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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1904

Page

3

Millionaire Hays Weds Chorus Girl After Easter

Spokane reports detail Thomas Mays of St Marys Idaho, millionaire lumberman, wooing chorus girl Josephine Makowski of a burlesque house in Spokane. He showered her with silks diamonds and plans a San Francisco wedding after Easter. Makowski returns to San Francisco with her parents as the romance ends.

Spokane Maree Thomasa Hays St Marys Idaho Josephine Makowski San Francisco Hays Ine Makowak Josephine Maya Miss Makowski Mays Thomas Mays Northwest

Star Dust and Riddles in a Tangled News Page

A mixed column parades sci tech hints and fanciful myths with jokes about airships and nerves. Rivalries, odd quotes, and spoof dispatches mingle with social satire and mock crime notes as readers weigh in on Josh Wee and Krazy Krank.

Tesus Josh

King county candidate Dr J J Smith withdraws from governor race

Dr J J Smith quits the governor contest as the Stevenson faction gains steam. He cites political harmony in King county after a meeting with South district Republican leaders and city politicians. His exit clears the field and boosts C B E Hoye's sheriff bid.

J. J. Smith King County Pierce County Ing. Smith Dr. C. BE. Hoye

Get Well By Reading Dr Hook’s Restorative Offer

A bold advertisement promises a restorative drug and a library of books on health. It urges readers to request Book 1 on pregseste and other titles by mail without cost, claiming strong results and personal reputation at risk.

Anita

Dunning Under Fire on Pi Ban in Botkin Case

In San Francisco court John P. Dunning husband of the woman on trial for murder is grilled by defense attorneys over his relations with the accused and other women. He testifies briefly denies certain rumors and confirms acquaintance with Mrs Kate Corbally including a hotel stay and a palace bath outing.

Piban Francisco John P. Dunning Botkin Kate Corbally Corbally Palace

Democrats Fight for Light Plant Advances in Council Vote

T M Daulton new Democrat from the seventh ward sparked a council session by pushing two resolutions on the municipal light plant. One demanded a report on scope cost and funds. the other sought a city survey of electric consumption and rates. Only the first passed as the second was referred to the lighting plant committee amid delays and protest.

T. M. Daulton Seventh Ward Board of Public Works Daulton and Murphy Fire and Water Committee Daulton Seattle Electric Company Board of Health Thirty-ninth Avenue Judkins and Atlantic Streets Rainier Avenue Charles Street Twertieth Thirtieth Avenues University Washington Streets Beott Calhoun

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Let’s

Advert shows Bromo Quinine laxative tablets with refund offer if not cures. Each box bears B. W. Grove signature.

B. W. Grove

Notice to Subscribers for Missed Evening Delivery

If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6:00, call Sunset Main 1060 or Independent 1134. A copy will be sent at once by special messenger between 6:00 and 6:30.

Beenie Shasta Route Travel Ad to California Resorts

Travel notice touts Southern Pacific Beenie Shasta route with scenic trips to California resorts. Offers first class and second class fares of 20 dollars, and directs readers to contact BE. &. Billa, Genk Agent, Piret ave for details.

Southern Pacific California Land of Perpetual Cunthine Nate San Francisco Billa Piret Ave

Convict Harry Aldridge Recaptured From Folsom En Route to California

Harry Aldridge, a July escapee from Folsom prison, was recaptured in the city two weeks ago and was taken from the county jail this morning by P. J. Corcoran. An extradition warrant was issued yesterday in Olympia. The report notes the convict wearing shackles and an ankle bracelet described as an Oregon hoot. A local ad for billiards and salt products appears in the same item.

Oregon Harry Aldridge Folsom van Cicken P. J. Corcoran California Corcoran Olympia

Corbally’s Suitor Details a Theater Visit and Favors

The man testified that he drank with Mrs. Corbally, took her to the theater, and visited her in her room. He said Mrs. Corbally’s young son lived with her but was at school most of the time. He denied receiving $9 from Mrs. Corbally to send Mrs. Dunning back to Dover, saying the money was for settling his own accounts.

Mre. Corbally Mra. Corbally

City heads to Cedar River headworks tour

City advisory committee members including Mayor Ballinger and City Engineer Thomson plan a 4 PM visit to the Cedar River headworks, nineteen miles from Beattiea, to learn how the city obtains its water. A subsequent trip to the Cedar Falls light plant is mentioned.

Ballinger Rathbun Thomson Gui Gilliam Riptinger Cedar River Beattiea Hght Cedar Falls

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