What a Billion Dollars Means in World Indemnity
A historical analysis details a proposed one billion dollar indemnity to Japan, comparing it to Russia, oil, and U S wealth. It explains per person costs, global gold supply, and the impact on economies from individuals to nations, including Standard Oil, Rockefeller, and Russia. The piece uses stark scales to illustrate the burden and relative power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Posterity
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Innocent Man Wrongly Imprisoned for 18 Years in Connecticut
A court-house report highlights a murder case where Leroy confessed to involvement to Nan Byxbee, exposing a 18 year wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man in Connecticut. The article laments the delay in truth and the doomed return to life after prison for a man who aged behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Leroy
Nan Byxbee
Star
Court House
King County
U Unknown
Korea seeks independence and US aid amid Russo Japanese peace terms
In peace talks between Japan and Russia Korea presses for independence and territorial integrity, appealing to the United States for support. The world weighs whether Korea’s fate is acceptable under Japanese control and seeks moral sympathy from America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Korea
United States
China
Manchuria
High Tribunal of International Justice
Tokyo
Thpan
Tarantula bite cures nerves says Philadelphia doctor
A Philadelphia doctor claims tarantula bites quell nervousness and that those who can endure such bites should not fear anything. The note concludes with a wry remark about fear and resilience amid other oddities. A bomb mishap reportedly killed about 27 hackmen, possibly intentional. South Dakota faces a mosquito plague and contemplates becoming a summer resort. Champ Clark was robbed of $250 by a pickpocket, prompting a remembered tale.
Star Dust A Word From Josh Wise
A collage of quips and anecdotes including humor on aging and moving home, weather chatter, a suicide note in jest, and a lighthearted town column from Addison Hill. The piece blends jokes about hotels, farming, crafts, and social observations with local notices and wry commentary.
Mitherless Bairn Retains Hidden Heir To Vast Estate
Ada Lassie dies in a cottage on Lord Grahame’s estate after destitution and a ruined marriage. Her son Hector, raised by the Fothergills, grows to artist fame abroad, later learning by letter that he is heir to Grahame’s fortune. Gus Ashton’s note confirms the will and transfer of inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia DE Forrest
Lord Grahame
Ada Lassie
Charlies Leake
Ada
Charles
Marm
Hannah
Ada Leslie
Charity
Hector
Blood Remedies Promise Cure For Rheumatic Diseases
An advertisement from Dr. Brown of Philadelphia promotes a blood medicine claimed to cleanse the blood and cure rheumatic conditions and skin afflictions. It asserts safety and effectiveness, offering a month’s supply through Quaker Drug Co in Seattle and listing a Seattle address for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa
Brown
Arch St.hiladelphia
Seattle
Quaker Drug Co
Notice to Subscribers of The Star Service
If your copy of The Star fails to reach you by 6 o clock each evening call the main office between 6 and 7 30 o clock and we will send a copy at once. If you miss it more than once telephone us each time to ensure perfect service. The Star Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Ave
MATL
Lis Mae
Seattle
Washington
Bagley's Drug Store
Cor
Ike Street
Bunset
W. D. Ward
New York
Tribune Building
Return to England Sparks Reunion in London Tale
A heir travels to England to claim inheritance and search for Ella. Hector meets Ella in London after long separation. he reveals his trials, reuniting with her in a moment of joyous affection and renewed love. Mrs. Fothergill reads about Lord Grahame as the pair reconcile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hmeetor
Pogland
London
Ella
Rome
Hector
Florence
Hetcor
Heteor
Notice to bidders for Third street wall stone removal King County
The County Commissioners of King County invite bids for removal of a stone retaining wall on Third Street side of Yealer site to not interfere with the Third avenue regrade. Bids due August 17 1906 by 2 p m with $10 certified check. Board may reject all bids. August 1905 J P Agnew clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yealer
James and
Third Streets
Third Avenue
King County
Yealerwaite
County Commissioners
J. PV. Agnew
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Nicholas
Oregon
THE
Morea
Philadelphia
South Dakota
Champ Clark
Srereres
James Ona James
WM Dern Business College
Josh Wise
Cleveland
Acott
Missong
Feenca County
Addison Hill
Ashland Press
Freewater
Freewater Times
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Pike Street and
Fifth Avenue
Fothergill
Gus Ashton
Ison
the Star Publishing
Ayers
ADV
Cali
Hee Wo
Jas. Maans
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Marion Street
Marioa
Rcquip
Second Ave
Marion St
Marion
Kohler & Chase
A. Moyer
Mar
Ohio
Ohio Safe System
Mess Dentistry
Corher Third Avenue
Unich
Bhaw’'S Drug Store
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Houghton & Hunter
WB Hutchinson CO
Clothiers
Ani Unies
Chicago Loan Office
Harry Silver
Yesler Way
Albert Hansen
First Ave
Howard Bulldin
Penn Mutual
RED Front Furniture CO
Pike St
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