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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
4
Burnet Young Tiffany a New York man asks for nearly 3 million dollars from his father estate claiming 34 500 a year is needed. He itemizes living costs including 12 000 for clothes 7 250 for cigarettes and other necessaries and 1 500 for three servants and a man. The dispute highlights how different incomes shape what counts as a necessity.
An eastern clergyman links divorce to the informality of civil marriages citing statistics that most divorces arise from civil unions. He argues marriage is spiritual and sacred, praising solemn rites and public blessing while noting not all can afford church wedding.
A 1904 NRA-style survey touts Manitoba and the northwest as a fertile, stable future for Canada. It notes slow initial settlement, then steady American and international immigration, rising Winnipeg prominence as a grain hub, growing banks and industry, and a confident chance of turning the region into a great imperial granary. The article emphasizes education, public works, and civic development shaping a diverse, hopeful society.
Thomas Paine was knocked down by a University car while crossing a street. He sustained a lacerated scalp and three broken ribs, was treated at Seattle General Hospital, and is described as not seriously injured.
A local instrument store touts low prices on pianos and organs with deep discounts from top brands like Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and Mason & Hamlin. They promote easy terms and promise instruments are guaranteed and accurately represented with daily Simplex recital windows.
A man named Schmidt was duped by a con artist who used a worthless $600 draft and an umbrella. The victim lent $20 to the suspected fraudster to cover a bill, then the scammer disappeared. Schmidt later returned with the items to the police, stating the con man could not cash the draft after banking hours. The incident marks a recent return of such confidence tricks.
Lese Marty de Windt the noted Russian explorer and lecturer speaks on Russia and Siberia at Beattie theater Friday March 1 p m. lantern slides illustrate the talk. Tickets priced 5 1 1 and 1.00 at Beattie theater Ramaker Music Co Beattie Hardware Co and Trustee Co basement Y block.
Washington society is abuzz over Mrs Chancey M Depew wife of the former New York senator She is planning a string of balls and receptions thought to surpass all prior capital entertainments The young beauty Miss May Palmer of New York was her ward and became Mrs Depew in a marriage that has brought a happy life despite the 90 year age difference
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