Sun and Planets Chase the Moving Sun in Cosmic Race
The piece argues that the Earth and planets orbit a sun that itself moves toward a hotter star. It cites Prof Boas and Herschel, suggests our solar system travels in a spiral, and hints at a leap toward a “better place” as astronomy tensions unfold with religious tone. It notes Earth travels about 15 miles per second and a one million mile per day pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
Speakiog
Earth
Etrel
Boas
Astronomical Journal
Herschel
Vega
Sweets to the Sweet and the Havemeyer Gift Controversy
A critic argues that H O Havemeyer’s perfected sugar trust yielded ten million dollars in stock to others, claiming the wealth arose from a scheme to rob consumers. The piece likens the trust to a gang of crooks using masks and dark tools and anticipates government action to break up the gang and jail its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Havemeyer
London sees large unemployed women and children starve seeks meals
The speaker laments London’s failure to provide work and sustenance for many women and children. Women earn 2.50 weekly with one meal daily at 12 cents. Child allowances add up to 4.37 weekly for families, but the speaker insists civilization must ensure all willing workers have food shelter and some joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Taft favors economic framing over extra tariff session
The article argues President Taft will not call Congress into an extra session to revise the tariff. He prefers treating it as an economic issue via his commission. It asserts tariffs should be solved on economics, not politics, and that a just tariff law follows from economic framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Observations on politics taxes and arts in brief
A collage of opinions and items notes Uncle Sam Austria elections and the independence vote. Mentions Standard Oil Nagel and Dane McKinley for a Supreme Court seat and labor secretary. Also mentions three eggs sold for $1000 in New York and Cashier Spear of Oberlin who died after Cassie Chadwick lawsuit exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagel
U. S. Supreme Court
Dane McKinley
Labor
Taft
Poor Old Cashier
Spear
Oberlin, O
Cassie Chadwick
Editor's Mail: Short Letters From Star Readers
Readers may send brief letters on any topic or person for general interest. Personal malice is discouraged and the column will print those of sufficient interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Rainier Valley Fray Shows Power of Big Co Over City
In Rainier Valley the fight pits the 8 BE Co against the Crawford road with the S EE Co lurking in the wings. The article argues the larger corporation dominates council decisions and streetcar service while the city aided the rival during a recent plant outage. The piece decries perceived city favoritism and calls out franchise influence in approving or denying lines and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Valley
8. R
8. Co
9. BE. Co
Crawford Road
S. EE. Co
S. EB. Co
Renton
City Electric
8. EK. Co
Snoqualmie Co
8. BE. Co
KB. Co
Boody
Dudley
Commonwealth
John Anderson
Daddy Kent Tells War Stories After 21 Years with Seattle Police
A. M. Kent, honored veteran of the Seattle police for 21 years, recalls a stormy career in which he used his club only twice to save his life. Born February 17, 1845 in Elmir a New York, he fought in the Civil War with the 1424 Pennsylvania Infantry and later the Sth United States artillery at Fort Jefferson. He discusses unpublished wartime anecdotes about Mudd Arnold O Laughlin and Spangler, yellow fever at Fort Jefferson, and a rumored Lincoln conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kent
Seattle
Elmira
N. Y
Kent
1424 Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Sth
United States Artillery
Fort Jefferson
Dry Tortugas
Florida
Dr. Mudd
Arnold
O'Laughlin
Spangler
Lincoln
Mudd
Spangier
Leger Grenfield
Smith
Grenfield
Gren
Thoman
New York
O' Laughlin
Wilkes Booth
Jefferson Davie
Mutiny, Revolts and Civic Wrongs Stir Public Voice
Letters and snippets from Seattle readers accuse political corruption and corporate influence, call for vigilance against subway franchising, and urge action to fix streetcar and public lighting issues. Resident J. Anderson reports dark globe lamps and mud on transit routes, urging accountability.
Intimate 1910 Letter Mixed With Ads and Oregon Politics
A Washington letter from November 28, 1910, blends clippings of British trade ads with commentary on parcels post costs, U.S. rail rates, Hearst and Diaz, and praise for Uren on Oregon politics and Bourne. It highlights the Oregon plan of popular government and recent election vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
London Daily Graphic
Uren
Oregon
Senator Bourne
Tient
Bourne
Senate
Chanice
Trump
Unconfirmed Mexico Money Rumors Reported Affects Game Back
Rumors from Mexico about discounting the game back and cutting Mexican money by about 50 percent are unconfirmed and not yet substantiated by officials or reliable sources. The report lacks verifiable details and official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Strollers Column and Hotel Etiquette Gaffes
A hotel rule about washing clothes prompts a traveler to hang laundry in her room while noting savings. A mischief maker tricks a newlywed couple with warnings about affection and public displays, leading to a wary honeymoon. Other items note railing waste costs, a man with a cape, and Copenhagen fish buying habits.
Simple Remedy Helps Greenwood Man End Severe Back Pain
W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana describes severe lumbago relief after Foley’s Kidney Remedy and Foley’s Honey and Tire, noting injections and paralyzing pain prior to treatment. The testimonial cites improved symptoms and credit to the products.
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W. Greer
Greenwood
Foler
Cartel
Quaker Drege
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God
Guggenheim
Gates
Uncle Sam
Austria
Standard of Co
California
Indian Institute
Hale
Maine
Daddy Kent
Brazil
Nelson W. Aldrich
Hughes
Colorado
J. P. Morgan
Way
France
Diaz Calle Hie
Agarchists
Taft Calla
Greece
Madison
Marion
Firat
Yesler
Fauntleroy
Geo. Ottis
Electric Company
Ferry
Oo. W
British Columbia
Ita
Jersey
Elingham
Norfolk
North Fon Fisheries Co
Grimahy
Top Aide
Rioin and Ride
Ateaka Jo the Direct Supply Stores, Ltd
Frank Hitchcock
United States
Mr. Hearst
Diaz
Elbert Hubbard
Horlick
Mike
Mia
Hrandels
Hat
Copenhagen
Ebe
Ine Madison
Twelfth East
Cedar
D. Gitkewon
Ingien Toungstown
Otte
Peries
Coe
Foley
Quaker Drug Co
H. S. Turner
Interlaken
Capitol Hill
Lake Union
Lake Washington
University Grounds
Cascade Mountains
James, Madison
East Union
23Rd Avenue
Boyer Avenue
Union
Capitol Mill
Interlaken Park
H. S. Turner Investment Co
Cherry Street
Main
Lumber Exchange
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