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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows publication details for The Seattle Star with editor and address lines, subscription rates, and address change procedure. It lists offices in New York and Chicago and notes mailing practices and receipt handling.
A long narrative on a century old English trust built by the Bridgewater fortune. Workers toiled for meager pay while wealth accumulated for the heir, the Earl of Ellcemere, whose riches include 13 000 acres and country seats despite few personal returns beyond novels and hounds.
The article reviews a German critique of Dewey's naval views, arguing the U S fleet is strong but has not yet produced a modern armored cruiser. It contrasts American maneuvers with German claims, notes morale and desertion issues, and mentions Kipling minded rhetoric amid naval pride and the broader sight of U S imperial posture. It also briefly touches a railroad merger ruling and Roosevelt era political tensions.
A fragment outlines a supposed standard of female measurements from head to toe, detailing bust, waist, hip, limb lengths, and proportions. Mentions a Dr. Ghent and Professor Wilson giving sessions, with notes on bicycle repairs and spinning for lessons.
The Reliance brig Hellance set for christening at Herreshells prior to tomorrow’s Cup defense by Kellancey. Aimed to debut with a 45.90 o'clock maiden dip as Lore Leen mounts the platform with New York Yacht Club members and invited guests witnessing the champagne breaking ritual.
Tension flared between United States quartermaster clerks over a bowling match in the main office. On Wednesday night Chief Cherie Good ue’s team defeated the rival squad led by Coster Mille and Keete 2% to raise charges of crooked play.
Vienna reports a close bond between Premier and Mme Behrenberg wife of an arts rents lawyer and Ing Schoenberg. The two were longtime friends for two years with frequent visits and the premier often dining at the Behrenberg home, signaling steady influence in official circles.
Pilgrims fill Rome for Holy Week with crowds at churches for Easter services. Visitors include many nationalities and several distinguished figures, among them members of Austrian and Spanish royal families.
In Toronto on April 10 Matt Matthews and Tom Couhigan fight twenty rounds at Crescott Athletic Club. The longtime rivals have met four times before. their last meeting in Allegheny gave Matthews the victory. Both boxers appear in good condition and ready to prove themselves again.
In San Francisco on April 1 the steamer Grace Dollar will depart with supplies for the Pacific cable station on Midway Island. This marks the first step toward a stage cable linking Dione and Midway as the second link to connect the United States with the Philippines.
Edinburgh April 19 Off Moly rood palace is being refurbished for the royal visit next month. The king and queen will use Holyrood for state functions while Dalkeith palace will house them during their stay, due to concerns over Holyrood’s condition.
April 10 report notes General and Mrs Richard Winslow, long residents of Paris, arranging travel for a 40 day trip to America starting tomorrow. They plan a summer open in the United States and will return home for winter. The piece also references a local event involving Horace Porter and the Integra era.
London reports a generally observed Good Friday with churches and services crowded. transport and business largely paused. The text notes many residents remained in the city as outsiders departed, reflecting a somber mood.
There was general observance of Good Friday in New York City. The New York Stock Exchange and other markets suspended business and no sugar market operated. Many funerals occurred with services at churches and a ceremonial atmosphere noted.
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