Why Seattle Kept Press Attacks City Utilities
A critical look at editorial campaigns against municipal ownership of Seattle water and power. The piece argues subsidized papers fear competition, lower city rates, and reduced power held by private utilities, detailing past legislative attempts and a renewed push to undermine city control through press manipulation.
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Seattle
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
City Light
Seattle Electric Co
State Public Service Commission
Piker or player would choice shape a man’s life
A discussion on ambition questions whether choosing modest, detail by detail work over chasing big prizes truly makes one happier or a better citizen. It argues pikers built the country and that restraint can honorably guide personal and social character.
A Sunday Tip on Church Costs and Giving
A columnist notes that US church services cost about $2 per attendee while theatres often charge more. They urge churchgoers to support their church when offerings are passed, suggesting that religion is free but running a church costs money.
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United States
Germany rejects America as peace arbitrator, wary press notes
European newspapers, including several in Germany, express doubts about the United States playing a decisive role in peace talks. They argue for a firm but friendly German stance and caution Uncle Sam not to force himself into mediation. The piece notes early skepticism and questions the arbitrator’s independence.
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Germany
America
Uncle Sam
Financial roundup and satirical gibes in early 20th century column
The column lists income tax results ending June 30 with 316 909 corporations and 64 071 319 185 capital stock, notes a 7 percent net income on capital, and a year over year gain of over half a billion. It references Mayor Mitchel warning the unemployed, wartime prohibitions on liquor, Niagara Falls drinking lore, Albania seeking a king, Zapata’s Mexican politics, and a New York wage-earnings report showing half of workers earn under eight dollars weekly.
Twins Born in Two Counties Heartening Birth Tale
Mrs. Matilda Zwaiena of Parkersburg Pennsylvania gave birth to twins in separate counties. A boy was born at her home and a girl followed at a Lancaster hospital. The piece also notes sensory tips linking cold water to vision, swallowing water to smell.
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Matilda Zwaiena
Parkersburg
Lancaster
Rufe Jones
Etna
Presse William
Jones
Clark
Ark
Democrat-Enterprise
Shaped Verses and Ads Across Early Columns
A collage of snippets includes consumer reads, rural barter, and social quips. Local trades feature hay barter and hunting dog value, while playful rhymes and dialogue comment on shopping by ads and household wit across newspapers.
Editor's Mail Letters on comics clubs and noise
Readers urge revival of Oscar and Adolph comic strips and oppose Diana D l pickles while praising Everett True. Letters discuss forming citizen drill clubs, a car union, and quiet for a studio resident troubled by newsboys near Flint and Cherry.
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the Star
Oscar
Adoph
Diana
Everett True
America
Wilson
Army
Navy
National Guard
Star
Lowman
Flint and
Cherry
George Mellen
Big Business Used Intimidation to Influence 1914 Michigan Vote
A Washington dispatch recalls a 1914 effort by big business and mine bosses to sway congressional and state elections in upper Michigan. A mimeographed letter from Newport Mining Company urged shift bosses to guide workers to vote for specific candidates including W Frank James, aiming to split tickets and secure bi partisan success. The piece notes Rep W J Macdonald's defeat and questions the efficiency of corporate pressure.
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Washington
Big Business
Machine Politica
Congress
W. J. Macdonald
Michigan
Upper
Macdonald
W. Frank James
James
Representative Macdonald
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Newedd
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Ible
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