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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
4
A faded notice describes subscription options: one cent per copy, six cents weekly, or twenty five cents per month, delivered by carriers with no free copies. It explains expiration dates on the address label and removal from circulation if not prepaid, handling as second class matter in Seattle Washington.
New York City man William Burns pulled a drowning child from the Morris Canal and only then realized it was his own son. He had risked his life amid swift currents and a nearby culvert to save the child, who was revived. The piece ties such heroism to civic duty and child welfare.
The Chicago Tribune quotes Bell blaming corporate use of Colorado’s militia as a tool of wealth. It condemns union suppression and notes troops were paid by mine operators and deployed to crush unions. The Army and Navy Journal backs the critique, calling hired soldiers mercenaries and warning of future consequences. A college adage about grave digging closes the piece.
The Young Men's Republican Club met at Hinckley Clock last night with strong turnout. Officers and executive committees were elected, amendments passed to abolish honorary vice presidents and increase management members. Plans for fall campaigning were set and T M Anderson assigned as vice president. Committee names were expanded to ensure ward representation. president and secretary remain on the committee.
Washington county superintendents gathered in Spokane at Bryan’s call to discuss school management and related educational issues. The convention runs through week end with focus on statewide school work and administration.
California's Resorts Reached by Southern Pacific Co.'s famous Scenic Shasta Route two trains daily. Fast time and excellent service to the most attractive resorts on the continent. Rates from San Francisco $25.60 first class, $26.40 second. Descriptive literature and full information plus tickets and reservations at 8 First Avenue. Ellis, General Agent.
Consultation and examination free of charge with glasses offered from 15 to 85 percent discount. Shattle KYM Mar Nos h and Throat Infirmary advertises location at 4-6 Haller Block corner Becond and Columbia Street.
A fragmented column voice sketches local celebrity antics and voter humor in the Star Dust era. Uncle Henry adopts a new spring cap and polka dot band while Josh Wise lingers in old times. Witty jabs about Gov Yates scrapbooks and public life mix with a mock election mood in a dash of local color.
Spokane pastor Reverend George Wallace of Westminster Congregational denounces U S marriage law saying marriage is a free love auction due to easy divorce. He condemns lax laws and urges stricter standards before marriage citing societal permissiveness and the ease of obtaining divorces.
June 2 in Rillingham 11 year old Pirneat Lamkin son of T M Lamkin was run over and killed by a Lake line street car near Larson’s livery barn. His friend Joe Hill 10 suffered a broken thigh and crushed foot. Lamkin rode in a small express wagon down Magnolia street hill and collided with the approaching car despite warnings.
June 1 report says twenty four car loads of vodka arrived at Port Arthur while Gen Kurohatpin orders 2000 beds mailed there to accommodate expected needs. Supt Swirtoritch of the Mickstupkey Telegraph Co lays off all messengers as Japanese forces tear down wires.
In Columbus Ohio June the first of about six inmates in the annex at the Ohio penitentiary will be executed by electric chair Carl Berg a 19 year old Swedish tramp will die for the murder of Joan Ginbard a fellow tramp in Watseon last fall lasting a violent crime attributed to the era's harsh justice.
A fragmentary notice describes the Washington State Analytical Laboratory and Assay Office and its work on drinking waters safety and analytical services. The text references testing, assay work, and quality guarantees, though details are limited in the damaged excerpt.
The exhibit under the Woman's Century chair at Christensen's hall drew large attendance with representatives from Seattle, including pupils under Mise Piper, and will close Friday night. Also noted, 61 percent of 1908 taxes paid to the county treasurer totaling over $1,000,000. first half 1903 taxes delinquent since Tuesday. ABurtington Iowa trainsman testimonial for Electric Bitters highlights health benefits and a drugstore promotion.
Mrs. Katie O Connor, an elderly woman, was found severely beaten and bound on Division Street Bridge. She remained in hospital in critical condition with a gag still in place and could not identify her attacker or any motive beyond possible robbery. Police deem the case puzzling with no clear perpetrator or corroborating details.
The county auditor's office doubled April transfers and surpassed all months except March, recording 79 transfers valued at 2,606,768 dollars.
Deputy Auditor McGuire reports May filings rose to 8,345 with fees of 4022.60 dollars, a 20 percent jump over average activity. The surge stems from many transfers of suburban property, boosting total work for the county auditor.
Mrs Christine Rodell of 211 Dexter Avenue sues circus owners Norrie and Rowe after being knocked down in a pony race Monday night. She seeks 10000 in damages claiming serious injuries.
A brief ad-copy item noting Dr King s New Life Pills ease stomach and liver troubles. Mentions G O Guy Inc drug store at Second and Vesler as the outlet for the product.
Bank clearings last month rose to 16 3595 088 dollars compared with 15 748 868 for May 190% a gain of 448 220 dollars. The five months ending May 30 totalled 81 519 142 dollars, up 3 422 789 from the previous year. Real estate transfers recorded in
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