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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
5
MP William O Malley warns of famine in Ireland as landowners fatten livestock on rich ground while thousands, including women and children, starve in Mayo Galway Donegal and Limerick areas. He compares the plight to prior reconcentration methods amid widespread unemployment and dwindling food reserves.
An editorial mix describes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a health aid and dietary helper, while shifting to a stark report from Ireland on potato crop failure and starvation. It laments landlords’ rents and Irish relief limits, detailing hunger and farm collapse in Connemara and surrounding areas.
The passage portrays a besieged garrison facing blockade with no mercy from foes and contrasts it with Ireland where people lack options and endure hardship. It notes west coast Irish farmers on small plots, growing sole crops like potatoes, barely meeting present needs.
Advices from New York say Charles Sweeny of Spokane has sold his stock in the Federal Mining & Smelting company for 2 660 000 dollars. Control of the Federal is believed to pass to the Guggenheim interests dominating the American Smelting & Refining company. The annual meeting was held March 20 in New York City with little change in the directorate. The Federal common stock disappeared from the New York stock exchange the same day. The boom in Federal common stock follows a dividend increase from 6 to 10 percent, and the stock has risen from about 40 to 110 a share. The Coeur d Alene mine produced half of all refined lead in 1904, with the Federal yielding about 40 percent of its output. The plant now pays 1 600 000 dollars yearly in dividends and remains a key piece in the lead market. In 1904 Coeur d Alene produced 217 900 000 pounds of lead and 6 260 000 ounces of silver. Federal produced 94 300 000 pounds of lead and 3 032 000 ounces of silver. A suit to test probate fees was begun Tuesday by C M Nettleton executor for Dr Mcl Brown against County Clerk Otto Case, claiming inventory fees are excessive.
The text depicts famine conditions in Ireland as unpropitious soil and shrinking productivity push tenants into poverty. It notes farmers forced to grow crops on rocky ground to make way for cattle, despite surrounding fertile lands.
Mrs Dawnon appeals eight year old divorce award, seeking rehearing in Judge Morris court. Court reportedly refused the rehearing to hasten transfer of the custody case to the supreme court for final resolution.
Rainier chapter D A R plans a statue of George Washington to adorn the University of Washington campus. Mrs John Leary presented the project and seeks nationwide cooperation to fund the effort with help from Mrs F A Thorne Mrs Heg and Mrs Edmund Bowden. Prof Meany will contribute his services.
A Washington dispatch reports on a retiring officer vowing not to write a memoir and the Navy releasing a new uniform regulation book with unlabeled portraits. It also highlights Alvey A. Adee a deaf mute turned polyglot diplomat acting secretary of state, brewing sassafras tea during duties. The Navy advertises bids for two fast long low scout ships without armament designed for speed and reconnaissance.
A Spokane bound train from Spokane encounters a wild ragged figure on the engine pilot and a missing overcoat thief on the same trip. A drummer chases the thief and retrieves the coat, returning it to a friend as the train continues.
Nene Cherry Pickers headline at Seattle venues with strong houses. Ole Olson continues popular acts in Third Avenue space. Star Theater debuts El Friosini the accordion wizard with John W. Curry of the census bureau visiting to appoint two assistants and establish Portland headquarters.
The Sunny South invites visitors to enjoy sun, flowers, surf bathing and health pleasures. Highlights the Scenic Shasta Route by the Southern Pacific Co with two daily trains and good accommodations to California. Union Ticket Office 6068 First Ave EB Emute Gent. Agent provides tickets and literature.
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