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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
5
A 1905 essay argues for euthanasia for the incurably ill and certain criminals as a race improvement measure. It questions the value of suffering, the burden on families, and whether society should screen who may live, comparing to existing state board exams for professionals.
The ad lists prices for items from Pacific Coast flour to smoked hams and bacon. Include California Black Pigs at 81.7 per unit, Sockeye Salmon, Japan Tea, and Moffman House Coffee. Promotions mention wholesale and retail rates and local delivery terms from F. R. Yerxa & Sons, Main and Occidental.
The author argues for legal euthanasia for degenerates to reduce crime and support nationwide progress. He cites the supposed burden of criminals, the role of education, and a hypothetical state board of physicians and lawyers to assess candidates for euthanasia and marriage, urging sweeping laws to reach all classes.
Piper and Taft offer the largest Northwest selection of dog fur furnishings including collars leads kennel chains couplers whips blankets and harnesses plus a complete line of dog remedies. Located at 1024 24 Aye.
Short trip for visitors to the U S Navy Yard and battleships offered from Pier 2. Puget Sound yard is the Pacific coast’s largest. Fast steamers depart at 9, 10, 1:16, 2:30, and 4:30 p m. Round trip fare 500 sd.
Joe Miller known as the Chinese Kid appeared before Judge Waters charged with idleness and lack of support. He pleaded not guilty and received a suspended sentence of 3% days and two days to leave town. He spoke in a comical patois claiming he seeks work to help his consumptive mother and pledged to leave the town to avoid further trouble.
Mr. M. W. Fray of Georgetown Washington reports fifteen years of catarrh and years of indigestion, severe headaches, and weakness. He credits the Columbian treatment with a complete cure at a trifling cost, saying he is now free from pain and energized.
Mrs Peter Anderson of Booth Park Whah describes years of illness with chronic stomach distress vomiting and constipation. She urges every weak and suffering woman to consult the Columbian physicians for relief and recovery.
Chronicle of multiple rail crashes from Aug 13 to Aug 21 across states. Incidents include Nickel Plate passenger crash, head on freight collisions in Fremont and W L E B lines, open switch and derailments near Garrison Ky and Hydetown Pa, with dozens killed and many injured. Major fatalities reported in Cincinnati and Norfolk Virginia.
A prisoner’s escape bid ends as the man, told he could go, snatched his hat and thanked the judge saying he was gone to God. The moment sparked confusion at the bench and prompted questions about courtroom procedures.
Yarns chief of police Charlie Bennett returns from a fishing trip to Ballard where a crowd gathers as Bal lard's Sherlock Holmes brags of a grand outing. He recounts walking five miles to reach a suitable fishing spot and a misadventure with a tree limb and a snagged line.
One bystander recounts the chief's tale of a fall after a huge catch with an inch of fish hook in his trousers. A listener dismisses it as another of the chief's pipe dreams before the group parts.
Circus Grounds presents Last Days of Pompeii. Third Avenue Theater shows Hunted by a Woman. Star Theater features Polite Vaudeville Thursday.
Night after night this week Pompeii is showcased on the circus grounds with earthquake and volcano horrors. Pamn, the famed pyrotechnist, earns praise for his display as Seattle crowds applaud. Vaudeville acts open the program before the eruption and its calamity unfolds.
After the earthquake a half hour fireworks display leads the program at the Third Avenue theater with Elks K of P and Mystic Shriners nights. The Taylor company performs His Double Life with matinee souvenir giveways and two more shows of The White Tigress of Japan. Star theater features Arnoldo and his trained animals, James Hawley the monologist, the Drake company and McGrath the hand balancer in a rare vaudeville bill.
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