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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
4
The Seattle Star advertises subscription details and office contacts. It outlines price, expiration notice, and renewal procedures while noting post office publication status and address labels.
The federal indictment targets railroad managers in Philadelphia and Chicago as the Elkins law is enforced. Attorney General Moody cites a court decision allowing prison terms and immunity to shippers who testify on rebates, signaling tougher penalties for violations and a push for accountability of corporations and their agents.
The Post Office pegs annual business at 320 million dollars with a 14.5 million deficit blamed on franking. Cortelyou says free mail costs about 20 million yearly, with one eighth of weight mailed free. Roosevelt critics cite waste and urge officials to trim padding and junk-mail output.
A writer argues public roads belong to all and speed limits should guide auto use. Cars and chauffeurs tempt reckless driving, with accidents and fear on highways. Common sense, prudence, and respect for others’ rights should govern speed, moderation, and responsibility behind the wheel.
Governor Bryant B. Brooks urges federal oversight of life insurance and cites New York investigations as informative for future legislation. He argues a conservative federal law on national life insurance control would benefit the nation and calls for criminal action against those using funds unlawfully to influence state resistrations.
Special Correspondence to The Star discusses reforming the U S consular service led by Rep Robi R Mitt of Nitnels. Root backs a plan to reallocate pay and abolish useless posts to protect American interests and boost foreign trade.
A long memory tale follows Bertha Clarke torn between lawful marriage to Lawrence Allison and a past bond with Elton Hunt. Amid June wheat fields and faded nobility, Bertha resists eloping with the former lover, choosing duty over sin and remaining with her husband.
Mr. Hitt argues American consular and diplomatic offices are unfitted and underpaid, hampering U S trade. He cites contrast with China Japan Turkey and Russia where posts protect travelers, promote commerce, and provide market intelligence, while salaries abroad lag behind.
A collage of sensational asides and quips on finance, theater, and society. J P Morgan cautioned about a missing six million while Anna Held’s stunt prompts a leap through a window. Hazen Hyde faces eternal punishment proclaimed by a preacher. Alice Roosevelt's marriage plans face public scrutiny amid industry intrigue. Nick’s bald remark and a steel industry tease add to the miscellany as a “combine” figure looms.
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