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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
7
Special to The Star from paweekes T. reports the 1902 Klondike season yielded more than 10 million dollars in gold washed from claims despite scarce water. Output is slightly above last season’s total, with water-right litigation nearing settlement and optimism for the next season. Government reports list yearly totals and regional figures.
Apathy marks the school election with 550 voters registered so far as registration closes next Tuesday. The books will reopen the day before the election, likely sparking a late rush.
Former Congressman Malcolm A. Moody was acquitted in Portland district court on charges of unlawfully securing a letter from the post office and destroying it. The jury found Moody not guilty, clearing him of the accusation and exonerating his conduct in the matter.
The annual firemen ball is scheduled for next Wednesday at the Armory, the 13th event by the department. Committee members include H. C. McDonald W. Cubitt W. S. Hubbard W. Carr W. J. Hodder and W. H. Clark with J. G. Nebrbus as floor manager. A. L. Hart suffered a sprained ankle and bruised leg last September at Hillman City station platform.
A plaintiff sues the Seattle and Kenton Hallway company to recover 3000 damages claiming the accident occurred because no lights were burning at the station. Toklas Singerman Co advertises reliable overcoats at reasonable prices.
A panicked crowd at a Roman Catholic service in La Puente California caused two children to die and about fifty adults to be injured. Draperies near the altar reportedly caught fire from wax tapers triggering a stampede as worshipers fled the burning area. Women and others were trampled in the rush to exit.
Report claims John D Rockfeller has seized control of the Pennsylvania railroad system threatening President A J Cassatt and vowing to settle old scores related to a pipeline dispute. The tale follows rival business power and corporate maneuvering amid holiday rumors and industry speculation.
Andrew H. Green, murdered in New York, is credited with initiating the plan to unite New York, Brooklyn, and Long Island City into a single metropolitan city.
Prohibitionists in Everett nominate J. M. Requa for mayor and a full slate including B. A. Band as councilman at large and Dr. Lyme as health officer. Democrats in Olympia name F. G. Blakeslee for mayor and others. Republicans plan primary November 24 and convention November 27. Vancouver Citizens nominate Lane for mayor and W. B. T. Mattenas and C. P. McCarthy councilmen with GO W. Daniels as treasurer and Dr. J. M. P. Chalmers as health officer. issue centers on Sunday closing and saloon regulation enforcement.
Burglars entered Mrs. E G Van Alstyne s home at 08 Alder street yesterday afternoon tearing up carpets and turning furniture to loot 75 in jewelry Miss Van Alstyne s property. George Wiley 5 000 suit stems from injuries after a Beacon Hill incident alleging a Seattle Electric car line conductor pushed him against a door several weeks ago.
A claimant describes enduring nine years of chronic constipation and internal pain. He reports using warm water injections every few hours for relief but cites untold misery before finally finding freedom from symptoms. The letter asks to share this experience to help others.
Bargains announced for three departments with cash sales final delivery at user’s convenience as soon as possible. No C.O.D. shipments and no dealer sales.
Health officer warns hundreds exposed to impure well water amid costly analyses. City proposes a public laboratory to test samples, cut typhoid losses, and prevent further infections. Dr. Tanner notes qualitative tests flag contamination and urges rapid action.
This fragment sketches Arthur Gerbel the editor and publisher railing against Puritan laws and Sabbath norms while debating blue laws and slot machines. It then shifts to a Capitol Hill couple where a wife reminds her husband to place a wash woman ad, followed by a muddled car ride scene and a mystery around lodge duties and Sunday dinner.
A 1975 advertisement promotes a solid oak bedroom set for 14.35 with a full size bed dresser and commode. It highlights superior buying to undersell local inferior goods and notes features like a beveled mirror and swell front drawers. Friday only sale.
A seasonable special offering cocoa colored door mats sized 13 by 23 inches at 33 cents each. The ad notes the mats will save housewives work and suggests using them for Thanksgiving guests.
A peculiar tale shows Mrs. Jones answering a bell for a washing ad, while Mr. Jones tries to uphold household dignity. The wandering applicants flood the home with letters and calls, prompting a shift to help wanted and a torn family mood as Christmas nears.
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