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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
7
A grizzled speaker urges a boy to honor Civil War and World War sacrifices, stressing love of country and citizens’ duty. He recalls brothers of gray and blue, nursing mothers, and the flag as shared heritage. The parade and fife music frame Memory Day as dedication to the Grand Idea.
Fragments describe a riot injuring several people and a fire at 1210 Second Street. Text mentions shop goods including hats, straw items, and men or boys wear with prices noted, suggesting a damaged ad or notice from a local store.
The Strollers at the Grand promise strong weekly business. A travel note touts a Navy Yard excursion to Bremerton with view of the battleship Oregon and training ship Philadelphia, plus the government drydock and torpedo boats. Fare listed as 69 cents for the pier departure.
Patrons who visited the Star theater since Monday afternoon urge friends to see the Mysterious Yurata act and the week’s moving pictures including Ban Pran cisco. The Third Avenue theater reports rising attendance for Caught in the Web and Aylesworth company shows growing popularity. Next Sunday a major production titled Slaves of the Orient TM opens at Third Avenue, requiring a large cast. Seattle theater tonight presents A Message From Mars starring David Procter for five performances.
Applicants faced a hurdle naming council members in the police patrolman civil service exam. High Gill was the most named, with 14 votes, while Murphy trailed. Several others received single digit mentions as test recall focused on Seattle landmarks and transit routes.
Theodore Cole was arraigned in the police court before Judge Gordon after being found with stolen goods. He claimed he intended to return the items he borrowed and was identified wearing a sweater by Mrs. M. Wlamatron from whose house the goods were taken. He was placed on the chain gang for 60 days.
May 29 W J Bowen was accidentally shot in the back by P W Briges while Briges fired a shotgun at binejays in a strawberry field near Rainier boulevard and Hollyay. Bowen was moved to his rooms and Hillman City medical aid attended him. No bullet removed yet.
Mack Swain company presents The Belle of Richmond at the Beattle theater on Sunday night. The touring troupe showcases a stage production with lively scenes and comic turns.
The Norrie and Rowe circus will again stage a parade this season to demonstrate its growth beyond last year. Agents of the circus trust insist they will omit parades, but Norrie and Rowe reject the idea and plan a larger street display. Exhibition dates run near Monday Tuesday and Wednesday opposite Recreation Park.
Ed White touts a new line of tailored suits and reasonable prices in a downtown display at the 2059 Itne Building. The gist praises quality and value as customers seek better fittings and style.
Excursion rates to the east are offered on June 4 6 7 23 25 July 2 3 and at reduced prices. Special rates also in August September and October. Call at the Num: NP city ticket office corner First Ave and Voaler Way for details.
Thieves ripped out 260 pounds of lead pipe from a hotel under construction at the northeast corner of Sixth Ave and Madison, Monday night. FD Rautman, the plumber, reported the loss and said the thieves walked off with the metal, leaving the building standing. police monitor second hand shops to catch the culprits.
Police search for J. K. Powell believed in Seattle from Everett. Officers say Powell may be with a 19 year old whose parents live in Everett. Details on the case remain incomplete.
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