Moscow the dirtied heart of Russia in old perspective
A Special Commissioner describes Moscow as both religious and dirty, a sprawling capital with vast wealth among merchants who dress poorly yet spend lavishly. He notes a crowded historic Kremlin area, grand churches, and stark contrasts between luxury and poverty, with merchants pursuing status through costly hospitality.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Russia
Rome
Alexander
Papal Rome
Moscoow Io
Kremlin
Chicago
Tea and Uric Acid Cure for Rheumatism Claims
An advertisement-style piece promotes a treatment for rheumatism claiming tea increases uric acid and that a "Dr J. Cave" remedy dissolves deposits to restore joint flexibility. It offers a month trial via Bhoop Rheumatic Cure with free literature and a box mailed to interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Snow
J. Cave
Rheatt
Thie
Asphalt pavement on First Ave revealed as failure
Street officials and the Barber Asphalt Paving Co. announced plans to redo most of the First Avenue surface between Pine Street and Queen Anne Hill at their own expense, with repairs costing about $16,000. The board of works has not yet accepted the work, awaiting satisfactory completion and a ten year durability guarantee.
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Moscow
Dante
Dee
Pace
Rusela
London
Washington
First Avenue
Pine Street
Queen Anne Hil Te
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Board of Works
Star
Walters
Thomson
Young
Asphalt Company
California
W. B. Anderson
Seld
Asphalt
Seattle Electrice Company
Stuart
Theetount
Local Avenue Work Finally Finishes Amid Complaints
After months of traffic standstill on Tirat Avenue, property holders and business owners pressured delays. The barber company rushed the job, using poor asphalt in rain, and now residents fear renewed suffering from subpar work and ongoing disruption.
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Tirat Avenue
Barber
Russian Barber Kills Officer in Last Shave Standoff
A Japanese captain employed as a barber in Petersburg shot and killed a Russian officer after taunts about war. He confessed to leading the Japanese general staff and claimed ignorance of insults. Secret police fear a wider spy link and launched a thorough investigation.
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Petersbburg
Vladivostok
Saya
Department of Secret Police
President Harper Undergoes Appendectomy at Chicago
Chicago March 1 President Harper of the University of Chicago was successfully operated on this morning for appendicitis.
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Chicago
Harper
University of Chicago
Dyspepsia tablets claim to aid digestion and nourishment
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they relieve weak stomachs by handling digestion, allowing the body to receive nutrients. The piece also includes a long public notice for Seattle annexation and election details, listing polling places and officers.
Special Stockholders Meeting for Bank of Cape Nome
Notice to stockholders of the Bank of Cape Nome Washington of a special meeting on March 16 1904 at 3 30 p m at The Oakland Gee Trust Company office Cherry Street Seattle to elect trustees and officers for the ensuing year and to handle any other business. Attendance requested.
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Meattle
King
Waathington
Beattle
Wmald City
City of
Beattie
Beattice
Lake Washington
Arid Lake
Columbia
Willamette
Ecity
Georgetown
Duwarmnish River
Duwamish River
Aaid
Puget Bound
Admiralty Intet
Rmonin
Elliott Bay
Seattle
West Beattie
King County
State of Washington
Washington
Gald
Sald
Colaumbua
Thirty-third Avenue
Bouth and
Hella Street
Duwamish Precinct
Waid
Mar* Building
Bank OF Caper Nome
Bank of Cape Nome
Bank of
Cape Nome
Oa Tn Gee & Trust Company
Cherry Street
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STERN
Heart OF
Europe
John Vandercook
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Magek
Bloecen
Calingi
Erope
Ihs
The
Barber Company
Keystone Club Whiskey
Pennsylvania
First Ave
PrInk
Cline’s Piano
Second
Union
W. S. Kirk
Said Ward
First Avenue South
Jackson Street
Oltman's Hall
Senald
Knet
Columbia Street
Madrona
Madisoon Street
Madison Pavilion
Municipal Court Room
Saleense
Perrin
Toys’ Industrial School
Sixth Avenue
Marion Street
Old Fire Headquarters
Seventh Avenue
Eald Ward
County Court House
Livery Dam
Western Avenue
University Street
Bixth Avenue
Union Street
Third Avenue
Sixth Ward
Wiret Avenue
Kret Avenue
Denny School
Fifth Avenue
Wall Street
Hotel Bowers
Denny Way
Boylston Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
Federal Avenue
East Mercer Street
East Madison Street
Eastlnke Avenue
Warren Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Queen Anne Avenue
Grand Houlevard
Loeb-Cutter Lumber Company
Ross Station
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Blewett Street
Vremeont
Good Templar Hall
H Biewett Street
May's Hall
Kirkwood
North 69Th
Prpcines
Bros
Aurora
H. Wii‘ama
Inepector
Chas. Pringle
DR. Tracey
Bruce al- A. Marshall
Ward
H. FE. Stanley
James O'Leary
John McLeod
Mid Ward
D. G. Snow
J. Probert
Mulcahy
P. W. Puller
F. F. Randolph
Donovan
Said
N. W. Joan
J. Burde
James Fason
Inspector
Clay Allen
William Silliman
H. A. Fred
Thapecter
Ana Getege Iene E . Alett
A. A. Rutlege
John Wanna
T. W. Jones
BR. B. Russell
F. G. Real
James RB
Immerman
George R. Owen
Z. B. Whison
Chas. R. Jenasen
N. A. Sanborn
J. 8
John Allison
A. B. Fowler
R. BS. Lilli
G. W. Wheeler
Cooper Wills
Kirke Butler
Wiliam Voigt
Hugh T. Willliams
Ianse BB. Cunningham
Longfellow
Ray Ream
K. K
Kris Poole
J. Taylor
Frank Clingun
J. W. Bark
J. Young
J. Wallace
W. F. Budlong
Hammer
J. F. Vout
J. Stoll
W. C. Wilbur
C. D. Night
George Alexan
H. Laycock
I. Casper
J. M. Horne
Cosman
C. and
L. Parker
Edward
Elder
Paul Land
J. D. Sherrick
William Metcalf
W. Sea
Wilmott
Et A. Donald
F. L. Daybomn
Ant
Rogers
S. Beach
C. W. Wheeler
MO. Riplinger
Bonney-Watron CO
Third Ave
Colembia Street
Mein
Ween
McLaren & Thomson, Cor
Tnd
Pike
Wash
James D, Hugh, JR
L, Turner
Alaska-Pacific Navigation Co
Ntnning
Alaska Pacific
Expres
United States Mail
Valdes
Sewari
Juneau
Sitka
Takutat
Kayak
Etlamar
Cook Inlet
Excelsior
Santa Ana
James Dollar
Bag Dock
Ke. BE. Caine
J. F. Trowbridge
Mer
Main
Albert Hansen
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