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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
4
The Chicago and Alton Railroad issues rules banning drinking venues for its employees, arguing sobriety underpins reliability and safety. General Passenger Agent Chariton says those restrictions reflect business needs, not moral crusade, as competition demands able, steady workers and drink is a disability.
The article notes a shock report of yellow fever in New Orleans and recalls the 1878 epidemic that killed 5 000 in the city and surrounding region. It warns against jokes and urges continued public health vigilance and coordinated action to curb cases along the gulf coast and beyond.
An American paper reprints Francis Kossuth’s thoughts on Hungary’s conflict with Austria. The piece argues over whether Magyar should be the army’s language and notes the risk of a language divide in wartime command.
The article notes Hungary’s push for using its own language in its army against Franz Joseph’s demand to enforce German in the Austrian army. It argues that Americans should support Hungary’s majority rule and constitutionalism over absolutism, highlighting a clash between national will and imperial policy.
Mrs Rudolph Spreckels praised as one of America s most beautiful women by European artists and noted for a simple life. She uses her time on home duties and child upbringing, accompanying her family in all activities despite temptations of wealth and social life.
A collage of comic quips and social snippets from Erie Record type humor, referencing Jimmy Hyde and cabinet quarrels, Seattle graft jokes, editor letters, and rural observations. Includes tongue in cheek takes on unions, telegraphers, education, and a Brooklyn marriage, all in a shotgunshell of early 20th century wit.
Chattanooga reporter recounts Everett Drayton a U S marshal who hunted Moonshiners in Virginia and nearby counties. After a trap Cap Watson and gang ambush him at La Rock he escapes a powder trap and destroys the outlaw boat with a keg, ending the moonshining clan in that area.
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