Much Demanded of the Girl Who Waits on Your Table
A Seattle restaurant scene discusses waitresses amid harsh labor conditions. The article portrays a proprietor, a sharpshooter with memory, and a high priced cashier, while Rhoda Kerr eulogizes educated waitresses. It notes Kerr’s rise to a Labor Temple switchboard position for loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
Goteh
Edward Peyton Watson
Rhoda Kerr
Seattle
Yealer Way
Misa Kerr
Labor Council
Labor Temple
Oregon Politician Hinted for China Post in Taft Era
The piece mocks planned U S appoints a minister to China as a fiasco with ex Senator Fulton and Taft in a chaotic scheme. It suggests Oregon figures will gamble on a diplomatic post while criticizing the Chinese assignment and the underlying political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Federal Court
Tai
China
Tait
Taft
Globe
Oregon
Hal
Charlie
Ina
Distressing Incidents In Auburn Prison Execution
A grim report notes two distressing incidents surrounding the execution of Mrs. Mary Farmer in Auburn prison. Warden Benham claimed the execution was a success while critics argue the act brutalizes society and harms innocents. The piece reflects tensions over the state’s handling of capital punishment and related claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Farmer
Auburn Prison
Benham
Gov. Hughes
New York
Auburn
Cunning fellows paid for dent into Mr Patten
A fragment notes a group of men paid fifteen dollars each to do a task for Mr Patten, implying covert effort or pressure without detailing the exact nature of the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Patten
Our Private Citizen Aims for a Great Hit Abroad
A cautious citizen plans a notable success in foreign parts while noting no privacy breaches yet. The discussion hints at tariff concerns on stockings but doubts about the sweet pea crop reduce urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Parte
Local opinions mix on public figures and policy
A patchwork of names and phrases critiquing figures like Mayor Taylor, Taft, and Castro surfaces as readers voice views on leadership, tariffs, and international affairs. The text blends personal notes, political satire, and speculative remarks about public life and urban matters.
Negritos in Philippines Evade Tariff on Stockings
Chal Payne vindicated a tariff issue as American ladies in the Philippines, known as Negritos, rarely wear stockings. Husbands call it extravagance, while those who wear them stock up. Negritos say the tariff bill won’t touch their pocketbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
France
Congress
Glove Trust
Gloversville
Washington
Lucius Littaner
Taft
Cannon
Aldrich
Hale
Lodge
Daily Star
Chal Payne
Philippines
Sol Blumberg Seeks Revenge and Escape After Immigrant Ordeal
A crazed immigrant named Sol Blumberg plans to strike a blue uniformed official to free his blinded son Yankel. After four days hiding in a Bilinjal coal shed he and Yankel flee a medical screening, slipping into a basement passage as authorities pursue them. The escape ends with Sol battered outside, Yankel detained for further processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne York
Hamburg
Sol Blumberg
Bilinjaland
Sage
America
Sol Blamberg
Amerienna
Sol
Yankel
Bolomon
Bol
Maniac in Blue Uniform Attacks Official in New York
Assistant Commissioner Parsons averts a knife attack by a lunatic, Solomon Blombera, who broke into a bedroom, pinned the official, and demanded the return of his son. Attendants summoned. Solomon wrestled to the floor and jailed in the insane cell for morning examination. An interpreter was called to assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Jones
Mack
Beentah
Willie
Unifor
Kusela
New York City
Hire
Parsons
Sol Blombera
Solomon
Cella
Yankel
Officer’s threat shields Yankel’s eyes in tense confrontation
In a tiny Heater Street tailor shop a dispute erupts as an assistant commissioner and locals argue. Solomon recounts grabbing the officer by the throat and swearing to spare Yankel’s eyes, claiming the officer swore to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Solomon
Heater St
Reas
Yankel
Fragmentary report on a theater disruption with audience concern
A garbled note describes a disturbance in a theatre where an audience member shouts or reacts loudly. The fragment mentions fear of arrest and a tense moment as the gallery attempts to calm the scene.
Fragmented Pastiche of Quips and Riddles Across Papers
A mosaic of garbled newspaper snippets presents nursery jokes, puns, and stray lines from multiple papers. It mentions stealing a rug, animals eating holes, arithmetic questions, and misquoted exchanges, all loosely tied to stray quotes and humor items.
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Barney Dodds
Mike
Nere
Bob Hodge
Castro
8 PF. Co
Taylor
San Francisco
Moss
Putton
Isaac
Tom Page
Mother Mitchell
Tes Rugene
Everett True
Negrito Lady
Luzon
Eddie Boyden
Bay
Jenet
Tavtri
Bonool
Watts
Behot Tieek
Taber Temple
Josh Wine
Howe
Chicago Tribune
Witte
Boston Transcript
Florida Times
W York
Erman
Teod
Washington Mar
Wilastrabon
Chicago
Owen
Mr Newwed
Diecomfort
Ploma
Goetnass
Mont
Serape
Pat
Redelsheimer
Firat Avenue Corner
Columbia
Valenciennes
J.a.baillargeon&c Second Av
Spring St
Imperial. Candy CO
Seattle, U.S
Cline Piano Co
Knabe
Tom
Eastern
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