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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
2
A misspelled public notice from Seattle Washington asks readers to notify the office and send both old and new addresses for subscribers. The placeholder text mentions John D Rockefeller and hints at political influence in oil industry machinery.
Two patrons sue to halt a $1.50 gas bill and seek a uniform citywide rate under the old company’s franchise. Judge Tallman restrains meter removal pending an April hearing, while plaintiffs pay January bill at 80 cents per thousand to county clerk. The note mentions M K B Ingalls plotting an Ingalls presidency amid party shifts.
A December 1901 tale from Semyonovka recalls a girl bearing a boy seen as Christ or Buddha by Russians and Mongols alike. Pilgrims gather, crops flourish, and then a high authority orders their departure to preserve peace. The piece reflects on faith, universal longing, and religious conflict. The grand jury is reforming Chief Sullivan by slow degrees and may target dens of vice and other offenses.
The piece defends the grand jury for pressing reform in Seattle while criticizing the police chief and the cost to taxpayers. It notes frustrations with vice dens, praises civic decency, and hints at pending anti-gambling legislation and committee actions before adjournment.
In a Dew Maines district court session Judge Given, former Iowa supreme court justice, paroled Frederick Harnack for one week on habitual drunkenness after a moving plea for mercy. The judge urged humility and brotherhood as he warned the man to stay sober, while Roosevelt’s fencing notice to the Kaiser draws headline attention.
Rumors circulate about a possible rich strike on a tributary of the Koyuk River near Golovin Bay. No definite details available. reports mention a long-time local man seeking work in the area and a party bringing out provisions before returning to the field of operations. A petition circulates to incorporate Council. Also notes mortality of John Lint from injuries at a logging camp and a local professor offering private lessons at nhke Holl.
The piece praises a Democratic governor named Dev or Garvini as a colorful figure from Rhode Island. A Harvard Medical School graduate and Civil War veteran, he practiced medicine for years and now travels in a carriage with a business card offering cash discounts. He is described as a reformer and chronic pamphleteer with cabinet ties and public appearances at fairs and races.
Representative De Armand of Missouri introduced a resolution urging the president to seek terms with Great Britain to cede territory north of the United States to form one or more states. The plan envisions equal statehood and preserved privileges for inhabitants, with eventual admission to the Union.
New Richmond in the field reports M. B. Inge galla, president of the Highour railroad, willing to adopt the Democratic mayoral nomination. If elected, he is expected to run for Ohio governor and later seek the presidency. Col John Sobieski gave an engaging lecture on Poland at the YMCA auditorium, detailing his homeland and spy persecutions before a large audience.
Local music shop advertises a sale offering sheet music at 10 cents per copy all week. Customers may choose any selection in any quantity with no regard to cost or regular selling price.
A Chinese cook named Ah Jung was arrested yesterday at Port Ladotow by Lieut. E L Pokey of the revenue guard. He faces charges before Commissioner Kiefer for forgery after presenting a merchant's certificate believed to be forged.
At a weekly chamber of commerce session yesterday a resolution was adopted urging county legislators to vote for the pending good roads bill. The measure aims to standardize public funds for road building and replace old methods with paper convenes and treatments as described by local ophthalmic practitioner Dr. Willian.
An antique store advertises a major sale on pianos and instruments to relieve congestion and attract customers. Pianos normally priced high are offered at reduced figures with easy terms, including second hand squares from low prices, new organs deeply discounted, and a wide range of strings, mandolins, guitars, violins, and accessories. Sheet music and instruction books are heavily discounted this week to boost sales.
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