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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

5

5 Acre Tracts for Gardening or Summer Homes

Five acre tracts offered between Ravenna Park and the Golf Club near Yesler. Land described as rich alder bottom upland, suitable for climate crops and any climate friendly plants. Asking prices range from 500 to 700 dollars per acre, with a special offer of 275 dollars per acre cash equivalent and 20 dollars monthly payments. John Norton supports the sale as a Ravenna strawberry grower.

Yesler Ravenna Park Golf Club John Norton Ravenna

Market Price Snapshots From The West Coast fairs

Wholesale prices list in a dated market column covering meats vegetables fruits and dairy plus a brief note about The Loyal Legion command in Washington at Tacoma. Items include beef bacon potatoes cabbage cucumbers bananas strawberries cranberries oats barley wheat hay alfalfa butter eggs cheese and fish with varying per unit prices. The segment ends with a fragment about a local Loyal Legion ban at Tacoma.

Colored delegates weigh bishop election at general conference

Dr J W E Bowen of Gammon Theological Seminary outlines the colored delegation's stance ahead of the Los Angeles quadrennial meeting. He notes splits on amending the amusement clause and time limit, supports unification of book concerns, and fears consolidation could topple the Freedman's Aid Society. Other named figures include Dr M C B Mason of Atlanta and Dr J G B Scott of New Orleans with choice on May 16.

Los Angeles J. W. E Bowen Gameon Theological Seminary South Atlanta Freedman's Ald Society Board of Education Sunday School Bowen M. C. B Mason Atlanta, Ga J. GB. Scott New Orleana G. W. E. Bowen Atlanta M. C. B. Mason G. BR. Scott New Orleans

Second appeal for skin graft donors in Northwest

Walla Walla reports renewed appeals for skin donations to save Mrs. William Nave who suffered burns when a lamp exploded and clothing caught fire. A dozen donors including hospital staff and volunteers provided skin, with seventeen pieces from one donor. Doctors say grafts are growing, but only about one tenth of the needed skin has been donated and two weeks may be required to cover the burned area if more skin becomes available.

Walla Walla William Nave Wallula Supporior St. Mary‘s Hospital Midna Keylor Mra Pellesier McCorquodale Anna Bean Barney Roage

Coal mine to go below water in Lewis county

The Crescent Coal Mining Co near Chehalia will sink a 400 foot shaft, first to go below water level in Lewis county. The Northern Pacific starts a new Sand Point Idaho bridge, ready in fall, and Walla Walla replaces a dangerous water main. Twenty switchmen strike in Missoula over new rules. An unknown May death in Kalama traced to McGuire from Portland. Kay Saitai a Japanese porter to sail May 24. ex-china war lieutenant heads to Russia. Mike Carrip, pioneer West railroad man, dies in Walla Walla. Manuel Caral, 22, shoots self in Port Townsend after returning from Seattle. Walla Walla approves plans for a new city hall costing $40,000, stone and brick. J Wayland Clark to represent Whatcom at St Louis fair. Mayor Richardson enforces roof occupancy ordinance. Great Northern depots in Bellingham near ready, with freight depot to follow by June 15. Everett High School Drama Club to perform Rivals for Athletics. Winnke-Hour ordinance for public works laborers passes in Walla Walla. A N Warley of Rockford dies, leaving widow and two sons. Vancouver police chief Stewart dies of apoplexy after 38 years in office. Ferdinand Anderson crushed to death in Tacoma yards.

Blood Inked Appeals to Fight by Reluctant Japanese Veterans

An April dispatch from Tokio recounts dozens of appeals to join Japan’s war effort written in blood by elderly veterans and even a daughter of a Sampurt line. They urge service for emperor and country, noting sons lost or serving abroad, with many underage signatories eager to volunteer.

Tokio War Office Japan China Korea Tien Tein Dura

Beattie Restaurant Offers Burgundy Dinners nightly

A Beattie dining venue named Maison Bareberia serves dinners nightly with specialties including Burgundy and Bauternes. The listing notes price 0.00 for a featured meal and mentions Becond and James in the establishment’s offerings.

Beattie Bauternes Burgundy Maison Bareberia James

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