotel and was dragged to safety by a policeman. Several stores were burned out.

United Presse Sacramento Marketata James Hurns Harbor Hotel

Prohibition Talk at Grand Opera House by Rochester Speaker

Tomorrow afternoon the Y M C A will hold a meeting at the Grand opera house at 1 p.m. Rochester, N. Y. resident Clinton N Howard will speak on Prohibition. Bred Hutler will sing. A friendship supper for strangers follows at the Y M C A building at 6 30 p.m.

Grand Opera House Clinton N. Howard Rochester

Murdered homesteader body found on Lake Coeur d'Alene shore

The body of an elderly man believed to be Pred Hunter was found on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene with a crushed skull. Authorities say the coroner's report indicates murder. Local fears grow as the investigation begins.

Spokane Lake Coeur d'Alene

Publicity Bill Passed by House with Crumpacker Amendment

The House approved the publicity of campaign contributions by 160 to 126 with the Crumpacker amendment. It would reduce congressional representation in Southern states and is expected to fail in the Senate. The bill aims to disclose contributions influencing elections and to curb registration fraud while outlining representation consequences.

United Press Washington House Crompacker Senate Congress Crumpacker

Memorial Services At Grace M E Church Tomorrow

Special memorial services will be held at the Grace M. E. church at 16 45 tomorrow morning by the G A R. All comrades, members of the W B R C, Ladies of the G A K, and friends are requested to attend.

Grace M. E. Church

Dredger in Tow Leads City Work in Ban Francisco

Ban Francisco reports a major harbor project underway as a large dredger is towed into position. The draft notes indicate imminent dredging work to deepen channels and improve navigation. Officials expect progress in coming weeks amid steady operations.

Dredger Named for Alaskan Rivers Use by North American Dredging

The North American Dredging Company plans to launch the Warrior on the St. Helens steamer with four crew on Monday. The vessel will be used to deepen Alaska rivers and cut canals as part of an inland waterway expansion program.

Warrior St. Helens Alaskan

New York Minister Preaches at St Marks and Trinity

The Rev. Arthur Lloyd of New York will preach at St. Mark's Church tomorrow morning and at Trinity Church in the evening. Special musical features accompany the visit of the fleet. Services are under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.

Arthur 8. Lloyd, Co New York Board of Missions Episcopal Church St. Mark Church Trinity Church St. Mark's Church Row Bt. Andrew

War-weary John Wae and wife travel eastward

Mr Comsifing spends a month at Hettea and reports a weight loss of 317 pounds.

John Wae Comsifing Hettea

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