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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1904
Page
4
A jumbled column notes that Star Dust Hiobeon was beaten for a congressional nomination but not voted in. The piece weaves social satire on power and fees from Elihu Root to railroad lawyers, with scattered local references and literary asides.
The piece criticizes senators opposing the location of a new state department building north of the White House to pursue near residence space. It argues no constitutional requirement compels senators to have homes there and urges prioritizing public duties over private interests to prevent the capital existing for individual social needs.
The piece argues Korean women have a unique grip on their husbands as men are confined indoors after 8 pm. It contrasts with American women who bear many names and face divorces due to men’s unchecked nocturnal freedom. It laments the burden of names in modern society.
A transient guest avoided tragedy by alertly restraining a fire started by an alcohol lamp in room 114 as William H. Bernart of the Baker Stock Company aided a terrified woman. Bernart tackled flames, used a fire extinguisher, and guided guests to safety before staff arrived.
We Cure Red Eye Deafness Catarrh Etc. Consultation and Examination Free at Seattle Eye Ear Nose and Throat Infirmary 4 5 Haller Block Corner Beyond and Columbia Street.
Port Arthur reports show posters blocked and no permit for posting. Heavy firing continues with a reported Russian cruiser landing nearby. Russian nerves reportedly frayed as workers flee toward Port Arthur and observers comment on domestic anecdotes.
A Salt Lake Mormon aligned with President Smith proclaims that the Mor mons were destined to increase in number, reflecting on beliefs tied to the trust label and continuing presence. The remark signals enduring identity and mission without documenting events or dates.
Arthur Namecy formerly of Seattle died in Grand Rapids Michigan after a jam of toe and driftwood in a pulp mill river. He was an engineer by trade, married to Marion Hoakingon, and a brother-in-law of Dr. A P Mitten deputy at the port. He was son of Sir Alexander K Rameey.
Roslyn reports the burial of Mathias Doerr who drowned in Seattle last Saturday. Everett notes a deserter from the Pensacola picked up, to be turned over to naval authorities. Fort Worth hosts the annual Veterans and Daughters of the Republic meeting with a large attendance. Auburn forms a baseball team led by manager S. Berner and captain Lou Ripple. Ellensburg names Ham Haltwin to the governor’s board for the State Normal School vacancy. Puyallup recounts a tramp named John Nelson narrowly avoiding death on railroad tracks. Echo notes high water aiding alfalfa lands near Butter Creek and the Umatilla river. Vancouver Island Supreme Court rules an agreement to marry is a legal consideration, affecting an estate valued at 60,000. Walla Walla reports A. A. Armstrong facing execution for murder. Snohomish records A. Skages’s stroke. Hourn’s Millinery ad closes the notice.
If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6 00 PM on any evening please call Sunset Main 1060 or Independent 1198 between 6 00 and 6 20 PM and a special messenger will deliver the copy at once.
Anacortes salmon canning will be on a small scale this season as no small run of fish is expected. Sheep sharing starts in Western Whitman Adams and Franklin counties this week with professional shepherds arriving and a wool crop expected average about 12 pounds per sheep. David Burke jailed in Lewiston Idaho on arson charges after allegedly stealing grain from a granary and burning the building to cover the crime. An appeal to Whatcom County World’s Fair fund contributors will be published before listing names. Vancouver school for defective youths undergoing improvements. Four robbers raided a Rathbun cafe and fled with 106 dollars after Epperson fired through a window. Edna Rice and M. D. Strain wed at Pomeroy yesterday morning. The Rockford Telephone Company organized. lines planned from Rockford to Mount Hope. George May of Everett returned to Bremerton to face naval authorities after deserting from the training ship Pensacola. During a hard storm at Walla Walla yesterday afternoon.
Lightning struck and destroyed the Magpole at the penitentiary sally port. Stevens County is cut off from Davenport as the Cedar road bridge is washed away. A massive snow slide at the Sliver Cup mine in British Columbia caused at least 36000 in damage and one death. The Duke of Brit Therland is in Vancouver gathering data for Joseph Chamberlain's campaign.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test yielding a wonderful cure for violent stomach ulcers and hemorrhages. He prescribed Electric Bitters, which his patient used with rapid relief and no attacks for 14 months. The medicine is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles at 50 cents from G O Guy Inc.
Open day and night teeth filled and treated with extended hours from 4 a.m. to midnight Sundays included. We offer improved skill and patient care under our contract terms, replacing unsatisfactory work and delivering the best possible results at half the price of competitors.
A Verbena Alabama man endured two hospitalizations for a severe illness with 24 tumors. An advertised salve from GUY Inc claims to stop inflammation and relieve pain, selling for 26 cents at Second Avenue and Yesler.
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