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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1904
Page
7
A crude oil discovery is reported at the Seattle Tea Coffee and Hutter Co site located at 800 Strictly Fresh Ranch. The finding notes 200 dozen units at low prices and highlights multiple nearby streets and shops selling coffee and groceries at reduced rates.
The article explains Hawaii's livestock challenges due to scarce grazing on islands, rough shorelines, and reliance on mainland beef. It describes inter island transport by small boats, a derrick system for loading cattle, and the difficult, perilous process of moving animals to ships and then to Honolulu for slaughter and refrigeration.
In Spokane on March 14, Northern Pacific officials ordered trains to travel slowly between Sandpoint Idaho and Thornton due to water and potential mudslides. The line aims to avoid disruptions seen on the Great Northern route. A separate bar ad offers dinner in Gentile with Sauternes or Burgundy at Melson Bar Beria.
London report notes Musvians wounded at Chemulpo were well treated by Japanese. Russian government was so grateful that it contributed 2000 yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society through the French minister at Seoul.
Mayor Hutchinson is acquitted of accusations by Daniel Morgan that he illegally received pay from the city. The ruling clears Hutchinson of all charges, ending the legal dispute over municipal compensation.
A Washington Agricultural College student, Mr. F Thayer, was struck on the head by a discus during practice. Doctors fear a skull fracture and he was sent to Moscow hospital while his Spokane home is listed as his address.
A fragmentary column notes Josh Wise unavailable in Paris lodging rumors, possible hotel absence, and a plan to monitor vaudeville theaters for his appearance. It teases a Star Dust Spring poem issue due Wednesday and parodies weather forecasters.
Kennewick residents plan a new corporation to manufacture farming implements. An improved combined harvester and breader will be among the principal products.
A large labor action erupted today with thousands of tailors and six thousand metal workers striking for higher wages. The coordinated walkout affected multiple districts as workers rallied for better pay and working conditions.
A full house praised Lost Paradise in its second Alcazar week as a modern against labor drama. Hayden Stevenson led as the factory superintendent, with Charles Royal providing light comedy and Lilie Sutherland Martinetti slated for Pink Dominos next week. The Olympia Comic Opera opened Said Pasha at Third Avenue theater with strong choruses and bright costumes, and Denman Thompson comes to the Grand for The Old Homestead with seats on sale starting tomorrow.
The page lists wholesale prices for provisions meats and vegetables, with figures per pound or per ton for beef, veal, bacon, butter, eggs, cheese, and grain feeds. It includes quantities for tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, squashes, pumpkins, and other produce, plus poultry and fish items, reflecting a general market snapshot.
A fragment discusses how mood links to digestion and health, stressing personal responsibility for happiness and ill effects from poor diet. It criticizes blues as often caused by stomach issues and urges eating well, sleeping, and outdoor living to improve outlook.
Jenora Lopes wife of Rafael Lopes San Salvador minister to the United States is described as a prominent attractive Americanized figure in Washington society. She is a former Eleanor Eileen of San Francisco and noted for her charm and blond appearance. Greenfield Mo March 14 The Sixth district Republican convention meets to choose delegates for Chicago and nominate a congress candidate. W J L Burey of Cass County is favored to win the nomination.
A dated recipe style menu outlines daily meals with breakfast items such as cereal with dates and liver, lunch including orange and duck salad and cheese sandwiches, and dinner featuring creamed shrimps and veal. It provides basic cooking steps for liver and a duck orange salad recipe.
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