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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
4
In a party newspaper defense, Scott recounts 284 criminal cases with 186 convictions and 48 acquittals, claiming to defend his office's work while critics call many dismissals for insufficient evidence a series of serious blunders.
The article recalls Benjamin Winchell rising from a $10 a month clerk to president of the Rock Island system. It notes success literature and quotes Winchell: there are no rules, just work. A successful young man emphasizes keeping everlastingly at it and persistency as vital to advancement.
Police raided a Chicago hotel and took eight gamblers into custody. The piece notes uncertainty about police actions and includes miscellaneous quotations about politics invasion and war, mentioning Roosevelt and a San Francisco star dust page.
The misspelled fragment references Admiral Turnuttsky as the new commander of the Port Arthur fleet in St. Petersburg reporting in April. The readable parts indicate a wartime context and leadership change at a naval base.
An ad from KINNAN & MARVIN of Toledo Ohio promotes Druggists Catarrh Cure as a cure all. It claims the medicine is safe trusted by families for years, and includes price details and claimed health benefits.
Questions arise about distributing Andrew Carnegie’s 5 million dollars to protect and reward those who aid others such as caregivers, parents, and workers who risk life or stand for peace, prompting debate over eligible recipients and criteria.
A local notice announces free consultation and examination at Seattle Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Infirmary located at 46 Haller Brock, corner Second and Columbia Street.
Vague OCR fragment lists multiple figures such as a girl wearing mended gloves a man in a pennant race a yard gardener a Leap Year man a woman cleaning for her grown daughter and a drunkard's wife. Unable to determine a clear event or article context from the text.
Dialogue shows Mrs Drabber described as educated yet lacking a high school course. The exchange notes she speaks well only due to practice, implying learned eloquence without formal training.
In Grafton West Virginia the Grand Army of the Republic encampment draws large crowds with Bons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps in attendance. A highlight is the unveiling tomorrow at the national cemetery of a monument to Bailey Brown noted as the first Killed in the Civil War.
The International Kindergarten Association holds its annual convention in Rochester this week. The Mothers' Club and Mechanics' Institute prepared elaborate entertainment for delegates from across the United States, promising the largest gathering of kindergartners in the country.
Read about a new credit system promising one dollar weekly earnings for fifty weeks to pay eighty six dollars in merchandise at stores in the city. Contact at 1414 Second Avenue for details. spare time work for ladies also advertised at room 21.
Nela Moen, a sailor, was robbed last night near the old coal bunkers on King Street at about 10:90. He was relieved of 35 dollars after two men demanded his surrender and searched him. Moen alerted Officers Ribback and Crandall.
June shipment plans start as Clarkston prepares for cherries at a new packing house. Vancouver resident Stanley Bay arrested for forging checks in Bellingham. Wenus valley farmers discuss irrigation for 4,000 acres from Naches river at a cost of about 1,000. Around 28 candidates examined by the State Board of Pharmacy in Tacoma. Everett Chamber building demolished for Carnegie library. Maud P. Merritt of Ballard sues Tacoma for 477 damages from a sidewalk fall. An unknown German laborer dies after a cliff fall in East Tacoma. Rev A J Joblyn’s house robbed during sermon at First Methodist Church. thieves take a gold and a silver watch and 64. A monster log 1,000 feet long rumored at Louis fair. State horticulturist Van Holderbeke travels to east orchard districts predicting a record crop. Farmers along the Walla Walla river form an independent telephone line to Walla Walla, connecting with Milton and Waltsberg lines. Company FE at North Yakima drills for a national shoot. doubt about padding ends with verification by Adj Gen Drain. Government investigations into labor claims and final proofs in North Yakima. Syracuse Treasury Secretary Leech Shaw to guest of honor at Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Gen Horatio King of New York to speak in Seattle. Also listed: dancing schools and street entertainments in Seattle.
Florence Kearney wins a captaincy in a New Orleans gathering to recruit for Texan action. Chris Rock and Texans back the Monroe Doctrine push, while Florence and rivals compete for leadership as the tavern meeting forms a full ranks roster.
Prorence Kearney parts from the failbusters and contemplates his next move after accepting Don Ignacio's invitation. He wrestles with foreseen expectations and a troubling morning discovery, deciding to return to the hotel.
A young Texan draws surprise by recognizing his rival for Luisa Valverde as Carlos Santander while tensions rise over a planned invasion of Mexico. Don Ignacio and exiled Mexicans debate leadership as a simple ballot casts officers for a band aiming to attack Santa Anna’s regime. Florence Kearney watches, unsure if Luisa loves him or Santander.
A young Irishman named Florence Kearney contemplates conflict and romance as he faces a dangerous assignment with filibusters. He recalls a whispered reply from a Mexican woman and wonders if he will see her again while pondering his future in Don Ignacio Valverde’s district.
In a small New Orleans home on Casa Calvo Don Ignacio Valverde and his daughter host Carlos Santander, a figure with Mexican ties and high-level Mexican backing. The visit unsettles Don Ignacio and the daughter as suspicions rise about Santander’s true purpose and whom they wish to meet that night.
Colusa resident Joe Golobick testifies after using Electric Bitters for 15 years of rheumatic pain with complete relief. He credits the tonic with curing liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold with satisfaction guaranteed by G. O. Guy, druggist, Second avenue.
In a Caribbean frontier tale Don Ignacio negotiates a settlement of his estates and exile with Hentander as Luisa Valverde and Florence Valencia confront rival claims. A dramatic Piazza scene erupts when Carrial lands at the door. The outcome hinges on a deadly confrontation and a vow to unveil the truth.
Advertises Dr King New Life Pillas claiming to turn weakness into strength and fatigue into energy. Presents pills as health boosters priced at 266 per box and sold by GO GUY Inc on Second Avenue and Yesler.
Local shop promotes affordable pianos from 16 dollars with six months rental applied as purchase, offers old-instrument exchange, new and second-hand organs on payments to 10 dollars, and a wide selection of violins guitars mandolins cellos flutes and brass instruments with strings and supplies.
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