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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
5
Five acre tracts advertised near Green Lake three miles north with easy terms. Land priced as low as 50 cash plus 10 monthly, three miles from Green Lake, near Richmond Beach road and electric line to Everett. Soil described as level and suitable for immediate use.
California defeated the University of Washington by ten lengths on the Oakland estuary yesterday afternoon finishing in 10 minutes and groups 19 seconds while Washington came in 11 minutes 19 seconds. The California crew led from start to finish, using a faster stroke and gaining steadily through the bridges to a decisive victory.
An appeal urges readers to trust Dr Miles Heart Cure for heart weakness and failing health. The author contrasts the heart’s loyalty with other organs and claims the remedy can restore strength, offering a free trial bottle and money-back guarantee from Watertown.
The American Trotting Association board of appeals met in Chicago to decide if Cresceus time of 1.59 on the Wichita track last year should stand as a record. Protests argued improper advertisement and that the time was 3:06 and net 1:60%.
The local G A R post formed committees yesterday to arrange Memorial Day activities. They will report progress at the next meeting Monday and plan to observe the day with exercises and an address at the armory or a local theater.
Fred McCandress of Tacoma presented a ceremonial tomahawk said to have been used by Indians in the killing of Marcus Whitman to Whitman College. The artifact's display links to a pivotal chapter in regional history.
W A Flem ing was injured on a West Seattle ferry by a knife wielded by W B Cowling. Flem ing filed charges of assault with a deadly weapon with Prosecuting Attorney Beott. Cowling attempted to flee at West Seattle but was captured by Deputy Sheriff Liping.
The civil service and salaries committee of the council will meet this week to consider increases. Officials expect few raises and only small amounts due to city finances. Many city hall staffers pressure the committee while police staffing needs are noted. The group will vote on wage scales and possible reforms.
Three thousand idle mariners and 103 vessels are tied up due to a master mariners and dock workers strike. A bazaar and concert at Welsh Presbyterian church features musicians in Welsh costumes. William Brook of Germania cafe leaves Beattie for two weeks in the Midwest and New York before sailing to Europe.
Aurelio Merrera and Louie Long have finalized a twenty round bout at Button's Broadway theater in Butte on May 11. Herrera arrived to a welcoming crowd and insisted on changes to contract wording. Long trains at Boulder Springs while Herrera trains at Alhambra Springs with Doc Flynn. The Montana Athletic Club named Henry Yanger to meet the winner on Miners Day, June 13.
Wavering text from a degraded advertisement mentions Kinnan and Marvin druggists in Toledo and a patent cure product named Wall's Cure. The fragment references relief for constipation and claims about mucous surfaces and general well being.
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