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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
4
Loyal Scots honor Robert Burns on the 146th anniversary of his birth. The piece lauds his enduring fame and influence, saying his memory links past and present and that his life and poetry teach freedom, virtue, and brotherhood across generations.
The Star praises Rep. Lee A. Johnson of Yakima for introducing a liquor measure that lets voters decide on prohibition. The proposal allows any county to demand a public vote if 15 percent of its voters request it and lets precincts vote wet or dry based on local sentiment. The paper notes the representative’s former preaching background and urges passage without opposition.
City council urged Rev. M. A. Matthews to attend and present written statements on graffiti symptoms. Members fear stage fright will keep him away, risking disposal of his document unread. Citizens and papers await his appearance and answers to questions.
A miscellany mixes card game verse with light quips and oddities. It notes a Bible sale at $3,250, quick lime in a cupboard, a chimney fire in Alpena, and playful lines about temperance and the US Senate.
A fragment from a 19th century style column notes a headline about robbers wrecking a safe and stealing cash while a loquacious landlady jokes about life at the Simple Life boarding house.
In Portland Carl Phelps, recently secretary of the federal grand jury investigating land frauds, left duty Friday then vanished. He was found by officers Monday and is to be relieved and ordered to remain home under federal court penalties.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a highly in demand medicine for modern blood and system cleansing. Claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and promotes trial at Guy's Drug Store with a guarantee.
telegram to Capt. Wiley reports Third Engineer Van Tassel died from scalding after crown sheet boiler explosion on Friday aboard the steamer Olympia in Port Angeles. Chief Engineer Snyder was badly burned but expected to recover.
The fifth annual meeting of the Preifie Association of Traveling Passenger Agents will be held in San Jose on February 20. Northern members plan to depart Seattle February 14, join Portland, and proceed to San Francisco then arrive in San Jose February 15. A grand reception is scheduled at 2 PM, followed by a banquet. The gathering aims to boost Western district development through traffic professionals from Pacific coast states.
A letter from F. G. Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming it cured his wife after three doctors gave up The ad touts a one dollar price and a trial bottle free from a local druggist as a guarantee against many illnesses.
HH Trumbull, commercial agent for the Alinoa Central at Portland, plans a meeting. He has been in the city and expects at least one cargo from Portland. Railroad workers anticipate the event, praising southern California's winter climate.
Renton council reached agreement with the board of works on the water price set at 17 for Renton, matching Ballard, enabling construction of the distributing system. Malone Joyce of the Colorado Midland arrived in the city after a pleasure trip from the east.
Hyomei promises a money back refund if it fails to cure catarrh, as sold by the Quaker Drug Co. The simple inhaler delivers Hyomet to kill germs and soothe mucous membranes. Endorsed by notable figures, the complete Hyomet outfit costs $1.00.
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