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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1904
Page
4
The notice indicates issuance or processing at the Seattle Washington post office with second class matter designation for printed matter. It records a mailing or classification status affecting distribution and public notice handling by the postal service.
A promotional piece extols The Star as independent and fearless, highlighting past features such as Jessie Parton’s suffrage piece in Colorado and Utah and Will H. Brill’s war correspondence. It credits readers for engagement, pledges more exclusive war pictures, letters, and cartoons, and invites new subscribers to join the Star family.
A Seattle pastor asks for a creed that would be perfectly consistent for all churches and a writer submits a “newspaper man’s creed” listing beliefs in God cleanliness kindness truth charity mercy chastity moral courage righteousness patience industry economy honesty hospitality obedience self control justice and more, while admitting he practices them imperfectly.
Noted Italian criminologist Cesare Lombroso defends Countess Linda Bonmartini amid her murder trial with four alleged accomplices. He brands her brother Tulio Murri as an extreme, neurotic criminal and argues Linda is abused, while questioning the case against Linda and her lover Dr. Secchi. The countess suffers mental and physical decline and faces a possible sentence.
A collage of playful vignettes and satirical bits features Buffalo Bill returning from Europe with talk of retirement, a quip about kissing politicians, a mock telegram, fringe jokes about streetcar life, a parkville burial of cats, and humorous ads and verse. The piece blends humor, flirtation, and local color with light social commentary.
The corporations committee postponed a franchise for Seattle Electric to build an underground crossing at the Northern Pacific tracks on Twelfth Avenue. Residents debated track relocation with some opposing changes while others favored the belt line solution to reduce crossing danger.
At the bride residence on Fourth avenue the wedding of Mr. Fred Nesing of Olympia and Mrs. Sophia C Reeves of the city was held Saturday evening November 6. Rev James Cairne officiated as approximately fifty friends attended. The ceremony featured amilax and chrysanthemums with an elaborate supper.
Mr and Mrs Nessing have postponed their customary wedding trip until next spring. They plan to visit the Porcupine country and explore other parts of Southeastern Alaska during the trip.
Pred Hudson, president of the local typographical union, leaves for San Francisco to attend the 5th annual convention of the American Labor Association, representing the Western Central Labor Union in the latter part of the month.
At the request of officials a committee discussed dedicating Cedar street and Fifth avenue small square to ex Mayor Thomas J. Humes. They approved setting aside several thousand dollars for the project and proposed a granite fountain as a lasting memorial.
A 60 year run proves the Pease Piano’s rich tone and durability. The dealer touts honesty and quality, listing rivals like Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and the D. J. Johnston Co. along with Vocalion organs, promising favorable prices and terms.
Retail catalog notes an unusually appealing line of talking machines along with violins guitars mandolins banjos and various strings and instrument supplies. The listing emphasizes broad selection and affordability for music enthusiasts and performers alike.
Seattle voters face a December 6 1904 election on multiple bonds. Measures under Ordinances 11374 11375 and 11276 propose financing a city hall site construction combined city jail municipal court and emergency hospital as well as land acquisition and bond issuances with polling places listed across wards and precincts. City Comptroller John Riplinger signs the notice dated November 4 1904.
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