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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
4
Printer and carrier information for the Seattle Star edition list including office address 1877 and 188 Beventh Avenue and contractor names. It notes subscription terms, delivery, and advertising contacts among various local agencies and vendors.
The text outlines a platform advocating the best news first approach and themes of municipal ownership of public utilities, fair taxation of service franchises, and support for reputable businesses. It presents a general editorial stance rather than a specific event or date.
A European baron in a New York police court proclaims no occupation and calls himself a gentleman. The piece argues hereditary nobility is empty unless earned by labor and self reliance, praising work as the true measure of nobility in America.
An article lauds Australian youths and cadets forming a disciplined, lifelong military stream. It details schooling drills target practice, cadet programs, militia service at 21, and ongoing reserve duties, citing achievements in South Africa and contrasting with English Tommy Atkins.
A prose fragment discusses Prof William James of Harvard naming education as both a shield and a temptation. It argues schooling shapes behavior and that ignorance breeds crime, warning society remains at war with crime despite education’s goals.
The piece argues education alone cannot curb crime, asserting morality and character are foundational. It cites a Washington dispatch on General Leonard Wood’s upcoming neck surgery, mixes in satirical notes on public figures, and muses about love, finance, and aging bachelors in a brisk, provocative tone.
A street carnival plans to draw crowds with acts headlining J. D Farrell in a human imitation, Jakey Furth in Frisen Frozen Finance, Meadow Larks duet Heads We Win, a bagpipe solo Song of the Preck led Page, eight detectives serenading Mayor Ballinger, and a Josh Wise exhortation about trying.
A quirky Wisconsin political note questions honesty in public life while a Chicago professor critiques foreign missions funding. The column mocks Paderewski’s performance style noting a manager’s quip about moving his head and a strained neck.
Salt Water Resort report notes the Alki Natatorium operates every day regardless of weather, staying open under roof to welcome visitors. The feature highlights year round shelter and ongoing seaside recreation at the Al under roof venue.
The D. & Johnston Co offers many used pianos taken in exchange for finer instruments. Prices range from 50 to 200 dollars, with options for buyers aiming to spend as little as possible. Visit to inspect available instruments.
Gerald shows a daguerreotype to an agent, identifying two suspects from a boat murder. The agent confirms both portraits match the men who spoke with a Yankee accent. American police take up the case and pursue the trail across the Atlantic.
Gerald suspects lawyer Lorde of involvement in Todd’s murder as he tracks disguises and red hair clues. He tests a New York detective ruse to force truth, but a risky plan could backfire if Lorde senses the trap. The scene ends with Gerald locking Lorde in his private room.
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