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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
4
A collage of notes from Telluride to New York covers peace at Telluride politics and a wary view of Russian and Japanese actions. Theater talk highlights Houdini in London and Mary Shaw in Chosta, with local marriage news and a jab at alimony.
The article argues overeating harms health more than starvation and urges self denial. It contrasts pampering people with pampering animals, cites digestion and indolence, and endorses open air living as a cure, citing Explorer Hubbard’s companion Wallace on exposure and health benefits.
Two young boys in crude masks held up a victim near a Seattle corner store, stealing five cents and four copper coins after forcing him to surrender. The piece argues the youths imitate sensational dime-novel heroes, seeks a remedy beyond spanking, and questions their moral drift.
St Peters burg dispatches claim a major Russian victory off Port Arthur with troops ready to cooperate with the fleet. The report notes the capture or engagement had not yielded full details, but the outcome is celebrated by the czar, ministers, and observers. A staff photographer captured a harbor return scene titled The Russian Navy Returning to the Harbor After Its Great Victory Off Port Arthur.
A Mt Olivet correspondent reports the Christian Union Dramat company filled a Batugé night with a crowded audience at OM Groves. Star performers included John Dietrich Winke Sahmad and Jim Lehkmead, with strong female parts and praise for the deep, powerful production.
Mary Cook Whith of Palouse dies in Washington after four years in the state. The Odd Fellows plan their 86th anniversary in Vancouver on April 27 with Oregon lodges expected. North Yakima Boys minstrels report strong show with $600 box office take earmarked for beneficiaries.
Twenty five delegates attend a central Washington presbytery meeting in North Yakima. A Bellingham merchants carnival is postponed to June. The Simcoe Bridge near Parker is destroyed by floods. Louis Bickles of Orting sentenced for a $79 check forgery. Welser Idaho washouts disrupt Estagh Travel and mail. A Chehalis horse show and street fair set for May 6 and 7. Everett property owners threaten to block a plank walk and demand graveled Broadway. Henry Watson pleads guilty to stealing a typewriter and gets one year. A Rose Carnival planned in June in Bellingham to promote flower growing. Swedish mission youth meet in Tacoma with hundreds of delegates. Miss Annabelle Donahue of Chehalis marries Kile B. Kirtley of La Grande Ore. William Matson acquitted in the shooting case at Marysville. Snohomish shingle mills agree to close until market improves. Yakima sewer estimate: 165000 cost. council to act next meeting. K B Randala convicted of burglary and linked to rancher shooting. Engene Cluster and Miss Radie Knettle wed in Pormerey.
Promotes Davis Addition in Seattle, contrasting shiftless reputation with opportunity. Claims lots priced 160 to 350 dollars with 50 dollars down and ten dollars monthly, near Queen Anne views, urging inspection via Broadway and Pike car line. Also seeks a reliable salesman for Davis Addition.
In Watsonville California April locals deny reports of Riddy Bishop’s bankruptcy. They say he incurred heavy debts from the Corbett Britt fight and will stay in California, planning a scheduled contest with Jean Gordon and Major Robert Reed, then travel to Ta for health.
Louie Long and Aurelio Herrera will fight in Butte Montana on May 1. Billy Lavigne Longs manager received a telegram from W B Nolan Butte Athletic club matchmaker and will travel after the Phoenix club amateur bout to ready his fighters for the match. Lavigne believes Long will win as he has done before and sees no reason he cannot again.
The Free Methodist church delegates and listeners from Western Washington gather for their annual conference in Everett. Mute rers present reports as part of the session activities.
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