Arizona’s Magna Charter Recalls Judges in Recall Debate
In Phoenix December the Arizona constitutional convention proposes recall power to remove judges for moral offenses, aligning with business interests opposing the plan. George Hunt argues courts deserve reverence but judges are human, while Taft’s presidency is cited as a potential veto risk. A Copper Queen attorney balks at signing the document.
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Washington
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Acta
George W. P. Hunt
Hunt
Arizona
Thane
Albert Jones
Copper Queen
Beware of This Santa Claus Safety Warning for Christmas Trees
A cautionary note warns readers to avoid risky Christmas decorations. It advises not lighting candles on trees until display time, removing candles before gifts, keeping tissue and cotton decorations away, and supervising children to prevent fire hazards. It also suggests soaking cotton imitation fur in strong alarm water and reconsidering tree illumination.
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Santa Claus
Christman
Dad
North Pole
Nou
Santa
Brittany
The Sweet Belief in Santa Claus
An essay argues against eroding belief in Santa Claus, defending childhood imagination and Christmas joy. It asserts Santa enriches life by fostering fellowship, family love, and happiness, despite being illogical and not scientifically verifiable. The piece contends denying Santa harms children and suppresses cherished pleasures.
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Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
John Bull
The Christmas Baby and The Babe of Bethlehem
A combined picture and story recalling the Christmas nativity. From Luke's account the shepherds hear angels declaring good news of a Savior born in David's city, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Also a verse from Matthew extols the Beatitudes for the righteous.
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David
Christ the Lord
No Divinity in Judges Recall in Arizona Policy
George W. P. Hunt argues that judges are human and calls for the recall to empower the people to curb corruption and protect the honor of the courts. He warns that without recall there is risk of injustice and disorder, advocating an orderly state over anarchy.
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Arizona
George W. P. Hunt
Kris Kringle Christmas Carols and Yule-Log Yarns
An eclectic holiday spoof notes Christmas quirks and gifts from varied figures including Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, while recounting jokes, poems, and anecdotes about Santa, stockings, and festive customs. It surveys carols, Mistletoe lore, and a quirky history of Santa Claus with a period newspaper voice.
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Kris Kringle
Wealthy benefactor’s Christmas encounter humbles generosity
A rich woman famed for aiding the poor faced a transformative Christmas when her butler delivered a severely wrapped cloth bundle from a poorly dressed child. The gesture exposed the true meaning of charity beyond monetary gifts, prompting a deeper sense of benevolence.
Quirky 1900s Observations and Celebrity Notes
A collage of satirical tidbits covers political stances, social tabloids, and public figures. Mentions include H Lodge Harvard politics and Mrs Harriman philanthropy, with references to Gen Lee Christmas and Lucky Baldwin. The piece blends sharp witticisms on crime, marriage, and diplomacy.
Letter from Mrs McDonald Defends The Star and Righteous Cause
A Seattle reader Mrs McDonald 76 writes in support of The Star praising its humane aid and moral uplift. She urges continued bold reporting against rascality and railroads or courts unfairness, citing prison writings by Bunyan and Paul as inspiration, and wishes the paper success as public justice prevails. A German inventor claims a sound proof telephone booth by burning tin.
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Mra. McDonald
Seattle
Star
The
John Bunyan
Pilgrim’s Progress
Bedford
Pilgrim's Progress
St. Paul, the Apostle
Deing
Mrs, I, M'Donald
McDuff
F. Hart
Diana's Diary Mise Dilipickies Seeks Long Lost Aunt
The narrator Fredd Schaefer seeks his long lost Aunt Blanche rumored to hold a pot of coin. He reflects on family pride and neglect, recounting how Aunt Blanche once dazzled the Dilipickles and now lives in Chicago as a widow. He plans to write and visit, hoping for a corking good time.
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Lucky Baldwin
Lucky
O Enrique Creel
Republic
Fredd Schaefer
Tve
Blanche
Aunt Blanche
Blanche Chippendale
Dilipickles
Chicago
Political satire and society notes mix in Star Dust column
The piece mentions Roger Sullivan meeting Woodrow Wilson and lampoons 1912 party politics with threats about Illinois delegation and a dig at ex Senator Smith. It notes Miss Gould's wedding space, a car sighting, a hot stove cooling tip, and a whimsy about initials spelling a name. A Springfield horse dies from fright, and Snapp dialogue closes with humorous contradictions.
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Roger Sullivan
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Sullivan
Smith
Ilinois
G’wan
New York
Sheehan
Ohio
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Baldwin
Lily
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Miss Gould
Kary Emile Maxmillian
Touts
Joseph Alexandre Theodore Manuel de Bardi
Paris
Springfield
Masa
Snapp
Mrs. Snapp
Nhon
Beecham
Beecham’s
Yuletide
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Second
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