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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
5
The piece argues previous Cedar River water system and street railway ownership proposals failed due to politics and taxpayer burden. It claims advocates used similar arguments then as now to push municipal ownership, warning history may repeat and urging vigilance against repeating past mistakes.
A cryptic note outlines a child savings concept tied to a bank account and a state program. It mentions a teacher, a dollar, and guidance for youths toward prudent financial habits with a focus on early money education.
An unusually quiet morning as the Rowse opens and groceries operate. Prices surge on Washington creamery butter while fruits and vegetables move slowly. reports of tight trading and high butter costs persist across the market.
An OCR fragment notes Mapeline Ice Cream associated with a bank building address or storefront. The text hints at a location in or near a Bank Building, with uncertain punctuation and wording. The item reads as a brief local business notice or advertisement.
Chicago August 91 ruthless workmen destroy Washington Park race course landmarks. Grandstand, stables, and club house reduced to rubble as streets replace the historic track opened in 1884. Site hosted the American Derby and World’s Fair Derby with famed horses. final races ceased in 1904.
Stewart Opera company presented Dorothy at the Grand last night with fine staging and costumes. Miss Fairtrain led the ensemble in wit and performance, while Miss Day and others contributed strongly. the show lacked the standout impact of previous company productions.
The Stewart company ends its season in the city with the operatic program featuring Love Me and the World in Mine and You Swear to Be Good and True. The evening also marks the final performances as Dorothy will continue for the week while On the Bridge at Mien opens at Seattle Theater with Beattie’s lead artists Oscar Handler and Georgiene Hays in similar roles.
Casey and Le Clair headline Irish comedy and dramatic sketches at the Atar theater tonight. The bill includes hoop rolling bag punching and musical acts with additional feats. Shows start at 7 20 and 9 o clock and a Star review is planned for tomorrow.
The Star questions ex Governor John H. McGraw over his split stance on municipal ownership and the Lake Washington canal bonds. The letter asks for an explanation of his opposing votes on city bonds and supporting canal bond issuance, noting the double position as a Beattie Electric executive and Lake Washington canal committee member. It highlights that canal bonds would raise county indebtedness and later tax burdens.
A short note announces a new line of imported men’s fashion labeled as a cult style with a debut shown in Seattle. The message mentions the location at 211 Columbia Street and promises customer satisfaction if customers discover the brand.
Have the children's eyes examined by Behnehard Optical Co. 1207 Second Ave. Glasses available from $1. Eye experts offering eye care for students before school begins.
The Seattle Star invites a brief reply explaining why a county income paying bond for a public improvement is favored while a city income paying bond is opposed. It asks why nonincome public works are preferred over income paying utilities and seeks reasons why Cedar River water proposals were opposed in 1896, to inform readers about two major public measures.
An advertisement touts Table Queen bread made in Seattle with Minnesota flour. It claims higher gluten strength than two loaves and marks loaves with a Blue Label. The note urges asking grocers for Table Queen and mentions Olympia Market at 118 Pike between First and Second avenues offering meat savings.
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