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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
4
A moral debate questions who counts as a gentleman in ruse and theft. It contrasts rich thieves with petty shoplifters, asks if attire defines gentility, and cites Mr Goble's plea to return a stolen vest. The piece ends by asserting cuffs and appearances do not prove virtue.
A restless, humorous appeal warns readers about the dangers of ignoring a cold and encourages seeking doctor care or drugstore remedies. It references flu, grip, pneumonia, and death with playful rhyme.
Washington notes the Rembrandt tricentennial fever spreading nationwide. Mrs Roosevelt displays early Rembrandt prints at Oyster Bay library while President's summer home shows Netherlandish works. Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte also hosts Rembrandt souvenirs at the residence. Rembrandt themed attire appears in society events including a Rhode Island senator's daughters dinner with period character costumes.
A married 66 year old recounts a comic misadventure with widow Mrs. Ruggles who cooked for him after a porter was killed. Her dual offer to him and rival Thomas ends with marriage to Mrs. Ruggles and a plan for a restaurant before she declares no more cooking.
Ed White the Tailor announces he provides $60 worth of style with every $40 suit order. Customers note the tailor cuts and fits garments personally at his 208 Collins Building shop, making wearers feel well dressed.
President Furth of the Seattle Electric Co announces a franchise request to extend the Rainier Heights line one mile south to the city limits. He says construction could finish within three months after the franchise is granted.
George Boyd H H Feldbush Mike Tearney Jack Nolan Nels Newman and Charles Bank were arrested last night in a 15 minute span on charges of being drunk and disorderly personas.
English patient P F Gillmore who recently began Keeley treatment at 1120 Kilbourne Avenue escaped from a second story window last night and is being actively sought today.
A mixed page of light verse and jokes features a prize note about best contribution with two prize amounts, a quip from The Coalmine Poet, and humorous exchanges about phrenologists, Moses, and a bevy of social jests. It includes humorous snippets about lobsters, Atlas, and a minister’s remark on lies.
Wisconsin club plans an evening gathering at the Alaska club room to elect officers and set the slate for the coming term. Organizers expect a large attendance and orderly proceedings.
Cle Elum laborer B. i A. Marshall visited Seattle sights and reportedly got intoxicated. He slept at the Alaska Commercial house and told police this morning that someone stole his three dollars in cash, his only money.
Detective Corbett found Nathaniel Eugene Batley a recent city arrival from the east in a violent state at Pier 2. He could not be questioned. an envelope bearing his name was found on him.
A friend comments that the colonel looks worn and not as well dressed as before. The colonel insists he wears the same clothes as a year ago and rebukes the remark.
Prices of lots in Portwere rise again this week with strong demand. Market shows improved values as a new selling price of 200 dollars for choice lots emerges, while older listings at 6.50 remain held. Investment prospectus by Improvement Co. 618 Ridg. Seattle, Wash.
Rev. A J Joslyn former pastor of Gilman Park Methodist Episcopal Ballard and later Madison Street church has been transferred to Capitol Hill charge Rev Grant Stewart appointed to Capitol Hill church will assume Madison Street church duties
Democratic candidate C A Reynolds is canvassing the county for prosecuting attorney with meetings nearly every night. He will address the Central Labor Council at the Labor Temple this evening, speak at Snoqualmie tomorrow, at Issaquah Friday night, and at Kent next Monday, accompanied by other Democratic candidates.
A meeting of the Illinois club will be held in the room of the Alaska club in the Alaska building at o'clock tomorrow night to perfect a permanent organization. Two hundred former residents of Illinois are expected to attend.
Sister Leonilla daughter of King county pioneers died last night at Olympia at 10 o clock She joined the House Providence twenty three years ago at age 20 Born Katherine Padden She leaves two sisters and two brothers and a mother Mrs Padden in the city plus brothers Patrick and Michael Also survived by sisters Bieter Alopsis of Vancouver and Sister Patricia of Astoria Death due to peralgata.
Parents report Blanghe Gtroy vanished after leaving home for school yesterday. She is described as dark complexioned with black hair brown eyes and wearing a dark valise padded skirt when last seen.
Modern readers are offered a credit service that lets a modest income buy stylish clothing for men women and children. The ad promises satisfaction in style fit quantity and price with a payment plan of one dollar a week for any item.
C H Hotcor Company has purchased Jolliffe & Co located at 1212 Western Avenue. The new owners plan to maintain a large stock of heavy draft and medium feed horses for sale.
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