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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
5
An outfit advertises a $100 reward for proof of a cure claiming the Catarrh Cure cures all stages by internal use. It asserts it heals by purifying blood and mucus, strengthening the constitution, and invites readers to send a test package to J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
The French comedian Anna Held extols the Simplex Piano as the best instrument, claiming it lets a singer accompany herself with perfect feeling, saving costs on a pianist and enabling expressive tempo and modulation via foot pedals and small levers. She urges readers to see hear and try the instrument.
Local criticism targets the municipal building plans and suggests hiring a full time architect to redesign the project. Proponents argue a $250 000 expenditure could yield an artistically superior exterior for a modest extra cost, while maintaining interior layout.
Charleston July 2. The article reports that recommendations may soon urge extending naval reservation boundaries to acquire a 200 yard wide strip between reservation land and the Port Orchard route pier. Fire risk from nearby inflammables and 24,000 tons of coal bunkers could threaten a $4,000,000 battleship in the bay, prompting possible government acquisition for protection.
The Alaska Pacific Navigation steamer Nome City will suspend all trips to Nome for the current season. Other items note a court appoints Frank Adams receiver of Interbay Lumber, a divorce filing by Celestine Ryland, and local sales and incidents in Ballard and Seattle.
Brashear will not play with Portland due to contract terms he rejects. He has received numerous offers and is expected to sign with another team in the P. C. L. at this time.
Representatives of the Y M C A will establish two gospel camps at the army encampment at American Lake. The YMCA team will provide games and books and hold nightly meetings. The work will be carried on as in regular army wartime efforts.
The New York Marblehead Bennington Concord and Albany gather at the navy yard. Boats depart Pier No. 2 at 6 30, 9, and 10 a m and 1 16, 2 30 and 4 20 p m. Three Tree Point hosts the Catholic Foresters Picnic on July 4.
The Capital City steamer will depart Lilly Bogardus on Monday July 4 at 8 AM for Tacoma and Olympia. Tickets cost 600 round trip for Tacoma and 7 round trip for Olympia.
Nespilem on the Colville Reservation plans a Fourth of July pageant to honor Chief Joseph on his return from the world fair. He will serve as grand marshal with his warriors and many Northwest tribes joining in parades, war dances, and races alongside war songs and mourning for fallen relatives.
A meeting of Latter day Saints elders and members is set for Germania hall at the corner of Second avenue and Seneca street with sessions at 2 p m and 7 p m. Elders from Washington and British Columbia churches will attend. Nephi Pratt, president of the Northwestern Mission, plans to attend. Also noted Havana report of Secretary Zales resignation accepted and Finance Secretary Montes expected to succeed.
The steamer Dirigo carried 40 passengers and 1000 tons of freight as it waited for the North. It is bound for Alaska Mutual Fisheries and Industrial Co to establish the cooperative town of Junnings at Pyne Bay. Fifteen men bring 76 tons of supplies to build sawmills stores salteries and a fertilizer plant. The project aims for a bustling town before winter.
A. N. Armstrong, a porter in a Seattle hotel, was arrested on a warrant by Harry Shaubut of Seattle Transfer Co charged with receiving stolen property. Released on bail of 250 dollars. He allegedly helped run a scheme using baggage transfer tickets to skim money from hotel guests.
In a local office promotion Postal Telegraph elevates Jerry Dunn from chief night operator to chief operator after nine years with the company. Jed Blake becomes superintendent, J A Forehand moves from chief operator to manager, and B Eller takes over as chief night operator.
The Vancouver lacrosse team beat Victoria 5 to 2 in a well played game watched by a large crowd here yesterday. The match drew steady attendance as locals praised the team’s performance.
The Madison street car line was shut down late yesterday afternoon until midnight due to a cable accident. The rope became stranded between First and Second Avenues, delaying service.
Mrs. FP Hagueman, after firing at an intruder, reports that unknown assailant shot stones at her tent on Lake Washington injuring her. A mirror hung in the tent was shattered, others missed. The man fled the scene after the attack.
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