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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
8
A tale of a citizen venturing Union Street at night amid ruined blocks and improvised street work. He dodges boards and puddles while fearing an unseen menace, creaky barricades, and a rumoured street roller as a menace, ending with a weary return home and a moral about relief and sympathy.
The grapho phone, invented by Thomas Edison, becomes a popular aboard Puget Sound vessels. It provides companionship with conversations, bands, singers, and Italian opera while fishermen wait for bites. Some older seamen fear it scares fish, but younger crews embrace the device as a standard fixture.
A satirical roundup notes nerves of a milk inspector, strike threats near Chicago, a rumored wedding postponement, and a judge linked to Queen Anne bill chatter. A man sues $10,000 after a runaway bal lad car incident. Two ownerless grips found. Hughey Behn and Woodcock missing theirs. A Salt Lake paper misreports floods as bad in Fengland. An arrest for drunkenness reveals hidden dynamite. Overall, a brisk, chaotic local column.
A country scene reveals a sister once sociable now transformed by shame. The speaker longs for reconciliation and marriage to break the distance. The mood hints at gossip, regret, and longing for happier times.
A biting local piece laments milk quality and inspector pay amid allegations of unaddressed salt and diet issues. The poem-like commentary mocks officials, noting an inspector who drew his salary yet kept quiet when milk was not salted for diet, prompting calls for accountability.
Merbert Keloey and Efe Bhan non headline a busy week with The Prince of Pliheen and Bherook Holmes at the Grand. Jamene Netttle packs the Seattle theater nightly with A Gentleman of France and other pieces. The Third Avenue theater features At the Old Cross Roads as the main attraction with a strong company filling the house nightly.
Brian's Oyster and Chop House on Flint avenue corner Jackson street faced a hose flood when street cleaners redirected water into a manhole above the restaurant. The blast allegedly caused sewer gas and wall damage, with Shaw seeking $100 in the superior court after the city refused payment. He claims the force water breached the sewer wall deluging diners.
The State Association of Funeral Directors met at Butterworth Bone with KR Butterworth presiding. Mayor Humes spoke as Crandall delivered the annual address, followed by committee reports and a lecture on professional learning by WP Henebuch of Iowa City Iowa.
An unknown tramp was killed while attempting to board a Northern Pacific freight train No 66 between Auburn and Christopher late last night. Coroner Hoye visited the scene in Seattle today to investigate. A witness relayed the incident to the Auburn station agent at 11 9 o clock, and officials began inquiries.
Ceorener Hoye reports from Auburn that a slip of paper in the tramp’s pocket bears the name Ike Kauffman and that he carried a large pistol.
Dick Pieming was arrested on a warrant from Justice Cannes Court charging assault and battery on J. A. Gleehen at a King Street saloon. The musician testified he quit work after his union blocked further employment. the defendant allegedly struck him when he returned briefly as a former employee. The motive remains unclear.
The Port Townsend civil service exam for third grade night inspectors and watchmen produced 84 successful candidates led by Ernest Becott. Seattle contingent includes Koes Chestnut and Henry Benedict with varying salaries from 0.40 to 1.40, plus numerous others listed with amounts and names.
Fort Riley Kansas reports the official count of troops participating in the recent drill and parade. The event showcased detailed formations and training to display readiness and discipline of units.
Twenty years of experience backs King Bros inviting customers to view their clothing range with modest prices listed as 2.00 3.00 6 0 six and up per item at 914 First Avenue.
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