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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
4
A ragbag of notices, jokes, and oddities references a missing Montana figure, Port Arthur battle forecasts, a comic opera, a garden of puns, and stray letters. War talk contrasts with humorous quips, burglar reports, sidewalk hazards, and an Iowa pesthouse claim, all in a chaotic early 20th century clipping.
The Star argues for breaking the Seattle bill posting monopoly tied to licensing. It denounces a $300 annual license, 80 cent daily rents, and vehicle to highway littering while calling for public vote on monopoly, sidewalk vandalism, and ban on ten foot bill boards as a public nuisance. It urges city action to curb the trust and restore beauty to streets.
In London Henry Labouchere argues Britain should build Togos rather than rely on battleships. He says Japan’s sea lessons favor skill, initiative, and nerve over tonnage and armor, urging Americans and Britons to develop a modern, efficient navy with capable leadership to match twentieth century warfare. The piece questions whether England and its allies are training the men to replace Dewey and Hobson.
Gen Hottskotchsky says Tokio reports claim thousands of red masquerade banners in the Yalu parade. Vladivostok fleet equipped with street car fenders to reduce mine danger. Russian officers protest sending children to Port Arthur. Cradies drift ashore near the harbor mouth. KEEPING BABY. Rev Bafford keeps busy with paper hanging outside.
Seattle Electric President Purth says the Main Street and Frink street line will not reopen until the regrading near the new union depot is completed. The idle track from Yesterday to Occidental avenue remains unused after a previous accident damaged the counterweight. The council has not forced operations and the line may be profitable once repaired. The counterweight must be rebuilt, and work waits for the depot project.
A fragment describes a remote dwelling facing accidents and injuries, urging stock of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The notice promotes G. O. Guy, Inc. drug store on Second Avenue as the local outlet.
A music shop advertises Chickering & Sons pianos along with Kimball Hobart M. Cable and others. It features upright and grand pianos, a miniature grand, bargains on used pianos and organs, and promotes the Simplex Piano Player and Columbia Graphophone selections.
Startling evidence and a testimonial from T J McFarland of Benterville Va claim Dr King s New Discovery cured his three year bronchitis after doctors failed The medicine is said to treat lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip Trial bottles are free and regular sizes cost 50c and 1 00 guaranteed by G O Guy Inc at Second avenue and Yesler drugstore
Captain Payne’s tale follows Kearney and Cris Rock as they are captured after the Mier expedition. Santander plots humiliation while Don Ignacio and Isabel seek pardons. The lovers plan a daring escape aided by a loyal groom, with monks and Rivas as conspirators, leading to a mountain retreat and a tense pursuit.
The host addresses Kearney and offers cigars to both himself and a companion. The major-domo sits with a large mahogany case opened on a bench as the host apologizes for forgetting that Kearney smoked.
The scene shifts to a monastery like site as guests depart after a late gathering. They walk a weeded path along a cool arcade toward a steep slope with a commanding valley overlook. The Texan asks for a pipe while Cria takes a pipe, and the abbot admires the landscape with Don Florencio and Rivas noting Pedregal beyond the mountain foot.
In the scene, Rivas reveals the large estate beside the table belongs to him by right though now owned by the governor as a result of a confiscation. He speaks of patriotism with the toast Patria y Libertad and presses the Irish traveler to consider the cause and the danger surrounding their hosts. The moment shifts to a request to light another cigar as the tale continues.
Rivas explains his monks are actually army veterans in disguise using monk cassocks as a security passport. He asks Kearney and his ally Cris Rock to join their band, promising protection and a chance to cast off the cassock for the soldier’s coat. The plan hinges on an upcoming uprising in Oaxaca and surrounding regions.
Local ad fragment shows Eggan and company on First Avenue offering images and pictures to please customers. The snippet references Spinning's for pairs and a shopping call on venue.
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