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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
4
A reader warns against overreliance on federal power and criticizes the rise of the boss system in American municipalities as studied in recent pages. The remarks reflect concern about local self rule and political influence.
A passionate long-told defense of civic reform warns that graft and dishonesty plague governments but asserts an emerging army of honest citizens will replace weak officials. It insists Americans can govern locally without federal interference, forecasting a decline of entrenched bosses.
Reflections warn readers against judging others for faults they themselves possess. The piece urges training sight inward, noting people blame weather, money, and government while neglecting personal conduct, and stresses starting reform at home to improve broader governance.
Portland Oregon reports rapid progress on Lewl and Clark exposition buildings. The Agricultural and State buildings and other improvements have been completed and accepted. A half mile long Willamette bridge spans to an island with government and smaller state facilities. The Forestry building features upright trees as pillars with two near eight feet in diameter at an entrance. Gardens promise notable views from the hill and main drive as work progresses.
The Attorney General Frank L. Campbell issued a decision saying U.S. laws do not apply to the Panama Canal zone, described as not an organized U.S. territory. The ruling centers on whether patent and trademark protections extend to the canal zone.
A fragment features humorous banter about finance and a comic Yiddish dialect exchange. It recalls a Wall Street scene with brokers, a mistaken tip, and a chaotic market moment followed by a calm recovery. The piece ends with a quip about women's intuition versus men's.
Only four days left until Saturday December 31 to save 75 to 125 on a piano and 25 to 50 on an organ. The store plans a busy start to the new year and urges buyers to act quickly to avoid missing the opportunity.
Mr and Mrs S S M Wood of Bellingham with Bruce Lee and Cooper reached Vancouver BC after a northern coast adventure. Their boat overturned near Powell Lake, throwing occupants into the water. Mrs Wood reported the loss of two diamonds worth 200 and 150 dollars in cash. Prof A H Yoder spoke at the County Teachers' meeting in Spokane urging longer vacations and more flexible study paths.
Reports state public school scholars should be ready to enter high school at age 12. A floater found in Puget Sound near Hequiam is believed to be the mate of the schooner Coata who drowned weeks ago. Tacoma resident Mrs. J Equire fired at a burglar but did not hit him. A two story brick building housing the New Star saloon collapsed near a theatre excavation, occupants escaped. In Las Animas, returns led to a state senate race dispute as candidates seek mandamus to count ballots amid alleged frauds, risking a senate tie if certificates go to Democrats.
Receiver Loeser said the trunk and satchel missing from the Holland house in New York have been located and will be brought to Cleveland within a day or two. He noted little of value remains besides wearing apparel.
Dr Michael Beshear a Democrat seeks mandamus relief in Denver as part of a legal action. The filing targets a state agency and requests a court order directing action, with details yet to be disclosed.
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