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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Seattle Star notice with address lines at 1509 Seventh Avenue and references to a Sunday edition, business department and postal details. May include rates per copy and mail subscription phrasing, with inconclusive text about entry and publication location in Beattie Washington.
Wall Street speculators and stock owners lost over two billion dollars in recent market activity. Observers note ballooning by so-called caneners as capital values falter. The market stabilizes as supply and demand reassert, with no widespread national panic.
Emperor William of Germany declares Christianity the world’s steady champion. He admits some Old Testament critics erred but maintains the Bible’s moral continuity and prophecy. The ruler portrays Christ as the fullness of revelation and the model for all humanity.
A Chicago man compiles views on college education arguing it may not guarantee success. He asserts education develops but depends on the individual using it. pure schooling alone does not ensure business proficiency or improvement without practical application.
A Lowell woman, Helen Gerrish, defied her uncle who tried to seize the entire estate from six other heirs. He tore up papers before dying soon after. The article lauds her as sensible and fair minded, contrasting greedy elders with honest young women.
Saratoga hosts a major wrestling tournament starting tonight at Convention Hall and running into next week. Prominent entrants include Tom Jenkins Carl Pons B46 Atherton Leo Pardella Jim arr George Bothner and Max Lathbes with free admission for ladies at the races. A two day excursion to Victoria is advertised for August 4 and 5 priced at $2.00.
In South Seattle Butchers meet at Churdick's hall while Cigarmakers gather at Western Central Labor Union hall. Cooks and Waiters meet at Olympic hall, Lim Becond avenue. Longshoremen meet at Harbormen's hall near Beneca street. Laundry Wagon Drivers at Carpenters' hall on Fourth avenue. Pacific Waitresses assemble at Waitresses' hall on Second avenue.
L B Frost sues Moran Bros seeking 10,240 damages for injuries at the shipyard after slipping on a wet slippery floor while tracking lumber. He alleges broken bones in his foot and claims the accident occurred during employment.
Brigadier Rtienne Gerard continues his tales as a soldier of Napoleon. In a daring mission to rescue the emperor, he infiltrates a Prussian-occupied inn, overcomes guards, seizes a horse, and confronts a German saboteur, risking capture to ensure the emperor’s safety.
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