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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
2
The column notes a mix of opinion on trusts and capitalism, a Congo river octopus tale, a chessboard of financiers Morgan and Sage, and a Chicago court claim over the play A Modern Magdalene. It laments social shifts, women’s influence, and Chicago’s status from hog center to literary hub.
A government pamphlet compares grafting to politicians and city officials using a root stock of corporations to bear a 'good thing' through grafted ordinances. It warns grafting requires a sharp instrument and wax to seal a scent of reform as sap rises in spring.
A discussion warns that child labor harms the child and society while praising organized labor efforts to curb abuse. It critiques blanket condemnations by the New Jersey Federation of Labor and urges balanced steps, emphasizing wholesome work and school attendance when possible.
A notice describes a gentleman handling farm duties and horse care under the Enterprise Association. The unnamed man is said to be unmarried and skilled with horses, taking responsibility at the rural property.
An uneven OCR item lists various market prices for vegetables and produce such as carrots lettuce turnips cabbage peppers tomatoes onions pumpkins and parsley. Prices appear garbled with inconsistent symbols and units but indicate a general grocery market snapshot.
A miscellaneous market list shows produce prices per box or case for apples pears grapes and other fruit, meats and dairy products with freight terms and producer rates. Classifieds advertise piano sales, dancing classes, lessons and job wanted notices at local addresses and times.
Sept 4 at Hotel Rhein saloon in Tacoma two armed robbers held up patrons and workers. They demanded money at the bar and forced victims to stand with revolvers trained on them. The thieves escaped with about 14 dollars as the bartender had already withdrawn most of the day's receipts.
In a street robbery the two highwaymen entered a saloon, forced the patrons to shell out, and fled with about $4.00 after guarding the door. Police found no trace as the men vanished across the street leaving others to stay inside. A watchman was sought for the Rainier Grand hotel.
Multiple real estate offerings describe a 21 room lodging house for 1150 dollars with rent 35 dollars, and a 560 room lodging house at 1400 dollars with 80 dollars monthly rent. Also listed are numerous lots and tracts along new Beattie Tacoma line, prices from 78 to 1600 dollars, with notes on location, improvements, and nearby amenities. Listings include Adams Nichols 1414 Second Ave room 712 and Robert Maltby 610 New York Block. Also auction and contractor notices and a funeral director ad.
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