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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1904
Page
2
A fragment urges readers to save money to buy a home, promising surprise at the amount accumulated. It mentions names such as John B. Agen and Rosenders Donwerth among others, and hints at a community or society guidance tone from a historical newspaper page.
National Colonization Bill before Congress aims to move families from crowded cities to homes in the country. It calls for a colonization bureau, a $50 million fund via 60 year gold bonds, and concessional loans to deserving families to establish farming homes with practical support and information. Booth Tucker outlines a tested system used in another country.
Commander Booth Tucker argues for systematic colonization to solve crowded population and immigration by distributing labor to waste land with waste capital. He favors families over single workers, small farmers over large owners, and warns that destroying the family harms the nation while colonization can secure a home and national prosperity.
The speaker describes a colonization bill proposed by Senator Hoar to aid poor families in buying homes for steers through land grants and cash on easy terms. It cites 800 dollar average yearly family income in one colony, a 200000 dollar annual turnover in another, and freight payments around 000, urging government, private, and philanthropic capital to fund extensive land occupation.
The first summer Alaskan trip returned on the Spokane steamship with a notable sight at Taku inlet. Navigating within 200 yards of the glacier face, passengers witnessed a massive ice block crack loose and crash into the bay amid a thunderous grinding sound as it separated from the glacier.
The article argues against Salvation Army based colonization, noting New Zealand's $18 million loan program, $600 six hundred thousand sinking fund, and a $340 surplus as evidence. It urges a state government to initiate colonization, predicting it would attract capital and expand influence, while philanthropy remains unreliable. It also briefly describes a ship passing a berg and halibut fishing stop at Glacier Bay.
If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6:00 PM, call Sunset Main 1060 or Independent Liaw 6:00 to 7:00 for a special messenger delivery. Call Main 1687 for laundry service. Rest dinner at Maison Barberia Beattie with Burgundy at Becond and James every evening 61.0.
Two scows laden with provisions wrecked in the Thirtymile river four miles above Hootalingua. One owned by Morgan Briaw Suter, the other by Andrew Bruce. Both lost with all cargo. estimated losses between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Craft lashed together to ease handling, crews unable to tow separately. Contents included eggs ham potatoes fruits and general provisions on the Morgan Shaw Suter scow and sugar and canned goods on Bruce’s.
Over 4,000 fans watched Hooligan edge Sea Air by a length to win the Ladies Plate stake of 700 at The Meadows. Ben Air led early before Hooligan surged past in the stretch for a 12 to 1 upset. Time 1.03. Other races saw Dotterill, Homeric, and Forest King take quick wins as Gusts of speed and track conditions influenced outcomes.
In Everett yesterday the lacrosse game against Tacoma ended in a 1 to 1 tie. The fast contest saw Tacoma lead early but Everett rallied as the final quarter closed, marking one of the section’s best matches since the league began.
Northwest Lacrosse league rules shift as George Oddy leaves Westminster to join Portland. Portland, failing to field strong play this season, risks protests from Seattle Tacoma and Everett as Oddy's presence changes match outcomes.
In Portland last week Portland defeated Seattle 9 to 1, triggering concerns as Seattle regrets Oddy leaving the team. The Beattie player’s unsportsmanlike act risks a league-imposed remedy and possible Portland expulsion if rules are ignored.
Los Angeles won at Recreation Park with a 4 to 2 score over the opposing club in a tense Saturday contest. The result left both teams with measurable standings moves as the game unfolded.
Jay Hughes pitched well for Seattle, holding the Angels scoreless through eight innings until a late hit produced the only run. Errors by Los Angeles helped Seattle gain the edge. Tacoma and San Francisco split a doubleheader with morning and afternoon wins, Frisco taking the morning 4 3 and Tacoma the afternoon 8 6.
Oakland won a wild game in Portland by scoring in the eleventh inning while the fielding was strong on both sides. The final shows Oakland 4 Portland 1 with key hits late in the game.
The Jeffries Monroe bout is postponed to late August after medical advice. Jeffries is willing to fight June 30 but Coffroth of the Yosemite club opts to delay until the risk of a knee injury is minimized. Smart Clothes Herald.
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