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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
May 25. Free transportation for non-employees will end as a new statewide railroad law nears June 1. The plan wipes out hundreds of annual passes used by judges, lawmakers, and tax officials across routes of the Great Northern and other lines, though some details remain unclear.
The text extols Jonas Chickering and his pianos, noting historical stature and honors such as the Legion of Honor. It emphasizes the enduring quality of Chickering instruments, urging readers to choose Chickering grand pianos for value and refinement.
George J. Von Schapringer an Austrian electrical engineer and Hotel Washington guest tours the United States to study American electrical work. He works a few weeks in each city, accepting unpaid positions when wages are unavailable to gain experience and has traveled widely in three years in the country.
The Sons of the American Revolution present a Tuesday morning program in the high school auditorium featuring an oratorical contest with six students competing for cash prizes of 35, 26 and 19 dollars. Six finalists were chosen from twenty submitted orations by university professors. Representing the school are Margaret De Garmo Edna Emart Bronwen Jones Joe Morrison Chris Reidel andry Troll. The sophomore class elected Arthur Lavelle president William Parker vice president Dorothy Andrews secretary and Fred McConnell treasurer and plans a moonlight trolley party and picnic after their many wins this year.
In Rossland British Columbia two men were killed and one injured in 24 hours at local mines. Hugh Bennett fell 60 feet after slipping from a ladder. Levi Mandeback had his leg amputated after a cave in. Steve Walsh was killed when dynamite exploded a misfired round. John Shimkneski and Alexander McFarland suffered injuries from the blast.
Nate Goodwin will extend his Seattle engagement to Sunday night performing in The American Citizen breaking his rule of not acting on the Sabbath. It is his first Sunday appearance in six to eight years and marks his final season in the production. The Grand management arranged the performance by wire Thursday morning.
Bestor Star received a formal resolution of thanks from North Star Lodge 144 LO GU at their May 24 meeting. The note commends Bestor Star for efforts in temperance, brewers strike matters, and upholding sobriety and intelligent manhood and womanhood in the community.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for any case not cured. It features J. Cheney as trusted founder and includes claims of honorable business dealings and the cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In the first annual high school day events at the university plan a Monday night contest in Denny hall with representatives from Beattie Tacoma Everett Bellingham Olympia La Conner Kent and Ballard. Judges include Dr Simonds Mon D BK Trefether and Mins Cool idge of the Mean Dramatic school.
The streets committee will again take up the Lakeview cemetery extension Thursday afternoon. Efforts to frame the measure face opposition from Capitol bill citizens, but Mayor Ballinger remains opposed and is expected to veto if it passes.
Philadelphia May 25. Mayor Weaver seized the offices of public safety and public works with little resistance as four detectives guarded them. Republican leaders planned impeachment proceedings against Weaver based on letters tied to the Salter ballot box fraud case. In Savannah, Rothwell Putford, a wealthy druggist linked to Representative Berry’s shooting, committed suicide, with investigators noting possible stress from the charges.
Tomorrow a five acre Echo Lake tract near Richmond Beach presents a profitable rural opportunity. With $50 down and $10 monthly, buyers can own land as Seattle Everett Interurban expands. The area, 1½ miles east of Richmond Beach, offers productive soil and future rail access. Postmaster Holloway will assist at Richmond Beach.
In Seattle on Third Ave the Robert Emmett Irish play is stirring and well presented. A grand dark theatre shows lively vaudeville with many clever acts.
Nat Goodwin in The Usurper appears at the Grand Friday night and Saturday matinee. The Watson Stock company opens a Seattle season next week with The Christian. Manager Cohen of the Star theater brings stronger attractions weekly. Robert Emmet runs at the Third Avenue theater this week with Saturday matinee. The Daniel Stock company closes next week after Sunday matinee with The Clay Bakers.
The Denny Clay Works, long run by current owners, will be transferred to J B and Farnest Ramberger of Salt Lake who plan a large brick factory. Samuel Russell, former state senator, was buried Wednesday afternoon at Lake View cemetery after services at Butworthe's chapel with Gov Mead Senator Pilea Lieutenant Governor Coon and Congressman Humphrey in attendance.
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