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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1905

Page

4

News Motto of Honest Public Service Principles

The passage articulates a platform advocating municipal ownership of public utilities, a gross earnings tax on public service franchises, equal rights for all, and repeal of unjust laws. It emphasizes honesty in official life and support for reputable business, urging visible reform and accountability.

Peint

Totterman Death Sentence Commuted to Life in Prison

Emil Totterman of New York, who murdered Sarah Martin, was spared the electric chair by Governor Higgins who commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. The governor cited Totterman’s Congressional Medal for Bravery on the battleship Iowa and another bravery award as extenuating factors. The piece argues such dual natures mirror Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and urge charity toward all.

Emil Totterman New York Sarah Martin Higgins Totterman Congress Iowa Santiago Weill Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Richard Baxter

The Editor and the Public Trust

The editor is the representative of the people and a powerful force of civilization. He must print the truth for enlightenment and defend citizens from abuses, staying true to duty and the best in others. A bribe betrays trust, making him a traitor and the community’s greatest danger.

Mena Hir People's Tribune

A Shock For Sports Fans Champions of Work Stun Readers

A flash sporting paper features two young men posing as champions in a dubious class. They claim to be champions of Work, not sport, boasting about factory output and besting a rival team in the same plant. The piece mocks the misused title and extols honest labor.

Coney Island

Yellow Jack episode hints at governor talks and a $140,000 man

The fragment mentions a continuing Yellow Jack episode and a suggestion of a conversation between Louisiana and Mississippi governors. It notes Pads and Fancies and implies interest in a $140,000 man, though details are unclear.

Louisiana Mississippi

Editorials by Star Readers What Was the Crime of John DPD

Readers discuss John D. Rockefeller in a satirical tone. The piece questions why he is deemed wicked and unpardoned, debating greed, price manipulation, and whether wealth taints conduct or if sharing spoils matters.

John

The Cosmos and Its High School A Postgraduate Tale

A multi scene piece mixes school pageants and lectures with the postgrad arc from humble beginnings to honors. It follows a student who signs a degree, delivers speeches, and reflects on life while noting a party misadventure and local notes from the Cunningham Gazette.

Gerald recovers stolen notes and pays debt to Depew

Gerald tracks a thief in New York after a robbery of 18 000 pounds bound for Oakville. He retrieves eighteen notes from an attempted killer at Oriental Hall and deposits the money to Geo Depew credit, arranging legal steps with Denison Coomer Wall and sending for Depew.

Lorde Gerald Lolde Richard Lolde Liverpool Street London Bie Englant Oriental Hall Seventh Avenue Goodby Deorby Oriental Hotel Gerali Hackman Laudie Michard Invide Eng Lord Stekentt No. 41 Ste Sane Gerald l New York Central Bank Geo Depew Oakville Geo. Depew England Cascaria New York Central Myer Wolffs—exchange Bureau Broadway Depew Enenney

Not to be caught napping in Des Moines hearts

Des Moines resident Simon Brandt is sued by Katherine Crippen for breach of promise. He quips of talking in his sleep and jokes that moral boys go home early. The city humorously notes changes as youths avoid late hours and girls plan futures away from town as Cupid sulks.

Simon Brandt Des Moines Katherine Crippen Simon Cupid Dew Moines Katherine

Lawyer Lifted Into An Other Sphere

Lorde rises in his room at the New York hotel and recalls his surroundings as the narration hints at a shifting, supernatural moment. The scene ends with a note that the story continues.

Lorde New York Hotel

Brown's Painless Dentists Promote True Science

The ad touts a science based dental system and claims fifteen years of Seattle success. It emphasizes licensed operators, reliable world renowned dentists, and free exams while offering first class work at half the price of other dentists.

Brown Fist Avenue Seattle State of Washington State Society Dental Board Trust

Brown's Painters Dentists Parlors Ad

Brown's Painters Dentists Parlors locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 Union Block one door south of MacDou wall Southwick's hours 8 20 am to 6 30 pm Sunday 8 30 am to 12 36 pm

Union MacDouwall Southwick’ S Becond Avenue

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