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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
3
Milk Inspector Woodcock reports a Third Avenue ice cream maker closed for filthy sanitation. A new dairy bought the site and installs a concrete door, replacing a two inch wooden floor slanted to drain water and refuse to the lower floor where filth rotted and foul odors spread.
Tom A. Williams seeks a council license to open a grill room in the basement of the Fuel block at Second and Pike. Streets committee chairman Mullen and several councilmen oppose the grant. W L Gritman begins duties as deputy United States marshal after taking oath before Court Clerk Walthy.
Comedian Ollie Mack of Murray and Mack faces divorce proceedings filed by wife Charming Kitty Beck. A co respondent Mack denies marital missteps and claims his wife loves ginger ale excessively. The Seattle theater run of A Night on Broadway sparked rumors of marital strain.
September 29 events at Wilson Modern Business College marked by a reception for Prof. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson with 206 guests. William Morris gave a solid brass statuary light, and Prof. Eenkenberry presented a jeweled watch. Music by O B Merrick followed by refreshments.
The passage discusses potential actions a council might take or refrain from pursuing. It notes that even if a plan existed, opposing steps could be considered or avoided depending on circumstances and political will.
St. Petersburg October 1 reports torpedo boat destroyers Resoy Prouziteiny Prosorlivy Groznly and Gronki ordered to join the Baltic fleet at Reval on October 2. The move is viewed as a strong sign the fleet will not sail before then.
The council faces a Monday vote on Mrs. J. P. Winn’s request to add a third story to her building, challenging building ordinances. The board of works has already granted completion, so passage over the veto would permit completion despite the veto, or the measure could be indefinitely postponed.
The Alaska Steamship Prosper will sail from Colman dock at the foot of Columbia street after October 3, replacing Lilly Bogardus Co dock. The change benefits passengers traveling between Seattle Port Townsend Port Gamble Kingston Ft Flagler and other points by reducing muddy access during winter months.
Word from Winnipeg reports Presbyterian missionaries at Chang Te Fu north of Yuan in grave danger from an anti foreign uprising. Names listed include John Griffith Rev Percy Leslie Rev JH Bruce Miss M J McIntosh Miss Jean Dowd M D and Miss Mina Pyke.
Robbers break into a post office taking a large sum in cash stamps and dividend checks. Authorities investigate the break in, reviewing surveillance and seeking witnesses and security footage. No injuries reported. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity.
The Rosemont post office safe was blown open early today and loot included money and stamps valued at about 200 dollars. Dividend checks totaling 5 000 to 12 000 dollars addressed to affluent suburb residents were also stolen.
The steamship Senator headed to Nome with 20 passengers and full freight while the Roanoke carried 15 passengers and general supplies. both will not make further Nome trips this season. The Oregon from the same line will sail on its last voyage in October.
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