Grosscup Reversal of Standard Oil Fine Sparks Debate
The piece attacks the US Court of Appeals reversal of a 29 million dollar penalty on Standard Oil for rebates to Chicago & Alton. It denounces Judge Landis and questions the court’s understanding of interstate commerce, arguing ignorance excuses no one, and praises youth and fearlessness in the trial judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Standard Oil
Chicago & Alton
Landis
Higher Court
Standard Oil Co
Court of Appeals
Rockefeller
Circuit Court of Appeals
Rockefeller Corporation
Judge Grosscup cites act as promoting trade not restraining
The Star critiques the interstate commerce act and rails against misperceptions of its purpose. It contrasts claims that the law aimed to curb rebates with a view that it echoes the Mosaic rule against stealing. The paper cites police remarks on crime linked to pool rooms and comments on a Bremerton dry dock contract and Seattle street regrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosscup
Congress
Star
Ward
Billiary
San Francisco
Seattle
J. Erickson
Bremerton
Erickson
A Light Verse and Comic Skits From A Then Current Page
A collage of verses and dialogue items presents witty rhymes on etiquette letters and roast jokes about sports figures. It juxtaposes humorous exchanges between fictional characters Mrs Brubb Mr Stubb and others with mock newspaper letters and brief social chatter.
Fragmented OCR item hints at newspaper drama and defective paper
Fragmentary text mentions a house, a fatal defect, a Brown paper, and the phrases What Hae become of Brown paper and You, it was a good paper. It references Louls Post Dispated and an argument about a failing publication.
Fragmented Notes on Public Life and Odd Facts
A collage of quips and curiosities covers politics, sport, comedy, and food lore. Topics touch on alcohol, theft, boxing, travel distances, wealth, and Brie cheese production with scattered quotations and anecdotes.
A Typewriter Tale of Sally Willon and Winters
A talking typewriter recounts the office romance between Miss Sally Willon and Horace Winters in a law office run by Horace Winters. The instrument recalls Sally's flirtations and a trembling, partially read love note left by Winters during the neon hour as missteps and emotions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Williams
Smithington No
Misa Bally
Winters
Iacon
Milas Sally
Miss Sally
Sally
The Thief and the House Dog
A thief enters a house with a countermeasure for the house dog. The dog refuses the offered bite and instead rests, remarking that elaborate precautions often prove unnecessary. The tale mocks overcautious security and the thief’s warning that noise may invite trouble.
Village Cut-Up Chatter at Old Settlers Fest
Fred Schaefer recalls Old Settlers day with neighbors Birdie Beaneagle and Nettle Winzinger exchanging jibes about cosmetics. Judge Skoover leads with a toast to pioneers. Deputies chase shell-game workers as Grandpa Malach Sowers rides the merry-go-round amid jovial crowd life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schaefer
Fellows
Birdie
Nettle Winzinger
Lem Hoover
Judge Skoover
Hen Bierley
Tandy Klute
Tandy
Grandpa Malech Sowers
Grandma Sow
Intrigue Deepens as Sally and Winters Exchange Notes
Sally and Winters interact over a note, Winters confesses he wrote it, Sally resists, and a typewriter scene unfolds. Sally then uses a letterhead to signal will and the couple tries a new approach, prompting further tension between the two.
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Seattle Star
TAR | Publishing Co
Anneal Ballard Star
Ballard Ay. Gomez
Ballard
Everett Star Agency
Merrettures
Etor Nockefetter
Gunset
Postoffice
Washington
George Lamb
King County
Thirday
Water Front
H. L. Klein
James
J. Lathrop
People
RTE
Croman Cid Moe
Boayanga
Lou Rogers
Josh Wise
BY Josh
Teen
John
Mrs. Brubb
Mariat
Mr. Stubb
Misa Rider
Jack Kidder
Amile
Ohio
Shirt Valer
Silver
Flint
Yokohama
May Irwin
Con
Soaring Eagle
Washington Herald
France
Ttta
Paria Inet
F. W. Schaefer
the Thief and
Ers
Ackley
Rob Sandpiper
Swayzee
Abe Okenberger
Exposition
Universit
Cig Parke
Pewlett International Bond & Realty Company
American Bank
The
Crown Clothing Co
First Avenue
Downing, Hopkins & Ryer, Inc
ROKK
Ys Co., Inc
Genuine, Live, You
Develoining Properties
Johnston BI Third Ay and
University At
Beattic
Wash
Mises Sally
Everett Taye
Anal Aker
Retaig
StaTiigy
Medicime
Raglich Moapital
Steve
Rubber Geods
Bradbury System
Bradbury
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second Avenue
Union Street
Reliable Credit House
McCarthy
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
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