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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
4
A New Jersey man kills himself after leaving a note about fear of a doomed enterprise. The piece argues courage is born from facing fear and warns that persistent fear destroys ambition. It urges readers to banish mental images of danger and cultivate decisive will and hopeful spirit.
The county convention produced a mixed slate amid machine politics and trades. Voters, wary of the ticket, may have to cast scratches to defeat bad candidates and support decent rivals in the coming elections. The piece urges direct primaries to curb corrupt conventions and ensure better selections on both parties ballots.
A jumble of notes and letters from readers and locals, including claims of quitting school, a divorce notice, and humorous money fantasies. It cites Josh and Elaie M, mentions Green Lake and West Seattle, a Times ad, and various readers’ quips about city improvement and publicity.
Fragmentary notice reports a missing child tied to a chain with locket and baby attached, possibly last seen near Third or First streets. Rewards offered. authorities urged public help as names and clearer details remain unreadable.
Oyster Bay residents worry over a growing disturbance sparked by a villager becoming president. Christ Episcopal Church marks its 200th anniversary with admission by card drawing crowds. Observers note Roosevelt's presidency attracts wealthy New Yorkers to town, raising fears the president could quell the dispute.
Howard Gillespie a prominent lumberman from Baugertion New York is in town and remarks suggest he will move his business eastward and make Seattle his future home Ollieple may also enter the lumber business in the state and will study the timber outlook for the next weeks Gillespie is brother to Bher Wood Cleaple western manager of the Matea Life Insurance Co based in Beattie Beattie Expresses pleasure at his brother’s interest in Beattie.
Secretary Williams of the Commercial Club and the Washington Publicity League sent invitations for a Publicity League meeting in Beattie on September 21. Representatives from 15 to 20 surrounding regions across the state are expected to attend to discuss general matters.
Northern Pacific Ry offers round trip fares from Eastern Terminal at reduced rates with final return by November 16. The notice promotes travel in September and directs inquiries to the City Ticket Office at Corner Ave and Yeater Way for details on rates and routes.
Professor Mason Warburton forgets his latchkey and is charmed by Kitty Farquhar the new cook mistaken for the real cook. He praises her culinary efforts and falls for her, while Mrs Hartman notes the joke. Kitty reveals the ruse and confesses the deception, leaving Mason unaware of his feelings.
George M. Bastertey arrived aboard the steamer Oregon and confirmed reports of rich copper strikes near Nizina by Valdes. He said completion of the railroad into the Capper river section is the key to progress, with claims rapidly bought up by large concerns and original owners reaping gains.
At Shaw's Pharmacy near the American Bank Building, shoppers enjoy a selection described as delightful delectable and delicious, highlighting the store's appeal in a busy downtown area.
Our ad touts confidence as credit, inviting shoppers in Seattle to buy from a vast apparel stock for men women and children. A simple plan offers “a little down, and a little at a time” with one price, cash or credit, and coats and suits newly arrived to tempt customers.
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