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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented humor titled piece hints at wartime mood with jokes about pennies and a boy bragging over mud cakes. The readable text pairs light banter with a wartime setting, suggesting a human-interest aside amid newsprint.
A bustling town hall scene marks the adjournment of the old board and the swearing in of new trustees. Ladies in bright gowns mingle with guests among floral tributes as exultant cheers and courtesy replace earlier formality.
Johnny drinks with Henry Higgins sparking a quarrel that leaves Mrs Higgins alarmed. Henry falls and police arrest him for disorderly conduct after a drunken scene at the home. Kennery and bystanders witness the stumble as officers handle the aftermath.
A man keeps a “Do it NOW” motto above his desk and maintains neatness at quitting time while coworkers’ desks stay cluttered. He says he adopted the motto for sentiment, not pressure, yet its visible message seems to prompt him daily. The piece notes the enduring power of a simple incentive.
A Seattle school board proposal to bar employees from running for public office sparks protest. Janitors and teachers challenge the idea as overreach, defending the primaries as a right for individuals to seek office without boss interference.
A column mocks Woodrow Wilson’s loneliness after political and personal losses while touching on Seattle bankers disputing a clearinghouse idea. It notes Bristow’s report of nobody home with progressives, and bull moosers dismissing their existence. It references school board debates and court delays in recall petitions. It ends with social notes and a joke about a travel group.
A Santa Fe California Limited train derailed after its track was undermined by water at Shafter California. Five people were injured and three feared dead as rescue crews worked amid the wreckage.
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