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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1904
Page
8
Coupon entitles holder to two free sittings for one child under six and one free photograph. Present at Herpick Studio 1134 Marion Street between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday or Friday. Condition requires child’s parents be regular subscribers. offer available to new subscribers.
On arrival in San Francisco, Mr K Li a young aristocratic Chinese man derides Americans as lacking manners and seeks fashionable status by hiring a Japanese maid in Honolulu. Hotel keepers in San Francisco react to his remarks and actions.
Mr Li and his maid faced refusals at fashionable hotels en route to America. He believed American style requires a maid not a valet and hopes New York hosts will better meet his fashion standards.
The authorities identify the corpse as William Sturgess an American suspected of spying on Spanish dockyards during the Spanish American War. The body was recovered in Madrid amid ongoing investigations.
At the Ferret dockyard a death presents as murder and remains unresolved. Police investigate the case as a possible homicide with local speculation about motive and suspect identities.
The White Star liner Majestic reports sighting a burning ship at latitude 46.16 longitude 57. percent with no signs of life aboard. The incident was reported from Queenstown on July 27 by Scripps News Ase'n.
Rome July 27 report says Russians aimed to ruin food stores before retreating from Yinkow but were thwarted by heavy rain. Twenty four large steamers carrying troops and ammunition arrived at Yinkow yesterday.
Owing to a decision by Secretary Loeb and likely President Roosevelt, town residents cannot visit Saga Hill to hear speeches. The ban sparked hard feelings among villagers who had gathered in earlier years. In another note, Grinnell First National Bank closed with liabilities of $500000.
Mrs Leslie Carter stars in Du Barry by David Belasco as the marvellous Mass Du Barry amid the Marne era prelude to the guillotine. The production draws wide attention and critics praise the powerful stage portrayal and period drama. Tonight also features Alone in Greater New York by the Wiedemann company with good crowds. Tomorrow’s bill includes At the Stroke of Ten.
A listing of household storage ware includes 2 quart and 4 quart Deep Milk Bow items, a 2 quart Covered Bean Jar, a lb Better Jar, and a degallon Deep Crock. The wording suggests a vintage kitchenware catalog entry with product names and capacities.
In a grand military style production, Mr. Wiedemann delivers a witty comedy turn as a newspaper correspondent. The performance features handsome costumes and striking accoutrements that elevate the scene.
President Elliott of the Northern Pacific is due in Seattle this evening. He will inspect terminals and then tour the Port Townsend and Port Angeles area to propose improvements. The railroad party arrived in Tacoma later than planned after discussions on regional concerns reached the president’s attention.
The latest appraisement places the bequest to Whitman College from Priscilla Laver Moore at eight thousand dollars. The report also notes other local items and incidents including a fatal shooting involving A McIntire and Joe Taylor, and a body found near Phillipsburg.
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