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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
4
Pacific Mail and rival lines suspend Japanese freight, triggering large losses for San Francisco while Seattle surges to capture Alaska Philippine and Oriental trade. Industry rivals bid for ships as Seattle markets press to win freight traffic and ports rivalry intensifies.
A patchwork of chatter notes a barber accident tally at Port Arthur, a warned clash with Shanghai and a wary view on American restraint, a drowning save tied to Mary Anderson’s in laws, plus Josh Wise critiquing Congress and the legislature as voters drift from lawmaking.
A collage of brief excerpts notes editorial habits in Cincinnati and Kentucky papers, mentions Uncle Squire Fucker and subscription cash, hints at John W Gates and Carnegie, and recounts stray items from PoKee and Paris travel. It references peasants’ wages, Russian affairs, Langley, anti-diesel campaigns, and a Mercer steamer schedule.
Horatio Binns known as Ratty a methodical burglar with a taste for town life and villa residences scales a red brick three story home occupied by two sisters and four maids. He watches lights go out and prepares a discreet entry using a drill and a ram hack along with a revolver for effect. The tale ends as he enters the dining room window ready to begin.
A clipped fragment notes a man who is not rich and who lacks a listed banker in the directory, suggesting modest means and limited financial footprint as he passes through entrance gates.
World famous remedy claims universal healing for cuts corns burns sores and many skin troubles. Advertises its superiority over any other salve lotion or ointment and promotes in a generic drugstore display.
Having your piano tuned properly and regularly adds years to its life and enhances ear training and enjoyment. The advertisement promotes competent tuners and well equipped shops in the city for reliable piano tuning and service.
Repair services offered for all pianos and organs with cheerful free estimates on application. Work performed by reliable, skilled men and guaranteed first class. Reasonable charges and prompt attention to orders.
In a crusty exchange, Mr. Binns refuses to surrender a box to the landlord insisting he will pay the rent when due. The landlord mocks the threat, offers tea and ginger beer, and suggests a temporary arrangement while Binns coughs and clears his throat.
A Indiana man 18 miles from Leneville endures severe asthma while his family fears death. He takes Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cold and reports instant relief and later sound sleep. The ad claims cures for throat and lung troubles and offers guaranteed bottles 60c and 1.00 with free trials at Guy Inc on 2nd Ave and Vester.
A long church notice lists morning and evening services at First Presbyterian Revy Westminster St Mark Immanuel Trinity North Baptist Battery St M K Lane Street Presbyterian A M E First Unitarian Roman Catholic churches and others. It records sermon topics speakers and times including Delights in God Where in Thy Brother Christ and the Honest Beeker After Truth The Message of Christ to Labor The Father of the Home and The Death of Moses plus services in Norwegian and at tent meetings with Elder Webb preaching.
The Council of the City of Weat Seattle King County Washington announces a special election within the city and the described boundary area to be held on a date to be determined. Eligible voters in the territory within the boundary line may participate as prescribed by law.
Fred E. Sander, builder of the Seattle Everett Interurban Railroad, says work has begun on the second section and the line will reach Section 7 in four months. The Northeide Garden Tracts offer rich garden, clay, and fruit land near a scenic Sound view with streams and springs. Prices start at $40 per acre, with easy terms and complete abstracts by A. E. Hanford. Visit via Great Northern to Richmond Beach. prospective buyers urged to act as prices will rise.
The City of West Seattle schedules a September 28 1964 special election on annexing a described territory spanning River side Spring Hill Mountain View and West Seattle precincts. Polls open 8am to 7pm at Peter Hanson residence Schlotter's Hall and City locations with officials listed for each precinct.
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