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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
7
A Chicago report outlines a plan to pursue municipal ownership of railway lines citing exorbitant private prices. The speaker asserts expertise in law and policy and argues a parallel line system could curb costs while expanding public control.
World renowned evangelist Dr Wilbur Chapman and Mose Goldsmith visited Seattle's restricted district on a private Strand outing. Dan Dean notes Chapman impressed by opportunities for revivalists despite the rough surroundings and Goldsmith's notoriety as a tenderloin leader. The party included Rev Charles Stelzie and local editors as they moved through the area seeking good work.
The piece portrays Mose Goldsmith as a generous seeming head of a family and of a larger "monster bee hive" of sin. The narrator notes his straight gaze and firm handshake while lamenting his residence there and questioning why he stays.
A social visit between Dr Chapman and Mone Goldemith at the Strand stirs tension yet ends with mutual appreciation for a theater offer. Revivalists and newspapermen observe as they agree to proceed with a big revival night.
By Mose Goldsmith the speaker praises a man who talks to you and seems to see inside you. He describes his gaze as opening windows to your soul and claims the doctor’s words will help run the establishment better.
Dr Chapman and his revivalists with a male quartet led by Fred Butler plan a stage show next Wednesday at 4 30 pm. Goldsmith pledges a bold promotion to attract a large crowd and invite residents district wide while Mose faces a probing question about his life.
In Wichita on April 14 Carrie Morton was sentenced to four years in prison after a local assault case. Prosecutors said Morton struck a victim with a hatchet during a domestic dispute, leading to the conviction and penalty.
In a district court session Judge Wilson sentenced Mrs Myra Melleury to two months or 150 dollars and Mrs Lucy Wilholt to 25 days or of fines. The sentences were suspended on good behavior as crusaders pledge to refrain from further disturbances in the district.
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