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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
4
Voters urged to back progressive candidates this Saturday. The call targets party insiders and emphasizes reform against hand picking by Taft and Harman ward officials.
A columnist notes a metaphorical monument to late mayor Tom Johnson in Cleveland, born from his fight for low streetcar fares. The piece contrasts a supposed five million dollar statue with the real tribute in people's hearts and highlights savings of four cents daily. It hints at political fallout with mentions of Taft and Harmon after an election.
Gen William Booth reflects at age 83 on faithfulness of God and true happiness found in helping others. He contrasts worldly luxuries with the reward of aiding fellow beings, noting lifelong comfort comes from faith and knowledge gained through service.
A playful exchange features characters debating age and romance with witty banter. The dialogue references Rome and Juliet and leans into humorous miscommunications about marriage and appearance.
A feature contrasts views on government by commission with a prompt asking what percentage supports such a system. The piece weighs efficiency against control and cites expert opinions and public sentiment.
The Th Thoroughgoing Court reports a rural magistrate questioning a witness about a premises exam. The witness most claims only a “barely account of empty boxes” as Shakespearean aside. The man may be summoned to testify.
A humorous exchange features a boy and a girl discussing a talk by a Mrs Featherly. The boy dismisses her while the girl defends her as charming, set in a light social vignette from the paper.
A fragment quotes Dr. Lyman Abbott praising a young Vasser girl about women’s suffrage and ambition noted as six feet two. The source also cites a New York Tribune remark on Rumsey and a Baltimore American line calling him a “hanger of saloons” after a misrepresented claim of being a lawyer.
A man named Ralph walked into a hospital and laid in a room. A nurse asked the trouble and he replied with a garbled remark about a candle blowing out and a lamp smoking. The exchange suggests confusion around the health event and its cause.
Coming events list next week featuring May Robson in two plays at the Metropolitan and Margaret Anglin in Green Stockings at the Moore from Monday to Wednesday. The Fionzsaley Quartet performs Thursday, with Durbar motion pictures shown Friday and Saturday.
Shriners and non members alike are invited to the Moore to watch the Shriners lampoon the mayor and governor. The program includes a first performance of The Faun featuring William Faversham and Miss Julie Opp, with a Turkish Trophy top competition and stage humor.
The Circuit Theatre screens the Kilbane Attell bout to large crowds this week. Eugene Levy holds exclusive distribution rights in the state. The films show clear footage including training camp scenes of the fighters.
Listings show Moore with William Faversham in The Faun at the theatre, Elsie Janis in The Blimp Princess, Geottlee Jonsie Shirley Co presenting The Boys of Company B, Oliver Bailey Co in On the Frontier, plus vaudeville from Empress and Pantages and photoplays at Melbourne and Clemmer venues.
Truthful press agent paints Lord Robert as a prodigy and bully at 24 inches tall. The dwarf boasts theatrical range from Sothern to Caruso, while matching wit with bravado. He clashes with police, wears tailored clothes, smokes thick cigarettes, and earns vast weekly pay for his act.
A collage of snippets from Kansas City Journal and Boston Transcript quotes on suffrage, gender roles, and social behavior. Dialogues touch on infidelity, professional roles, fashion costs, and domestic duties reflecting early 20th century attitudes.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy offering a free trial and immediate relief from piles. Claims rapid disappearance of pain and swelling, with potential avoidance of surgery, and urges sending name and address for trial followed by a 50 cent regular package.
A coupon offer invites readers to mail their full name and address to Pyramid Drug Co at 422 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan. A free sample of Pyramid Pile Remedy will be mailed in a plain wrapper.
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