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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
4
W Blackwood is a Chicago representative based at 1008 Hartford Building and Ed Ward is a New York representative at 53 Tribune Building.
The obituary notes Charles Lockhart dies in Pittsburg leaving an estate valued at 150 million dollars. He was unknown to the public despite an annual income of about 15 million from Standard Oil stock. The piece questions whether a fortune earned mainly by others’ toil is justly acquired.
A Brooklyn inventor Thos Adams who died recently created modern chewing gum and grew wealthy from it. The piece argues gum’s social reach from trains to kitchens and offices and calls for wider recognition of the inventor behind a daily habit.
A collage of light verse and gossip notes features Wall the gambler in Monte Carlo, the Carnegie hero nominee Dobberly with art talent, and an array of whimsical exchanges. It closes with a note on inventors and a strong man in New York lifting crowds.
Herman QOilbert a prominent city businessman born in Germany died at Providence Hospital aged 71. He arrived from Germany at 18 and leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon. he belonged to the German Odd Fellows and lived at 133 Eighteenth Avenue.
John Pertl a laborer aged 26 died at the county hospital from injuries after being run over by a Northern Pacific train near Auburn. He walked on the tracks and did not hear the whistle. Two legs were crushed and amputated but he did not survive. Coroner Carroll has been notified.
Divorces granted include Julia I Hart from WH Hart for non support Headie Spaulding from Nathan Spaulding for drunkenness and non support alimony Katherine Jackson from Albert Jackson cruelty Jacob Koch from Liga Koch for drunkenness and bad temper May Henington from John Henington desertion Margaret Hayward from John Hayward cruelty drunkenness and non support Marie Dreppenan from Herman Dreppman cruelty drunkenness wheel and non support The Washington State Association of Elke executive committee change to June meeting in deference to east of the mountains Contingent and Sociological Society of First Presbyterian church endorses direct primary law and pledges cooperation for adoption
An advertisement touts Liquorone as a universal cure that cures many diseases by a gas based process. It promises a two month trial with full risk on the buyer and includes a free bottle offer to first time customers and a $5,000 challenge to disprove the claims.
The ad asserts Liquozone’s superior germicidal powers and offers $1000 for any disease germ it cannot kill. It notes the product is marketed as safe yet implies potential harm from the chemical.
In a tense exchange Myrick warns Nugent that Dick Lorimer is a dangerous opium fiend capable of treachery, while Nugent presses to focus on the Frayer action. Myrick defends the lawyer’s ethics and notes Lorimer’s past affairs, urging caution about his influence and potential misconduct.
In dialogue, Myrick names Kay Evans as a ranch owner's wife and hints at a network among connected people. Nugent presses for identity while Myrick confirms a close, trusted circle, noting uncertainty and prudence amid evolving suspicions.
A terse exchange unfolds as Myrick faces Nugent during a tense interrogation with Nugent pressing a heavy, unyielding gaze. The fragment hints at coercive pressure and potential failure by the accused.
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weak heart and loss of appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quickly relieving and curing her condition. Sold by G O Guy at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
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