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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1904
Page
4
A dated jumble of political and cultural notes references W Lawcen vowing to force Standard Old Crowl to surrender 92 million, mentions Hearst setbacks, and hints at upcoming nominations and cultural asides from Josh Wise. The piece mixes satire, theater mentions, and assorted local color.
The Star recalls years of advocacy against the smoke nuisance in the city and notes past enforcement efforts. It questions where Mayor Ballinger and Chief Delaney now stand amid renewed public pressure on the electric trust and local authorities.
Dean James H Tufts of the University of Chicago argues flirting and coquetry channel surplus energy toward higher faculties. Critics warn refined goo gooism risks moral lines, urging caution as flirts and elders clash over acceptable courtship and parental authority.
A critical history of Kansas political figures in the U.S. Senate from James H. Lane to Ralph Burton. The piece argues fame requires integrity, recounting Lane’s fall, Pomeroy’s bribery tales, and other Kansas politicians while condemning corruption and urging brains and honesty as the true measure of character. The piece ends with a note on gas meter theft and public frustration.
May 1 report says Admiral Dimicki-Korsakoff is named commander of the Black Bear fleet. He pledges to earn a name in battle and claims he will outdo his parents. Col Japlacka, captured recently, criticizes the timing of the war and notes Japan occupies Kullineg cheng while weather hinders the navy.
A fragmented verse arrives with playful scorn toward Krazy and D. M. Strawberries appear as a motif, contrasting market prices on Second Avenue with idealized blossom imagery. The piece blends urban chatter with a garden ode to strawberry blooms and hopeful sweetness.
The text offers household hints such as peeling oranges to prevent eye irritation when onions are cut, washing supper dishes with hot water soap and a rag, and using breakfast foods plus porterhouse steak and German fried potatoes to make a substantial meal. It also mentions protecting paintings from dust by wrapping them in canvas.
A listing of church services and evangelistic meetings across several denominations. Rev. Matthews, Wilson, Forbes, Gowan, Hayward, Weaver, Monds, and other pastors schedule morning and evening sermons with topics such as Did God Permit Christ and The Ideal City. Special youth meeting and Y M C A events noted. Roman Catholic masses and school activities listed.
Special Services in Seattle mark the Nite Lotusday anniversary of Madam H. P. Blavatsky death with events at the Theosophical Society. Carl Eisenschimel, a San Francisco handwriting expert, left Seattle by the City of Seattle for Juneau to serve as a government witness in the forgery trial of J. C. Peasley.
If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6:00 p m call Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 1138 between 6:00 and 7:00. A copy will be sent at once by special messenger.
In New Orleans and Mexico, Santa Anna weighs pardons as Santander mocks Texan captives. Don Ignacio Valverde and Luisa Valverde press for freedom for Ruperto Rivas and Florencio amid a web of romance, betrayal, and political peril.
In a palace carriage the Countess Almonte voices fear for Ruperto’s safety and hints at being implicated in his potential harm. Luisa Valverde sits nearby lost in her own worries after a futile visit to the dictator.
A tense dialogue unfolds as the Countess pressures Luisita to help forge a scheme for a different interest, promising a reciprocal favor and urging swift action despite potential unpleasantness. The exchange reveals manipulation and loyalty tested between conspirators in a high-stakes plan.
The countess Isabel urges Luisa Valverde to use charm on Don Carlos Santander to gain favor for Florencio. Luisa resists yet is drawn into a dangerous plan that hinges on appearances and shifting loyalties as they pursue personal advantage and possible pardon.
Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Belamy describes severe pain and exhaustion before using Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy restored health and strength, urging others to try it with satisfaction guaranteed. Product offered by G O Guy Inc drug store.
A tense exchange outlines plans for a public scene and social maneuvering. The speaker urges wearing wealth and feigning cheer, warning against showing anger in the presence of Carlos Santander, and referencing Antonio Lopes Santa Anna as a cautionary figure. The scene ends with departure and a hint of further developments.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's Life Pills as a cure for liver and stomach troubles. The copy claims they offer true cures rather than mere relief and promotes GUY Inc. drug store on Second Vester as the seller.
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