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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1903

Page

4

Can Happiness Be Taught in a School of Happiness

A discussion on happiness argues it is humanity's central aim and that happiness can be studied like painting or music. It notes simple, fixed conditions foster joy, such as a clear conscience, steady will, equanimity, and enjoyment of small pleasures, while warning against pursuing it through wealth or harm.

Paul Valentin Bappiges London Chronicle Henry van Dyke Earth Remi Leeman

Minister In Pajamas Marries Lovers After Midnight

In Norfolk Virginia the Rev Turner was roused from bed to wed Valett Ward and Rosa West after they traveled nearly 100 miles to obtain a magistrate. The minister dressed in pajamas, witnesses in night clothes, and the couple in pursuit of parental disapproval marked an unconventional midnight wedding.

Norpolk Aus Valett Ward Rosa West Howard Storgis Lola Rell Northarmpton County Virginia Turner

Spree Suspected as Sanderson Loses $80 in Town

John Sanderson, lodged at the Elgin hotel, reports losing $80 and a valuable watch after a night tour of the town. He woke to find the money gone and believes someone who knew he had funds may have taken it while he slept. He notified police this morning and has no further details.

John Sanderson Elgin Hotel Ltic

Improvement Club Meeting on Municipal Taxation

The Seattle Improvement Club of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting on August 16 at 4 p.m. The program features a speaker report on municipal taxation.

Seattle Improvement Clube Chamber of Commerce Speke

Dr Kraus Released From Prison After Boer War Conviction

Dr Kraus, former Johannesburg governor, convicted of inciting murder of British sympathizers during the Boer war, was released from prison in the morning in London.

London Kraus Johannesburg

Mysterious Sailor Falls From Bridge In Mud Flats

A satlor from a Russian ship named Topumeoyou Tydepubra wandered onto the Grant street bridge and slipped into mud flats. He was recovered by Jaller Ikman after signaling his fear of drowning with improvised sign language and a note showing an unreadable name.

Topumeoyou Tydepubra Satlor Grant Street Jaller Ikman Manny

Excursion and Picnic Sunday to Point Defiance and Tacoma

Steamer Capital City sails from Lillyardus dock at 9 a.m. to Point Defiance and Tacoma returning at 7 p.m. Round trip fare is ices, children ride free. Bring lunch and enjoy music aboard.

Point Tacoma Eaner Cay City Point Defiance Ood Capital City Lilly- Rdus Dock

Unbounded faith in Seattle credited to J A Moore

In an interview this morning J A Moore lauds Seattle’s prospects and credits himself with major city projects including asphalt paving sidewalks and the reopening of the Washington hotel. His ventures span the Lumber Exchange Arcade block Capitol Hill additions and University area homes.

Seattle J. A. Moore Moore Beattie Beattien Citisena Ti Wan J. Moore Ale Beattia Lumber Exchange Lincoln Beattle Curtin Whitcomb Brocks Biserness Roosevelt Moore Han B Heeton

Nome to Anvil mining boom drives big profits and water power

A Nome to Anvil voyage reports a rush of mining, with 644,000 dollars from the Farmer Hot Air mine and 17 workers shoveling for ten days. Ditches and pumping plants bring 1600 inches of water to Anvil Mountain enabling hydraulicking and near-continuous work to extract gold from gravel beds.

Eempire Transportation Company Steamship Ohio Nome Obio St. Michael Northern Commercial Company Ohio Corwin Sate Newsboy Eid Discovery Wynette Thetis Leah Merman Louise Powers Meteor Healey Rush Gen. Funston Burton Holmes Foreien J. Godfrey W. L. Thatcher W. C. Carl Ovcar B. Depew F. Helle F. Hoberteon Pareer Chin Nome Arctic Railroad Pioneer Mining Company Mic-Scene Ditch Company Anvil Mountain Roperties Northeen Puieseen

Beattle Brewing Seeks Receiver for Tivoli Saloon Foreclosure

The Beattle Brewing and Maiting company applied in Superior Court for a temporary receiver for the Tivoli saloon and foreclosure of a $64,000 mortgage. Tivoli owner George Miller was committed to an asylum last week, and the Drewing and Maltiy company claims its interest in the saloon is damaged by his absence.

Beattle Brewing and Maiting Company George Miller Drewing and Maltiy Company

LODGING HOUSE FIRE AT 209 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH

A fire damaged the Ila Roy lodging house at 209 Second Avenue South after a lamp coal caused a blaze at night. Chief Cook estimates the damage at $600. Building owned by A Hubbard.

Ila Roy Second Avenue South At & Celpekh Ia Jeff Chief Cook A. Hubbard

Ex Bandit A Beggar Joe McNeil Sentenced

Joe McNeil, once linked with famous Montana bandit Tom Mooney, received a fifteen day police court sentence as a vagrant. He was formerly Mooney’s partner in a hold up and attempted murder on a peddler in Missoula. Mooney was later arrested in Seattle but freed after officials concluded witnesses were too scattered to convict. McNeil was arrested yesterday by Patrolman McClurg for bearing firearms and identified as Mooney's accomplice.

Joe McNeil McNeil Tom Moorey Montana Bea Missoula Mont Mooney Seattle Une Joe McClurg Biengine

Open to All kagwey and return, $54, Including berth

A faded notice lists travel availability and a price of 54 dollars including berth. The item mentions Tranamie and Humboldt steamers with performers including Herbert Ruehle and Marte Fh McCormick. Event set for Sunday night at a First M. P. church in a city intersection.

Kagwey Humboldt Avenet If Eptember Merr Poje Storck Herbert Ruehle Marte Fh McCormick M. P. Church Pine

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