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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1904

Page

3

Restaurants must have liquor licenses in city

City Comptroller Riplinger has ordered all restaurants selling liquor with meals to obtain a city license or cease the practice. The Royal cafe and Heidelberg cafe were arrested for dispensing alcohol without a permit. A council committee heard protests from Andrew Heinrich of Seattle Brewing & Malting Company as an ordinance may set a $250 license for restaurant saloons, with further action planned.

Riplinger Royal Cafe Heidelberg Cafe Andrew Heinrich Seattle Brewing & Malting Company Zbinden

Side Sash Smocking Fashion Note for Gowns

A fashion blurb highlights a gown in soft cream voile with a blue smocked bodice and yoke. The sash ties at the back and features knots and loops with clusters of blue forget me nots.

Gira

Industrial Exposition Grounds Prepared for August Opening

Work began on preparing the university grounds for the industrial exposition opening August 29. Trees will be removed to clear space for buildings housing continuous operations by manufacturers. Space applications arrive daily and prospects improve while unions name queen candidates for Extian. General Manager Ruet reports Tacoma unions backing Seattle enterprise.

Od University Ruet Tacoma Seattle Enterprise

Old Hat Causes All the Trouble

A.A. Hintz and Mr. Brockenshutter were fined five dollars each by Acting Police Judge Miller for fighting in a saloon at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street. Brockenshutter wore a battered vintage silk hat. newsboys had soaked late edition papers. Both men were arrested, paid fines, and released. The judge advised disposing of the hat.

A.A. Hintz Brockenshutter Miller Fourth Avenue Pike Street Hintz Hrockenshulter Landwhcer Annie Miller Mortrude Logan

Variety the Right Quality Underwear Sale Ad

The ad promotes men’s summer underwear at unbeatable city prices from EN Brooks & Co at 1831 2d Ave. It mentions locations Herald 1229 2nd and lists Cyrene and Xanthus Leachi at Madrona Madison parks with daily hours from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

EN. Brooks & Co

Russia asserts stance on contraband and cruiser policy

In St Petersburgh a government note says Russia accepts Britain’s assurance that contraband aboard the Malacca belongs to Britain and retains its plan to deploy cruisers to stop arms shipments. Meanwhile in London the cabinet discussed the Russian reply on volunteer fleets.

Ny Bertone ST. Petersburg Great Britain Malacca London

Plehve third victim in fight against tyranny

St. Petersburg reports Plehve, the empire's most powerful autocracy agent, killed by assassins. The deaths of Sipiaguine and Hobrikef preceded him, signaling a widening struggle against oppression as the state fears fresh upheaval and possible war.

Plehve ST. Petersburg Hin Sipiaguine Minteter Merc Hilts

Mrs Nelson A Miles Dies at West Point

Mrs Nelson A Miles wife of Olen Miles and niece of General William T Sherman died at West Point from heart affliction. She was a devoted army woman involved in charity work in Washington during the Spanish War and supported a nationwide relief association for enlisted families.

West Point Aug Nelson A. Miles Olen Milena Washington William T Sherman Army Spain Miles United States

Teamsters Fined After Wagon With Lumber Slips Away

Edward Carey and Edward G. Frye were each fined 83 by Acting Police Judge Miller for allowing a wagon loaded with lumber to escape them in the morning.

Edward Carey Edward G. Frye Miller

Wagon Crash Messes Street Scene At Diller Hotel

Bystanders report a wagon dashed across the street near the Diller hotel after a failed brake. The wagon reportedly sought a drink and the traces were unhitched when the accident occurred on First avenue and University street yesterday afternoon.

First Avenue University Street Diller Hotel

Nome Letter Warns of Poor Outlook for Summer

A letter to The Star from Nome describes a very poor business outlook with little prospect for a prosperous summer. Mines’ output is discouraging and many men are idle. Wages drop to 14 dollars a day with board, while railroad workers earn 9 dollars daily with board. job opportunities are scarce.

Nome Bolomen Ralireed Commission

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Prominently Cured

A promotional offer for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root claims rapid relief of kidney bladder and uric acid troubles with back pain and frequent urination. Sample bottles and a free book are mailed by Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, with note to mention Seattle Daily Star.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Seattle Daily Star

Potato Prices Fall as Migration Drains Local Labor

The passage notes that buyers seek goods here but money goes to ventures elsewhere. Old potatoes sell for 1.75 per hundred pounds and new potatoes at 2.50 per hundred. Job opportunities are scarce and the business outlook is poor as many workers move to other areas to seek better earnings, planning a cleanup year elsewhere.

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Ex Detective A G Jane Home Fire Damages Listed

Fire heavily damaged the residence of ex Detective A G Jane at 816 Twenty Fifth Avenue after a lamp ignited a wattle. Firemen reported about 2200 in damage to house and furniture after dispatch from Main Street headquarters.

A. G. Jane Twenty Fifth Avenue Gia Main Street

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