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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1904
Page
7
An advertisement touts a constitutional cure available as an internal dose of ten drops to a teaspoonful. It claims to rectify blood and mucous disorders and asserts efficacy for a range of ailments. Address appears as F J Comery and R Teale Bossy Pitts for samples.
The Seattle city council approved a new license for the Detroit hotel bar to James Anderson of San Francisco after a favorable committee report. Anderson arrived ten days ago and plans a three year lease via Thomas Winsor of Brewakting Co. Winsor aims to sell the hotel, while Anderson vows to run the bar separately and orderly.
On Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs George Monks Ballard residence Frances I Monk wed Harry L Lewis in a ceremony by Rev Justyn of the M E church The Monk home was a rose arched bower with maids of honor The couple and guests shared a wedding repast Lewis an employee of the Seattle Electric Company and long a Ballard resident
Extensive plans for Derby day at the Meadows next Saturday include badges distributed by Seattle Driving Club Secretary Leighton, free grand stand access for uniformed sailors and soldiers, a six or seven race program, and a luncheon. Kitty Kelly returns to run the track record mile, with Jim Bozeman and Milas listed to start.
Hotel and transportation men who rode with Union Transportation Company on the Hood Canal excursion of May 30 gathered at the company dock and presented the beautiful event.
About 20 people attended yesterday afternoon as J. B. Meikle, secretary of the Chamber, presented to George Francis Pay, agent of the company, a magnificent sliver service.
A pro test by Pike street Fourth of July committee aims to permit firecrackers on Pike Street while banning on First and Second avenues due to traffic and crowding. Councilman Johnston feigns alignment with Mayor Ballinger and City Attorney De Bruler to dodge responsibility for the ordinance. In Pittsburg, a private talk about Lawrence Phipps matrimonial troubles ends without a settlement as his wife seeks custody of two kidnapped children and a multimillion-dollar settlement.
The council introduced an ordinance condemning the municipal electric pole line right of way amid owner opposition. City officials acknowledge condemnation as the main obstacle to early delivery of municipal electricity in the city.
The licenses and revenue committee met in executive session to discuss the Madison park saloon license. After a half hour with Mayor Ballinger the committee declined to report, leaving the fate of the license unresolved and amid claims of a power struggle between Councilman Rowen and the mayor.
County Commissioner Charles Baker, once teased for naming his Lake Union steam launch the Blind Pig, considers a name change to protect him from further persecution. Sheriff Cudihee recently arrested him for running the craft, and Baker favors calling it the Water Wagon or similar.
An item notes a steamer loss reported from London and mentions ongoing questions about health endorsements for alum baking powder. The Baking Powder Trust ads influence public belief, while a Seattle board rejects endorsement of a certain product to avoid favoring one brand. Additionally, H C Henry and KR Spencer announce the purchase of W L Thrown’s stake in the Bank of Whatcom.
Arthur Lowe of a small ranch near O'Brien faced an insanity commission in superior court after neighbors alleged he swore constantly and stoned cows. He claimed past seafaring life explained his temper and the commission found him sane, with no charge. Alfred B. Gardner named assistant U S attorney, joining the local office.
Henry Newman, an aged lodger at the Erie house on Fifth avenue and Main street, attempted suicide by taking laudanum and slashing his throat and wrists. The poison failed, he bled but survived and was moved to Wayside Mission hospital. He cites poverty and despair and wishes to die. He is known to police and has lived in the city for some time.
Judge Hanford ruled this morning in federal court that it lacks jurisdiction in the habeas corpus case of Peter A. Clifford against Herbert O. Williame and Grace Williame. The matter seeks to compel return of little Alice B. Offord to California after a California divorce left the child with the mother. Separately, Leta Lawnon filed a divorce petition against George B. Lawson citing alleged non support.
Nervous disorders include brain and nerve affections with symptoms like head troubles backache and epilepsy. The ad claims a remedy from Dr Mile and promises a money back guarantee if not cured after the first bottle, with a Dallas County clerk’s endorsement and a druggist as guarantor.
The health board stated it will not endorse any manufactured product for commercial use after a local baking powder maker requested backing. The city chemist analyzed the powder, but the outcome of the analysis is not provided in the readable text.
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