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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
3
SAN FRANCISCO Cal A new Sterilizer unit operable by its own power travels to infected houses to sterilize bedding clothing and carpets. The 7 foot cylinder uses 20 psi steam under vacuum to kill germs including spores in 30 minutes and can sterilize fine fabrics with formalin. The device is touted as unique and drawing interest from other city health boards.
A frenzied Friday night meeting of the elections and boundaries committee and a 200-strong Second ward delegation ended with a Johnston inspired compromise after heated disputes over representation. Abram Kistler and Herbert L. Jaffe lead the bid to reclaim Johnston's office as other ward politicians push their preferred redistricting. Fourth and Seventh wards gain changes and two new precincts are created in the Fourth as the plan proceeds.
Church notices list services for many local denominations in Seattle. Rev. M A Matthews leads First Presbyterian at Fourth and Spring with morning and evening sermons. Boylston Avenue Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church schedule sessions and Bible study. Temple de Hirsch lists Friday and Saturday rites. Methodist Episcopal and Fremont Swedish M B Church offer morning and evening services. Westminster and Trinity Parish publish sermons and Sunday School times. A Baptist recognition service for Columbia, Wash., and several Theosophical and Spiritualist events are noted with dates and locations.
Dearborn note from Friends meeting announces an evening lecture followed by a platform route led by Mrs Nicholson. Sunday school begins at 10 AM with meetings at 1 AM and 7 50 PM led by Geo W Harper pastor.
The notice lists St. Mary’s parish activities including early mass and sermon by Rev W J Mets, Sunday school times, high mass and sermon, benediction, and instruction at Cathedral Chapel on Terry Avenue. Additional masses are scheduled at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Geo A Hild, including 6:00 am and 8:00 am services, low masses, 7:30 pm vesper.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception holds a low mass at 7:20 a m and 6 90 a m, a high mass with sermon at 10 46 am, and benediction at 7 30 am Rev A Bweere leads the rites in a single morning schedule.
In Havana on September 23 a clash between Wherala and moderates in Clenfuegom left the police chief dead. Congressman Enrique Villuen das, liberal leader, survived after a police raid on Villuendas hotel. Reports say two large bombs were found during searches as unrest spreads.
An advertisement touts the Laclede range as a nickel plated, air tight heater with reservoir option and pressure boiler connections. It describes a polished steel body on cast iron legs, three sizes for 18 20 and 24 inch wood heat, with a nickel urn on top and heavy castings for durability.
A leading ear specialist offers a free book detailing a new cure for deafness. The pamphlet explains causes and a permanent remedy, with illustrations of the ear. Deafness Specialist Sproule invites readers to mail for the book at 290 Trade Building Boston.
A reader asks for a free book coupon claiming the new cure for deafness. The note includes a request for the reader’s name and address and appears to be a marketing or promotional solicitation.
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