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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
5
Advertises Bartell's as the largest drug purchaser in the Northwest and emphasizes low margins, cash discounts, and quick turnover. Urges customers in Seattle to trade at Bartell's for pure drugs at the lowest prices with large quantity purchases and direct-from-supplier savings. Mentions various product lines and price points.
The Washington state Democratic Committee pressed for a joint gubernatorial debate between George Turner and A. E. Mead. Republican Chair Palmer dismissed the plan as a "bunco game" stating they could not rearrange Mead’s schedule for Friday in Kelso and Saturday in Pierce County, causing political recriminations.
The License and Revenue Committee and city officials fail to explain why the Comique and Arcade Sais pay a $1,000 license for the privilege of selling drinks to women while King Street clubs escape penalties. The Madigan-run King Street venue employs women to solicit drinks and operates as a concert hall without proper theatrical appurtenances. Officials’ negligence allows license evasion. calls to report violations and revoke or enforce a concert hall license are made. Also, William Purcell is jailed for brutal assault on logger Kennedy in Wall County.
A fragment notes a ten per ben fee saving tied to Sun day and mentions OG Miles and Piper Co. The garbled text hints at a cost or fee adjustment involving the company on a Sunday.
At dawn a posse searched Cottowood creek for the Cody bank robbers but found they had slipped away. Harvey Logan leads the gang toward Hole in the Wall with fresh horses. Rewards total 25000 dollars. Colonel Cody and aides are delayed and will pursue on arrival.
The Independent Telephone Company sought a restraining order in superior court to stop HM A Kaser, an insurance agent, from cutting telephone poles on Orange Place property that the city vacated and now belongs to Kaser. The company claims timely notice was given and cutting would inconvenience many residents with Independent phone service. The restraining order is returnable November 7.
Orley Sullivan of Cashmere Ward is wanted on forgery charges. He traveled to the city to pay an account, presenting a $20 check drawn on Dexter Horton Bank and signed by Wheeler & Pitner, endorsed by Sullivan, with the bank reporting no funds. Two other names appear linked to the case as reports continue from the city.
In Bremerton on November 2 semi official circles say Assistant Naval Constructor Wright will be sent elsewhere by month start. John D D Regret may replace him as Naval Constructor Beuret is to arrive in about two weeks. Dr A Alfred will take sea duty within three weeks with further personnel moves unclear.
Several petty burglaries have been reported as winter raids suspected by roose workers. A trunk was rifled at Le land house. jewelry and papers stolen. A coat and hat were taken from the Strangers rest. one dollar and ninety cents in money vanished. A victim at Seattle hospital fears loss tied to recent theft. Local firms and officials note ongoing risk and warn residents to secure premises.
An old classified style notice promotes rubber products and shoe sales. It claims cheaper imports are inferior and urges customers to buy durable, guaranteed wear. The Seabee Marine Store on Firet Avenue offers a trial refund and lists various shoe deals at low prices.
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