Birth Pains Behold a New Birth of Freedom
The piece surveys global upheaval as monarchies fall or reform and republics rise. Portugal dethrones its king for a republic. Belgium confronts royal power with suffrage demands. Germany indicts the Kaiser amid revival of divine right. England challenges noble privileges. Mexico rebels. the United States redefines party politics.
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Portugal
Belgium
Germany
England
Mexico
United States
Cheer Up Brethren Why Don’t Men Go To Church
A study of 129 New England village leaders finds 17 attend church regularly, 13 occasionally, and 99 never go. It cites lack of parental authority, Sunday papers, automobiles, and Sunday visiting as factors, arguing the real question is the level of religion in hearts and lives, not church attendance.
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New England
Open Call to Railroads for Honest Freight Costs
A public appeal urges railroad leaders to reveal true costs behind freight rates. The request insists profits reflect fair practice, demanding factual disclosures before any rate increases.
Observations and political quips from a Boston dispatch
A fragmented Boston dispatch surveys politics and society with humor. It notes Helen Taft and Paw Taft as outs over two years ahead, jokes about Hiram Johnson and inauguration, fashion trends, a suggestion Canada annex Maine, and a Wall Street crops revival note.
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Paw Taft
Boston
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Wall Street
Quiet Man Blaine Takes on City Graft in Seattle
BE. L. Blaine, a mild Sunday school teacher and city graft investigator, leaves home to expose graft. He previously led the Meredith and Wappenstein inquiry and drew resignations. Blaine’s Seattle roots run deep, with father Rev. David Blaine and mother Catherine Blaine both early city figures.
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Honey
Polk
Burns
BE. L. Blaine
Blaine
Homes
Meredith
Wappenstein
Seattle
David BE. Blaine
Catherine P. Blaine
First Av
Maine
Oregon
Wesleyan College
Wooten
Wappy
Beattie
Edward L. Blaine
Editors Mail: Readers Share Community Views
Short letters from Star readers appear in this column to discuss topics of general interest. Writers may comment on people, events, or issues as long as no personal malice is involved and tone remains suitable for publication.
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Star
Roaming Bits From The Daily Thing And Beyond
A collage of quirky quotes and notices across politics culture and humor. Mentions Lem Horsblock jokes about whiskers republican Portugal and a New York police turkey tale. References to Dem ocratic Prosperity reception plans with Bryan Harmon and others plus a vaudeville lineup and a tongue in cheek paste pot diagram.
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Col. W. Jennings Bryan
Jud Harmon
Wood Wilson
Corpaus Delecti
J. Dix
Kink Manuel
Habeas Corpus
Mr. Co. P
Moore Theatre
Taftunset Canal Dance Night Sparks Local Talk
A rumor swirls that Taft is unaware of a planned event titled Dance at Dresmiond tonight. Locals say a canal expert warned of loud noise and crowd disruption during the supposed performance.
City Council Asked to Fix Freight Rates for Seattle Lines
Fred W. Kelly writes from Seattle asking the city council to fix freight rates for the Seattle Electric Co and the Seattle Renton and Southern. He cites poor service, frictions over franchise grants, and argues rate fairness is needed for riders, grocers, and growers, noting differences with other lines and asking who can fix rates.
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the Star
Seattle Electric Co
Seattle, Renton & Southern
United States
Star
8. BE. Co
9. E. Co
Renton & Southern
Seattle and Renton
8. E. Co
Crawford
Stone & Webster
Tacoma
Fred W. Kelly
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