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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
5
The article denounces the Vatican Roosevelt disagreement as a wasteful distraction. It argues Teddy Roosevelt respected Vatican rights and that the press and pulpit stir over the issue shows needless zeal for conflict.
A Denver courtroom anecdote features Judge Ben B Lindsey joking about a habitual drinker named George who is released after writing sixteen drunken episodes in three months. The tale ends with a partisan joke about William Jennings Bryan's fifty first birthday and a playful chase for a drink.
The essay by Bill Nye for the San Francisco Argonaut in 1886 reflects on comets as celestial curiosities. It notes their nuclei coma and tails, mentions Tycho Brahe and Newton, and humorously muses on human worry about comets while urging readers to seek knowledge themselves.
An illustrated serial tale pits Williebill Angelimp and narrator against a sinister intruder aboard a sleeping car bound for Pitre. Pullman Pirate Bwana Gumbo appears, papers are distributed, and a gagged passenger is found later, leaving readers awaiting next week’s installment.
Fragmentary rusted text hints at a dramatic event with crude dialogue and ambiguous action. The lines reference night work, day toil, a tense relationship, and an older man’s comment about time and appetite. The overall sense is a sensational excerpt with provocative language and uncertain narrative.
The article notes Adlai E. Stevenson's long focus on what duties a vice president should have. It recalls Grover Cleveland’s strength and suggests Stevenson’s efforts since 1897 to define the role, including a 1900 moment with the Bryan ticket before returning to his law practice. A closing line mentions a dreamland dance tonight.
Advertises Drucker trunks including an entire car of indestructible fibre trunks. The 38 inch trunk priced at 33 dollars. Touring trunks range from 6.75 to 35 dollars and hot trunks from 7.50 to 25 dollars. Fully reinforced and partitioned for convenient use.
Retail notice lists new wash and belting goods, imported handbags, recently woven silks, millinery, home made items, canoe pillows and comforts, men’s tubular neckwear, and chamois gloves for sale.
The Star classifies two free tickets to the Majestic Theatre advertised by random name picks from the city directory. Look for your name in the issue and claim the prize. vaudeville shows await.
The Oriental Pool Rooms offers 46 pool tables and 25 solo tables plus a bar restaurant cigar stand and seven chair barber shop. Claimed as the largest of its kind in the world located at 1419 16 17 Third Ave between Pike and Union with $10 cash given away daily.
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