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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
2
The article derides the proposed federal building in Washington, noting the plan to use plaster columns for the two lower stories and a third, with criticism of lavish expenditure. It ridicules the marble detail and mocks the overstatement surrounding the project as a paragon of wasteful design.
A Seattle column mocks the federal building plan suggesting outlandish display ideas such as a tin and gilt exterior, a wooden outside stair, or renting Em Park theater quarters. It jokes about spending millions for a tent and parodies cost concerns with references to Japan and Beattie.
A long critique on Seattle street improvement delays and delinquent contractors. The piece laments politicians and the board of public works, predicting politics of fault finding, delays, and weak penalties. It warns that citizens will endure more talk than action until a future city council enforces timely performance.
Maurice and Carew face a fragile dynasty as they plan escape and await a royal decision. At the Red Chateau the Duchess’s scheme hangs on bond renewals while Mademoiselle of the Vell eyes Maurice with chilling grace and a test of loyalty unfolds.
In a chateau setting Maurice dons a noble uniform as plans unfold around a duchess's schemes. Colonel Fitzgerald guiding a tense covert visit, parties, secrets, and a questionable hostage bargain drive the late night in a tale of ambition and danger.
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