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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
9
Gerald, at the Ruther Child Home, represents the modern Oliver Twist as Seattle raises 744,810 dollars for Community Chest to aid the poor. The piece contrasts Dickensian London with Seattle in 1921, noting children’s status and the era’s social care.
ER Holton of Tacoma stopped to lend a match to two strangers near King Street station. They accosted him from behind, brandished a revolver, and he surrendered a match, $90 in cash, and a gold watch.
Dickens scene of Oliver asking for more is cited as a motivator for Seattle donors to fund Mother Ryther's home. The article contrasts 19th century England hunger with modern relief, noting Seattle Community Chest aims to raise 744000 dollars to support Geralds and other youngsters through the Ryther Home program.
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