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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented dialogue portrays Mr W R Hearst and Adolf in a bizarre scene where conjoined epigrams, political jibes, and caffeinated levity surface. The piece hints at Hearst’s theatrics and public persona as Adolf half-wakes from a cuckoo clock moment amidst a conspiratorial mood.
Samuel Goodlove Cosgrove of Pomeroy Washington, a lawyer and farmer, stands as the leading Republican hopeful for governor. He is praised as honest, experienced, and a square dealing candidate, with wide support as a first or second choice among Mead and McBride supporters. If nominated and elected he would be a governor Washington could be proud of.
An opposing view labels Jim Agnew as unfit for sheriff, accusing him of graft links with county commissioners, spending afternoons at The Meadows races, and pursuing office solely for personal gain. The piece contrasts Agnew with Page and warns voters about a potential four‑person-led county government. it also mentions a Taft Bryan marching club novel scheme and includes local investment notices.
A short humorous column hints at a wedding between two locals, mentioning Josh Wiese and a clairvoyant guest. It references a man pocketing pride and money and riffs on a case of love at second sight with light, tongue in cheek wording.
Interviewer asks about a real Hindoo idol and the globe trotter quips that he has never seen one at work, turning the remark into a playful exchange.
A firm of shady outside London brokers was tried for swindling and acquitted with harsh remarks from the court. The next day the firm advertised with mock reverence to the lord chief justice, claiming probity by special permission. The item continues with humorous fragments and satirical verse.
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