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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1904

Page

5

Japanese Women Case Tests Canadian Immigration Act

Four Japanese women detained by Canadian officials faced a provincial court in Victoria to challenge the Canadian Act as discriminatory against Japanese. The case, seen as significant for both nations immigration policies, was postponed after a day’s hearing and the women eventually left the country.

Victoria Superior Court of Canada Pacific Canada Japan Immigration Bureau American Immigration Department Atlantic

Chatelaine Bags and Gold Bracelets Dominate Fashion

Fashion favors chatelaine bags but introduces new designs such as a gold belt suspended ornament. Solid gold wire bracelets, including a flexible serpent bracelet with diamond eyes, gain popularity at the seashore. Prices range from thirty five to one hundred fifty dollars with varied designs.

Body of Tom Turney Found Floating Near Galbraith Dock

Arlington man Tom Turney disappeared before July and was later found as a body near the Galbraith dock. Friends say the description matches Turney and suspect foul play. The coroner’s file lists possible murder with identity unknown. His ranch sold for 3000 dollars before he traveled to Seattle seeking bank placement.

Galbraith Dock Tom Turney Arlington Turney Potter's Field Seattle Eye Tie East

Two Contracts Awarded by Board of Works

The board of works awarded two contracts. P. Mellugh received the Key Street water tab project for 18022 dollars. L. H. Goerig bid 85588 dollars for Linden Avenue wood walks and won the contract.

Board of Works P. Mellugh Key Street L. H. Goerig Linden Avenue

Rates Lowered Again On Oriental Vessel Departures

W W. HL. Cooper, manager of the marine insurance department of Cauthoun Denny and Ewing, announces that war rates on vessels leaving the port for the Orient have greatly decreased. The decline is attributed to repeated Japanese victories.

W. HL. Cooper Marine Insurance Department of Cauthoun Denny & Ewing Wessels Orient

Hoppickers Wanted For Seasonal Work This Year

Hoppickers are being sought through the public employment office as ranch owners place orders to secure help before work begins. The price is stated as earning per box. A scarcity of hoppickers is expected due to many workers taking other jobs this year.

Bound Over in Case With Beot Ber Case

Bound over to superior court for trial on a case labeled Beot ber. Grace Lewte is held on a 250 bond for future appearance as the witness. Read was watched by officers and later arrested. evidence against him is described as strong.

Gordon Superior Court Grace Lewte Bende Read Patrotchin W. C. Hubbard Mayon

Raises Proposed by Board of Equalization in West Seattle

The board of equalization held a lengthy session with over a hundred property owners protesting proposed increases. A West Seattle special committee met the board to discuss values, while a list shows blanket properties and varied raises from 10 to 30 percent across multiple additions including Ayer O Hara, Madison Street Cable Railway, Denny Blaine Lake Park, and McGilvra trd.

Board of Equalization A. A. Denny, Boren & Denny Sarah A. Bell Counciman Emil DeNeuf Jas. Cunningham West Seattle W. N. Bell Cove Evans & Hlewett Law Observatory Ayer & O'Hara Huzeltine Heights Lakeside Madison Street Cable Railway Randall's Ayer & Walker's Washington Heights Drexel Avenue Heights MacGilvra A. Randall's Rose

Mrs. Sarah Guion Dies at 77 at Green Lake

Mrs. Sarah Guion died of old age at her son Frank M Guion's home in Green Lake this morning. She was 77. Her husband, Mr. Guion, is a well known insurance man with Wing Guion. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Sarah Guion Frank M. Ion Green Lake Guion Wing & Guion

Excursion rates on photos and clothing ad

A fragmented notice offers excursion rates on photos at Pecea and Ericson Studio with details about fall stock and a clothing notice. It mentions BK N Brooks & Co and a street address 1431 24 avenue with marketing for garments and photography services.

BK. N. Brooks & Co 24 Avenue Pecea & Ericson Studio First Avenue

Cigar Makers Praise Home Industry At City Smoker

At Mankatell last night the cigarmakers union showcased local consumption of homemade articles. Mayor Wallinger spoke on loyalty to home industry, arguing it boosts wealth, payrolls, and commercial prestige while urging citizens to patronize domestic products.

Manketall Wallinger California France Beotland

Soldiers Escape From Fort Lawton Prisoners Identified

Fort Lawton authorities report two military prisoners escaped this morning. Charles M. Cantrell, 20, and James F. Epley, 24, are described to police in smart attire and urged to be located.

Fort Lawton Beattle Charlies M. Cantrell James F. Epley

New Life File Promises Relief for Stomach and Liver Troubles

An advertisement highlights Dr. King's New Life File as exceptional for families with occasional domestic strains and stomach and liver troubles. It claims the product not only relieves but cures, with a local drug store cited as supplier.

Dr. King Ata. Oo GUY, Inc Second and Vester

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