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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
4
The Seattle Star publishes office and advertising contact details including main and editorial department numbers, subscriber rates, and postal handling notes. It explains subscription expiration and address changes when mails are not prepaid and notes second class mailing at Seattle Washington.
A satirical overview argues over whether love of the sexes could be a disease. It cites Galen to Horace and 17th century painters, lampooning claims that kissing transmits a germ and that love follows from such contagion while asserting love endures beyond medical explanation.
A local agriculture dealer warns that young sons of wealthy farmers may overextend credit and hide debts under bankruptcy laws. They risk prison if caught, but some call the maneuver smart. The writer argues such acts ruin credit, reputation, and personal integrity, destroying years of honesty for a trivial gain.
A fragment from the STAR DUST column notes Russians questioning Japanese submarine boats and hints at borrowing money pledged to the czar. It mentions rail protection, Josh Wise opinions, Henry Irving abandoning memoirs, and an Omaha judge in a divorce case. The piece contains varied quotes and light social commentary.
A dispatch from Port Arthur on April 22 reports hopes that the war may end within weeks as mediation offers circulate. Both sides show willingness to concede with Japan signaling naval withdrawal from Port Arthur and Manchurian forces returning to Russia. Russia would permit China to govern China and stop attempts to occupy Korea.
The article reports Japan taking responsibility to guard China and Korea, with a 150 million dollar gold indemnity. It notes possible near term major land battle near the Yalu as two armies stand ready. Viceroy Alexeeff admits delaying actions to bottle up the Port Arthur fleet was a mistake.
Mrs. Gertrude Stratton and her son won a $2 verdict from Nichola Lumber Co. in a superior court case over the death of Willard Stratton at the mill. The jury found the company not liable for the full $30,000 sought, despite claims of contributory negligence. The verdict was delivered last evening in Judge Abert Bon's court, with attorney John B. Hart presenting the case.
William Monahan, pursued by police in the Tenderloin, faced a preliminary hearing in George's court yesterday afternoon and was held for trial in the superior court under a bond of unknown amount. Campbell and Irene Clarke identified Monahan as the man who held up Campbell on March 28 and sighted him near Sixth Avenue and Seneca at both incidents.
Home Camp No. 286 Woodmen of the World votes to push building a first class temple in Beattie. Building committee Alex Niewven A Dreabach F H M Frew Ey Cheanut and J W Haigh will confer with other camps and city officials and coordinate on property options.
Robert Doyle and James Cameron are held on grand larceny charges after attempting to pawn a gold watch valued at 100 dollars for five. Cameron claims Doyle gave him the watch. J W Peate reports he was robbed of a watch and identifies the pawned item.
State association of shingle manufacturers orders a two week shutdown starting Monday in an effort to stabilize the market. A canvass by a special committee found only one percent in favor of the plan, but officials believe the pause will strengthen prices and curb overproduction.
Bishop John J. OConnor of Newark with Rt. Rev. John A. Stafford president of Seton Hall college and Rev. Eugene P. Carroll of Newark, all returning from a Rome visit, sailed for New York today.
The April 22 report from Olympia states that 4000 to 6000 troops will assemble near July for maneuvers at American Sage. Participating units include the Washington, Oregon, and Idaho National Guards and regulars of the Department of the Columbia. Camp set to begin July 7. confirmation from General Muneton indicates joint maneuvers approved by General MacArthur of the Pacific Division.
A remnant ad-style notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Balm as best for burns wounds ulcers and accidental injuries. It claims relief for a family isolated from civilization and sources in a drug store at Second Avenue and Yealler.
Testimonial from T. J. McFarland of Renterville Va claims three years of bronchitis were cured after using Dr King's New Discovery. The advertisement highlights relief for bronchial and throat illnesses including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are offered free with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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