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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt of Meriden Connecticut, at 106, cites health and happiness as the fruits of a cheerful disposition and steady occupation. She attributes longevity to a normal life, active mind, and lack of tobacco use, insisting old age should be merry and mentally active.
Forty Jewish children whose parents were killed in Russian massacres arrived in New York. Wealthy New York Jews funded their passage and homes, while officials initially argued they could not stay and would be sent back. Washington overruled the exclusion, urging humane welcome over turning them to despair.
An unnamed husband writes angrily to Cynthia criticizing her columns on older lovers and domestic life. He laments her sensational take on marriage and urges her to publish sensible, wholesome pieces instead. He claims a real husband would not dwell on past romances and mocks space- filler arguments.
After a thorough test yesterday the city’s new minental fire engine was accepted by the board of public works and Fire Chief Cook. It will be installed today in engine house No 4 at Terry street and Alder street.
Thomas Whitehead of the First National Bank of Cincinnati asks police to locate Nye who reportedly left the city for Seattle years ago. No physical description is provided.
A small shop grinds polishes and mounts agate pebbles at a low cost. They produce attractive ornaments and craft pieces for sale.
The vessel Alexander Gibson under Captain Wayland reports that on September 1 Carl Hanson the carpenter walked to the rail in a moonlit night and sprang into the sea from Guaymas harbor. A life preserver was thrown and a boat lowered, but Hanson sank before rescue.
Ed Marsh, a logger, and Leonard Stuart, a soldier, fought last night. Patrolmen Wright and Crandell took both to the city jail. Marsh was released on $15 bail. Stuart remains in custody.
A lighthearted contest invites brief stories with a playful, era voice. The entry call references Josh Wise and a local flavor, while readers submit short yarns and comic vignettes blending humor and local color.
Humane Officer Clark and Detectives Barbe and Philbrick raided the drug store of B C Haroldson near Twentyeighth Avenue and Madison Street. A quantity of beer and whisky was found in a rear room. Haroldson was released on $100 cash bail. The store had been reported to police earlier and a young man bought liquor there just before the arrest. Haroldson says the liquor was for personal use only and denies sales.
Pinkey the wealthiest cat in the world died after chloroform for a throat tumor in Wilkesbarre Pa. Her life interest in $40,000 income from the will of her master Benjamin F Dilley who died 18 months earlier now passes to Piackie her companion as beneficiary of the estate.
W. J. Farrell, a real estate man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Helma on charges of unlawfully distributing bills on the streets. He was released on bail.
Captain T W Bell reports in Portland that Jack McIntyre arrested in Pendleton for passing a counterfeit $1 bill escaped custody en route to Portland. Police pursue him as officers transport him from Pendleton.
Don’t throw away your old garments. Have them cleaned to look like new at the Pantorium, May 1048.
James Moore predicts the Lake Washington canal bonds will be vetoed by the people though he cites personal observations and reports suggesting nine of ten will vote for bonds. He says White River residents expect large benefits and describes Chamber of Commerce actions to secure releases and waivers, with construction to start after thirty days and finish within two years.
The board of public works awarded contracts for paving Washington at Thirday to Fourth with Barber Asphalt Company for 4461.80, Thirty First Ave to Peterson for 1392, Eastlake Ave from Denny Way to Roy for 620640.45, fenecast from First to Second at Sparger Concrete Company for 6736.12, Spring at from First to Second for Sparcer Concrete Company for 62. No bid was received for North 8th at.
New York report notes Herman Oelrich left two wills one to wife and son the second filed Monday appears surprise to wife plus health officials condemn three camloads of canned salmon and 259 half barrels of salted meat from the Prisco fire due to decomposition polling stations close at 7 pm and patrols scheduling changes shift times altered for today
The ad promotes affordable credit with no extra cost compared to cash purchases. It urges shoppers to visit and see fall apparel arrivals, promising steady, small weekly payments after a modest down payment.
Jeanette Elliott, once rich and hardened by heartbreak, encounters Walter Bangs who saves a dog and later reveals a deeper longing. After a garden moment and honest confession, she admits she has never knew love before and accepts his plea to marry. Their happiness unfolds in a traditional romance arc.
Noble Bennett aged 16 living at 1522 Twenty-first Avenue South did not return home last night after his shift. His worried parents notified the police to locate him.
Pacific Squadron ships gathered at the navy yard include Charleston Boston Chicago Oregon Nipsic Albany Preble Paul Jones Goldsborough and the training ship Philadelphia with the army transport Dix on the drydock. Visit Pier 2 for an instructive trip aboard the Port Orchard Route boat. boats leave six times daily and round trip costs 60 cents.
Water customers are informed the hours are 6:50 to 4:06 am and 4:00 pm daily starting September 1. The order applies citywide until further notice. Signed by the City Council and Board of Works secretary.
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