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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
5
Miss Anne Peck, an American climber, becomes the first woman to reach Mt Sorata after prior expeditions failed. She, with Prof. W. Tight and a party, started from Moliendo, Peru, traveled toward Lake Titicaca and scaled the mountain regarded as America’s grandest.
A fragment discusses wedding shower trends with emphasis on thoughtful gifts for the bride. Attendants consider her tastes and practicality, suggesting gifts like magazine subscriptions and dressing table sets. The text references travel items such as grooming kits and soap cases, illustrating evolving shower etiquette.
The article discusses varieties of wedding showers, noting themes from domestic gifts to personal accessories. It warns against duplicating items and suggests thoughtful choices like sewing outfits and hair accessories, highlighting a trend toward useful, well chosen presents.
Game Warden Rief confronted six men hidden at the Fremont portage while serving arrest warrants for spearing salmon. He fired several shots after being pounced on to defend himself, scattering the assailants and saving his life. A net with two salmon was found in the water.
Rief seized the net and Clarence Norwood was arrested for spearing salmon with a hook and line in freshwater, an unlawful act. The incident centers on illegal fishing and enforcement actions.
City council committee hearing on a sidewalk bicycle ban yields no action. The Alite committee of Jo Hanford George B F Cotterill De W Willie and Lawrence Mooth argue the proposal is unjust while a letter from George Fowler cites pedestrian safety concerns and rider risk.
The street committee reviewed advertising covered drinking fountains for street placement but took no action. The health and sanitation panel later passed a plan but details remain unclear despite a petition from the humane society months ago seeking funds for free public fountains.
Sheriff’s office says William Murphy known as Hard Lock Mill found dead under the railroad at Kiparia Tuesday after an argument with companions who attempted to beat Greek. Murphy reportedly refused to allow the assault.
A chaotic roundup details a murder plot halted by interference, a man dead found at the saloon, a gin carload fire destroying lumber valued at 66 dollars, and a boy narrowly escaping a streetcar tragedy. Nearby towns report assorted incidents and local warnings.
Acres of good land with a four roomed house and large barns. Includes a good orchard, 35 acres cleared, 14 head of stock, young team horses, cream separator, and all farming implements. Also chickens and pigs. Three station feet of timber, enough to cover the farm and stock. Half a mile from skid-
Fragmented notice touts wages and rates with figures like 13.52, 60, and 85 percent. Mentions terms and inquiries, courteous service, and continental rates implied in a brief ad-like fragment.
A jumble of sale notices, houses for purchase, and farm listings. Mentions large rooms, furnished suites, terms, and auctions with names and addresses scattered through a noisy text.
Classified notices for H. Mullen at 321 Ballard Ave opposite City Hall and Fremont Drug Co on Ewing Street near Fremont Avenue. W A Mansfield & Co Drugist, Zid and Jackson. Graham's Home Bakery at 2703 to C N Lohndroff cigar store at 916 Second.
Fragmentary text describes a rental listing possibly including a wagon hut and five rooms with a store. Mentions Aurora Fremont Wines and a figure 11m and weathered terms. No coherent events or entities establish a complete story.
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