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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
4
Subscriptions and delivery details appear for the Seattle Star Star Publishing Co. with rates per copy and per month. The notice mentions mailing or carrier delivery and notes the postal service entry at Beattie Washington as second class matter.
The article analyzes Russia under Nicholas II, arguing a bureaucracy and aristocracy dominate the empire with the Greek church priesthood. It notes the czar is weak to court cabal influence, the Plehve assassination exposes reform zeal, and a constitutional decree could trigger clashes with high officials and military leaders.
A Birmingham woman sought fire insurance for a burned joint of meat. The adjuster determined the roast was left in the oven and burned by neglect, leading to a refused claim and the claimant’s anger at the denial.
A collage of humorous lines about King Edward in Bohemia, a forecast of falling stars, family picnics, and distant travelers. Jokes mix with letters and adventurer anecdotes, including a war dispatch mishap and carnival theater notes, all in breezy dated prose.
The general leaps to his feet startling the Com wok as Wille recoils with a toy gun. Mrs Amithers jokes about buying Wille a sword and John Wille’s play soldiers. Smith comments it might spur him to join the national guard.
The defense lawyer Thomas J. Page prompted Judge George to dismiss the case against Johanna Swetisher for the murder of her son on a motion. Aston Wehoe remains in custody. prosecutors say the evidence is circumstantial but warrants police investigation. The judge noted no probable cause linking Swetisher to the crime.
A basement fire at 1815 East Olive Street, home of F. H W Hathaway, was extinguished after a 10:30 p.m. alarm with little damage. Ten minutes later a lamp was overturned at a residence on 21 Thirtieth Avenue, causing about $20 in minor damage before firefighters arrived.
United States Immigration Inspector W. B. Merett, in charge of the Washington district, returned yesterday from a six week absence spent visiting relatives and friends in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A detailed profile of broker Higginson who turned to scalping, built wealth through bold schemes, but faced ruin from mounting pressure. His life of luxury ends in an asylum, with a final reckoning on his investments, debts, and a pending inheritance.
Melbourne Florida resident Mr Hagens credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his consumption. He states a free trial bottle persuaded him to try and he began recovering, praising the medicine as life saving. Sold by G O Guy druggists Second and Vester with trial bottles available for sixty cents or one dollar.
The largest and best equipped dental office on the Pacific Coast offers painless dentistry using the latest scientific methods. Experienced dentists examine teeth and quote costs in advance, with no charge for extractions when plates are ordered. A lady is always in attendance.
The capital of W. W. Kimball & Co exceeds most banks and fuels its ability to buy raw materials in bulk. The Kimball guaranty backs every instrument. A large piano selection is in stock with another carload arriving soon. Warerooms feature other standard makes and bargains on second-hand pianos and organs. For tuning, call or phone.
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