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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1903
Page
4
The Seattle and Star Publishing section provides a brief update on local business. It highlights Sunart and Matn Bal Department-Suni as notable entities within the afternoon market scene.
One cent per copy six cents per week. Offices listed as 1500 and 1809 Seventh Avenue New York Court Building Chicago. Address changes must be sent with old and new addresses. Subscriptions expire dates shown on address label. Post Office Seattle Washington handles record-keeping.
The piece warns that mass immigration threatens American labor and culture. It cites rising immigrant arrivals, calls for decisive policy action, and fears assimilation failure and erosion of American spirit across the nation. It mentions Germany, Italy, Ireland, and other sources of emigration and cites January 31 1900s era data.
A critique of women's reform groups insisting on a single moral standard for sexual conduct. The piece contrasts mothers Congress and other women with male tolerance of sexual sins and argues women impose harsher social penalties. It contends women demand uniform judgment while practicing judgmental loyalty.
Reports from 19th century clergy show strikingly low infant baptisms across English speaking congregations and higher rates among German churches. The data suggest declining birth rates may reflect broader social trends, prompting questions about the impact of education and religion on reproduction.
The piece criticizes a public school hymn that portrays the president as ruler and argues the president is a servant of the people. It notes democracy rests with Congress and outlines limits on presidential power before contrasting with older Revolutionary songs. It mentions Pilgrim settlers and Plymouth Rock, and cites Therell be a hot time in the old town tonight as a famed war tune.
The piece reflects on historical American songs and their endurance. It notes how tunes like The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie have shaped national spirit, while newer verses fade. It contrasts wartime anthems with later strain and the lasting power of patriotic air in the republic.
Mayor appoints seventeen policemen to accompany President Roosevelt on a Spokane Seattle circuit. Detachment includes detectives and plain clothes officers stationed at crowded spots to deter thieves and provide protection. Names listed among appointees include Corbett Basson O Net McKensia Corcoran Thom Lawrence Meates Robertas McChoskey Bilvain Jordan Puller Wilmott Spray McPhee.
Steam engineers meet at Waite reases hall 1420 Second Avenue. Sunday meetings note Motherhood of Engineered Pioneer block and Pacific Brock. Dental Association Spokane May 11 to 31 with pare and one third for round trip via the Henry Route. Great Northern Railway City Ticket Office 612 Firetave Go to spinning for bicycle repair.
An unnamed narrator in the Napoleonic era recalls a risky ride with a companion among light cavalry. They wager with cards beside a rocky valley, then face three standing men led by General Lord Wellington, who orders the prisoner and hints at strict discipline before the narrator’s fate is sealed.
Willie Sudhoff emerges as a fast pitcher who drew attention in the American League. The report notes his time with the St Louis Browns, Cleveland, and St Louis teams, highlighting his second AL season and prior major league experience with the Louisville/Nationals.
Report from Tacoma details a surge of pickpockets in a busy day as thieves target crowds. Police Chief Sullivan notes officers’ Tacoma trip helps Seattle protection and Beattie detectives recognize known criminals. Authorities fear suspects may flee to Seattle but expect quick jail if caught. Victoria Day events listed with a round trip fare.
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