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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1904
Page
4
Public notice outlines delivery charges of six cents per week or twenty-five cents per month with carriers. no free copies. Indicates tax paper subscription details and expiration date. mentions post office entry at Seattle Washington as second class matter.
The Republican Garden, a 92 piece French military band, refused to perform Die Wacht am Rhein on German day at the world fair. Leaders and players laid down their instruments and were sent home by the French authorities. The episode reflects lasting French memory of Sedan and Alsace Lorraine and suggests a likely Paris reception upon return.
A long critical meditation on love and suicide argues that unreturned affection should not drive one to self destruction. It cites fidelity and rebound marriages as alternatives, notes time heals pain, and mocks romantic heroics. It mentions Jozef Hofmann and a $10 fine for giving away trolley transfers in New York.
A Texas story reports a legend of a caravan bearing silver buried near Collins Lake in Leon County. Workers drain the lake and use steam pumps to locate treasure said to exceed 100000 dollars. The tale links a Mexican wagon and six mules attacked by Indians with a survivor guiding the search.
Kenora Dune, famed actress, praises breeder Laxeroff for naming a mare after her, while friends react with mixed feelings. Neston reports a growing corps of young lifesaving volunteers at beaches as male bathers increasingly suffer cramps in deep water. Divorcees argue that marriage aims different paths, and a note from Josh Wise comments.
Fragments tell of farm life and a young man saving a friend after a severe hand wound. Notes mention editor work, a plan for metal investment, and a near fatal accident with a severed artery as two boys raced to a college for aid. A prior pin incident is also noted.
The ad stresses overwork harming kidneys leading to diabetes and Bright's disease and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure. It cites symptoms such as backache urinary issues and fatigue, and includes a testimonial from J. Prewatt, a retired farmer, praising the remedy after two years of kidney related pain.
A 17 year old, G W Kunmer, son of the Denny Clay Works manager, suffered severe flesh loss to his right hand when a shotgun accidentally discharged near Vashon College. His quick thinking and a companion named Wells kept him from bleeding to death before help arrived after a day of hunting.
The president of the Cincinnati telephone company where Alma Steinway worked has posted a $1000 reward for the capture of the person who murdered her on the street while returning home.
The annual report of Clarence H. Ed wards chief of insular affairs states civil government in the Philippines is practically accomplished and largely satisfactory. It notes tariff reductions on sugar and tobacco without harming American industry and a switch from silver to gold basis with no business disturbance. Negotiations for friar lands progress to a successful close with part payment already made.
A Tierlin dispatch reports the German emperor William is advised to rest and refrain from exertion as doctors consider another operation. It remains unclear if he will travel south this coming winter.
Ex Senator Henry G. Davis, the late Democratic vice presidential nominee, received many letters and messages of congratulation on his 81st birthday in KLings, West Virginia. He spent the day quietly with family.
The big event at the Auditorium features newsboys practicing two step three step and waltz to Chicken Price's harmonica. Prize for best dancer best dressed couple and most handsome man and prettiest girl. Proceeds fund a Thanksgiving feed with turkey and pumpkin pie. tickets still available via Plug Murray and Gibby Carlson.
The Guild of the St. James church will host a Friday evening concert at the Good Templars hall at Blewett street and Albion place Fremont with refreshments after. Admission including refreshments is 10 cents.
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