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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1905

Page

3

Perkins to Distribute Foster Patronage in Coming Term

Olympia dispatch outlines rumors of a Pact between Senator Foster and Samuel Perkins owner of the Ledger. If Foster is reelected Perkins would control patronage and appointments for six years, with editorial backing from the Ledger. The piece notes a shared office on Main Street and the Ledger’s strong Foster stance during the campaign.

Olymia Wash Foster Washington, D. C Samuel Perkins Perkins Ledger Whishington Perkinas Senator Foster P.l Messia Brown Raymond Pol David McVay McVay Lumber Company Ballard Mayfield F. M. Carrol Hoye

Lobby Gossip and Campaign Cabals in Olympia

Staff correspondence by Dan Dean mocks Mr Piles as a weak campaigner and catalogs how candidates foster loyalty with cigars, greetings, and social rooms. It notes the bottlenecked telegraph service in Olympia where two daytime operators and a single messenger handle vast political traffic.

Jailed Man Joshua Bell Hanged at Kamloops

Joshua Bell, a Black man formerly of Spokane, was hanged yesterday in Kamloops B C jail for the murder of Annie Allan in Greenwood on August 18. He reportedly joked with the hangman Radcliffe as the noose was adjusted, after death-watch measures to prevent self harm.

Edly Bell Jeantily Radcliffe Annie Allan Greenwood B.C Spokane

Ballard council hears packing house permit plans

Ballard officials discussed LL. Ro Witt's request to erect a packing plant within city limits. Plans and sanitary conditions will be reviewed next Tuesday night to ensure no harm to nearby manufacturing sites before approval.

Ballard Counell LL. Ro Witt Witt

Is Woman the Supreme Liar Contest Opens in The Star

A Seattle Star contest asks readers to argue whether women are greater liars than men with cash prizes. Letters must be under 260 words, on one side, and include real names and addresses. Submissions due before Friday night, with judging continuing through next Saturday.

Piles John L. Wilson Sweeny Croesus Spokane Mr. Sweeny Mr. Doe Podunk Seattle Star the Star Allen Maclane Hamilton Hamlitem Hamilton

Mixed global notices and ad copy from strained OCR

A fragmentary clipping mentions Finance Minister Kokovaoff's appointment as secretary of state while keeping his current post, the Hague reports selecting a peace palace site near the Bosch requiring U S approval, and unrelated lines about dieting and optical sales. The garbled text includes an advertising line for Williams Ophthalmologists and a stray note on waist measurement.

ST Petersburg Kokovaoff

Complete Cure for Enlarged Veins Without Surgery

A physician advertises rapid relief for enlarged veins using a method that avoids cutting and pain. Treatments claim to restore normal circulation quickly, enable continued work, and prevent nervous complications, urging immediate consultation.

Burgery Tme

Cure of contracted diseases through thorough treatment

The speaker claims all treated cases are cured with no relapse or infection remaining and warns against uncertain methods. They state some diseases are less serious than others, but none trivial enough to justify indeterminate care. They invite patients previously unaided by other doctors.

Harmless Blood Cleansing Remedies Touted Against Taint

A fragment notes claims of blood cleansing remedies that allegedly remove poisonous taint without dangerous minerals. The text presents a cautious sales tone but lacks specifics on products, sources, or proven effects.

Obstructions in Treatment Promise Pain Free Results

An advertisement claims painless treatment with perfect results in every instance, asserting no cutting or dilating is required. The claim emphasizes ease and reliability, addressing potential patient concerns about discomfort and the invasiveness of the procedure.

Weak Men Weak Men And Cure Of Male Weakness

A vintage style advertising appeal promises to restore vigor and vitality in men aged twenty to sixty. The speaker claims twenty years of experience curing diseases and weakness, offering a scientific local treatment to address chronic gland inflammation and to rebuild physical and mental strength for married or single life.

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