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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1903

Page

2

Trouble Brews as Taft and Chaffee Clash for War Department

A new secretary of war and a new chief of staff take office January 9. Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee becomes chief of the general staff with lieutenant general rank. Reports say Taft and Chaffee disagree on clerical military authority lines, risking friction at the top of the army. Mrs. Chaffee’s social standing rises with the position.

Taft Gen. Chaffee Seeder Washington Adna R. Chaffee Chaffee Capitol Onia Sixth Cavalry Chattee China Philip Taftwit Storma Philippines

New York Dairy Men Convene in Owego Hall

Derrymen from across the state gather for the 37th State Dairy Men Convention opening in Convention Hall. The program features Wisconsin Governor Meard as guest speaker and a schedule of papers and officer reports. The convention will discuss NYC demand and producer reluctance to supply milk for factory manufacture.

Oodensburg N. Y Convention Hall W. D. Meard Wisconsin United States New York City

Norway Honors Her Poet Bjornson Birthday Celebration

In Christiania on December 8 the flat birthday of Biorneterne Bjornson the Norwegian poet dramatist and novelist was widely celebrated in the town decorated with flags. Addresses from Danish Finnish and American societies were presented to Bjornsen in honor of the occasion.

Christiania Biorneterne Bjornson Denmark Fieland United States Byjornsen

North Carolina Manufacturers Plan Cotton Production Curtailment

A conference of the North Carolina Manufacturers association began in Charlotte with leaders deeming the current trade conditions require reduced production of cotton goods. They expect united action to curb output to protect the industry’s future.

Charlotte N.C North Carolina North Carolina Manufacturers’ Association

California fruit growers convention opens in Armory hall

The annual convention of California fruit growers opened today in Armory hall with good attendance from across the state. Sessions are planned for three days of discussions on cultivation and market issues.

Foresno Cal Dec California Armory Hall Warsaw Ind Indiana State Grange

Notice to Subscribers for Late Newspaper Delivery

Notice to subscribers that if any evening The telephone Sunset Matin 1659 or Indent 119% copy has not arrived by 6:20 PM a copy will be sent by special messenger. Conenutt Florence Marvin prophet. eas 1209 let.

Conenutt Florence Marvin Eas

Reading lessons and baby weighing in old and new schools

A reflective piece recalls the old prim­er method of reading aloud with teacher guided word tracing and inflection. It contrasts a modern classroom scene where a teacher Miss Collings demonstrates new reading words and readiness with the traditional chalk marked progress for babies weighing milestones and early development.

Aix Mise Colling Ingham Littl Mise Collings Mins Mollings Mont Parente

Dinner Menu and Incomplete Recipe Fragments

The fragment lists a dinner menu with Cream of Corn Soup and Breaded Pork with Cream Gravy and mashed potatoes, plus Lettuce with Mayonnaise. It includes partial recipe steps for corn soup and pork chops, plus an incomplete Tapioca Cream and a note about beating eggs and adding sugar.

Presbyterian Dinner Dinners for City Clergy at Calvary Church

The city Presbyterian pastors and officers will dine at 7 PM this evening at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Twenty fourth Avenue South. Ben Antineon was fined by Justice Cane for smashing Paul Allram during a dispute over a girl, with Antineon admitting striking Allram in court. Free Want Ads Classified page notes.

Calvary Presbyterian Church Twentyfourth Avenue Ben Justice Cane Paul Allram Allram

Beckham Begins Another Term Amid Democratic Rally

In Frankfort today a ceremonial assembly marked the start of Beckham's new term. Democratic attendees traveled from Paducah Lexington Louisville and other areas to participate in the event which featured carloads of celebrated items.

Frankfort Dee Leckharm Assembly Gan Paducah Lexington Louteville

Special Holiday Piano and Organ Sale at Big Store

Northwest shoppers are urged to visit the crowded big store exhibit to inspect pianos and organs. New styles and the widest selection promise savings, with many instruments closed out at discounts up to 100 dollars to the buyer.

Diascom Northwest

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