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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

Page

4

Seattle Star Classifieds and Office Move Public Notice

The Seattle Star advertises daily classifieds and announces a downtown office at 1108 Second Ave for want ads subscriptions and news items. It lists telephones, regional agents in Blackwood Chicago and New York representatives for circulation and advertising services.

Seattle Star Stan Publishing CO Orrickster Itay Mata Star Agency Ballard Carrie Heattie Washington Star

Magna Charta a Myth Says Edward Jonka Historian

Edward Jonka, writer and historian, argues Magna Charta did not empower the common people. He claims the 27 concessions favored barons, delaying broader freedom and making the charter a hindrance to progress. The piece contrasts scholarly doubt with public admiration for democratic milestones.

Edward Jonka John

Slander Drives Indianapolis Girl to Suicide

A 16 year old Missa Burley McGowan of Indianapolis took strychnine after enduring slandered gossip about her purity. The piece condemns gossip as murder and calls for accountability from church leaders and the community who spread false rumors. It frames her death as a martyrdom to prove innocence and denounces the accusers as killers.

Missa Burley McGowan Indianapolis Burley McGowan

Star Dust Skepticism on Gambling and Crime

A sharp voice scolds Star Dust for lampooning rural views and writing about poker and crime. The writer notes the columnist' pretentious tone and urges caution about lazy cleverness.

Weathered tales and humorous scraps from a distant sheet

A collage of local notes and verse fragments from Pike City and surrounding papers. Cattle suffer in drought as months of dryness press on. playful jokes about Santa, poets, actors, and editors mix with humorous quips on moon cracks and music censorship in Philadelphia.

Pike City Ark

New Quill Pusher From Blue Creek Enters Scene

A new writer from Blue Creek debuts with a cautious note about staying near shorelines. The piece hints at a light nautical theme as boats bob close to land. The tone remains informal and observational.

Blue Creek

Amalgamated stock warned by Thomas W. Lawson

Thomas W. Lawson attacks Amalgamated Copper amid a high volume advertisement. He warns holders to sell before a potential crash, cites losses to the public, and contrasts Amalgamated with Copper Range, which he touts as a future strength with higher dividends. He alleges insiders manipulated prices and urges action across the nation.

Thomas W. Lawson New York Amalgamated Copper Bewice Amalgamated Inttaworth Henry H. Rogers Marcus Daly Amalgamated Co Associates Rogers Rockefeller Asage Meesra Hogers Mikreas Daly Wall Boston United States Canada Europe Copper Range Copper Range Consolidated Lake Superior Standard Oil

Assassination Convict Sentenced To Life At Hard Labor

Sasoneff the assassin of Minister Von Plehve is given life imprisonment at hard labor in St Petersburg. Accomplice Sikoritsky receives twenty years. A Twentieth Century club Christmas party set for December 19 at Renton Hill clubhouse. North Coast Limited phrasing promotes travel via N P City Office Seattle.

ST. Petersburg Sasoneff von Plehve Sikoritsky Twentieth Century Club Renton Hill North Coast Limited N. P Seattle Houghton & Hunter Jewelers First Ave Cherry St

Scenic Shasta Route Vacation Ad for California Travel

Sunshine in California invites travelers to ride the Southern Pacific Scenic Line with two daily trains at 8 40 a m and 9 40 p m to San Francisco. Fares listed are 25 60 first class and 20 60 second class with reservations and California literature at Union Ticket Office 408 First Avenue KE.

California

Higgins Heading to San Francisco for Union Talks

International Pressmen's and Assistants' union president Martin P. Higgins travels from Charleston to Seattle then to San Francisco to study a dispute with the local pressmen's union. A meeting at Eikas' hall in San Francisco is planned by Local No. 39, with Higgins expected to proceed to remain there or return.

Martin P. Higgins International Pressmen’s and Assistants’ Union Seattle Charleston Mays San Francisco Pressmen’s Union Higgins Eikas’ Hall Pren's Union

Earthquake Sudden Shakes San Francisco Morning

A heavy quake struck San Francisco at 7 10 this morning lasting several seconds with no reported damage. In Berlin on December 14 crowds booed Kaiser Wilhelm at the first Berlin production of Leoncavallo Dr Roland von Berlin due to the opera being written by an Italian.

San Francisco Berlin Ruggiero Leoncavallo Dr. Roland von Berlin Kalser

Northern Pacific Trains Promise Thorough Passenger Comfort

Experience proves travelers on the Northern Pacific find complete satisfaction on the three daily overland trains. Nothing is overlooked for comfort or convenience. For tickets and information, visit the N P City Ticket Office in Seattle.

Northern Pacific N. P. City Seattle

A Bid For Freedom On the Ocean

A narrator recounts a perilous voyage from Plymouth to Lisbon and beyond the sea, noting an escape attempt, a tense pursuit by two adversaries, and a plan to surrender to the sultan in Madrapore. He seeks Manalaki’s location to confront the matter, while a companion offers to search for him.

Gibraltar Manalak Eorn Madrapore Manasaki

Shadowy pursuers drift through Mediterranean town

The narrator recalls prior travels and encounters with shadowy agents while evading a pursuing pair. A shadowy chase unfolds near the purser’s office, then a shore boat scene leads to memories of old companions and a rekindled meeting with Gaverson. The narrator contemplates pressure from Muley Hassan and Tbrahim aboard the Rock.

Longtime companions plan meal in held over note

A clipped fragment reveals a question of shared meal and reunion after a long absence. The line hints at friendship and a forthcoming continuation of a conversation, with the writer inviting a stay and lunch.

Electric Bitters Cited By Colusa Man As Cure All

Joe Golotick of Colusa California says after 15 years of Rheumatism he found relief with Electric Bitters. He reports a few bottles completely removed pain and cured him. The claim lists liver and kidney benefits and general vitality with a dealer guarantee.

Joe Golotick Colusa Cal Euy, Inc Geseré Svenis Yosler

Clothing sale slashes prices at Monare Shoe and Clothing

The Monare Shoe and Clothing Store at 1317 1319 First Avenue offers deep discounts on youths men women and children apparel. Youths suits to $3.30. men's worsteds to $4.45. cashmere suits to $12.50. children's suits from $1.25. shoes starting 45 cents. underwear neckwear and pants marked down with no limit to quantity.

Norfolk Monare Shoe and Clothing Firet Avenue

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