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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

3

Seattle Electric urged to add streetcar service to relieve rush hours

Residents petition Edward E. Potter and F Miller urge the Seattle Electric Co to add a car to ease crowded rush hour trips. They claim current intervals leave workers stranded, threaten employment, and could harm development and property values. They request immediate schedule changes or independent action.

A. V Intendent F. Miller the Electric Co Ade Gerrice Seattle Electric Company Edward E. Potter Seattle Electric DD. J Ames Lune California

Superfluous Hair Treatment Prompts Strong Reactions

A discussion on hair removal methods sparks debate about cosmetic standards and medical safety. The piece surveys consumer concerns and expert opinions, highlighting historical attitudes toward body hair and evolving practices.

Ladies' Musical Club Shines In Damrooch New York Orchestra

Amusements note how the Ladies' Musical Club impressed during the Moore concert with Walter Damrocha and his New York Symphony Orchestra. Bowman Ralston led the chorus in strong performances of Tannhauser and Meistersinger numbers.

Ladies’ Musical Club Walter Damroach New York Symphony Orchestra the Moore New York Bowman Ralston Tannhauser Mr. Saslavsky Mr. Tukin

Actress Mille Burke stars with Lett at Grand Opera

Robert Lett portrays a sung role as Mille Burke headlines a week with the San Francisco Opera at the Grand. The pair also recite De Wolf Hopper’s Casey at the Nat while the Hargese Hunting Company features in Seattle and the Chinese play The Shadow Behind the Throne. Tracked Around the World is announced.

Mille Burke Robert Lett Ta Wang San Francisco Opera Company the Grand de Wolf Hopper Casey Hargese Hunting Seattle

Soldiers of Fortune Welcomes New Pant Ages Players

New Pant ages players join the troupe at Lots venue and establish themselves as favorites in the Soldiers of Fortune show. The Girl of the Golden Weet opens next Sunday afternoon.

Eight Vaudeville Acts at Coliseum Daily Performances

Eight vaudeville acts are presented across three daily performances at the Coliseum. The bill features a mix of comic sketches musical numbers and novelty acts for theatergoers.

Joe Morris Shines in Hebrew Comic at Pantages

Joe Morris steals the show with rapid parodies at the Pantages. A new show featuring 81 performers offers three daily performances including several vaudeville acts and a one hour musical comedy The Bathing Girls. Nelson Batting appears in a sparring exhibition.

The Star Battiing Nelson

Three Divorces Granted in St Paul Courthouse Session

Mrs. Clara J. Fiecher obtained a divorce from Francis Fiecher after noon yesterday in a case showing mutual hatred. Separations were granted for Br. L. Bishop from Alice Gertrude Bishop and for Isaac Fancher from Haonah Fancher. J. Tourtelot, 65, dining car service head for Northern Pacific, died in St. Joseph's Hospital after ten days with heart trouble.

Clara J. Fiecher Mitchell Gilliam Francis Fiecher BR. L. Bishop Alice Gertrude Bishop Isaac Fancher Haonah Fancher ST. Paul, May P. J. Tourtelet Northern Pacific Company St. Joseph's Hospital

Pictures mislabel sparks confusion in Star office debacle

In The Star office a chain of photo mislabeling during yesterday's Meet reception coverage led to Hadley Dunham Yandell and Collins photos appearing with swapped captions and oversized portrait. An extra edition later corrected the labels but left one image misrepresented.

Btar Dee Josiah Collins Feet Yandell Hadley Chamber of Commerce Dunis the Star Dunham Dunhamt Bel Mr. Yandel Mr Dunhan Mr. Dunham Mr. Yandell Mr. Hadley Denham Mr. Denham Mr. Collins

Oriental Trade Faces Pacific Port Export Danger

United Press reports Chicago May figures show the Interstate Commerce Commission urged by J C Stubbs to act or risk loss of Oriental export trade via Pacific ports. Western railroads seek a change to publish inland through freight rate proportions, arguing current rates favor routes via the Suez canal and eastern terminals.

United Press Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission J. C. Stubbs Pacific Coast Orient Seaboard

Rates on Thin Traffic Spark Calls for Rate Flexibility

The report notes that rates must balance thin traffic with the ability to adjust prices at a moment’s notice, allowing merchants to respond to changing demand and maintain competitive positioning.

Poultry Show Idea Tabled At Green Lake Meeting

Green Lake residents interested in a fall poultry show were invited to a meeting at the home of Joseph K B Thomas to discuss plans and feasibility.

Green Lake Joseph KB. Thomas

Seer Green Lake Boulevard Event Prompted Gathering

A fragment notes a gathering on Green Lake Boulevard Saturday night at 7 30 oclock with no further details.

Seer Green Lake Boulevard

Judge orders city official to pay interest on fund

Judge Mitchell Gilliam of the Superior Court ordered City Treasurer W. F. Prosser to pay W. D. Perkins & Co. interest on four Hallard city improvement fund. District Attorney Clark of Brooklyn will travel to Italy on June 6 to study Italian crime law, accompanied by assistant Francesca L. Corrac born in Italy.

Mitchell Gilliam Superior Court W. F. Prosser W. D. Perkins & Co Hallard City Improvement Fund New York District 1 Clark Brooklyn Italy Frfincia L. Corrac

Rante Issued in April 1902 at a Nominal Rate

The fragment notes an April 1902 issue of rante at a stated rate of percent. The text is incomplete and lacks full identifiers or context to specify the exact instrument, party, or jurisdiction involved.

Hamburg Royal Laundry

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