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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1904

Page

5

Magnificent Heroism of Father Damien on Molokai

Special correspondence recalls Father Damien’s work among Molokai lepers, transforming a wretched colony into a cared for settlement. It notes his mercy washing sores, aiding deathbeds, and founding order amid misery while Stevenson memorializes him as a heroic martyr.

Nan Buxbee Newspaper Enterprise Association Honolulu Father Darmten Damien Wanfort Lin

Father Damien Leper Priest Memorials and Missionary Work

The piece reflects on Father Damien of Molokai and the Catholic effort to aid lepers. It honors Damien as an exiled priest who toiled among natives, built shelter, and led missions. it notes ongoing Catholic sisters and brothers serving at Molokai, establishing men and women leper institutions, schools, and care facilities. The article highlights philanthropic support from Mono and Pilo residents and praises the selfless martyrdom of missionaries.

Pather Damien Robert Louisa Stevenson Stevenson Molokal Bpathear Damien Nan Hyxnepee Etreewneth Nowerg Telehe Etmple Alery Bie Pather Joseph Damien Dermenene Belgium Abd Ronust Father Darmten Moloka Prison Craxny Atricken Pricemers Secant Aheiter Eile Tmmiene Charchee Father Demiers Molokia Monoolw Pilo Catholic Brothers Bet Rees

Excursion on Roanoke Steamer Delights Seattle Crowd

Fully 1 000 aboard the White Star Roanoke on her trial trip to Port Townsend and back. The vessel departed Agen dock after 1 pm with prominent Seattle citizens aboard. No accidents occurred except a marooning incident during return. Captain Johan Belong led the voyage and was popular with passengers. The Roanoke reached Seattle last night to a happy reception. Fire briefly damaged Neathin Rhum meat market at 109 Ninth Avenue South later.

White Star Steamship Company Roanoke Port Townsend Agen Seatte Adabe Port Town Johan Belong Seattle

Dick and Mullen in Lodging House Fight Over Missing Money

In an Oregon lodging house, Mullen fought with Dick over a missing three silver dollars. The crippled Dick used a crutch as a weapon, calmed after police arrived, and Mullen faced a larceny charge for the theft.

Mullen Oregon Gerk King

The Two Orphans Revival Extends at Alcazar

The Two Orphans continues at the Alcazar theater until tomorrow night due to the revival's unexpected success, drawing longer show runs and renewed audience interest.

Alcazar Tuelo

Stage notes show revivals and new runs at Third Avenue

The Ed Redmond company will revive The Girl from Albany on Sunday and early next week. A Thoroughbred Tramp opens a week at the Third Avenue with log capacity crowds expected. Maat Lynne draws audiences this week, while East Lynne has three more showings. W M Russell features as Sir Francia Levison with positive notices.

Ed Redmond Albany Third Avenue W. M. Russell Francia Levison

Four Cohans Present Running for Office at the Grand

The famed group The Four Cohans minus George M. Cohan perform Running for Office at the Grand theater. The engagement closes tomorrow night.

Cohans George M. Cohan the Grand Lotherrow

Portlant Lawyer W. D. Fenton Visits City on Lewis Clark Fair Duties

W. D. Fenton, a prominent Portland lawyer and Lewis Clark fair director, arrived in the city yesterday on business. The report notes his varied roles and confirms his ongoing involvement with regional events and legal affairs.

W. D. Fenton Portlant, Ore

Fair Grounds Progress and Plans for Prompt Opening

Report notes rapid work on the fair grounds with several buildings under construction and directors pledging the fair will open on schedule. In a separate filing, Mrs. Anna Kearney sues for divorce from Michael Kearney on grounds of infidelity and cruelty and seeks alimony of $50 monthly for herself and six children. Hindlo closed Sundays. contact Hindlo Ind Riu KyGwan Ericson at 1516 First Avenue.

Anna Kearney Michael Kearney Hindlo Riu Kygwan & Ericson First Avenue Eee

Rochdale Co operative Groceries Offer Profit on Purchases

Store operated under the famous Rochdale Co operative system promises savings. Customers can profit on their own purchases as a means to lower costs.

Foreigners flee Tangipri due to rising native animosity

May 27 report from Tangipri notes foreigners escape whenever possible amid growing local hostility. Speculation swirls over terms of the release of the American Petrarca held for ransom by Bandit Fras souli, with negotiations kept secret.

Tangipr Perdicardia Frassouli

Fires Threaten Forested Areas and Miner Commits Suicide

Dry weather sparks forest fires five miles east of Edmendsa and on Whidby Island with additional blazes reported in What com county. Frank Linde, a miner from Pag adive hill in Kiondike, shoots himself, motive unknown. Linde resided in Lancaster, New Hampshire.

Edmendsa Whidby Island Whatcom County Frank Linde Pagadive Hill Kiondike Linde Lancaster N. H

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