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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1904
Page
2
Winnipeg reports a wave of rail robberies and wrecks on the Canadian Pacific line linked to blackmailers demanding 100000. After August and mid November threats, the culprits have struck covertly, defying detection as railway officials and police seek leads.
Sir Wilfred Laurier traveled from Salt Lake City after meeting President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church to discuss Mormons in Alberta. In Brest three Russian torpedo boat destroyers escorted a large transport, with a fourth anchored offshore. Taft met Panama officials in Panama City as Panama’s grievances were set for presentation tomorrow.
A child's dress described as a rich gold and brown cloth gown with a white collar cuffs and belt. White buttons used though brown cloth buttons are equally effective.
In Des Moines Iowa on November 26 a couple described as Mr and Mrs M L Steele wed after a playful courtship centered on their love of cats. The Steeles keep Victoria kennels with Angora and Persian breeds and have published a book about cats.
The vignette reflects on preferring boyhood over a million dollars, recalling carefree days, a loving mother, doughnuts in a pantry, and a country dog. It contrasts childhood hunger and freedom with the responsibilities and comforts of adult wealth.
A nostalgic scene follows two boys and Milly as they raid a chestnut grove behind a fence. They track nuts, dodge dogs, and share a plunder with their families, dreaming of another harvest and quiet evenings by the fire.
President Roosevelt and party attended morning services at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. A throng greeted them as they left. They spent the afternoon with friends, dined with Exposition President Francia and Mrs Francis, then returned to Washington aboard the presidential train. In Indianapolis the Roosevelt special passed through at 7:45 am with no demonstration.
Hattie Brown a colored domestic in the employ of Dr. Jil L. Love of Tacoma suddenly became insane yesterday and began wrecking the furniture. She was handcuffed and sent to the police station.
Sheriff Keena reports Weber admits knowledge of the found stolen Placer county bank funds but declines guilt. He argues to defer robbery trial until after the murder case and mentions the money hidden in a barn by his father.
The barkentine Quickstep, water logged and rudderless, drifted off Grays Harbor before two crewmen were rescued by the Tampico and transferred to the Homer. Survivors recount nine days of extreme exposure before landing in San Francisco.
The body of W M Karr of Hoquiam drowned from his launch on election day was found at North beach by Himer Page and J G Avey. A $260 reward was posted by the dead man’s father for the recovery of the body. Four of Annecortes salmon canneries closed after the season. Mrs Pennington of Market Lake Idaho died saving her four children from a train. The train cut off her legs as the children were unharmed. William Tryer was arrested at the Grand Theatre safe on Friday after triggering an electric sign that read Another Performance Tonight.
Mayor Pat Mullins of Butte Montana arrives in town and denies rumors of plans to buy a chateau on Lake Washington. He jokes about gossip, notes past political shifts between Heinze and Amalgamated factions, and mentions tensions in the mining camp and media criticism.
Five workers were buried under tons of dirt in a sewer excavation on King's highway and Arsenal street. Two were rescued, but three died, identified as Charles Mellich Frank Bannich and John Borocap. The ditch collapse caused the fatalities.
In a Saturday evening incident near his home, Ale rt Kensie McKenzie repelled a footpad and chased the attacker away into the dark areas around the Beattie Electric Company's barn at Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. McKenzie was unarmed and carried a sizable amount of money.
John P Soule, famed pioneer photographer and founder of studios in New York and Boston bearing his name, died at his home from apoplexy aged 77. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral services will be held with Knights Templar and Masons participating. he was a member of both orders.
Grant W. Esagan, a San Francisco post office employee, committed suicide by shooting himself at a Japanese teahouse today. The department says he is not short in his accounts.
A rugged figure named Adam is described as made of earth and dust with a sandy beard and stony stare. The verse suggests low worth yet independence, implying he did not seek trust from others as his desolate nature remains evident.
A catalog listing describes high grade steel cook ranges and heaters with wood and coal capable features. It details construction from Wellsville steel and Bessemer pig iron, asbestos lining, duplex grates, and adjustable wood coal conversion. Multiple models, prices and payment terms included with down payments and monthly options.
Elite Oak presents a low priced heater featuring a heavy polished steel body a heavy ribbed cast iron fire pot swing off top deep ash pan draw center grate cam dampers feed and base door a nickel plated urn and fittings all nickel plated with a tapered foot rest name plate dampers and latches. An excellent heater at a low price.
Classified note offers a Ten A 1 cook stove fitted with a large top and deep firebox. It mentions No 14 holes, oven sizes 14 by 16 and 16 by 18, with prices and financing terms including down payment and monthly installments.
The notice promotes a heater at five dollars down and five dollars a month or a ten percent discount. It lists model numbers 12 14 16 and 18 and invites inquiries about the offer.
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