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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
2
Richard Olney of Boston has been mentioned as a potential Democratic possibility. The notice references Judge A Eh Parker of New York and notes this is part of a series with further correspondence from HY Jacob Wolf Waldhcek to the News Enterprise Association in Washington D C dated March 2.
A local savings institution announces a step up in material and social betterment with deposits and favorable terms. It lists officers and contact hours for inquiries, with a note about a Chicago street address and regional agents. The piece then shifts to a political history of Olney’s role in Democratic campaigns and foreign policy views, highlighting his stance on the Philippines and open door China policy along with related party dynamics.
The article outlines Oliver Olney as a potential presidential candidate with strong sentiment among Bryan Democrats and business support. It notes his past as attorney general and secretary of state, its political stances on imperialism and the income tax, and his personal background including Harvard law training, Boston prominence, and lifelong Massachusetts ties. It mentions two possible campaign liabilities: his role during the Chicago railroad strike crackdown and his Metrolian dinner endorsement of Cleveland.
The Manufacturers Association will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow to take action on communications and the report of the street committees. Arrangements will be made for the election of officers and the annual meeting. J. M. Frink is president and H. G. Stolting is secretary of the association.
Carl Brewster the boy burglar was discharged yesterday by Justice Cann. Police say the cigar stand building had been condemned by city authorities making a conviction unlikely.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy by Dr Kilmer. It promises free trial bottles by mail and claims rapid relief for back pain urinary symptoms and fatigue, with letters from officials and doctors endorsing its efficacy. The notice urges readers to send for samples and a booklet while noting available 50 cent and one dollar bottle prices.
W B Colver reports in Tokio on February 9 the destruction of two Russian ships at Chemulpo by Japanese forces. He describes the brave stand of the Varing and the Waring, their fierce exchange with Japanese guns, and their crews' ultimate loss with accounts of casualties and the final explosion to prevent capture. The scene includes cheering port crowds and a French cruiser band playing the Russian hymn.
A fragmentary notice lists Dancing School, Prof Witpon Ranke Hall, Pike Street and Rite Avenue. It references Spinnings for bicycle repairs in an unclear local instruction.
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