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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
3
Council members and park board guests rode around the city to see park improvements and new parkways. The outing aimed to acquaint the council with the year’s park work as well as other municipal progress. A separate item notes a fire at the Grays Harbor Dre Werke plant in Hoquiam causing substantial damage.
D E Johnston Co thanks numerous patrons as it extends a hearty salute. The display features Aboula instruments and a wide stock including Chickering Kimball Pease Hobart M Cable Haddorff and D S Johnston Co specials. Kimball reed and pipe organs Vocalion and Clough Warren church organs also shown. Easy terms offered on all instruments.
In Olympia on September 11 the supreme court ruled the Port Townsend waterworks are not municipal securities and cannot be bought from the permanent school fund. The decision, written by Judge Fullerton, was concurred in by the chief justice and all justices. Magie Barker, Everette girl, received a five year sentence suspended on good behavior. The penitentiary report for August lists 742 prisoners.
The city health board will soon inspect the Cedar River watershed for the first regular semi annual check. City Engineer Thomson supports stricter sanitary rules and removing campers near the lake. Although water tests show purity, officials fear contamination and aim to start twice yearly inspections to safeguard Seattle’s acclaimed water supply.
Major Cassius Gillette of the Army Engineer Corps investigated public work contracts and helped convict Capt Oberlin M Carter for defrauding the government of about 1 060 900 in the Savannah Ga harbor contract Elihu Root advised Mayor Weaver to summon Gillette whose formidable stature and reputation for honesty frightened criminalsлад
A rifle that shot John Wilkes Booth at the barn is described as a serviceable Henry rifle once used by Boston Corbett. The gun passed from Col. Conger to Wm. Strong to Mrs. (Dr.) G. B. Spencer of Weston and remains a cherished keepsake. The article notes government offers for the relic and details its worn leather case and uncommon ammunition. Later, Pastor Charles T. Russell will speak on "To Hell and Back" in Christensen's hall at 7:30 PM.
A catalog of hat designs describes No 1 a black chimney braid Mat crown hat with white quills. No 2 a gray felt tricorn with elk ribbon band. No 3 a Neapolitan black straw with pale blue ostrich feathers and undulating brim. No 4 a green velvet sailor with white and green velvet trims. No 5 a black Neapolitan straw theater hat with cream roses and rich feathers for matinee and evening wear.
The Grand theater wraps its brief run of The Chaperons this week with a closing Tuesday night. Thursday through Saturday features Under Southern Skies a 23 actor scenic production praised as a hit among southern plays since Shenandoah.
A vintage medical ad urges train engineers to use Dr Miles Nervine to prevent accidents by easing fatigue headaches and nervousness. The copy promises money back if the first bottle fails to help and notes availability at druggists.
A Melrose reader recalls kidney trouble improved by Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root after a physician confirmed healing. He endorses the vegetable remedy and notes free samples and available bottle sizes. The feature also highlights a vaudeville bill with Thomas W. Ray in costume and a moving pictures starascope at the amusement house.
Cincinnati Ohio September 12 All Catholic societies in the United States will unite under a plan by the American Federation of Catholic Societies executive committee Representing about fifteen million Catholics in the movement the effort aims to coordinate activities across the nation Also mention of a Dr Miles Anti Pain Pill marketed as a preventive remedy with a money back offer
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