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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1904

Page

8

Furth Sues Board Over Smoke Ordinance Pressure

Jacob Furth of Seattle Electric and Renton coal mine argues to the board of health that enforcing the city smoke ordinance would hurt local coal users and aid oil fuel. He cites smoky Washington coal, costly smokeless tech, and the Post street power house as failing to curb smoke, urging leniency for his company.

Pacific Coast Company Seattle Electric Company Standard Oil Company Jacob Furth Renton Board of Health Furth Seattle Blectric Company Washington Post Street Roney Mr. Furth Electron Pine Street

Have Your Nails Manicured at Heady's Barber Shop

A brief note highlights Heady's Barber Shop offering manicures alongside traditional grooming services. The piece emphasizes quick appointments and a welcoming atmosphere for customers seeking nail care.

Heady’s

Fight for Mail Contract Between Rock Island and Santa Fe

A major battle for the Chicago to California mail route erupts as both Rock Island and Santa Fe announce two daily trains. Santa Fe has historically held the lucrative contract, earning about 1,000,000 dollars annually, while Rock Island pushes to enter the traffic this season.

Chicago Rock Island Santa Fe California

More Trouble at Tangier amid Moorish official row

Tangier dispatch reports French and Moorish governments clash over Moorish officers' dispatch, prompting the recall of the French agent at Bex and a bandaged French mission.

Tangier Bex

Cinderella at Alcazar for Christmas week bill

The Fanning Platt company presents Cinderella at the Alcazar in the Christmas week program. Siberia continues on the boards until Sunday afternoon. A special Christmas matinee tomorrow offers every child a gift from management.

Fanning- Platt Company Alcazar Siberia

Por Mother's Sake and The Little Outcast at Third Avenue

The Third Avenue theater will present Por Mother's Sake and then The Little Outcast starting Sunday afternoon. The Little Outcast is an old Seattle favorite returning to the stage after Por Mother's Sake.

Santa Claus Third Avenue Seattle

James Neill Company Presents The Holy City Play

The James Neill company plans an elaborate production of The Holy City starting Sunday afternoon and continuing through Christmas week. The company previously starred in a biblical play proving their capability, with special scenery costumes and musical members contributing fine choir work.

James Neill Holy City Neilla

Bill to reestablish army canteen introduced in Congress

Congressman E. de V. Morrell of the Fifth Pennsylvania district introduces a bill to reestablish the canteen in the United States Army. The measure seeks to restore morale and supply services for soldiers.

E. de V. Morrell Pennsylvania United States Army

The Christmas Tree Tradition in Home Decorating

A nostalgic guide to decorating a Christmas tree with popcorn strands tinsel bells and gifts. It urges involving children early with pre made decorations, suggests improvised stands and tree shapes, and shares playful gift hunts through notes hidden in walnuts and shells.

P Corp

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