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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
4
The piece mixes miscellaneous remarks about a Taoti protest at Hankow, rumors of a general, editorial humor, a retired gunner from Kansas, and casual barroom chatter about straw hats and a book in press, with stray quotes and personal asides. The fragmentary text lacks a cohesive, reportable event.
A Chicago club woman backs the Illinois Federation of Women's demand for a law that would require husbands to pay wives a regular salary. She argues nine tenths of wives are home people with no property rights and depend on their husbands for money and freedom, challenging the traditional domination and the loss of independence.
The English artist praised in Dollars and Democracy observes American equality as sincere and appealing. He notes brusque working people arise from honest conviction and that republican camaraderie helps him feel closer to fellow citizens. He challenges doubts about the Declaration of Independence still counting in the United States.
Ben Gabriel and A. Lewis owners of the Puget Sound Junk Company entore on Western Avenue were arrested by City Detectives Corbett and Adams on charges of possessing stolen property and operating as fences for boy thieves. Juveniles Stuart Brown Alfred Mason and Bruce Mason were jailed to testify. the pair allegedly taught and tipped the boys to easy targets while offering little profit for plunder. The youths were separated but all gave the same account.
A large exhibit of manual training works will be displayed at the industrial art exhibition at Christensen's hall June 13 under the auspices of the Woman's Century Club. The show features Seattle schoolchildren and teachers with emphasis on upper class work and includes original Washington scenery paintings by Mrs. S C Hill.
Street transit note lists half hour departures from 10 38 a m to 10 a m daily serving Cyrene Xanthus Leachi Madrona and Madison parks with frequent stops.
Reached by Southern Pacific Co. Scenic Shasta Route, two trains daily with fast time and excellent service to the continent’s most attractive resorts. Rates listed for San Francisco first class $25.60 and second class $20.60. Descriptive literature, tickets, and reservations available at 608 First Avenue KE & Ellis, General Agent. Also featured is the best dinner in Seattle at Maison Barberia, Second and James, nightly with Mauternes or Burgundy.
A humorous local item describes Uncle Henry losing and gaining votes as a joke candidate contest unfolds. A Mukilteo voter requests replacing Uncle Henry with Josh Wise citing Henry's disguise as a motor car cap and bald head. Henry counters with a silk top hat and hopes for a late surge as fireworks makers await a finale.
May 21. At headquarters Col Punchlay aki, commander of the tyriter corpa, tells of a resignation to devote time to literature. He tightens an iron plate as he announces the decision, halting inquiries about other news.
Local notice claims deafness stems from inflamned mucous areas of the Eustachian Tube and promises a cure with fast Catarrh Cure. Offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured. Details and circulars from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Halls Family Pills for constipation.
A playful verse contrasts boys and girls with humor and whimsy. It celebrates boyish fun like marbles fishing flying kites swimming and ball games while casting girls in a dressing and doll-play role, ending with a cheeky refrain about being a boy.
W B G Colver reports from Timnsi n China that Russia pressures China to join the Korea Manchuria conflict while Japan gains victory on the Yalu. Russians harass Chinese officials seize cattle and foodstuffs, disarm Mukden garrison, and back a anti foreign Boxer faction as Pekin tilts toward Japan.
B Rass of Fremont North Carolina reports severe kidney trouble cured after trying Miracle Bitters. He writes that he felt relief after a few doses and has not felt unwell since. Neighbors claim cures for rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 60 cents at Guy Inc druggists Second Avenue and Vester.
A piano business touts its large stock of Hobart M Cable Chickering Haddorff Pease and D S Johnston Co pianos along with Kimball and Vocalion organs. The ad urges customers to visit to learn about prices terms and offerings for pianos organs players talks machines and small instruments.
An satirical editorial argues society is to blame for snubbing the primitive clam. It proposes a simple remedy: clams should be clothed with low cut sheets and stockings, hats, and vests. The piece envisions gradual sartorial reform forcing clams to attend formal meals with modest attire.
Two young boys stole two rings from a lunch basket while Charlies Lampe paddled a raft on Lake Union near Roy Street. Lampe shouted to deter them but they returned rude, then disappeared before he reached shore. One ring included an $86 diamond.
King county property owners face a last day to pay taxes to avoid delinquency penalties. If half the assessments are paid the balance can stay liquidated for six months. A surge is seen at the county treasurer office. M More, a local paper man, has bought the White River Journal and will move to Kent. Adventists adjourn after their South Tacoma camp meeting and conference.
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