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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
5
Mrs W A Shan wife of a physician fell from a rail on the Pegatta regatta boat into Lake near the lower deck. Clarence Lamont plunged after her and both were rescued by a nearby launch. neither was hurt.
A vaudeville feature titled The Christian plays in Seattle Monday and Wednesday at the Star-Polite venue, described as bright and attractive. The Clay Baker is scheduled on Third Ave Monday to Wednesday, with East Lynne running Wednesday to Saturday, offering pastoral drama and engaging situations.
Dr B. Paschall and The Star seek old story books and magazines suitable for boys and girls. A caller reports visiting the industrial school on Mercer Island where 60 hungry youths had few magazines, prompting a request to prepare and leave reading material at Dr Paschall’s office or The Star downtown.
Dr J B Crichton chair of the Health and Sanitation Committee urges funding for open air hospitals to treat consumption. He says state or county funds should cover costs and the project would benefit the community despite indirect gains. He notes 2900 city residents affected and cites global infection rates. He cautions about cross jurisdiction funding and city protection for non residents during setup.
Police pursue unnamed prowlers after a break in at an unspecified location near the Great Northern line. A change in train time on the Northern Pacific is noted, with upcoming schedule adjustments and possible additional trains expected.
A concert at the Grand Opera House for the House of Good Shepherd drew excellent attendance and favorable reviews. Marie Louise Clary performed, with future programs including Parsifal on Friday night and Chauncey Alcott in The Romance of Athlone next Sunday.
In Portland an envelope marked to whom it may concern held a note from Dennis Blank before he died of carbolic acid. He described being crippled homeless and hopeless and asked for burial in the potter’s field as the state owes him neither help nor support. He said he had no relatives and wished to continue “dead to all.”
Vashon Inland horticulturists arrange steamboat service with Captain W H Ellis to run the steamer Vashon from the city to Vashon Island twice daily. Service begins Thursday via Northern Pacific to Milwaukee and back. Tickets on sale June 8 and 16 only for 69.70 dollars.
A move elevates the individual to supreme command of both land and naval Russian forces at Vladivostok, consolidating control amid regional military developments.
Mrs Goalby reports in Portland that William J Marrin is accused by Captain T of taking all she had from a Bar rooming house near Quelle cafe. She says Marrin invited her to a meal, kept her late, and she later found her diamond ring stones, a diamond and opal cravat pin, and $15 missing from her purse.
Real estate pitch touts city water, sidewalks, street lights and telephones on Rainier avenue. It claims land near a seven mile straight stretch will rise in value as Seattle grows, with $100 lots projected to reach $20,000 and weekly payments of 2 to 3 dollars. The SEA HOMESEEKERS CO. promotes a frequent car ride to Southeast Seattle and a free lot for visitors.
A counter petition was presented to West Seattle School District asking Directors and Nelson not to resign. R. D. Bailey, principal of West Seattle schools, is also urged to resign amid charges he allowed pupils to view examination questions before the exam date.
The Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets to Milwaukee for 69.70 in celebration of the Woodman convention. Tickets go on sale June 16 and June 16 with return options.
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