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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
4
A reader note from Josh Wise invites yarns and brief poems for a prize, while a column recalls Annapolis enrollment figures and a Cleveland director cites theatrical interest. The Police Court sketch outlines daily cases, from drunkenness to loitering and fights, before Judge Gordon.
A discussion by United States commissioners argues prosperity tests marriages more than drunkenness. Wealth tempts men to outpace their wives, fueling divorces as money buys status and outward pleasures but cannot replace a partner's true love. Home remains humanity's center. riches cannot buy the true heart.
In a tale of temptation and deception, Christina and I take a paying guest, Mr. Constantine, who wins Christina’s favor and steals our Indian jewelry. Our mother’s portrait is left behind with the jewels missing, a cruel reminder of misplaced trust.
Daniel Fuhrman the tailor showcases high quality suits at 1016 Second Avenue RR. The description highlights precise tailoring and well-made garments for discerning customers.
A brief notice urges cleaning sour garments rather than discarding them. The item mentions Pastorium at 1048 and suggests maintenance to restore appearance to new.
Mayor Moore has called a special city council meeting for Thursday night to consider and pass the sewer ordinance. The plan to drain areas toward Balman Bay and Lake Washington may raise city bonded debt by 1.436000 and includes two sewer outfalls and a tunnel extension.
Prosecuting attorney Hartnett filed information charging Tilly Bruanham with manslaughter in the Joanie Crowe case. Swattham Batt ham appeared for the preliminary hearing, waiving examination, and was released on $1,000 bond as doctors testified Crowe could not have been strong. The coroner’s jury attributed death to over exertion. London report notes C B Rolls, a top balloon race contestant, alighted near King Edward’s retreat in Norfolk.
Mapeline offers a pure vegetable extract marketed as a versatile flavoring for home use. The ad claims no cooking or effort required and promotes a low round trip fare to New Orleans with Northern Pacific, detailing dates and a $40.76 rate.
Real estate brief notes a striking property description with emphasis on central location attractive views and low prices. It hints at easy terms but lacks concrete figures or named entities.
California booster for travel notes two daily trains to San Francisco via the Shasta route. Reservations tickets and information available at Union Ticket offices.
If the Star does not reach you by 6 p m call the Sun Set Independent 1125 office between 6 and 7 pm for a copy. If you miss it more than once telephone each time to ensure perfect service.
A store invites customers to open accounts for their Fall Outfit needs. It claims a broad display of ready-to-wear autumn apparel for men, women, and children sourced from Eastern fashion centers. The shop promises a perfect fit or no sale and emphasizes personalized selection and competitive prices.
An ordinance creating the post of chief of health department was passed last night. It fixes the monthly salary at a set rate. Lovie Mawson received the council's approval for the new position.
A street ordinance passed last night defines and names 214 streets and thoroughfares in the city. The measure notes many conflicting names were sealed or others changed.
City council appropriated 1500 dollars for a new city hall addition though no specifics were defined in the ordinances. The decision leaves the exact scope and design of the project to be determined.
Visitors and Seattle residents should visit Uncle Sam's navy yard at Bremerton to see battleships cruisers and torpedo boats. The area training ship Philadelphia dry dock foundries and machine shops are highlighted and a Port Orchard boat ride from Pier 2 six times daily is promoted.
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