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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
4
The piece discusses the recall movement in Washington with events in Tacoma and Seattle. It argues the recall empowers citizens to replace officials, notes corporate opposition in Tacoma, and warns officials to heed public expectations or face removal. It portrays the recall as reshaping government accountability and prompting corporate caution.
A New York banker recalls getting his car stuck in New Jersey mud and being forced to yield to an Irishman who led a gang of Italians to free it. The tale ends with the banker learning that trying to boss every situation often leads to humiliation and lost opportunities.
A New Yorker praising the happy man remarks that the rich are not freer than the poor from responsibility and that most rich people feel the same. The passage notes universal longing for what one does not possess and ends with the image of a donkey drooling over a sweeter fence.
The piece recalls Paul Revere’s midnight ride and his halt of Hessian troops, framing it as an insurgent act by common workers. It notes a parallel about resisting royal authority 140 years earlier when a grand juror refused service due to Parliament and Massachusetts judges independence.
A collage of observations critiques Western women in politics, proposes a U S health bureau in Washington, and notes Hiram Johnson opposing express company gouging. Carrie B questions if a marine is just a shipboard soldier, recalling marines served in bars.
An overview of England's relatively peaceful labor scene, noting reduced industrial dispute days from 1897 to 1907 and the role of capital labor cooperation, arbitration, and political engagement. It cites Kier Hardie Sydney Webb John Burns Winston Churchill Editor London Chronicle Sir Charles Furness and the federation bylaws aiming to prevent strikes through conciliation and permanent boards.
A park incident reports a skater sinking in a ten foot pool after the ice broke. Park staff lowered a ladder and coaxed the swimmer to safety as bystanders shouted for help. The tale ends with a punchline about a comb gag from the Baltimore American.
A humorous exchange from a New Yorker and the Washington Star jokes about the Black Hand menace. The talk compares crime fear to the frustration of filling a fountain pen.
A new congressman criticizes press coverage for including laughter and applause. The Houston Chronicle cites the complaint as a jab at editorial narration. A separate Washington Star quips about saving time by removing polite and busy signal phrases.
Cartoon caption cites Dr Claude L Wheeler of New York who says exposing skin is good for health. The line mocks the idea as a tabloid take on fashion and health advice.
A newspaper quip notes a woman who repeatedly darns her father's socks during visits. The exchange mentions a doctor and a new automobile, with a humorous aside about cramps. The brief item reflects period newspaper tone and social humor.
A humorous note describes Stella Bella misplacing a hat pin and accidentally threading her umbrella through her hat. Theincident captures a lighthearted, absent minded scene and the quirky mix up with everyday objects.
A forlorn man stood before the magistrate for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He quoted a line about humanity while the judge interjected and sentenced him to thirty days, ordering the officer to run a list of names. The incident is cited from the Savannah News.
Ethel teases whether Maud Jacks has his heart, prompting a playful exchange about affections and choices in a transcript style moment.
A humorous dialogue cited from a Toledo Blade cartoon frames a butcher and customer as they debate trimming steak. The exchange highlights thrift and judgment over waste with a witty line about weighing meat before trimming.
A collection of quips from era papers features a dog named Fido who answers on demand and a college footballer described as a drawback. A vessel captain and crew pun ends with the docked crew, while a Glasgow ticket joke coats a beggar tale with sharp advice.
Letter from Rath comments on Senator Martin Virginia as Senate minority leader and forecasts real leadership by a core group of Owen Culberson Gore and newer senators. It notes La Follette postal letters criticizing Hitchcock demoralization and quotes a Wall Street stock broker critique of republicanism. Ends with Taft Burton and political maneuver hints.
William A. Bennett, grieving for a lost fiancée, carves a family of wooden children from redwood logs. He develops six girls and a boy, each dressed and cared for, enlarging his cabin as the “births” continue. Neighbors accept the macabre solace as a curious local custom.
A reader in Seattle laments strapless Broadway-Pike streetcar service by the 8. E. Co. describing crowded cars with 37 riders per 48-seat car and poor seating after a long workday. The letter argues for municipal ownership of street railways and questions the company profits versus service quality.
Charles Radcliff of Seattle writes April 17 1911 critiquing city spending. He objects to funds for an automobile boulevard on Queen Anne hill while parks and launch facilities fail to receive support, urging the paper to defend the poor man against municipal cutbacks. He signs as F J.
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