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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
4
A swift aphorism notes that producing two ears of corn where only one grew before would serve mankind and outdo all politicians, praising practical achievement over political schemes. The remark elevates tangible work and national benefit above rhetoric.
A Austere debate over limiting marriage as a civil contract prompts indignant reaction. A Pennsylvania German husband mourns his wife aboard a ship, embodying enduring love. The Star and Hearst papers clash on Rockefeller presidence rumors and Missouri Day at the exposition. A. A. Ames faces another Minnesota bid amid broader Argentine unrest.
Interest in the event grows as Prof Meany of the historical society reports invitations from Oregon and Washington. Prominent guests include Abraham B. Smith the Victoria consul Bernard Pelly the Seattle vice consul Gen George M Dandy and others with Mayor Williams of Portland expected to attend or send a address aboard the chartered steamer. The monitor Wyoming will depart at 9 am to join ceremonies.
A Seattle party will depart at 12 o clock Thursday night and attend the Grant unveiling. They will spend the day on the grounds sacred to American history alongside the Wyoming revenue cutter Grant.
The article notes 27 652 names enrolled when books closed on October 27, an increase of 565 voters from last year and 1 491 registering just yesterday. County state and national registration last year totaled 19 044.
On motion by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Waters the case against Mrs. Leonie B. Flake and Harry Harlow for adultery was dismissed by Justice Gordon. Plake failed to prove his case. cross-examination irritated Flake, and divorce proceedings proceed.
North Yakima October 19 A B Mead republican candidate for governor arrived to address a big rally. He had been given a rousing welcome at Ritzville last night as part of the campaign tour through the region.
A collage of quips and scenes from political pledges and newspaper banter. References to Joe Walcott eyeing a mayoral post, light mockery of war talk, railway crime notes, and editorials. The piece blends humor and contemporary figures, including Kuropatkin, Roosevelt, Parker, and local correspondents, with a playful frontier tone.
Sunnydale October 18. The case of J Horan road foreman for the state of Washington against John Morash went to trial October 15 before Justice Dawes. Evidence showed Morash borrowed tools for private use and did not return them when asked. Morash claimed good faith. three witnesses were called but dismissed. The court held Morash responsible for the tools and shifted all costs and damages to him.
News from Toledo reports Mins Virginia Botto of Ohio fled a planned marriage to Bernard de Fava of Niagara Paris. De Fava allegedly boarded a train to take her to Buffalo for marriage but was thwarted when a Buffalo station agent aided her escape to a hotel. She later suffered a mental breakdown and relatives returned her to Fostoria.
On Wall Street it was reported that United States Steel will again offer employees a chance to buy stock in December. The stock is to be held for five years and is expected to be priced around 80 cents.
A spring wedding plan between Mabel Gotrox Herrmann and Edward Hermann is set as they discuss a European couple’s voyage. He imagines a trial sea voyage to test sea sickness while proposing a mock voyage to build courage, planning a honeymoon across Europe.
Edward and Mabel discuss a grand European journey but face a sudden obligation. Edward reveals a senior partner forces a long voyage to Maine for two to three weeks, with uncertain letters and anxiety about loneliness at sea. Mabel answers with loyalty and restraint, then John D. Smith boards the Oceanic in disguise.
On the Oceanic John OD Smith endures four days in his cabin fearing nothing and longing for the bottom. He recalls Mabel and sees a young girl in a cloak, her face hidden, before finally uttering her name. Edward and Mabel reconnect as their near death memory fades back into ordinary life.
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Michigan endured three years of stomach bowel troubles with pain and feared death. After doctors and remedies failed, Electric Bitters brought a miraculous improvement and complete recovery. The ad cites liver kidney stomach and bowel benefits and bills the medicine as the only cure. It is sold for 50 cents by G O Guy Inc. druggist on Second Avenue Yesler.
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