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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1906

Page

2

Reforming Bad Boys With Surgeon’s Knife

A Toledo hospital reports two case studies of troubled youths and a young woman treated with a surgical remedy. Parents describe dramatic turnarounds from delinquency to steadiness. One 18 year old’s brain injury corrected, yielding a compliant, responsible behavior. A second patient remains under observation, with hopeful early signs. The report highlights maternal relief and community interest in the procedure.

Toledo, O, Hos Ives Belna Krife J. Warley Tother Deet Iy Rileki Eeore Pather Michaella Donnelly Theodore Dra James Peter Donnelly Chicago

Fire attachment question to Perkins & Co at Geery building

A request seeks guidance on a fire attachment at the office building of Wm PD Perkins & Co. The query references whether fire authorities should attach a lien or claim at the Geery structure and asks for an appropriate official response.

Perkins & Co Geery Uniers Anawer

Officials May Contribute to Republican Committee

Sidney Biebur opened a contribution bureau for the Republican National Committee and says government officials may contribute with no refusals of cash. He hopes for 5 percent from each salary though legal limits on solicitations from employees exist. Corporation gifts are insignificant and the committee needs funds urgently.

Sidney Biebur Republican National Committee

Win-Hart Villa Tracts to Be Sold

The Win Mart Villa Tracts on Bailey Peninsula in Lake Washington are placed for sale Thursday at Erwin & Burkhart 412 Lumber Exchange. Reservations may be made each morning through agent Mrs Henriette Gowell.

Win Mart Bailey Peninsula Lake Washington Erwin & Burkhart Lumber Exchange Mra

Park Department Fund Shortage Triggers Staff Layoffs

Park board faces a funding shortfall with September balances around 612,925.21 and rest-of-year cash near 270,486.55. Expenditures for 1906 total about 77,514.42, while receipts reach 468,962.78 by Sept. 1. Officials defend Superintendent J W Thompson, noting staff cuts due to funding and improved driveways rather than incompetence.

Park Board Eaid Parks Thompson Woodlland Park Shrewsbury Interlaken Park Department Department Perk Board Park Commissioners W. A. Hall

Freight and passenger travel to Dawson delayed by Yukon low water

Word from Skagway states the Yukon river is too low to permit departures from Seattle after October 1. Freight and passengers bound for Dawson must wait.

Skagway Yukon River Dawson Seattle

Patrolman Philips Charged Amid Abusive Incident at Rathakeller

Walter Bland, a bartender, accused Patrolman Philips of rough handling and verbal abuse after aiding two shipwrecked sailors with 80 cents for lodging. Philips says Bland was a mendicant who resisted investigation and was forcibly moved along. Chief Wappenstein advised Bland to file with the Civil Service Commission.

Walter Bland Rathakeller Yeaterday Polioe Penstein Fltmlips Miendelaine Waldron Hayward Hiand Biand Yeuher Way Philips Bland Tom Moore Moore Wappenstein Civil Service Commission

Western Washington WCTU Convention Opens in Tacoma

The 21st annual Western Washington WCTU convention begins tomorrow at Tacoma First Baptist Church for a four day session with Seattle circles and many Beatle members on the program. The organization lists over 2000 members and officers include Honorary President Mrs Mary Byron Reese President Mrs Margaret B Platt Vice President Miss Mary L Page Corresponding Secretary Mrs Margaret C Munna Recording Secretary Mrs Elien K Bimicon Assistant Recording Secretary Mrs Mattie N Graves Treasurer Mrs Mary M Wade. The chorus is directed by Mrs Grace Davenport. The Worlds WCTU meets in Boston October 17 23 and the national convention in Hartford October 3.

Western Washington Tacoma First Baptist Church Seattle Western Washington Mra Mary Byron Reese Margaret B. Platt Columbia Mies Mary L. Page Olympia Margaret C

Notice of Removal Florance Marvin to make periodic trips

Seattie's noted prophetess for twenty years announces she will travel to Sound cities. Patrons may consult her by appointment at her home suite Victoria Hotel 1209 First next to P O.

Florance Marvin Seattie Victoria Hotel P.O. Eee

Omaha Mayor A Genuine Cowboy

Omaha’s J C Dahlman, longtime mayor, is portrayed as a real cowboy with a cattleman background. The piece notes his Texas roots, early rope handling, and willingness to ride a horse with gun in belt if city police are lacking, illustrating a colorful self image.

Omaha Neb J.C. Dahlman Jennings Bryan Tom Johnson Fifthay New York Dahlman de Witt County Texas Jaseo Yoktown Nebraska Ft. Sheridan Newman Wyoming Cattle Association Dawes County Chardon Wyo Bryan Deb Chicago Sie Yeriean Livestock Commission

Prisoner Escapes Officers After Being Detained

An unnamed prisoner, found near Eighteenth Avenue and East Howell Street, slipped away from Patrolmen Lockwood and Looney at Seventh Avenue and James Street after being placed under arrest on suspicion of burglary. A search found a bundle of keys and a jimmy. The suspect seized the moment as the officers' attention shifted, leading to a brisk chase and even shots, but he escaped.

Uus Eighteenth Av East Howell Lockwood and Looney Beventh Av Jamew

Fleet footed suspect and a noo many blocks were soon put betw pursuer and the pursued

Seattle man honored. At the sixth annual meeting of the Interstate Laundrymen association held at Pendleton, Creds Jacobson of Seattle was elected treasurer.

Interstate Laundrymen Association Pendleton Cre Ds Jacobson Seattle

Fortune tellers warned to leave Tacoma after police raid

Tacoma police head Chief Thomas Malony ordered out several fortune tellers and similar practitioners who had opened parlors on Pacific Avenue, dubbed the Bulgarian Dreamers. No arrests were made. they were simply warned to depart the city. Local ads mention prices at Mpin ning's including mantles and related items.

Tacoma Thin City Thomas Malony Pacific Av

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