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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
3
Correspondent Dick Wood describes a chaotic Canton arrival aboard a sampan with porters and river crowding, then finds a small Chinese boarding house. He notes crowded boats, river traffic, and a cramped room as the scene settles into local living conditions.
A traveler recounts boarding a boat in the ceu center heat, finding first come first served bunks, wooden pillows, and dusty mosquito bars. From a high balcony he observes sampans, lanterns, and a bustling sing song house with guests and market sounds, ending with glimpses of a Punch and Judy style performance.
Wellington reports reveal opposition claims Premier Seddon is accused of undue repetition in governing. The disclosure lists family salaries including a secretary with 1500 dollars yearly plus travel, a son in military service with 1000 dollars salary and 2 dollars daily, a brother at 9200 dollars, a son-in-law 1500 and a nephew 1000 dollars annually.
Dee M. Panig reports a six year old pianist Adeline de Germain from Roumania who plays piano with artistic skill and composes music. Accompanied by her father, she is praised by Paria’s master for her prodigious talent.
Charles Aaronson, a shoe store operator at Mi Firat avenue, filed a complaint this morning against J. D. Bhoemaker for assault and battery alleging Bhoemaker stole a sign from the storefront. Witnesses say Aaronson claims he was struck on the head during the quarrel, while Bhoemaker denies the accusation.
Wilfred Steen of Milwaukee claims a compound mixed with kerosene and gasoline renders it non explosive. He demonstrates the method at the fire chief's headquarters with Chief Mermond approving. A blue tent event to test the process is planned and Steen vows to blast gasoline on a red hot stove.
A patchwork column blends humor and social critique from the Times on corset debates led by Pueblo youths and local silhouettes. It lampoons fashion prudishness, notes staff positions, and references national figures in a wheezy, satirical tone.
A wealthy hypochondriac, convinced he is dead, is humored by Dr Gray. The doctor stages a coffin scene with mourners who recall old grievances, provoking the patient to leap from the coffin. He realizes his folly and leaves to walk, never letting illness rule him again.
A report from Butler Pennsylvania describes a severe typhoid fever outbreak tied to the town water supply. Dr French a Philadelphia physician and Mr Shuffiin treasurer of the relief fund lead the relief effort and coordination of aid.
An advertisement touts Adama’s Self-Raising Buckwheat Flour produced in a large package with price in cents. The copy emphasizes a guaranteed product and terms of manufacture for home bakers seeking buckwheat results.
Char. Hill a bill poster was arraigned in Hyde Park police court before Justice Quinn for spilling contents of a paste bucket on the sidewalk at Forty-fifth Street and Michigan Boulevard after a fall. He claimed the incident was accidental and lamented the hardship of the arrest.
Anna Hooker, an aged woman living in a dry goods box on the commons, asserts ownership of a large tract of land near Indianapolis. Officials report she is severely deranged yet manages her business, living with animals and fowls in the makeshift home. She cites old plats and a family claim dating back to before the Civil War.
In Cordova Spain on a Sunday a church is used for worship and the rest of the week a blacksmith shop operates there. The forge dates to the crusades and served to shoe the horses of knights heading to Jerusalem against the Saracens.
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