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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
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The article argues for an early seawall along Seattle’s waterfront to prevent possible epidemics. It envisions a cement wall with earth fill extending to higher ground and modern cement basements, claiming delaying now raises costs as earth is removed from Third through Sixth Avenues and crossing streets.
The city considers moving earth from under the wharves to the waterfront for quicker relief of health hazards. Health commissioner Dr. J. B. Crichton is pushing for rapid action, urging the project over tideland filling. A conference yesterday focused on the waterfront matter and its timely outcome.
Fragmentary narration mentions a Chicago highwayman with a cab that returns periodically and a dog named Hehnelder. It also references a barber shop, a peculiar phrase about Western life, a popular party believed dead, and a dramatic note on no performances since a fire at Drury Lane theatre.
A fragment discusses a former junior golfer or athlete accusing tobacco use of causing heart ailments, noting contradictions about smoking habits and health. The text hints at a conflict over responsibility and health effects linked to tobacco.
A playful scene unfolds as Miss Uppaten questions mam ma’s whereabouts and the Maid reveals she has gone to the Van Blickingtons to play poker. The exchange hints at social etiquette and a cheeky nod to card games.
Unclear reports describe tentative cruiser movements near Washington and Bremerton with no definite details. The fragmentary item mentions a cruiser named Piper ta Taf 220 Spring St and an uncertain naval posture amid evolving conditions.
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