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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
4
The text shows a damaged newspaper page fragment with telephones, rates, and addresses for business departments and advertising, plus representative names and office locations. It references Seattle area contact details and drug store information, with scattered lines about mailing and post office classifications.
A business leader recalls a motto to tackle disagreeable duties before easier tasks. He notes many fail by avoiding small hard steps like poor handwriting, and advises doing the hard things the same day duties arise to prevent a chain of delays and missed progress.
In Alameda California the fire chief proposes a city fire insurance tax to offset rising municipal costs and combat higher rates from insurers after the Baltimore fire. He argues taxpayers already fund insurers and a fire tax could strengthen the city budget and fire department readiness. Port Orchard April 28 Bob Indian who faced murder charges for roasting Moses Seattle was acquitted due to intoxicated witnesses. Seattle’s family name carries on in the metropolis.
In Totland Bay I hide as Herzog’s letter and a sailor named Peter Croal arrive with a supply. Croal’s friendly yet menacing talk hints at past crimes and possible betrayal as I fear discovery by agents or owners. Senator Piles and Congressman Humprey plan a May 15 state tour ending with Tacoma and other cities.
A jumble of brief items and quips from the Balem Herald including remarks on autos, police, trains, church donations, weather talk, and local roadwork. Mentions Chief Delaney, Josh Wish, John D Rockefeller, Mr Phillie riding, a new calaboose site, and a Rubber Store advertisement for hose and nozzle.
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