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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
5
Special correspondent reports from Newchwan u Manchuria describing bombardments of Port Arthur by Japanese forces. Refugees recount shells exploding near ships and in streets, with graphic injuries and a chilling account of a headless baroness and scattered casualties amid martial law and nightly rain.
Wholesale market notes list prices for vegetables fruits and grains by the ton, dozen, or box across California and Oregon. Entries mention potatoes, cabbage, celery, gourds, apples, pears, oranges, strawberries, berries, lemons, cherries, peppers, and grains with per unit or per container rates and references to live poultry and dairy items.
Water use for irrigation forbidden except 6 to 9 daily. Violations incur fines. Monthy vacancy notices due at City Water Office between 1st and 10th. May vacancies due by June 10.
A brief ad from Herald notes tailoring as an art form, asserting expertise and mastery in tailoring services offered. Includes promotional tone and branding line.
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a direct nerve tonic that purifies the blood and renews energy. It claims near instantaneous improvement, cites a businessman and a doctor from Malden praising it, and asserts doctors nationwide know its formula and effectiveness.
Prominent trainer Tom O’Rourke endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a superior spring tonic that invigorates nerves without overstimulation. He claims it reduces fatigue and improves stamina, noting athletes recover quicker and sustain focus during workouts aided by the product's claimed nutritional support.
London reports suggest the duke of Southerland may replace lord Minto as governor general of Canada. A wealthy Scots nobleman, he is noted for public life obscurity, sports enthusiasm, and a celebrated duchess famed as a motorist and author.
Col. W. W. Robinson, previously quartermaster in Seattle and three years in government service in Manila and Honolulu, arrived in San Francisco a few days ago and is en route to Seattle for a visit before resuming his duties.
Mrs James RE Brady sues J B Bell alleging a ten foot board fence between their properties blocks light and view. She previously faced opposition to her plan to build two $1500 houses on her North Rucker avenue lot, which residents call too cheap for the area.
Norman Fradley, 25, dubbed the most gentlemanly sneak thief on the coast, has been sentenced to five years in prison after eight-count conviction. He operated by impersonating Joseph Spencer's son, a Vancouver merchant, a pattern he carried with notable resemblance.
The eastbound Burlington train passing through Moorcraft at about 7 PM last night derailed three miles east of the town. The engine, fireman, and two coaches plunged down a steep bank as the track twisted for twenty rods. George H. Carpenter of Cody, Wyoming, was killed instantly. two children were badly cut and bruised, and another passenger was slightly hurt.
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