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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
4
W. D. Ward, a New York representative, appears in the 03 Tribune as a notable figure. The item notes his role and connection to the publication, highlighting his public position and influence within the newspaper’s coverage.
A Wisconsin public school teacher questions arise about having a Beau and entering social games. The piece argues teachers deserve personal liberty and to pursue happiness, noting pay inequities and the unfair push to restrict private companionship. It urges readers to oppose intrusion into private life.
A Pittsburg divorce filing reveals unusual charges as Mr. McConkey alleges his wife mocked his funeral choices nineteen times during illness recovery. He argues her grim prognostications were spiteful yet he recovered, while her defense is described as neglected and weak in court.
Dr Harry Friedenwald of Baltimore asserts Herzl’s death is a blow but not a collapse. He says Zionism is a long standing force rooted in Jewish history and unity will grow as the movement marches forward in all countries and across beliefs.
The United States posted a record 1.618 billion dollars in exports for the year, topping the prior high by 46.5 million, while imports reached 1.118 billion dollars, another record. The article notes competition from England, Germany, and France and argues that continued selling and buying sustains economic balance and growth.
Barton county in central Kansas is dubbed the banner wheat county. Unofficial figures show 4,145,000 bushels from 16 bushels per acre across 4,153,000 acres. At 69 pounds per bushel, the crop could yield 602,096,000 loaves of bread, enough for every US resident for about a week if all grain were baked.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion of elections and public matters. The snippet mentions people agreeing on topics and a reference to Josh Wise, implying a local political or community issue without full context.
A narrator recounts a harrowing tale of hotel room danger and a landlord murder. The story follows a protective escape after a night with an eerie feeing, a hidden money bag, and a deadly stabbing witnessed by a policeman who reveals the killer was the couple’s own son returning home.
A well-to-do farmer recalls selling six two year old stock at $500 each after a city trip. He states his stock was imported and highly sought after, with many farmers eager to buy. He spends the night at the R hotel before returning home.
The notice stresses authentic Castoria made under C H Fletcher for many years. It urges mothers and fathers to verify the black signature on the wrapper and the red seal on the bottle both sides. It warns against counterfeits and urges mothers to scrutinize medicines given to children.
An unnamed murderer sits in a chair by the bed and raises empty hands for restraints. He remains speechless as the judge sentences him for the death of his son. The mother dies mad. the killer utters a single line about his “old, old man, my only son.”
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