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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1903

Page

2

Subscription Rates And Address Change Notice

An old newspaper notice outlines subscription costs: one cent per copy, one cent per week, or twenty-five cents per month, with delivery by mail or carrier and no free copies. It asks subscribers changing addresses to notify the office and send their old receipt and new address. It also explains how to read the expiration date on the address label and mentions a Seattle Post Office second class matter designation.

Seattle Washington

City faces garbage control clash over Yaw franchise

Opinion argues against granting Mr. Yaw a 30 year municipal garbage franchise at exorbitant rates. It condemns the deal as a path to private profit, urges a municipal crematory at minimal cost, and stresses the health and public duty of city waste removal.

Chive Yaw Ron

Detroit Woman Urges Separation Not Absolute Divorce

A Detroit woman argues courts should grant separation when necessary but oppose absolute divorce. She contends marriage failures stem from false views of marriage and social money or status, urging patience and effort in adversity to strengthen family life.

Detroit West Clarset Fn- Lee MSU STS Torrei

Queen Sophia’s ill omen wealth and Sweden’s upheaval

A long feature recalls Queen Sophia of Sweden the wealthiest queen heir to Wiesbaden gambling revenues. It links her fortune to misfortune including health decline family estrangement and a push by Crown Prince Gustave to have her declared insane. The piece notes court purity but cites alleged plots and a new New York excise law affecting whisky in the Bowery.

Sophia Sweden Wiesbaden Germany Salvation Army Lutheran Church Gustave Europe Oscar New York City Bowery

Louisville's oldest post office employee retires at 85

Louisville records show John L D Strassburg began work at the city post office sixty years ago and remains the nation’s oldest male employee in continuous service. His long career spans two separate post office buildings, both once deemed permanent.

Louisville John LD. Strassburg

Petition Demands Abolition of Private Seattle Employment Offices

About seven hundred workers petitioned the city clerk to close all private employment offices in Seattle except the public bureau, citing fraud deceit and corruption by agents. They urge abolition of private agencies and transfer to the city office, with council action expected tonight.

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Seattle Cataract Company Accepts City Franchise

The Seattle Cataract company accepted the amended city franchise this morning after a formal approval by the city council. Plans call for expanded plant capacity to serve light and power across the city as extensions are funded and installed.

Seattle City Limita

Sidewalk accident claims City damages for injuries

W. H. Green files a claim against the city for damages from a defective sidewalk at Bastlake avenue and Republican street. He says the sidewalk flew up and struck his face on the evening of March 7, disabling him for about eight days. GIVE BALL TONIGHT event noted by the Arsetent of Miberntane and the Ladice 8 at Christensen's hall.

W. H. Green Green Bastlake Avenue Republican Street Yorke Miberntane Ladice 8 Christensen’s Hall

Kentucky novelist loses manuscript in Cincinnati fire

Somerset author Jenetta Harricon observes her latest work A Kentucky Romance burned with Hobert Erke publishing house in Cincinnati. She says 4600 copies were intended and 4000 had been ordered. She plans to rewrite the novel and relocate with her parents to Lexington.

Miss Harrieon Atechelson Lexington Jenetta Harricon Somerset Hoberterke Cincinnati Boure Lea‘naten

Dawson Charley the Richest Indian in America Returns from Alaska

The Dolphin steamer brings Daw son Charley from Caribou via Skagway and Ketchikan. His fortune is estimated above 108 060 dollars and he is credited with discovering rich wines at Atlin and owning numerous claims. The Dolphin will sail to Port Angeles to pick up 10 men from Clallam County for the Sound Navigation Company launch in Tacoma.

Dawson Charley America Alaska Dolphin Beattie Wrangel Edny Port Angeles Clallam County On Sound Navigation Company

Mayor names committees for Trans Mississippi congress entertainment

In accordance with city council resolutions, the mayor appoints a committee of businessmen to organize entertainment for the Trans-Mississippi Congress in Seattle. The roster includes N. H. Latimer, Fred Banker, G. W. Dickinson, John Miplinger, George W. Stowart, S. H. Bhimpson, B. E. Caingn, T. N. Haller, Judge Thomas Nurke, James Goldsmith, J. W. Roberts, Julia Medersheimer, J. A. James, Hills Morrison, and Col. Aiden J. Blethen.

Seattle N. HM. Latiner Fred Bb. Banker G. W. Dickinson Jobn Miplinger George W. Btowart HM. Bhimpeon BE. Caingn T. N. Haller Judge Thomas Nurke James Goldsmith J. W. Roberts Juliua Medersheimer J. A. James Hills Morrison Col Aiden J. Blethen

Baker Stock Company Stars in Lady Windermere’s Fan at Seattle Theater

The Baker Stock Company delivered a creditable performance of Lady Windermere’s Fan at the Seattle theater with strong reviews for Catherine Counties Elsie Kemond and Mina Gleason in key roles. The cast’s ensembles and Frank King’s scenic work earned praise as the production runs all week. The Fatal Wedding also drew crowds at the Third Avenue theater with Me Conden delivering a standout performance alongside Albert Roccardi in a melodrama that closes the week.

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