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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
4
A tense confrontation reveals that the narrator intends to marry the prince’s sister, who is in England under the protection of the Earl of Chatham. The prince discovers his sister’s engagement to the narrator while a warrant and proclamation loom, threatening arrest and port closures.
The piece lauds Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia for challenging corrupt gas interests and urges Seattle to question its council representation. It argues public plunder benefits many, while only a fearless leader can fight to the end, criticizing a street railway monopoly for neglecting public transit as Seattle lags in track expansion and service.
A New York Central train covered Buffalo to Chicago 526 miles in 470 minutes, averaging 1 mile per 55.5 seconds. Two Pennsylvania trains barely separate Chicago and New York by 17 hours 57 minutes. Officials claim NY Central could do New York to Chicago in under 15 hours, racing about 9544 feet per second on the edge of science. The feats, described as easy and comfortable, spark questions on limits of human ingenuity and the future of travel.
The Count d Arras confesses a staged crime against his brother and reveals a trail of evidence. He describes how the Marquis de Sevringen and his accomplices framed him and left the brother’s body with a sword in his heart. He calls out persistence of the authorities and an awaiting witness.
A compact column notes cultural tidbits from 19th century society. It mentions Shakespearian revival end in a foreign country circa 1860, Anna Held rumored $60,000 win from Monte Carlo, Grace Snell-Coffin-Walker-Layman marrying, and various quips about weather forecasting contests and a store fire with insurance.
The Superior Court of Washington King County appoints W. A. Doherty as receiver of Evans Manufacturing Company. An order entered May 1 1905 requires creditors to present verified claims within 90 days to the receiver at 34 New York Block Seattle or to attorneys Rossman and Johnson, or be barred.
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