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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
5
A dispute over timber lands in Whatcom County arises as railroads claim large tracts and scrip validity is debated. A deputy surveyor warns contests may arise over scrip legitimacy while envisioning vast Alaska cedar stands worth millions if timber cruises run high.
The article previews a Seattle week of theater including Uncle Josh and Convict's Daughter. It contrasts light comedy at one venue with melodrama at another and notes seat sales start soon for the Grand Theater.
Fragmentary prose discusses a high-race establishment and its perceived value. It mentions Jest know and Cannon Ti Colum in a context of quality versus cost. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities.
The Third Avenue theater presents Caped From the Harem a thrilling sensational play with Laur ette Taylor bringing a vivid performance. A souvenir reception is planned Saturday afternoon for fans and attendees. Next week New York by Night promises further excitement with Mr Taylor’s notable production and star Lillian Chick drives a hazardous leap for life at the Star theater. J C Nugent Co offers a comedy skit, Master Elliott performs a monologue, and Summers and Alaney provide singing and dancing acts. No program changes until Monday.
In Tacoma on Sept 27 one half of the members of troop B N G W asked for discharges from Captain Grigg. The requests are believed to arise from the din ensions created by orders issued several Sundays earlier requiring troops to clear county grounds.
Local market listing shows loin steaks round roast and ham on sale at 509 Third Ave. Items include 12 percent and 10e meat cuts with price references. Contact M 3128 or Ind 3622 for details.
Business Agent Joe Vien explains a dispute at the Moore Whitcomb building where lathers claim the steel lathing should be done by iron workers. Subcontractor Healy started lath work in defiance, and the Building Trades Council ordered a full work stoppage, which was not enforced. Iron workers refuse to return until a settlement is reached.
Bremerton residents note W C Calhoun of Waterville, Beattie pioneer, visiting. His son will graduate from Annapolis prep soon and be sea ready. A Chinese theft trial ends with acquittal after lengthy proceedings. Deer hunting season starts Oct 1 amid organized parties and push for deer hunting dog ban. Bremerton to lose WH McPartland to Connecticut as wife dies after journey. Dr Flaney had recently brought her back.
Excursion rates to Buffalo New York via Northern Pacific with sale dates October 6 and return limit November 15. Fare 94.50 dollars. A splendid opportunity. For details contact city ticket office Northern Pacific at First Avenue and Yesler Way.
A public meeting in Youngstown discusses uniting West Seattle Alki Point Youngstown Oxbow and Spring Hill into one municipality to join Seattle. A October 6 vote is planned. Acting Mayor James Cunningham and others attended. City Engineer Thomson presented sewer benefits. Mayor Moore was detained from speaking.
Police report four four Emily Frite Hying at 1821 Twenty seventh Avenue involving three children allowed to run nearly nude in the neighborhood. Police will investigate.
A Saturday evening benefit with a dance and refreshments will aid the widow and children of a local man who died recently leaving the family in destitute circumstances. The event at Wildwood Hall aims to raise funds for their support.
Sunday police and Times pages include a map of a lakeside residence property titled Laurelaurst on the Lake. The feature describes the beauty and location of the home along the lake, with details suitable for readers planning a visit or noting the property as a local landmark.
H J Milla and Allan Wheelwright, both named, were arrested yesterday at the union depot for allegedly extracting a watch from G H Landes of Money Hook. Milla, 60, has previous prison terms including 11 years in Walla Walla and time in a Montana penitentiary. a cumulative sentence could yield life imprisonment.
This evening event at Madrona Hall features Twente firat av and KH Jefferson at home hosted by Geo Hi Povieon Auxiliary No 2. It marks the first gathering of this kind by the organization for friends and members.
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