This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1904
Page
3
In the annual session today a large gathering of prominent lawyers and florists from across the state attended. The principal address was delivered by John L. Webster of Omaha.
The health board approved a policy fixing the minimum quarantine at six weeks. Previously some patients were released after recovery but while still capable of spreading disease. The regulation ensures contagion danger is past and reduces individual inspections by health officers.
April 6 report says no change in the Port Arthur situation while Grand Duke Boris joins the field forces. A damage suit against Seattle Electric Company by George M Wiley was dismissed by stipulation in superior court this morning.
A Seattle horse on a runaway wagon plunged down a stairway from Second to Firat Avenue after the pole broke near Lenora street. One horse jumped twenty feet to safety. the other fell under the wheels but the driver and a pile of groceries were unharmed with 150 witnesses watching the dramatic escape.
Mrs Catherine Grasse files a claim for 2.08 damages alleging injuries from a dynamite blast at Second Avenue and Denny Way that killed Terrence Scott. She was ill at home near the scene and says the shock impeded her recovery and damaged her house.
A meeting of the Fast Union Street Improvement club is held in the Finnish hall on Twenty second avenue tonight. The annual election of officers will take place. A basket social will be served by the auxiliary to the club during the event. Members and friends are urged to attend.
The Independent Order of Red Men will stage a big war dance tonight. The parade starts at 7 8 o clock from Pioneer place and proceeds to the Masonic hall where ceremonies occur. New members will be initiated and delegates elected to the grand council with outside tribes attending.
The Seattle Gas and Electric employer hosted a banquet of about fifty at the Butler hotel to honor President Samuel Hill. Fr Wells toasted, and Hill received a handsome inkstand and other desk furniture before an expected vacation to the East following Seattle Lighting Company absorption.
A solicitation urges sending a postcard to request information about a restorative remedy claimed to cure weak nerves and organs. The ad promises distribution via a Crogan near piss to deliver bottles and chestnut medicines, stating high success in twelve years and urging readers to mail to Dr. ree. Address given withWisconsin contact details.
The Ogden-Lucia cutoff project on the Great Salt Lake nears completion with 22.94 miles trenche work and extensive trestle structures. Completion promises reduced grades, shorter distance by 43.77 miles, and a faster route replacing the old line from Ogden to Lucia via Promontory Point, with passenger service starting April and a freight schedule recently implemented.
Will H Brill describes in Tokyo crowds quiet as the Crown Prince and Princess pass. He notes the orderly spectacle, the dazzling imperial guard, and the Japanese custom of remaining silent in the presence of royalty as the prince arrives at the station.
Pendleton First National Bank paid Antone Vey 22600 dollars and Joseph Vey 7500 dollars in a settlement of suits arising from the CC B Wade failure. The sheepmen claimed funds deposited were misappropriated for Wade's use and filed actions after the bank collapse.
Mining men in the Nome district reserve berths on steamers sailing to Alaska. Over the past week many have written to the Pacific Coast Steamship company for passage on the Senator, which is set to call at Nome on June 1.
The Starkey franchise battle draws sharp clashes in Ballard as Mayor Zook backs a new electric concession. Councilmen Twigg and Fitzgerald accuse a Seattle Electric Company scheme while the pro Starkey faction vows court challenges to protect Ballard power needs.
Mrs. George P. Burleigh sues for divorce claiming her husband cannot recall their wedding year and date, while Burleigh counters that they wed in January 19M at Dover New Hampshire. She alleges abandonment and invalid status, detailing years of quarrel and residence issues.
A General Land Office order cancels the homestead entry of William G. Norton of Bemish Washington for building a windowless doorless and floorless cabin on the claim six months after filing. Norton faces potential appeal to the secretary of the interior.
City Treasurer Rathbun drew from the state treasury for $190 00 of municipal lighting bonds raising the total advanced to $590,000 on the bonds. Best photos In the city. Prices enable. Exyhan & Ericson, 1616 avenue. a Business suits, $25. Herald, 1329 2nd.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.