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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
2
A 14 year old Chicago paper boy, undersized yet cheerful and honest, supports his mother and sister on a West Side route. He dies after illness but his comrades raise funds for his funeral and to move his mother and sister to Wisconsin. The piece argues that virtue and leadership come from below and stresses early training and schools.
The article rebukes General Henry C. Corbin for opposing officers marrying, arguing marriage strengthens duty, responsibility, health, and ambition. It notes the paradox of a man who advocates reform while recently leaving his own honeymoon, and calls for higher salaries to support married officers.
The Rev. Dr. Hume of Bushwick Reformed Dutch Church faced resignation after sermon attacking bright colored and open lace stockings worn by female members. Trustees and deacons questioned the moral issue, framing the preacher's knowledge as evidence of guilt, while protests from women arose over the policy.
Thanksgiving in Seattle features religious unity, a major football clash at Athletic Park between the University of Washington and Washington State College, and community observances. Churches plan union services, while feasts and various amusements fill the day. The Pullman attackers arrive for the big gridiron battle as detectives debate better travel leeway. A help-wanted ad invites a young man to learn the newspaper trade.
London officials debated a municipal building but delayed a vote on purchasing due to wartime tax concerns. Officials expect a future official home worthy of the city’s reputation.
Police officials deplore limits on detective work outside city bounds. They report detectives must pay own travel costs and lose pay when pursuing criminals beyond Seattle, hindering enforcement and allowing offenders to escape.
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