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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1904
Page
5
A Seattle cafe tale features J Rad Hawkins the lawyer recounting a hunting trip near North Bay across Puget Sound. He and Frank Bellamy pursue a bear with a 30 30 rifle, describe a dramatic standoff, and end with a humorous claim of sudden wealth and plans to hunt less often.
An article extols treating catarrh of the stomach by improving digestion. It recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diatase and pepsin after meals, citing Dr Harlanson and a Chicago user as proof of safety and relief.
European power politics swirl as King Leopold of Belgium quietly gains control of the Canton Han-Kau railway, sidelining American capital and prompting grave international concerns. Washington agreements and Chinese contacts are scrutinized as Belgium asserts dominance with Col. Thys as agent.
In New York warrants of arrest on the charge of colonizing voters were worn out against Richard Vancott son of the postmaster and Bankeon McAvoy cashier in the post office. Attorney General Cunen says he located 200 men brought into the city by two Republican leaders to vote illegally. Portland Oregon reports D F Dugdale resigns as manager of the Portland baseball team after four months. The Trater will replace him.
The Salvation Army dedicates a new 200 bed facility on Sixth Avenue South and Washington Street with a reception and free coffee. Furnishings total about 4000. room rents range from nothing to 2.50 weekly. 96,000 total cost with 12,000 paid. Staff Captain Macaber oversees financing. Basign and Mrs Rann will manage the home.
A togging house near the corner of Maynard avenue and Sixth avenue south was gutted by flames Saturday night. An overturned lamp is supposed to have caused the blaze. Prompt fire response saved the rest of the block. Damage estimated at about $500. later smoldering embers sparked a second flare briefly, but were controlled.
Mise Allda Pratt 26, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. L. R. Pratt, died yesterday at the family home 4211 Twelfth avenue northeast after typhoid fever. A Beattle resident since age three, she graduated from the university last year and served as principal of a Kent school. She was to marry Rev. W. J. Sharp of Friday Harbor next Saturday. Funeral Thursday at Butterworth chapel with interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
The council will hear the mayor’s veto of the ordinance granting J. J. Ferguson a license for the Arcade theater and Ferguson’s petition for renewal of the Comique theater license in the restricted district. A bond ordinance for a new ball and jail erection will move to final passage.
A new injunction blocked use of operations by Contractor Brick on Second Avenue. Immediate damages totaling 41,000 were advanced from the general fund for Compton and others, with further injunctions expected from adjacent property owners delaying work until damages are settled next February.
Patrolmen Hoesler and Philbrick raided an opium den at Fourth Avenue South and Main Street yesterday morning. They removed the keeper Charle Bunn and detainees William Williams George Brown and Marie Andrews to the city jail as the occupants were subdued by opium fumes.
Thirty five cannery workers at Naknek report cruelty by Chinese guards. They say meals were restricted, wages stolen, and Louis Kurbe beaten and burned. many complainants are Porto Rican. They signed with agent Fook Son and allege forced regular and Sunday work with Chinese foremen.
Thieves broke a stall hole in a pane at 405 Cedar Street yesterday morning and with a hand turned the window catch. Eleven boxes of cigars were taken while cash in the drawer was left untouched. Police suspect local boys' involvement as they investigate the odd caper. The Sunday club of the YMCA held its first meeting yesterday with a large turnout. The club aims to provide a pleasant Sunday afternoon space for men with no dues.
Advertises Liquozone with a bold claim of one million dollars spent on offers and publicity. Describes a gas based, non drug treatment said to kill germs without harming tissues, touts extensive testing, and lists numerous diseases claimed to be affected.
A coupon offer promises a free 50c bottle of Liquezone to first time buyers. The sender says they will mail an order via a local druggist and pay the pharmacist, with no obligation on the recipient. The note also mentions Liquezone costs 50e and $1.
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