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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
5
A 19th century temperance column argues against repealing the anti canteen law. Gen Fred Grant condemns post exchanges and outside ram shops for promoting drinking among soldiers. The piece urges total abstinence while in service and calls for closing drinking places near army posts.
Miss Alice Johnson a famed Seattle theater figure, has bought a summer home on Mercer Island and plans to settle in Seattle permanently after retiring from the stage. She has long invested in city property and will soon perform in Marriage by Sta. in Seattle before moving, with Mercers Island property cited as ideal.
A fragmented scene unfolds with a clerk at a desk and a mischievous hopper circling a tavern payroll. Vivid, disjointed imagery shows slush, ink, and quick movements as the narrator sketches a dark, stormy town night and lyrical chaos around a desk and dopebook.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a Kangaroo-walk athlete dominates the stage, delivering a humorous yet bizarre performance. The participant pleads for hanging over a misstep, describing a street scene resembling a seminary rampage outside the Butler hotel while onlookers react to the spectacle.
After months of litigation, the city wins a case against L. Roma the pel cher over peddling. Peddling now restricted to districts in section 15 of ordinance 6096. City Attorney De Bruler informed on Tuesday. police judge Gordon had fined him earlier.
The Third Avenue theater hosts Why Women Sin drawing crowds this week. Next week Dora Thorne returns as Knobs of Tennessee, a Hal Reid southern melodrama. Madame Herrmann tours magic wonders Thursday to Saturday at the Grand. Florence Roberts brings Ann LaMont to the Grand Sunday night in memory of Henry Irving, with Melvin G. Winsock giving a lecture at the Star after his death.
An old advertisement notes Munsing Union shirts and drawers at low prices from EFN Brooks & Co. at 1331 and Ave, with a photo studio at Johnsons on 1616 First Avenue open Sundays. It hints at page 6 items of interest.
The Star theater features the Marvello trio drawing immense crowds this week with supporting acts Thomas Meegan and company, Skantanelli the aerial juggler, Virdou and lap, and other standout performances. Matinees include special features with four Seattle performances of Jolly Grass Widows and local amateur showcases on Saturday and Sunday.
A new winter timetable adds a tri weekly rail link between Hoquiam and Moclips. Senators Anthony and Piles arrived in Pomeroy en route around Eastern Washington. The Shingle Mill in Anacortes burned Monday night, about 4500 dollars loss, suspected arson. Angus McPhail leaves Everett for state penitentiary to be hanged in December 8 for murder. Adjutant General Drain orders Col Lamping examination and guard matters for Seattle. A. J. West laments NP spur denial into Junction City mill site. Hewett avenue paving paused as contractor seeks personal bond. Sunset Telephone plans underground wires along Hewitt avenue. Palouse wheat fields snow covered for first time this season. Lewiston Clarkston Fair opens, runs until October 21 with Nez Perces and Asotin County involvement.
The wife of Captain O Daniel Onway will be laid to rest Thursday afternoon at Mount Zion cemetery. The deceased is described as a Civil War hero. Sherman once praised him for a debt of gratitude that cannot be paid. Mrs Conway is noted as the mother of Mrs William Blanker of North Yakima Washington.
The piece cites Dr D Cathell and D Stevenson arguing sleep hunger harms health. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion, increase weight and vigor, and claims universal provable satisfaction, urging readers to consult their pharmacist for purchase.
Due to a plan change YERXA GROCERIES will discontinue all branch stores and offer established cash businesses for sale at low expense. Listings show locations at 601 Queen Anne Ave Columbia City Green Lake Station and 723 Pike Street with prices for groceries and wholesale items from F R Yerxa & Sons Main and Occidental Street.
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