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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
2
Editorial argues Seattle should municipalize waste disposal to control costs and avoid private contractor profits. It notes higher bills for private services and cites a proposed crematory plan as cheaper, urging council to study ownership as a municipal utility and align with modern cities.
The Elkins antirate law is praised as the sole effective anti trust measure from the last Congress. It ends secret rebates and forces railroads to offer equal or lower rates to all shippers, as shown by Chicago Great Western’s reduced freight schedules for agricultural implements.
A critique of Rev Parkhurst and his ideal newspaper aims to educate without sensationalism. The article contrasts Parkhurst with Sheldon and cites calls for responsible press, noting sensationalism is misused and that newspapers should reflect public conscience and progress. It also references historic events and figures for context.
The governor vetoed about $400,000 from the Lewis and Clark and omnibus appropriation bills. The veto covered thirteen items and the omnibus road bill portions, including funds for Squak-Der-Jovon ferry, Cowlitz and Snoqualmie projects, and highway salaries, with totals around $110,000 for the road bill. Dr Kibbe has resumed practice.
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