11 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1904
Page
1
A historic column questions charitable hypocrisy as the Charity Organization Society hosts a lavish feast while turning away a sick elderly couple with no aid. The piece contrasts self-righteous prayer from Luke with urban relief practices, urging greater compassion.
A Seattle Star investigation condemns the Charity Organization Society for years of misused funds and neglect of the poor. It tells of an elderly couple facing rent and hunger, denied help by officials before relief arrives from private donors and community support. Zoe Gayton and manager William Marshall are highlighted as beneficiaries of renewed aid and recognition.
The battleship Georgia, intended as a sister vessel to other coast line battleships, was launched at 1:45 in the afternoon at Bath. Miss Stella Tate christened the ship, with Congress having appropriated funds in 1899 and 1900 for three and two more battleships respectively. The Georgia is about 65 percent complete with keel laid Aug 1, 1901, at Bath Iron Works, costing 5.5 million dollars. other ships in the class include Virginia, Nebraska, New Jersey and Rhode Island, all over 58 percent complete.
Reports from Mukden and Port Arthur chronicle heavy artillery fire and skirmishes as Russian forces push on Japanese positions on the right and center. News notes Japanese retreating under pressure with reinforcements arriving and port defenses holding amid ongoing bombardment.
Senator Fairbanks started a two day western tour this morning visiting towns across the region. He addressed a large gathering and argued that capital combinations are not above the law, outlining Republican efforts to curb trusts and defend the common people.
William Zener a cook was removed in a dying condition from the municipal bastile after five nights in a foul jail cell. He suffered kidney trouble worsened by exposure and foul air, found unconscious at breakfast. He was taken to Way eside Emergency hospital as officials dispute detention delays and warrant actions.
An October dispatch from ROM says Field Marshal Oyama shortened the defense line due to the Russian advance. Japanese forces at Benipudze and Yen are noted amid the shifting positions as the campaign continues.
WY Senator George Turner delivers first local campaign speech in the new Auditor ium amid rain to over 1,800 attendees. He argues for a railroad and tax commission and cites railway valuation history, condemning unequal taxation of public service corporations and defending his stance with reference to the U S Supreme Court.
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