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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
8
Madison Street drivers and conductors adopted a new amusement forcing riders to sprint through mud to reach cars. Builder B Sibley of 418 Twenty-fifth Street demands the practice stop, saying it wears his nerves and he must repeatedly sprint to catch a car. He notes misdirected cues and persistent delays as he shouts, Stop it now.
The German Benevolent society hosts a charity ball at Christensen's Broadway hall tonight. Frederick Christensen to lead the cotillion as a 20-woman luncheon committee serves guests. A 15-member German American reception crew and a 20-member coalition from local business groups coordinate the event.
Frank Coombs and Muriel Stone are billed for a performance at the Star tonight. The show features live entertainment with the two artists appearing together.
The report shows resignation of C. H. Black, chairman of the committee, as the German Benevolent Society confronts internal changes and ongoing work. The terse account notes endorsing efforts while addressing leadership shifts.
New York reports Aa Hetty Green, the wealthiest American widow, will be 71 tomorrow. She ends her forty first year in business with a large fortune from her father and maintains an active office in the Chemical Bank building. Her health remains notably good and her eyes and voice are bright.
Moriis Thomsen president of Centennial Mill and several city plants returned from the Orient where he spent months trying to expand the flour market.
U S Civil Service commissioners held an examination in Brooklyn today for 66 draughtsmen across several specialties. Roles include 20 architectural draughtsmen at 1800 dollars, 38 junior architectural at 1200, 2 engineer draftsmen at 1600, 6 electrical engineers at 1200, and heating and ventilating draughtsmen at 1200. Only 10 candidates appeared.
Poor's Manual Supplement shows 217,941 miles of completed railroads in the United States, a net gain of 4,716 miles from 1906. Capital stock totals reach 6,741,066,825 dollars while bonded debt stands at 7,426,261,001 dollars. Total line assets are 16,292,880,823 dollars with revenue at 2,112,197,170 dollars and expenses 1,568,549,674 dollars. Passengers total 745,446,041 and travel 26,006,420,668 miles.
A terse street scene shows a woman offering a lone two dollar bill to a tramp who declines with a wary claim of poverty and a wish to avoid cheapness. The exchange ends with the man accepting nothing more than a courteous nod.
A federal grand jury accuses Captain Bodfinch aboard the whaler Paylion near Dutch Harbor of chaining Edward Legere to a stanchion and confining him in a hot forehold for 36 hours where he suffered extreme pain and died. Prosecution aims to move trial soon due to Alaska-based witnesses.
Flood survivors shop at Hartell's Drug Store for reduced prices on cosmetics. Almond Creams drop to 10c, face lotions such as Valentine's Violet 60c for 2c, Rose and Violet Toilet Cream 20c while supply lasts. Elliott & McGregor at 1429 Beekond Ave advertise stylish clothes at low prices.
Bargain basement listing advertises women's fleeced unions and vests at about $1.00 to $1.25 and men's wool vests and drawers similar prices. Stock described as bought in manufacturers' lots.
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