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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
7
A humorous account shows Mr Salisbury announcing a weather scheme to mix showers with sun to keep the town fed with garden produce. He vows to continue the plan despite citizen protests, saying he will deliver rain to aid onions and roasting ears and keep prices from rising. Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with possible showers.
A brief wedding ends after ten minutes when the bride abandons her husband due to dissatisfaction with his mustache. The incident highlights a swift, unconventional breakup.
Mrs Ida M Mitchell of Berkeley ended a ten minute marriage by snapping at her husband and fleeing as an electric car halted. The judge annulled the union after the groom, a Freeno ranch owner, reported the abrupt desertion. The couple had met only three times before marriage and exchanged lengthy correspondence. The source text misreads names and phrasing. the core event is a rapid annulment following a hasty marriage.
In a college town tale from Berkeley, Mrs Mitchell ends her rapid marriage citing her aversion to her husband’s mustache. A friend recalls she also praised his raisin wine as the most attractive feature.
The annual convocation of the Episcopal church, diocese of Olympia, was held last night at Trinity church on North K street. Delegates from about 40 parishes under Bishop F. W. Keator attended, with continuation planned for today and tomorrow at the same venue.
General Gummere acting on Roosevelt orders will pursue Frasculi into Moroccan mountains if he carries out threats to kill captives Ian Pordicardia and M Varley. Marines depart with American vessels to Ure lait. Morocco Maroc reports San Perdicaria family noting captive’s letter says he and his nephew are in good spirits and captors are considerate.
Gov. Herrick ordered troops to Hanging Rock Lawrence county to guard the Hamilton furnace works after violent clashes between white strikers and colored strike breakers. Sheriff reports armed mob in streets as infantry heads to the scene amid fears of a broader war.
The planned national fete in Therahurg on June is postponed by order of Gorlopa News Asma because of ongoing war conditions. Citizens are advised to await further announcements and safety instructions.
A huge gold strike near Glenbrook sixteen miles south of Cripple Creek Colo. draws hundreds of striking miners fleeing to the site by special trains. Ore described as phenomenally rich is reported in large quantities outside the Cripple Creek mineral zone.
The civil service commission heard ex Police Matron Chapin defend herself against charges of incompetence and immorality. Dr F M Corre city health officer testified no improper conduct was seen at Chapin's home. Detective A G Lane and Police Captain Irving Ward supported her integrity. Corning, a City Jailer, claimed Chapin's critics spread obscene rumors citing a personal feud.
June 1. Chairman Stewart of the national Prohibition committee says Gen Miles would be nominated for the presidency if he were identified with the party and openly stated so, but since he will not, Prohibitionists must look elsewhere.
May building inspector figures show 643 permits issued totaling 762 374 dollars up from last May. Construction activity rises amid 229 141 higher spending and 553 23 in earlier year totals, while Labor Commissioner Grout notes a near doubling of jobs from last month to May with 1405 positions filled. Health data records 127 births and 86 deaths. Superior Judge Griffin hears a 25 000 damage suit by John Sandquist against Independent Telephone for injuries from a pole incident March 24.
City pole painting shows 860 poles colored in May under public works order. Seattle Electric painted 687 poles, Sunset Telephone 226, Seattle Cataract 87. April totals were 162 poles all from Guurth Blevirle.
The Bon Marche charity contest ended with four local organizations in the running and Way Side Mission favored to take first prize for weaving. Votes are being tallied. results to be announced tomorrow. Frank H. Grant leaves for American Lake to oversee army encampment preparations as city quartermaster.
In Pendleton Oregon on June 1 a reversal in trade is noted as white manufacturers now supply wool robes to Indians who once paid high prices. The Pendleton mills, renowned for woolen blankets, are described as shifting from decorative use to producing self named patterns for sale to native buyers.
Springfield Illinois June 1 The Republican state convention remains without a governor nominee after an all night conference and the sixty third ballot with little change Yates lost twelve votes before the vote was adjourned.
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