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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
5
Fragmentary prose describes a sensuous scene with a recurring kiss and ecstatic emotion. The narrator recalls a "wireless kiss" and a voyage of the soul, framed as a mystical or occult exchange between lovers. A blend of poetic imagery and dreamlike language dominates the readable text.
Ingersoll argues that a young man can ruin his disposition and temper by his own actions. He emphasizes self control and warns against letting irritation rule conduct. The remark reflects his views on personal discipline and behavior.
Amid aftershocks in a collapsed building on a city block, a narrator recalls hearing a baby's cry from a locked room. He forces the door and finds a crib with a lone, likely orphaned infant as others flee through a shattered floor and ruined stairs. Nearby, a band concert and firework display concluded at Madison Park White City.
An old advertisement promotes Mancro fishing rods at a large discount with a closing sale tone. It mentions Taft era timing and a Lana Park natatorium with a lure to visit on Sunday. The copy emphasizes water temperature and a welcoming retreat vibe.
In the tremor of a deadly building collapse a man saves a small boy, dumping bedding aside and fleeing to the street. He cradles the child named San Fran as they escape amid wreckage and fear, amid the fate of the mother presumed lost in the ruin.
Harrisburg Aug 16 Jacob Stodman condemned in Dauphin County has been advised that 800 dollars of back pension due his deceased father has been awarded by the government. He received only a cent for defense at his trial for wife murder. The court appointed a lawyer to handle his case and Stodman will seek review by the board of pardons.
Mr. C. F. Randall, a focal enthusiast on the proposed international language Baperante, will address attendees at the Socialist temple tomorrow night at o'clock.
A man was seized in Texas after being discharged from a state military encampment for taking photos of batteries in action and other camp features. He is held for inquiry by state and military authorities. Governor Hoggatt of Alaska arrived at Nome to stay ten days, accompanied by Major Richardson of the Alaska Roads Commission.
James McCloud, who confessed to stealing wine from the Monte Carlo loan and a watch from J. Donoghue, died in Ballard jail that night from delirium tremens. No relatives located. Also notes an epidemic of sore throat in Bag Harbor, New Jersey, August 16, with physicians perplexed by a dust-related cause and 200 plus cases but no deaths.
Local shingle dealers report telegraphic facility issues hinder supply lines. Industry experts say Mek of telegraphic services has delayed shipments, leaving the market in a tenuous standstill as vendors struggle to locate intranet links.
A miscellany notes Africa leads gold production with the U S second, England’s golden wedding, church density in England and Runata, delicate tongue and lip skin rankings, ruby values, sperm whale breathing patterns, Japan railroad nationalization, Texas land value rise from rice crop, a London magistrate quip, Cephalonian water power, college fire losses, peat gas yield near Boston, and two unusually tall New Zealand children visiting Wednesbury relatives.
Priv Jan M Py of the 16th artillery was court martialed at Leavenworth Kansas for breaking a promise to marry an Army nurse and defrauding her of money. He was sentenced to three years in the military penitentiary.
Thomas McDonald aged 66 a laborer of Ballard was found dead this morning in weeds beside the ferry Waves. He had been drinking for days and, in a drunken condition last night, fell among the weeds and died from exposure. Deputy Coroner Mayfield ordered the remains removed to his morgue.
Pittsburg on August 16 featured La Touche’s tabooed painting The Bath presented by a living model. Mine Devinney posed in tights, drawing hundreds who had not seen the work before.
Jacques Simon a salt merchant leaped from the second level of Antwerp Cathedral tower in Cathedral square before a crowd. His death was instantaneous. The incident is reported as a fatal self inflected plunge ending in tragedy. In other news the Alaska Coast Co may charter the Ohio to make one more voyage to the far north this season after repairs.
Ex convict George Burton, described as a desperado, is to be taken back to Rockford by Sheriff Collier after his arrest by local authorities. Fireworks at White City Madison Park promise a show to lure attendees to Luna Park cafe verandas. Concert by Wagner's band featured with afternoon and evening programs.
Chicago reports the engagement of Miss Mabel K. Davison daughter of Mr and Mrs George Davison of Joliet Illinois and George Romney Lots of Seattle Washington. The marriage is planned for early fall with Miss Davison employed as assistant librarian at Joliet Public Library. The couple began their romance while attending school together in Joliet.
Stories about the king of Siam’s lavish buys continue with a gold diamond encrusted thimble valued at 756 000 dollars. The tale highlights royal spending on jewelry and precious gems as part of ongoing extravagances.
While returning from a fishing trip on a Thursday, J. B. OChilberg Henry C. Pwits James Mack Robert Royce and William H. Lewis were thrown from a swerving automobile and all suffered slight injuries.
The Seattle Foresters hold their annual picnic and field day at Wildwood park tomorrow with an interesting program. Dr. Lee Baker, dentist, is listed with contact details and sponsors include Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlors with new tables and a 5x10 pool table in Beattie.
A California party of capitalists and engineers from the United States visit Port Townsend to assess reviving the old Clallam Bay coal mine. The shaft was damaged when the mine shaft floated after initial coal shipments, and lack of funds ended further work. They consider locating a government coaling station at the site.
Mrs Edith Smho sues her husband of the Matteraby Smith cigar firm on First Ave for divorce. Judge Tallman orders temporary alimony of 12 dollars weekly. Thomas Cale, Alaska delegate to Congress, receives a warm reception from Fairbanks and Tanank miners.
Bargains announced for the coming week at Theo Wiltz & Co 1008 First Ave near Madison offering hardware sporting goods and cutlery from the Hendrew stock with stock lines across hardware and sporting goods.
Last night in Seattle two unions organized and applied for charters. A halibut fishermen’s section, part of the Water Front Federation, organized at a meeting in Mallore’s hall. A cloth hat and cap makers union formed at Labor Temple, signaling active labor organizing in the city.
Jefferson county commissioners issued notices to steamboat companies operating from Port Townsend to appear and show cause why vessels owned by them should not be assessed at 150 to 200 percent more than previously.
Charles B. Roden of the Chicago public library, named to be Seattle library’s Librarian, has notified the library board that he cannot accept the post.
The Pacific squadron is at Bremerton as the Puget Sound navy yard houses more battleships of all classes than ever before. Vessels include the Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Boston Albany Charleston Buffalo training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nip sic and torpedo boats Paul Jones and Goldaborough. Boats leave Pier 2. Round trip only 50 cents.
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