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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1905
Page
8
Dr Washington Gladben opposes John D Rockefellers gift of 100000 to the Congregational Board of Missions. He calls Rockefellers money harmful to Christianity and declares the church cannot accept the funds nor compromise its mission. He asserts moral opposition and urges the gift be refused.
Henry H. Rogers argues that legality is defined by law not opinion. He cites Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation and the Interstate Commerce Act to illustrate that practices become illegal only when a law prohibits them. The piece reflects editorial pushback against Dr. Gladden’s views and defends established legal standards.
The Real Estate section reports steady activity with fewer downtown sales and a surge of deals in outer districts near Capitol Hill. Notable transactions include Danworth with the Hardman estate lot for 9800, a 60 by 120 foot parcel sold to a Yerry threat company, and a large home on Meyersvard Avenue leased by Hayne Cowen company for 3600.
Dr Gladden argues the church must testify against the power and aims of Rockefeller in today’s world. He warns the church betrays its trust if it supports or hides from the holy war against corporate greed and its hinge. The call emphasizes testifying boldly rather than remaining recreant.
A speaker denounces the Standard Oil Company and allied interests as a criminal force in American commerce. The text condemns extortion and unfair competition, urges public scrutiny, and warns of the dangers of unregulated capital influencing the railways. A side note mentions the Great Northern ticket office move and train schedules for Anacortes.
Sheriff Smith prepares a quiet fishing outing on April Fool Day to evade deputies and test his luck with bait and tackle. The event includes a planned fishing contest with Sheri Beatth, a Ballard Socialist gathering at Maccabe Temple, and speakers in English Polish and Finnish.
Henry H Rogers responds to Dr. Washington Gladden’s scathing arraignment with a terse explanation. The Standard Oil Company faces repeated accusations while offering witnesses and documentation to deny favoritism or improper conduct.
Miew Inn M Henne and W Seholl two teachers host a lumber of events including a clam bake on port maciem and a burial for Chief Sealth. Students hold an April fool party and a junior aid assists. chemistry classes add framed portraits of Priestly and Davy. Regular assembly postponed for lights. Seniors schedule a class meet.
The Chamber of Commerce battles over the stone for the federal building project. Debate centers on substituting granite from British Columbia versus local Tenino stone and Chuckanut stone, with officials citing cost, patriotism, and aesthetic concerns as delays mount. Brigades of legislators and granite quarry owners press for or against the substitution while federal funds and schedule loom over the construction.
Four Mexican miners are known buried alive and five seriously injured by a mine collapse at Imperial Copper Company near Biber Bell, Arizona. Bodies of the dead are believed recovered, with others possibly perished. Additionally, Ballinger Ron ald & Battle offices move from Mutual Life building to the Alaska building. Beware unproven catarrh cures and Mercury dangers are warned in consumer ads.
The Beattie Star reports peace talks failing with Japan intent on ongoing conflict. Dispatches claim Allied papers contradict peace prospects while editors warn the war will proceed. The Morning papers echo the exclusive prediction of sustained hostilities.
In a Fort era court a case against Mrs M Jeneway wife of a local pioneer, charged with flourishing a deadly weapon and threatening a seven year old, drew a packed crowd. Prosecutor asks for binding over to the superior court. Jeneway alleges self defense against an attempted assault on her daughter by a neighbor boy.
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