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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
4
The notice explains how subscription labels reflect payment status and the risk of removal from delivery if not prepaid. It references postal handling and lists representatives W. Blackwood of Chicago and W. D. Ward of New York with their office addresses for subscription inquiries.
The article laments King County prosecutor W. T. Scott known as Willie Tomorrow Scott for delaying cases from a Washington block gambling raid on November 28. It recounts how only weak evidence, an officer’s participation, and the raid facts led to his intent to dismiss the prosecutions.
An essay extols preserving belief in Santa Claus as a source of joy and imagination. It argues against cynicism about telling children the truth, noting Santa's symbolic value, generosity, and role in shaping kindness, family bonds, and goodwill across generations. It asserts the positive impact of faith in Santa on childhood and society.
Herman Quandt sold the Potter hotel on James street for 28000 to W H Over Jock of Kent. A brick three story Main street hotel and office building will rise at Fifth avenue South and Main street with 46 rooms and three ground floor stores. Occupancy expected by May 1 after four months of construction. Also reported is the creation of a freight traffic manager role at Northern Pacific rail road with James G Woodworth set to be its first appointee, currently an assistant to Burlington vice president Darius Miller.
London and major provincial cities held large meetings of journalists, amateurs, and public figures to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconfield, the renowned author and statesman.
A seasonal note extols the Great Northern Railway as the quickest and most comfortable path to eastern points during Chatmas travel period. The message highlights speed comfort and direct routing.
A readable catalog style list of various personal items and small accessories including purses bottles trays brushes cutters handles cases keys knives razors hats umbrellas watches and smoking and grooming implements. The fragmented OCR entries cover travel ware dressing items and utility tools with several clearly labeled categories such as shaving gear shoe horns thermometers and pocket knives.
Mayor Ballinger and Scotty Ferguson are joked into a snowball fight to settle a local dispute. Prosecuting Attorney Scott has 19 days left in office. The First Lady of Landis knits for her four boys as another legal win arrives for His Girl. General Wright notes frothy times as Antonio carries a large gunny sack of small change.
A quirky column quotes a student poem about snow and mentions weather hints from Salisbury. It notes University of Chicago dropping the Doxology, jokes about market folly after Mrs Chadwick, and a plea to Citizens' National Bank of Oberlin regarding a coreless hypnotic institute.
Aunt Salile Hoskins remains in poor condition as reports from Haydock Arizona note continued illness and frail health. Local observers describe her as a lingering patient under care with limited mobility and uncertain recovery prospects.
Private Clark of Company C Tenth Infantry attempted suicide at Fort Lawton using a rifle. The bullet lodged in his arm causing amputation at the shoulder. He was in delirium tremens amid a protracted debauch and is recovering in the post hospital with uncertain prospects.
A period advertisement extols health and optimism, arguing illness saps ambition. It praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural, safe cure that aids digestion by letting the stomach rest and work with food, claiming ease and no disturbance to digestion.
In a perilous chase through a Turkish palace, the narrator and allies rescue Lady Olivia from confinement. After overpowering guards and breaking barred doors, they lower her to safety, flee through narrow streets, and bribe gatekeepers to reach the city gate before nightfall.
Special to The Start TASOMA reports a man found in his Grand Central hotel room died at noon with a bullet wound to the heart. The letter addressed to Jul Luzek was found and all signs indicate suicide. He registered at 4:30 PM the previous day. No other details about him are known. A minister provides testimony.
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