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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
5
In the Second Ward local politics are heated as labor discontent and factional rivals loom. Ware, a Walon man, faces multiple ambitious contenders backed by money, while John Johnston’s past service could influence voters despite limited new support.
Real estate brief notes affordable $100 lots two blocks east of the acne car line end. Inquire with Rem Easy terma for details.
A subdivision of the Ninth Ward inflames local politics as candidates vie for power. Councilman W. H. Murphy aims to stay in office despite party strains. Clarence Hillman contends control of the new Tenth Ward, while the Eleventh Ward leans to state university allies, with a winner likely shaped by student and fraternity support.
In New York on May 17 William M. Moran a 22 year old man with nicotine stained fingers faced charges of intoxication and vagrancy brought by his father a Manhattan businessman. Magistrate Furlong placed Moran on probation after his father pleaded for one more chance noting the risk of harsher penalties if he relapses. Moran’s sister and the court staff witnessed the tense scene as the father urged leniency for the sake of family harmony.
Norwegians and Swedes in Madison park and Christensen's hall mark the (text cut) declaration of independence and the treaty era. Judge R B Albertson will give an address while local singing societies perform songs befitting the day.
A citywide debate questions hobbies of officials from City Treasurer Rathbun to Fire Marshal Kellogg. The piece lampoons how personal pastimes shape public life, noting Rathbun’s bird study, Ballinger’s tennis fame, Burnett’s canoeing, and other eccentric interests among Seattle's officers.
Nan Patterson signs a contract to perform in vaudeville with a big salary. She heads to Philadelphia for her first date after recent release following three trials for the Caesar Young murder, saying she only wants to work.
Judge Poindexter of Spokane sits in department No 6 while Judge Gilliam is away in Spokane. Gilliam will stand in for Poindexter at Spokane when needed.
An advertisement urges cures for back pain and urinary troubles by Dean's Kidney Pills. It explains kidney failure signals and lists symptoms like back pain, headaches, disordered urine, and fatigue. A Seattle testimonial from Thomas Russell claims significant relief after using the product. A free trial offer from Fo ster Milburn Co. invites readers to request a box by mail.
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