Leopold the Magnate of Congo and His Global Empire
The article chronicles King Leopold II of Belgium and his Congo venture, detailing the indépendent Congo flag, European recognition, vast profits from ivory and rubber, and the sprawling net of Congo concessions. It notes alleged brutal practices, massive personal wealth, and tumultuous royal scandals surrounding his family and mistresses.
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Leopold
Congo
Cleveland
Europe
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London
German Greek Cheese War Lands in Justice Court
Greece and Germany clash over an Italian made cheese in a case heard by Judge George. Greek buyer J D Katsovos of Seattle and German seller H Neiderhaus of Tacoma, with broker Pappaspiron, are entangled as international law awaits appeal.
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Germany
Italy
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J. D. Katsovos
Seattle
H. Neiderus
Tacoma
Philip Yappaspiron
Neiderhaus
Smoker Saturday Night by Seattle Council No 83
Vaudeville speeches music and dancing will be the features of a smoker Saturday night by Seattle council no 83 united commercial travelers at Elis hall Alaska building.
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Seattle
Primrose Delivers Cosy Soft Shoe Show at Grand
Seattle audience enjoys a neat intimate performance by George Primrose, a veteran minstrel star, who returns to the Grand Theatre with a polished program. The act features Primrose’s famed soft shoe routine, strong end men, and bright ensembles by Blondell and the Bright group, all drawing praise from a lively crowd.
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Grand Theatre
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Seattle
Lew Dockstader
Cahoota
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Willam Sederberg Jailed Over Family Support Payment
Letters from CHARLES HULTIN criticize The Star for not applying a Swedish style approach where a jailed man is compelled to work and his upkeep costs are charged to his family. He argues such a system would enforce family responsibility.
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Willam Sederberg
Sweden
Ravenna Hill Sponge Defies Engineers Along North Trunk Sewer
Ravenna Hill tunnel project faces collapse as a massive sponge like ground floods the work. Grant Smith Co admits delays to finish by 1910 while experts push costly methods to drain water and salvage the 20 mile North Trunk sewer and Green Lake section.
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Hudson River
Lake Michigan
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San Francisco
American Caught by Czars Agents in Hazelton
Stephen Platicky of Coleraine, a foreign speaking resident, was drafted into the Russian army while visiting Russia. He left the United States years ago and lacks citizenship papers, and his friends here seek intercession but cannot help. His case has prompted some locals to pursue naturalization.
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Russia
Stephen Platicky
Coleraine
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Santa Claus Answer Wanted From Star Readers
A ten year old boy, Alex McRae, asks the Star to bring him an engineer engine and roller skates for Christmas. He explains his sister is sick with typhoid, and their mother fears paying the doctor and nurse will prevent Santa from visiting. He offers to leave the door open for Santa.
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Ord Ave
Roller Skates Listed With Ball Bearing Prices
A. L. Hall advertises roller skates with ball bearing options priced at 2.25 and 3.00 dollars. Address listed at 1111 First Avenue.
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Beattie Residents Rally Over High Fuel Costs
A letter from Mt. View Sta Editor Star warns of winter hardships as suburbs face fuel shortages. The note questions coal prices, cites Beattie costs versus Michigan, and predicts a mass exodus if prices stay high. Also included is a Christmas wish from A B H asking Santa for a coaster.
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Michigan
Beatti
Beattie
Bryan Denounces Taft Message As One Of The Tamest
In Lincoln Bryan says Taft's recent message is among the tamest White House documents. He claims no tariff revisionists find comfort in the subject and predicts future special messages will cater to special interests. Bryan argues the Sherman anti trust law needs enforcement, not amendment.
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William Jennings Bryan
Taft
White House
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Taft urged to push Roosevelt policies promptly
Madison Wisconsin December 17 Senator La Follette urges President Taft to move forward Roosevelt policies quickly and not let Congress and the public infer delays after the last extra session. He notes Taft should present a clear program rather than waiting for Aldrich and Cannon.
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