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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
4
A dramatic and speculative essay argues that radium and new scientific powers test human limits. It frames a modern Eve figure tempted by knowledge, linking progress to paradise lost. The piece muses on civilization, pain, and the potential birth of a new evolution driven by intellect beyond physical toil.
A visit to Mayor Hames led to light banter about dress and a jab recalling an imaginary portrait of John Sullivan. The ex mayor spoke of city officials and a quip about Seattle police handling criminals without gloves.
A compiled church notice lists service times for St Mark's Westminster Lane Street First Unitarian Trinity and other houses of worship. Catholic and Methodist services are noted with masses, sermons, and Sunday schools.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception held low and high Masses with sermons and benedictions led by Rev. A Sweere. Beattie Spiritual Association and Pythian hall hosted a children's lyceum and lectures by Rev. Lote Prier with public invitation.
Mrs. Heater Finley, charged with shooting Frank Tanghenbeugh, will face a preliminary hearing before Justice Cann ee geet. Dr W Parker Fred Sander and M B Haynes are listed as her guardians or curators.
Judge Hanford adjourned court secrecy until Monday and signed a decree awarding $400 to Oscar Bartells in his libel suit against the schooner Lily L. and the Northwestern Commercial Company. Yon Fon’s deportation appeal was dismissed and the commissioner’s findings were approved. Marguerite Longacre of Chicago, tied to the Crow aleters, First M. P. church, Sunday night.
The Olympia article notes taxpayers and assessors debating equity in property taxation. It highlights perceived biases toward railroads and large properties while a small homeowner faces 6 cents per cent of market value. Assessor Peter of King County voices the critique.
A reader voices frustration with a board over alleged overreach on Becor property and fears counties squabbling to dodge fair state taxes. The note mockingly asks how a tax dodging corporation would bear the rightful municipal expense. The writer also quips about a colored gentleman in the wordpile.
Bakers and Confectioners meet at Germania hall on Second Avenue and Henova Moiders at 1606 Recend Avenue. Stationary Firemen gather in Pacific block. Engineers at Waltrennes hall 1420 Recond Avenue. Car Employes meet at 1506 Recond Avenue. Brickmakers at 4 Nattery Street. Puget Sound Steamship Men at Gasens Hall Pier 6. Trainmen convene Pioneer Block First Avenue and James Street.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Taylor of the 19th Infantry arrived in Seattle yesterday to assume command at Fort Lawton. He is accompanied by Mrs. Taylor and they are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Trout at Withon's Modern Business College on the top floor of the Collina building on James Street.
In Chicago the attractive performer Miss Pierce drew strong applause and attention during her engagement in The Tenderfoot. Critics praised her pretty face and figure as a major draw, even as management pursued a New York engagement. Her parents, however, remained cautious about the show’s run after the engagement ended.
Fragmentary OCR shows a family dispute over a daughter's wish to pursue stage life. Parents hope to deter her as she slips away while an offer from Weber Wiotde appears, leaving Victoria torn between duty and temptation to act on stage.
Mrs Delphine Charlies F Kuehl sues Frank Sheaten for divorce on desertion grounds and asks to resume her maiden name. The couple married in 1881 and separated. they have two children.
A rich strike is reported near Dawson with four Austrians on a ledge in creeks feeding Lake Mayon. The discovery claim was filed days before the announcement at the Dawson Mayou land office, and details are scant from the filings.
Local merchants and business leaders plan an active bid to host the 1904 National Republican convention in Pittsburg. Senator Hanna is said to be favorable and support may hinge on city backing.
The clerks of the commission, Sobbing and wirelesste heures, voyage to Three Tree Point this evening aboard the Steamer Elwood. They travel as guests of Captain MH H. Mcdonald and manager Liverme of the Three Tree Point Land Company.
The Santa Harbara heads to San Prinees and Port Lee Anercies while the Rainier sailed from San Francisco for the same port. Minjun Maru departed from the Northern docks with 1500 tons of western state cargo. Tyo Maruita expected from the Orient midweek. Dencing classes noted at Prieve and Ranke hall with private lessons by Prof Wilson.
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