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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
4
Nathan Strauss argues that public reaction to a dramatized murder would rise quickly, yet real child deaths from neglect and poisoned milk draw little outrage. He urges the press to vividly expose these abuses to awaken public conscience and press the authorities to act.
Roy Knabenshue demonstrated practical air navigation in Toledo by piloting an airship three miles against wind and landing at the planned point before returning to the start. The feat shows aerial navigation is possible though further challenges remain. The piece compares public adoption to earlier tech shifts and stresses education and advertising for air travel adoption.
The article traces Root's 1904 resignation as secretary of war with a $4000 annual salary, notes a sudden $200000 legal income, and argues his reforms in the war department established him as a premier war secretary since Stanton. It predicts another push to reorganize diplomatic services and questions compensation for public service.
Walter Scott nicknamed the Croesus Cowboy had a Santa Fe special ride with a Lowles Chicago time record. at Albuquerque his train loaded 100 quarts of wine as towns buzz about job opportunities in Philadelphia. Elihu Root becomes secretary of state with Jack Root gaining a setback.
A lay editorial in The Star criticizes clergy who quote the Bible without naming its divine source and questions the drive to bar Bible reading in schools. The piece labels such rhetoric as insistent dominion and fears for American liberty, urging adherence to individual governance without religious coercion.
A jumbled page from Star Dust features odd anecdotes about aviation in Toledo, poultry lore on hens, and satirical quips about politicians. It includes market chatter on incubators, Kansas harvest fashion, and a humorous exchange about life insurance by an innocent victim, ending with notes on Gen. Leonard Wood’s return.
Gerald recovers at dawn after freeing himself from bound ropes and finds milk to revive him. Susan Todd sees a ghost upon his return, screaming in the kitchen. Farmer Depew and Danvers piece together the night’s events as Susan is tended and laid to bed. chapter ends with continued mystery.
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