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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1904

Page

5

Young electrician claims perfected automatic power generator

T. Mellin, employed at the Edison theater on Second avenue, announces a model that can generate any desired power from three battery cells with minimal energy input. He asserts the device is simple, space efficient, needs one attendant, and could reduce fuel use while replacing large engines. He has also patented a railroad tie coupler and works on a signaling device.

T. ©. Mellin Edison Theater Second Avenue Melvin Hia Mr. Mclin John O Green Lake Mr. Martin Melfin Melin

Inventive Thinker Devotes Time to Workshop at Home

The subject prefers thinking over talking and has shown a notably inventive turn of mind in refining his ideas. He claims to spend all his spare time in the workshop at his home, pursuing his craft and improvements.

Right and Wrong of the Wrights

Right and Wrong of the Wrights reports a confusion at the Central hotel register in Port Townsend where Mrs Wright is replaced by Misa Sylva Letter Lester. She previously allied with Harry A. Wright and met resistance from him as he now lives with another woman believed to be Mrs Wright. Lester seeks legal counsel but declines prosecution, stating affection for Wright and no desire for money.

Port Townsend Mra. Wright Harry " Weight Central Hotel Register Misa Sylva Misa Lester Harry A. Wright Seattle Victoria Wright Mine Lester Wrights Misa Leiter Wright Lo

Anemia Cited by Doctors and Ayer's Sarsaparilla Endorsed

In an old medical note a clinician describes anemia as pale lips and thin blood and notes doctors recommend Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a cure, closing with a character named Leslie.

Ayer Leslie

Produce Association seeks office for King County inspector on Western Avenue

The Seattle Produce Association asks King County Commissioners to locate the county fruit inspector's office near Western Avenue and Post Street for quick access. They note most Seattle fruit passes through Western avenue houses, and the inspector is often unavailable, harming timely inspections and sales. Charles F. Frasch, secretary, states trust in Inspector Brown's integrity.

Seattle Produce Association Seattle Wash Beard County Commissioners King County Gentionen King County Trust Western Avenue Post Street Brown

Philippine Vets Meet at St Louis Reunion

Philippine veterans from Utah Wisconsin South Dakota California Colorado Illinois Iowa Kansas Pennsylvania North Dakota New York New Jersey Nebraska Michigan Montana Missouri Minnesota gather in St Louis for their fifth annual reunion. Philippine Day features a parade and exercises with society leaders army officers and World’s Fair officials.

Ippine National Society Army of the Philippines Seasion Charles King Milwaukee Utah Wilaconsin South Dakota California Colorado Uilnoia Iowa Kansas Pennsylvania North Dakota New York New Jersey Nebraska Michigan Montana Missouri Minnesota

Typographical Convention to Meet in Toronto

ST. LOUIS Aug 11 The next typographical convention will be held in Toronto. The convention yesterday rejected a proposed amendment to the laws prohibiting members from belonging to national or state guards. Steamer Umatilla sailed for San Francisco this morning with 265 passengers and a cargo of freight.

ST. Louis, Mo Toronto Umatilla San Francisco

Uncle Sam Targets Sharpshooters at Fort Riley Plans

Fort Riley hosts a national target range with a 66 bullseye butt and a thousand yard range. Army navy marine corps and national guard teams compete for medals trophies and cash totaling about 3400 dollars. The national match runs August 22 with 12 best division shooters advancing to the army team.

Fort Riley Kean Sam Markemen Coorkee Crete Prises Army Eet Navy Marine Corps National Guard Catc Butte Columbus Obie Roosevelt

Young Wife Leaves Home

Mrs J L Beatt of Broad Street reports her daughter Mrs May Austin aged 7? years missing since 10 oclock last night. Described as a brunette in a cream skirt white shirt and large black hat with red flowers she was seen on Washington Street with a teamster lover. Her husband and mother pursue police action to bring her home.

Mra J. L. Beatt Broadhear Western Avenue May Austin Ince Parta Washington Street

Fisherman Axel Benson Taken After Sudden Mental Break

Axel Benson a Summit lodging resident and Alaskan traveler acted violently last night and is jailed after an insanity complaint. Officers restrained him as he cried shipboard commands and warned of a sandbar while in custody. His mother in Astoria has been notified.

Axel Benson Summit Flint Avenue Stewart Street Henson Alaska Wilkes Benson Akipper Jatior McLaod Mullen Astoria

Market Wheat Rallies as Armour Rumors Stir Trade

Wheat closes higher amid heavy trading with reports Armour plans to corner old September wheat, pushing prices up on Northwest rumors. September wheat opens at 1.016-8 and peaks near 1.062-8, with corn and oats also up. County officials prepare to act on annexation petitions for Stone's Landing Edgewater area and Skykomish incorporation into a city.

Chicago Armour Northwest King County Stone's Landing Edgewater Peres County Skykomish

Catarrh Cure Claims Direct Blood Action

An advertisement touts Cheney Company Toledo offering Hall Catarrh Cure taken internally to attack blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts consumer trust and promises free samples and per bottle pricing.

J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Dunc Kinnan & Marvin

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