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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
5
A battered tale follows Fatima the aging gypsy in a desert camp, weighing beauty and power against fading youth. She negotiates with a traveler, boasting her palm reading and a tale from years past about arranged royal marriages and a herder named Valtro.
In Port Arthur era lore a bold Moorish horseman Valtro, Brazilian by origin, is praised for riding mastery and stubborn pride. A tale unfolds of love with Fatima, conflict with her father, and a dramatic herd roundup that tests loyalties and courage.
Fatima recounts her brutal rise to leadership after Valtro's death. She confirms burying the dead with riches and walls, stealing Valtro's pipe, and vowing to rule alone while cursing her father's memory. She clings to belief in God and the afterlife as night settles over the camp.
The city finance committee will meet next week contingent on the county auditor providing the assessed valuation within old and new limits. Councilman Burnett is to return, and Comptroller Riplinger expects no tax levy increase due to higher property values. Major requests include 36000 for garbage collection, 109000 for a new fireboat, and 10000 for two motor streetcar sprinklers and a street flushing machine.
Advertisement notes low prices on high grade men’s underwear in Seattle. Claims best value, urges calling for details and mentions E. N. Brooke & Co at 1331 Indave. Declares “no truck” and emphasizes customer advantage.
Henry Offer, a train robbing suspect, tried to flee as officers led him to Chief Dalaney’s office at police headquarters. He was captured after a description aided by John Corbett and others. About 150 Canadian dollars were found on him.
Mayor Ballinger and the council may be barred by injunction from enforcing a ticket scalping ordinance. Officials claim the bill aims to curb railroad ticket fraud, but courts in New York and other states have struck it down or blocked enforcement. The local Ticket Prokers' association plans similar legal tactics here.
Local colored actors plan their own union with about 25 performers already active in organizing efforts led by Bam K. Wheeler Pacific coast organizer of the International Actors' Protective union. The move follows similar gains by white performers seeking collective action.
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