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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
4
A historical column questions how to handle South Carolina governor Blease who refuses to enforce lynching laws and remains popular after re election. It lampoons governors meetings as wasted when faced with his return and mocks the idea of excluding him. It ends noting bandits blow up Wells Fargo at Pira California.
City editor warns of possible mischief as franchise talks stall after a four decade delay. Officials from the Terre Haute Post and local business leaders urge patience while negotiations continue.
A playful excerpt notes Bulgaria proposes that Uncle Sam umpire a cultural context with a wink of humor, contrasting his role as a neutral observer with a national cultural stance.
The piece portrays Speaker Taylor as a political trimmer who blocked King County reapportionment to the last moment, opposing labor and progressive bills. It bluntly urges King County to repudiate him and links his actions to potential defeat in re election.
Heat waves strain Southern regions causing health cautions while a mad dog scare rattles Northern California. Eastern readers urged to stay hopeful as advisories spread.
Madeline Albers accuses a Cincinnati millionaire banker of betrayal and vows revenge by naming her child after the banker. The move shocks local banking circles which deem her plan unoriginal and unwelcome.
A playful remark notes a doll that a baby cannot break and reveals the persistence of a infant as it discovers it cannot smash objects, inviting a lighthearted reader reaction.
Spokane Press editor condemns deceptive schemes against widows noting such tactics as failures of ethics. The remark warns readers away from schemes that exploit vulnerable individuals and urges integrity in reporting.
Bob Shaw of Portland and Bill Shaw of Sault Ste. Marie will meet in Seattle for the first time in 22 years. They plan a Christmas together with three brothers Harry, Frank and Fred Shaw. Activities include an auto ride a Christmas eve dinner and seats at The Blue Bird.
A playful remark jokes that Washington reporters often have crumbs on their beards, implying long hours and dining on the run during busy press cycles. The line conveys light humor about media culture.
The speaker notes Woodrow Becky faced increased temptation to profanity after leaving college for politics and jokes about trying the newspaper business once he handles that issue.
Cablegrams report the Greek peace delegation in London as busy deciphering dispatches amid ongoing tensions with Turkey. The tone notes Greece’s solo efforts in regional conflict.
Cleveland woman Miss Stella Budka was involved in a forgery case after a man named W Szydoryk’s name was misspelled on checks. She was detected when errors arose and became nervous, leading to her exposure.
F. W. Vaile, superintendent of railway mail service for the district including Washington Idaho and Montana, returned from Washington D C where he attended a conference of the committee led by Postmaster General Hitchcock to prepare for the parcel post starting January 1. The conference submitted fifty one recommendations for parcel post installation to the postmaster general.
A reflective piece extols Jesus as the source of gifts beyond material items, including kindness, brotherhood, love of children, nature, poetry, freedom, and the meaning of sorrow. It frames Jesus as an exemplar who unites humanity, calls for generosity, and teaches forgiveness and resilience.
In Los Angeles on December 24, Rev. Dr. Kramer at Central Baptist urged a vibrant praise service with the slogan sing or whistle. He introduced a new version of the hymn roll call up yonder as offerings were collected and the congregation sang loudly.
G. L. Tanzer rebukes The Seattle Star article on Dr. Littlefield’s experiments to create life. He argues life substances are inherently life-bearing and interdependent, warning that creating human life would challenge belief in a supreme being.
A fragment quotes a speaker claiming Miss Cutting Hints tried to make game of me at the musicale last night. The retort adds that she often makes me quail, reflecting social tensions in a loud exchange.
A fragmentary mention recalls a joke about a wife rifling pockets and a lecturer preparing material. Separate line notes France exporting 20 million dollars worth of autos in the first half of 1914.
A. Y. P. B. president J. Be. Chilberg may run for the post amid harmony efforts. Franklin high students seek reinstatement of Harry Anderson as Collins playfield superintendent. A small fire at Dream land pavilion followed by two men ejected earlier in the evening is under investigation.
Brief items reflect on everyday folly and social mores with wry humor. A Texas Post style line recalls a boy chewing tobacco at a gate, while other tidbits lampoon cruelty accusations, naval armament talk, early marriage repairs, and gender role jests in a light, editorial voice.
Five years ago reports show Beattie Athletic club building workers striking as tensions rose. The item notes unrest in a local construction project and labor action affecting venue operations.
A collage of quotes and jokes, including citizens vowing to grow whiskers till Taft’s reelection, fur coat dislikes, maidless living, beauty claims, and brief items about the national guard, a matrimonial bureau, Judge Archibald, and Rube Marquard needing a guardian.
A-Jol Bert Long had an upset Friday night near the elevator. The item appears in Tri-State News as a brief, with local barbs and quips interspersed among the chatter.
A Cold Master details Roy Alford heading near Ann Arbor for winter work with Vedder Car, Milan Leader noting his move. Jokes about dry wit and a barber shop moment mix with a quirky exchange about a barette as a drink dispenser. A local line mentions Stella Budka, Cleveland, and a forged check incident with misspelled name.
A feeble old horse at the Keller store corner lay down for a nap and refused to rise until a veterinarian arrived. The owner whispered to the animal and it immediately sprang up, calm and pleased, as onlookers watched Kendalville, Indiana.
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