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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
4
Readable fragments announce newspaper office locations in Seattle and Ballard, pricing per copy and monthly rates, and a note about subscription dates on the address label. The text mentions post office handling and second class matter status in Beattie Washington.
A Seattle newspaper denounces partisan editorials as venomous amid Washington campaign mudslinging. It attacks both Democratic and Republican outlets over claims about George Turner and E B Palmer, arguing bias harms public trust and politics grow harsher during campaigns.
The Star reveals John King’s three month detention in a city jail without charge or bail. Chief Delaney faced accusations of violating criminal law principles to force a confession. The piece condemns the abuse as a stain on Seattle and calls for constitutional protections and accountability.
A mosaic of Elusive quotes shows racial tension and political quirks. A jesting tone references a mayoral refusal in Quintaro and a bold 40 mile run by a financier, while mockery of meat abstinence and a strategist at sea hints at broader social tensions.
A garbled column piece weaves satire and scorn on public figures with lines about painting a poser and a thief stealing roses. It mentions Lillian Russell, Alexieff, a dog collar purchase, and an upcoming interview on marriage, ending with a quip about liquor dealers dodging politics.
Several churches schedule morning and evening services including First Presbyterian Rev M A Matthews Trinity Parish Rev H H Gowen and North Baptist with sermons on Samson’s Victory The Unitarian address focuses on The Message to Garcia Adventist and Catholic parishes list masses and religious instruction times across venues including Mt Mary’s, Our Lady of Good Hope, Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart.
Temple members will observe Yom Kippur Sunday evening at 7 with services and a talk by Rabbi Theo Joseph on Altar Rebuilt. Monday at 10 a.m. services resume with another talk on light and shade in the House of Israel. Theosophical Society Seattle lodge hosts D W Phipps lecturing at 8 p.m. on Reincarnation a Necessity.
In Geneva at the consulate two men escort a charming couple’s husband away. Alonzo, the sly aide, confirms the husband’s arrest by two police agents and hints he is now in Saint Antoine prison. The wife collapses in alarm as the scene unfolds.
Pierre Gallatin’s Cafe des Alpes is described with its fresh beer as a backdrop to a German-born man’s disappearance. A distraught wife explains her husband, a naturalized citizen of the United States, left their Baden Baden hotel and vanished after seeking a Chicago newspaper, prompting her to seek help in Geneva. Alonzo, the self-described factotum, serves as confidant and impresario in the tale.
Manuel Lopes travels to Kent Sunday for a promising game after a 15 12 win over Bremerton Marines. Manager Newman plans an Everett trip next Thursday as Rainiers loom, with both teams riding recent strong form and a potential tough matchup. In Denver, George Gardner and Jim Migan fought to a ten round draw at the Denver Athletic Club, with Gardner landing only a few solid blows.
The advertisement claims pianos are built from the best materials and wearing qualities guaranteed. It notes double veneering and a careful examination to prove superiority. It lists D.S. Johnston Co as wholesale and retail dealers for Chickering & Sons, Hobart M. Cable, Kimball, Pease, and other pianos, including Kimball Organa.
Postmaster Holloway will tour Edmonds area and drive buyers to garden tracts two miles from Richmond Beach. Properties priced 40 to 80 dollars per acre with options of 50 dollars down and monthly payments. Descriptions highlight rich soil water view and nearby town amenities.
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