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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
4
Announcements outline subscription rates and delivery changes with notes on prepaid status and defacement of address labels. It lists office changes for public convenience and provides references to city and national representatives for subscriptions and contact points.
Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania urges a harsh libel law to treat cartoonists as criminals. The piece defends a free press against tyrants while criticizing Pennypacker and local politics and notes Olympia lawmakers allocating funds for session expenses. It mentions Seattle’s streetcar monopoly, Candidate Sweeny, and Hearst Faker's claim about an insult to Germany.
A testimonial from J. C. Kinkaid of Fleischman & Co. praises Pyramid Pile Cure as curing piles with no further trouble after three fifty cent packages. The letter touts word of mouth advertising and urges readers to request a free pamphlet from the Marshall Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
Reported death of Mrs. Louisa Harvey a centenarian in Taft rton and a looming execution in Kamloops as well as a missing man found in Olympia bay. Pierce County Pioneer meeting draws 140 members while a Marysville ranch house burns for a loss about 1500 dollars. Walla Walla records 165 pupils absent amid a crip illness. Rosa Casba wins 5000 in Olympia court over mine cave death guardian case.
A Panang dispatch reports a Japanese national has been arrested in Padang Sumatra on charges of spying on Dutch defenses. The arrest highlights wartime security concerns in the region and the implications for local Dutch defenses.
Jan. 12 four submarines arrived from the United States and will be sent to Vladivostok by rail.
The Japanese War Office informs Minister Griscom that General Douglas MacArthur and one aide will be allowed to accompany the Japanese army in Manchuria. The move marks a gesture of satisfaction in America's conduct and high rank cooperation.
A scattered collection of brief items includes humorous quips about resolutions and Archimedes, a stray cow message from Hyden Ky, railroad era gossip, a fatal error correction about diphtheria, and criminal notices about forgery in Auburn. Also mentions Southern planters rumors, a Port Arthur reference, and local newspaper logistics.
The Junior Debating club of the high school held a trial last night to select a team for the sophomore meet on January 26. Seven members competed for spots in the lineup.
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