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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
5
The article lauds Ivan Ivanovitch and the Russian Army transport corps for maintaining a smooth supply line from St. Petersburg to Port Arthur. It notes rail and cart traffic adapting to Manchurian terrain, winter conditions, and bandit threats, with soldiers performing demanding terrain work to push wagons and carts through mud and snow.
The article describes railway efficiency under wartime strain with sidings expanding to 10 miles and trains of up to 40 cars carrying 40 men each. It contrasts Russian, Chinese, and Japanese transport methods, praising transport chief Ivan Ivano vitch and noting donkeys and carts traversing muddy roads to sustain garrisons from Feng to Pitsewn amid flooding and rain.
Timeline of events from 1904 detailing Russo Japanese war actions at Port Arthur and Korea, Smoot polygamy hearings, Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening, the kidnapping of Jon Perdicaris and Varley, Gen Slocum disaster, Plehve assassination, Rio Grande rail wreck, Liao Yang battle, Russian fleet actions, Roosevelt landslide victory, and Chadwick anomaly noting the year’s notable incidents.
A newborn baby was found dead on Highth Street in Olympia yesterday morning. The body showed no signs of violence and is believed to have died two or three days prior. A laundry mark on an old shirt may help identify the parents. Police seek leads and possible parentage.
The Sociological club of the First Presbyterian church and church workers, along with prominent pastors, endorsed a move toward establishing a juvenile court. A bill is expected in the next legislature to mirror models in other states, with many speakers addressing the issue.
A watch meeting in the form of a whist party will be given by the Order of Washington tonight in Al-Ki hall at the corner of Second Avenue and Jamen Street.
An advertisement claims a beauty product named Dr Charles Flesh Food The Great Beautifier can remove wrinkles and clear skin blemishes without internal medicine. It promises a quick, unequaled result and offers a free two box trial through mail, with payment and instructions via Fulton Creek New York.
Beattie has been allotted another bonded warehouse in the city as Washington advised. The government rejected the site of A. Hell & Co on Railroad Avenue between Virginia and Pine streets. Growing bonded goods receipts at the port necessitated extra space to handle rising in bond shipments.
The Western Central Labor union plans to push a legislative effort at the coming session to bar a Chinese crew from the steamship Minnesota. Jim Hill faced strong denunciation for employing a crew barred from landing in the United States, and railroad magnates were criticized as opposing American workers. The issue was referred to the legislative committee for report, with the committee members hopeful.
The text notes lawmakers are powerless to cope with the implications of late Supreme Court rulings in related matters, signaling broad legal uncertainty and potential changes in interpretation.
Chef Robert Steiger sculpted a edible art piece in three weeks in a boarded kitchen corner. The creation resembles a bouquet of flowers with assorted edibles arranged for a painterly effect. Manager King and guests praised it as one of the finest works seen.
The ladies of the Missionary Social union meet Friday January 6 at 2 30 p m in the YWCA rooms at Cherry street and Third avenue. Mrs Chase of the First Presbyterian church will lead the meeting and all women of churches are invited to attend.
The Astoria remedy Castoria gains strong support from doctors and medical bodies for being harmless and effective. It calms stomach pains and nerves while aiding digestion and provides a safe non narcotic alternative to castor oil. A health journal urges caution against dangerous substitutes and promotes Castoria as a safe child remedy.
A series of letters from doctors across the United States praise Castoria, noting its safety and reliability for children. Physicians urge proper sourcing to avoid imitators, and many attest to long personal and professional use within families.
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