The Menace of Mother Jones in defense of workers
A fragmentary portrait defends Mother Jones as a courageous advocate for wage earners facing oppression from wealth, mining bosses, and state power. It contrasts her advocacy with cries for liberty and questions why authorities suppress her truth demanding better living conditions.
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Congress
Colorado
Mother
Mother Jones
Jones
Joan of Arc
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Prado
Supreme Court case on Milwaukee injury award reopened
The Star notes the Seattle Electric Co. injury case against Mrs. Jennies had been praised for a $7500 award by the Supreme Court but is now said to reopen due to a minor brief issue. The paper mocks overoptimistic praise and calls attention to delays and a light, ironic aside about fashion.
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Supreme Court
Jennies
Seattle
Electric Co
Star
Agartes
E Star
Lar
Pierce
Seattle Electric Co
Woodrow
the Star
Wilson
Gee
Banks Loosen As Federal Reserve Law Takes Effect
The article notes banks increased loans on March 4 despite new reserve stock rules. It contrasts expected strictness with banks not feeling pinched, while signaling easier credit forthcoming for customers. The tone critiques optimism and warnings about overreach in regulation.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Danderine Hair Beautifier Promises Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement touts Danderine claiming to cleanse dust and dandruff, stop itching, and double hair beauty. It promises new, soft growth after weeks and urges buying a 25 or 26 cent bottle from drugstores or toilet counters to enhance hair appearance.
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Knowlton
Laugh Department and Humorous Vignettes
The Seattle Star humor column lampoons trends with jokes about bustles, gowns, and dating. It parodies social norms, mixing Broadway style quips with light backstage anecdotes and playful asides about public figures and gossip worthy beats.
Letters Reflect Local Public Ahead Of Recall And Politics
A set of excerpts from The Star letters criticizes recall laws and officials Hamilton and Knudsen, calls for accountability at the county hospital, praises The Star for supporting the poor, and weighs in on President Wilson and Mexican conflict with working-class stakes and antiwar views.
Seattle Men Face Fashion Pressure in New Style Wave
The reader laments Seattle men must adopt feminine styling trends such as bows on hats and bright ribbons. He notes Chicago ads seeking male models with round shoulders and concave chests, asking how regular men with broad shoulders fit into this vogue.
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the Star
Seattle
Chicago
Reader
Parade Cries Halted as I W W Singers Silenced
In New York on April 7 police stopped members of the I W W as they sang Hallelu jah I am a Bum during a parade. The chant drew police order to cease and desist.
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New York
Digestive aid claims ease for dyspepsia and indigestion
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best tonic to aid digestion. It urges slow eating and light walking after meals, touts pepsin as the key ingredient, and cites a Idaho resident Mr J W Goucher as a testimonial. It promises relief from dyspepsia liver and bowel issues and offers free samples by mail from Dr Caldwell in Monticello Arkansas.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. W. Goucher
Stites
Idaho
Goucher
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Diary of Father Time Reveals Ancient Scribe Amenamhat
The narrative reflects on ancient Egyptian journalism praising Amenamhat from Nubia who served Amenhotep I in 1215 B C. He sent general news letters, wrote of kings, and left an enduring record as a ready scribe and king's friend.
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Amenamhat
B. C
Amenhotep I
Nubia
Egypt
The Pantages Show Draws Crowds with Dogs and Acts
Barnold's dogs and monkeys attract audiences at the Pantages this week while Tom Kelley earns applause for ballads and Irish stories. A Jolly Joller skit entertains, and Tivoli offers vaudeville and movies last night. Keating forecasts strong summer entertainment. vaudeville acts Abrams and Johnson, Jones and Brown, and Miss Drena Mack perform alongside engaging film features.
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Barnold
Tom Kelley
Tivoli
Keating
Abrams
Johnson
Jones
Brown
Drena Mack
April Fools Rally Mocked by Jobless Marchers
A satirical poem describes an army of unemployed marching to a farmer who promises high pay as the crowd heckles with a rebuking April Fool. The scene highlights labor hardship and humor in a rural setting.
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Albany
London theft and San Francisco police shakeup noted
Burglar steals $430 from Laura Cook in Los Angeles as Lord How ard de Walden deeds 720 houses to S P Der byshire across 620 acres in London. San Francisco commissioners retire three captains six sergeants and 13 patrolmen to strengthen the police department. Anne Morgan of New York notes class of girls earning 15 dollars.
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Burgiare
Laura Cook
Los Angeles
Lord Howard de Walden
S. P. Derbyshire
London
San Francisco
Anne Morgan
New York
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Telegraph Ne News Service
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Met
Alx
City
Pebuaea
Star Publishing Co
Mata
Seattle Star’s Laugh Department
Everett True
By Jim Manee
Brookes
Brooks
Johnny Meuse
Washington, D. C
Taele Joe
Cannon
Col. Roosevelt
St. Patrick
Brazil
Garrison
Uncle Joe
South America
Brasil
Tommy
Billy
Bome
Audry Richardson
Fredonia
Altoonsa
Tribune
Salvation Army
Caesar
Calsar
Hamilton
Lafe Hamilton
Knudsen
McKenzie
McIntyre
G. H. Glover
Richardson
Michael Anderson
United States
Mexico
America
Styles
Hougen
Union St
Madison
Bridgeport
Sheffield
Ibe Abe
Settee Terre
Eureka Steel
Lee Hazeltine
Spinning’s Cash Store
Neterer
Bellingham
Rose Grocery
Terry and Howell
J. A. Gustafson
Parliamentary Law Department
Woman's Century Club
Mise
Myrtle Beach
H. C. Hade
Lorraine
Bert Gilman
Pole
Woman's Educational Club
Runaway Auto
Swedish Tabernacle
Bellevue
Pike
Evans
Coliseum Building Co
Progressive Thought Club
Jeannette Brugitt
Essie Simms
West Virgina
Walter Hicks
Raymond
J. W. Clarkson
Clan MacLeod
A. F. Thane & Co
Gill
Ad Club
Eckart Hall
W. D. Mead
Puget Sound Underwriters’ Association
Woman's Civic Club
Aeenpemeea
Jessie Hardy
Robt
Delafield
Corporation Counsel
Bradford
Woman's Good Government League
G. H. Harrison
Senate
Fatty ON
Westlake Public Market
Sth
Gur
Ins
Stollwerck
New Florida
Kennewick
New Zealand
Washington
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