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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
2
A ragbag of light items and jibes. Boer delegate Weaness injured by a cab. Charlies M Schwab dubbed the Mad Mullah. talk of Don Jose Vicente Concha recall. Rome hotel bills joked about. musicians strike disrupts performances. fashion critique on royal dress. British science chief on near absolute zero. quip about a wife’s winter night.
James Wimbes, a mess cook with Company E of the Fourth New Jersey, wins praise for pies and pastries among soldiers and visitors including Hoboken’s Miss Caroline Knapp. Their romance flourished during service, culminating in a wedding after the war when he demonstrated culinary skill at a party.
A reflective essay argues liquor created empty sociability and false bonds. Citing Thackeray from 1842, it contrasts boisterous tavern humor with sober truth, warning that wine fueled intimacies are phantoms that vanish under pressure and ruin lives.
A long reflection on fading courtesy in contemporary society. The piece laments speed and modern habits eroding old school manners, noting harsher speech, hurried letters, and disrespect toward elders, while calling for renewed civility in both men and women.
At a city council meeting the amended ordinance requiring metal lath throughout buildings was approved by all but two members who opposed it. A related change grants the building inspector warrants to arrest violators, while other provisions on construction amid fire districts remain unchanged.
An Enterprise Association piece outlines a hat styled with a low crown, medium wide brim, and a black lace trim. The crown features chiffon fullness held by a jet ornament, with a green velvet upturned brim and simple upper section adorned by two patrich faux pearls and a jet cabochon.
The Indian circus from the Orient performs 64 nightly shows at Bleyele Park near Boren Avenue and Pene Street. A lecture on Indians of Washington by Prof. Edmondo Meana drew a crowded Denny Hall with hundreds listening to the life of the red man.
United States Commissioner Irwin is on trial in Juneau over alleged malfeasance in office. Charged by two Douglas City attorneys the case cites improper handling of Diewally and sums from 1 to 10 dollars across criminal cases. Irwin, formerly Oregon superintendent of public instruction, is described as having an excellent reputation.
Washington November 1. Julian Bingham collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama has been removed and Joseph Thorhpeen appointed to fill the vacancy. The action follows his connection with the seat of negroes from recently Republican state committee. Postmaster General Payne, after conference with President Roosevelt, said the action did not meet the president's approval and was a perversion of Republican principles. The administration would not approve such action in Alabama or any northern state.
An incident in St. Louis follows an assault by Peter Artund on Colonel Moses etmore over a wife insult. A special message from Latteville claims the real Mrs Artund is in town and unaware of the other woman involved, complicating the case.
Report from Minera after returning from Valdes on the Bertha says half of the Copper River natives will be extinct within five years. From 1898 a population drop from about 600 to 300 due to starvation and white encroachment tied to canneries and prospecting. Efforts by J W Ivey and northern missionaries seek government aid.
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