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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1904
Page
5
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a cure for hemorrhoids arguing against surgery. It features a Richmond Virginia testimonial from Geo. W. Ivey and urges readers to buy a fifty cent package and request a free pamphlet from Pyramid Drug Co.
General Nelson A. Miles joins the Newspaper Enterprise Association editorial staff to write exclusively on the Japan Russia war. The Star will publish his articles, highlighting his long military career and observations from battles like Antietam and Gettysburg, with future pieces starting tomorrow.
Superior Judge Bell yesterday upheld the refusal by Under Sheriff Corcoran to permit Attorneys Morris and Shipley to interview Nassir Khan, the Afghan prisoner in the county jail charged with murder. The decision followed a motion alleging contempt of court for disobeying Bell’s prior order, which Corcoran justified as within discretion since the prisoner did not wish to consult any attorney.
The chamber meeting of local improvement clubs debated city beautification plans. James C. Givens and C. W. Saunders proposed abstract plans for street parking that received strong approval. Park Commissioner Saunders thanked the clubs for backing the park board amendment expanding powers. The group endorsed planting shade trees and creating parking strips as key beautification steps.
Prof O Jones, principal of the Denny school, was elected by the Walla Walla city board of education as superintendent for two years. The salary is 92.00 per year, raised from 11.40 this year. Mrs Emma Van Horn filed for divorce from Oliver H Van Horn on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
The Feast of Passover starts tomorrow night with week long observances by Seattle Jews. Orthodox Bikar Cholen Congregation at Thirteenth Avenue and Washington holds sunset services. Temple Hirsch starts at 7 oclock with Sedur or Haggadah readings at home. Thursday morning services begin at 9 oclock. last day will feature elaborate synagogue ceremonies.
An editorial note that wines cordials and extracts act like a cocktail on a weak system and offer no proven benefit. Scotts Emulsion is praised for relief in wasting diseases by nourishing the body rather than using alcohol.
A reception in honor of D. P. Markey, supreme commander of the Knights of the Maccabees from Port Huron Michigan, was held in Christensen's hall by the local branch. Markey delivered a stirring address as 29 percent of attendees were initiated, a local record. He planned to travel to Portland on the 6 45 train to attend the Oregon grand council.
The gasoline motor vessel Northlander built for Captain Cottilien will sail from this port to Resurrection Bay in the week’s latter part. It is loading gasoline and dynamite for Resurrection Day, with a stop at Resurrection Bay. The Northlander, built by Jerry Hiake at nine thousand dollars, marks its maiden voyage. A wage cut of five to ten percent affects 2000 Arlington cotton mill workers of 4000 employed in Lawrence Massachusetts starting March 2.
Edna Arlington of Newcas... endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for malaria chills fever and complexion dullness. She reports better sleep energy and cheerfulness after regular morning doses and recommends it as a remedy for malaria and general weak vitality.
Prof BK Phelps M B Lt BD Dartmouth Analtersity claims discovery of Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy. The text presents a bold health claim from a specialist figure, using period tone and framing to promote a sensational medical cure.
An advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist and buy one bottle of Paine's Celery Compound to feel an abundance of nerve force and never be content with low vigor again. It markets improved health and energy as a guaranteed outcome.
James Galbraith won election to the Seattle board of education at a meeting where Charles I. Denny resigned due to ill health. Denny, traveling in the East, had tendered his resignation, and Galbraith, a partner in Galbraith Bacon and Co, is introduced as the new member.
Two Republican conventions will be held in Jefferson county with the state and judicial delegates chosen on April 22. The county convention date is not yet set. Snow is melting around Chewelah causing muddy roads and hay shortages as stockmen buy baled hay. A 13 year old Everett boy, Harry Sykes, was seriously injured by falling porch columns at Weldaur and Lansdowne shops and may not survive. Fireman Frank Little of the Great Northern narrowly escaped a landslide near Everett and is seriously injured. J M Ives of Ellensburg was killed while loading a safe onto a dray when it toppled and crushed him. The annual bachelors'...
The Yakima Commercial Club plans a major social event in North Yakima in April. Colville hosts Brevens' County Pioneer Association quarterly meeting April 4. Pullman State Agricultural College held its third annual oratorical contest. winner H Todd. L K Alvord’s coat and hat found near Arlington. search ongoing. Frank W Hallowell of Ballard dies of pneumonia. funeral Wednesday. Lloyd Heberlint believed involved in Gilbert Hunt Company safe incident. arrested in Colfax. Shingle mills in Bellingham resume after shutdown. Albert Waterbauer, Ballard brakeman, buried at Crown Hill. Knights of Pythias note. Henry Rice arrested in Walla Walla for forged checks. from Astoria. Harold Wells of Everett mentioned. Catarrh ads urge caution with mercury and promote Cheney remedy and Hall’s Family Pills.
A young suspect was freed from Snohomish county jail after being held on forgery allegations citing his extreme youth. The Northwest Lumber Co of Hoquiam reports a new fire fighting system across its plant. J B Elchleman sustained minor cavern injuries in a Jumbo mine incident near Hump Idaho yesterday. About 2966 fruit trees are expected to be planted in Yakima valley this year, up from 156000 last year. A inquest jury found gross negligence by a street car motorman and conductor in the March 20 collision with a Great Northern train. prosecution for manslaughter pending. J F Schmidt of Arden pleaded guilty to assaulting 14 year old Daniella Fekley. awaiting superior court sentence.
An old health notice warns against treating bilious symptoms as stomach issues when heart weakness causes fainting and breathing trouble. It claims tonics will strengthen nerves and heart, citing a testimonial from Oney Miles about relief after taking a medicine.
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