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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
4
The Seattle Star informs subscribers how to handle delivery issues and address label changes. Readers are urged to report missed copies by calling local numbers 1060 or 441 between specific hours to ensure prompt replacement.
Chas T Barney a Cleveland born banker and later New York speculator killed himself after a life of financial and personal deceit. The piece argues moral failure spreads like a disease and warns to cut all vices rather than quarantine one.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans hearings on Pullman tariffs and the right to sell upper berths. The inquiry questions whether $2 for an upper berth after 150 miles is fair, given lower berth costs and annual gross earnings reported around $25,000,000 from 13,000,000 passengers.
A 1906 style column notes that 1,285,349 immigrants entered the country in the past year, led by Austria Hungary and Germany. It argues immigrants assimilate, cites a bill aiming to exclude Japanese, and warns that the door might be closed if Japan does not heed the handwriting on the wall.
A compact jumble of humorous lines and column notes. It references Josh Wise and The Jackies, a catchphrase about a brown study, refuted claims about long life for swans, a scientist tracing man to the "flah," and a banter about cooks and wages. It also mentions Mark Twain and political friends in a campaign.
A clipped dialogue humorously contrasts a father and son on thrift with scathing jests about senatorial courtesy. The exchange references Senator Graball, accusations of graft, and a punchline about negotiating legal fees, reflecting playful political satire and public ribbing.
A painter Delaine employs Jeanette Dupre as his model for a love themed canvas. Gavins, a stern patron, pursues the model while her guardian Col Dupre’s heirloom support complicates the art studio affair. Jeanette accepts the work and a new romance begins as the painting nears completion.
LeBlanc and Ratley have been appointed as agents of the Washington Fire Insurance Company in Louisiana. The designation expands local agency coverage and authorizes policy issuance and servicing within the state.
A fragment from the diary recounts a scene with Percy Scade Serogh and a wealthy visitor. The narrator, a nurse, describes being dismissed by Percy and hints at a possible engagement with Miss Lint, amid social engagements and a wedding tease.
In a gangland style exchange, the Brute and the Barkeep discuss McGraw’s alleged plan to dump Bresnahan and reshape the infield to benefit next season. Charlie confirms the deal, noting Boston and New York trades, while they discuss NL and AL power plays and a Chicago-Giants showdown looming.
A humorous verse depicts a man shoveling snow with a burdened look and heroic stance. He surveys neighbors from windows, fans his pride, clears a long porch path, plans for his car, and endures a final push before a call to feed the furnace from the kitchen.
A quirky old text fragment speaks of rural life and social critique. It muses on women rulers, mischief, wealth, and moral sayings with humorous spellings and folk wisdom.
An inspector asks why the report pauses and the conductor jokes about the end of the line. The exchange hints at a stalled task and a continual trip despite interruptions.
A string of anecdotes contrasts romantic misfires with banking wisdom. The speaker jokes about Jones having three loves that all failed at the last hour. A bank president offers a practical tip to spot counterfeit money by studying genuine notes. The dialogue closes with eagerness for an introduction.
Visitors may tour the U S Navy Yard to see battleships and cruisers including Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska Buffalo Philadelphia and a training ship. Mammoth dry docks boats and a prison ship Nipsie are listed with pier 2 at the foot of Wester way. Round trips five times daily for 500 Favans.
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