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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

15

Carrie Chapman Catt Calls Roosevelt a Tree Toad

The piece portrays Carrie Chapman Catt branding President Theodore Roosevelt a tree toad a sharp metaphor from a women suffrage leader. It notes Catt’s strong platform speaking and Roosevelt’s known courage and affinity for nature while recounting a reader reaction about female suffrage and public debate.

Roosevelt Carrie Chapman Catt International Woman Suffrage Airlanes Europe Matt Mra. Catt Dent Roosevelt

T R as He Looks to Mrs Catt

The report notes Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt and President Roosevelt in a debate over nature’s role, hinting Roosevelt may view Catt’s stance as joining the “nature takers” ranks. The fragment suggests personal or political crossovers without clear detail.

Carrie Chapman Catt T. R Mrs. Catt Roosevelt Nature Takers

Actress Kiington to Retire to Be Old Fashioned Wife

United Press reports New York December 15 that actress Kiington, wife of Frohman, announces retirement from the stage. She says her temperament makes the life of an actress too intense and desires quiet at home to be an old fashioned wife after achieving success.

United Press Brew York T Iiington Bernstein Kiington Frohman Reed Sen Difngton

Fads and Fantasies on Round Cuffs in Fashion History

A fragment discusses changing cuff styles from round cuffs to cuffless designs influenced by slang and social trends. It notes how cuffs were once worn in a fixed way, then altered for comfort and practicality, with mentions of tailoring details and the evolving aesthetic. The tone reflects speculation on future fashion changes.

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Dr. G B y has been found by a father in causing death of Mabel Wirts by deadly dose of mercury. Will be sentenced Monday. The courtroom scene features a student count chant and a father’s remark on the cost of the lesson.

United Press Tland Dr. G. By of Uahter Fancee Mabel Wirts Ad. Tux Bichoiride

Kellogg Says He Will Not Join Taft Cabinet

Washington December 14 Frank Kellogg the government's trust buster announced he would not become a member of President Tafts cabinet. Rumors had circulated that he might be the next attorney general.

United Press Washington Frank Kellogg Taft

Amusements Listings Mixed At Local Theaters

The page lists show titles including The Great Divide Arisona A Millionaire Tramp Uncle Tom's Cabin and a slate of Vaudeville acts at Orpheum Shannon Cameraphone and other venues. The scattered items reflect a busy entertainment column with multiple venues and acts.

Actor Marty Ginster Found Dead in Pasadena Hotel

Los Angeles December 14 Marty Ginster a leading stock actor with the Belasco Stock Company was found dead in his room at the Hotel Maryland Pasadena. Indications point to heart disease. He was about 40. A widow and a 16 year old collar pin were noted among personal effects and listed for sale by Wm H Finck jeweler.

United Press Los Angeles Marty Ginster Belasco Stock Company Maryland Pasadena

Alaska game preserves proposed near Herendeen Bay and Mount McKinley

On December 18, Benator Porkine introduced bills to establish two game preserves in Alaska. One area would be near Herendeen Bay and Ugaehik Lake, the other around Mount McKinley, outlining protected zones and management aims.

Benator Porkine Herendeen Bay Ugaehik Lake Mount McKinley

Sutherland for U.S. Marshal at Home

Washington dispatch reports Delegate Cale pushed the president and attorney general to name a successor to Marshal Powell for the District of Alaska. He recommended Daniel Sutherland of the Alaska delegation for the post.

United Press Washington Cale Marenal Powell Trict Alaska Daniel Sutherland

Ballinger Possible Cabinet Pick as Interior Secretary

Washington December 18 The refusal of Frank Kellogg to join Taft s cabinet opens the way for Wade Elites of Ohio and B R A Ballinger of Beattie to become secretary of the interior.

United Press Washington Frank Kellogg Taft Wade Obio BR. A. Ballinger Beattie Interior

Steamship Line Eyes Seattle to Honolulu Run

Alexander Hume Ford, Teritorial Transportation Committee official, says Matson Navigation plans a Seattle to Honolulu passenger ship in July after completing freight service. He notes interest in Alaska Yukon Pacific exhibitions and Hawaii development.

Hawaiian Islands Alexander Hume Ford Territorial Transportation Committee Hawaii Australia South Seaelands Matson Matson Navigation Company Seattle Honolulu

Balkan Committee to Exist No Longer

A London Balkan committee, renowned as a leading European revolutionary group, plans to dissolve now that the Turkish parliament has opened. It will reform as the Anglo Oriental committee, a change currently under discussion and likely to be enacted.

Balkan United P London Europe Anglo Oriental Committee

He Got His Wish in Hanging Remark

Henry Harvey, a Black man hanged here yesterday for murder, told ministers he wanted to go to hell for a special purpose after the execution. Harvey had killed Hugh Price last summer.

Y United Press Rockingham, N Henry Harvey Harvey Hugh Price

Seattle Improvement Club to Meet on Bond Issues

The general conference committee of the Seattle Improvement Clubs will meet at the Commercial Club rooms this afternoon at 2 o'clock to consider the proposed bond issues on the ballot. City Engineer Thomson will address the gathering. At Lafayette California a power house powers electric roads lighting plants runs factories and supplies power for cities within about 150 miles.

Seattle Improvement Clubs Commercal Club Thomson Lafayette Cal

Reward given to American woman for service to treaty relations

Washington reports that MecNaughton of this city has been honored by the Department of Public Instruction of France. She received a diploma and insignia as an officer of the Academy of Palma for her work related to the Paria treaty between the United States and Spain and her contributions to literature and public interest.

United Press Washington

Anty Drudge At The Theatre On Monday Nights

A humorous exchange notes Anty Drudge is seen at the theatre on Monday nights. Mrs Hardwork refuses, saying she is tired from daily washing. An advertisement extols Fels Naptha soap as superior for cleaning dirt and germs in cold water with washing directions on the wrap.

Anty Drudge Anty

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