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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
4
A noisy mix of social quips, dance etiquette questions, and humorous bits. Notes on behavior at dances, escorts, and wrapping duties for partners mingle with remarks from Mrs. Martha Foote Crowe and a fragment about Northwestern University.
Readable fragments mention Mre Pred Archenburg north of town and Milan Cor in Ripley County Indiana. The text records casual talk about finances rent coal and meat costs, a man seeking to save income, and a student going through college or campus life.
The essay argues churches attract more people than theaters by addressing deep spiritual needs. It urges the church to advertise, modernize, and match the age, noting theaters succeed with frequent changes and bold promotion. It concludes by questioning how the paper will cover postmaster Stewart’s confirmation and appointees.
The King County Medical Association moves against unlicensed doctors after warrants for arrest were issued for O. V. Lawson who ran an advertised practice. Prosecutor George Walker leads the case with licensed physicians on his side.
Nagasaki reports the prize court ruled yesterday that the steamship Hok Kai Do, served January 12, was legally captured en route to Vladivostok with coal. The vessel was deemed an enemy ship under wartime rules and is now subject to seizure.
The Novelty Skirt Manufacturing Co at 1207 Second Avenue markets man tailored skirts. Expert New York tailors craft Raglans Covert Jackets and skirts with hand shaping, offered from six dollars upward. A 50‑person workshop handles design and cutting delivering up‑to‑date, high quality garments.
Edna Wallace Hopper stars in A Country Mouse at Grand Opera House for four nights starting Sunday with Cap Tan January as curtain-raiser. James Keene opens The Crime of Dubosq at Seattle theatre with Charlotte Deane in supporting role all week. Mahara’s Black Minstrels perform at Third Avenue from Sunday, and Gay Go closes at Alcazar with Williams Opera company offering both matinee and evening shows.
James Howard of Portland, once jailed as a suspect in the “nipper” case, has been identified as a burglar after his arrest and sentencing in Portland. His record shows he was released from the state penitentiary about two months ago, while the real nipper is still at large.
Judge Frater of the superior court ruled that costs in delinquent tax cases be capped at 7.50, curbing lawyers who had inflated charges to 26 or 30. Captain D B Jackson of the steamer Dix was fined by Hulls Inspectors Whitney and Turner for skipping fire drills. license suspended 30 days.
Mrs John A Young of Clay NY says neuralgia of the liver and stomach and a weak heart left her unable to eat until Electric Bitters relieved and cured her. The ad touts the medicine as best for weak women, sold by G O Guy at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
The article argues for a mixed diet of grains, fruit, and meats with meat providing concentrated nutrients. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for digestion and warns against useless laxatives. It cites Dr. Julius Remmeen and endorses regular use after meals for nervous dyspeptics.
Johann Hoch, indicted for bigamy and suspected of murdering wives, arrived in Chicago under police guard. A large crowd at the station hissed as Hoch, who remained jocular, was hurried to safety. Five of his alleged wives visited him in jail, while he admitted plans to kill himself with arsenic and acknowledged additional marriages.
Fred M. Smith, notable Alaska pioneer, died in the city yesterday at age 58. Remains are at Bonney-Watson for funeral arrangements. Smith first drew attention to British occupation of Fort Yukon within U.S. lines and later traveled widely in Alaska for a fur company.
J Purcell arrested in Bremerton on suspicion of knowing about the Moses Seattle blaze. Moses Seattle a descendant of Chief Seattle lies in critical condition after a drunken incident where he was burned and later rescued.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will defend the closed shop in a public debate sponsored by the Central Trades and Labor council in Rochester tonight. Howard W. Clark, a local manufacturer, will argue for the open shop as his challenger. Rev. W. D. Simonds gives a Burns lecture at the West Seattle Literary and Debating society meeting with dinner served.
Justice George dismissed the assault case against engineer O M Landerkin after finding insufficient evidence to convict though he believed an assault on the complainant occurred. Landerkin seeks divorce amid claims of a plot while mining claims in the Tanana region are noted.
At the Ann Arbor meeting the Michigan Political Science Association read papers on Constitution limitations in primary legislation by Floyd F. Mechem and on primary elections in Minnesota by W A Fehaper. Also discussed the new primary law of Wisconsin by H L Smith. Watch for special sales Saturday at Olympic market.
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