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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
4
The passage shows subscription and mailing details for The Star at Seattle Washington with editorial and business addresses at Sunset Main and related notices. It notes rates at twenty five cents per month and outlines renewal reminders and change of date procedures for subscribers.
August Belmont of New York warns the Civic Federation that punitive taxes on great fortunes would sap the nation. He argues income and inheritance taxes threaten the springs of life, using his own stock holdings as an example, while deeming opinions of the ultra rich as the least valuable in public policy.
The House defeated a bill to raise congressmen pay from 5000 to 7500 a year citing the 1873 salary grab scandal. The piece argues retroactive raises would be improper and notes current pay covers office expenses as members spend much time in Washington and pursue private business. It defends congressional service and argues against cheapening lawmakers.
Pam Henderson offers warm protection options while noting a ride on the Southern Pacific Shasta Route. The ad mentions blankets, handsewn harnesses, and to visit the Dalen Ticket Office at 608 First Ave for tickets and information.
A quirky collection from the Star column features prize notices and humorous exchanges. Readers are invited to send in brief yarns for a chance at a first prize of two dollars, with a one dollar second prize, while miscellaneous banter references cultural topics, local figures, and a discussion on freely eating snakes.
The piece condemns male indifference to women and children, cites Shakespeare to contrast attitudes on parentage, and argues laws fail to protect women and unborn children. It notes men abandon families, and society shields patriarchy while condemning mothers.
In Washington Lew Dockstader agreed not to repeat lines mocking a politician's marriage after a veiled visit by Mrs Jane Way Platt wife of Senator Thomas C Platt of New York. He kept his pledge and has heard nothing further from her since she chose not to pursue it.
The piece lampoons New Year resolutions as a social habit, tracing how people vow to quit vices like liquor and swearing off taxes, only to relapse quickly. It notes the yearly epidemic of self discipline, the varied reactions of individuals, and the enduring joke of broken promises.
In a dramatic Pullman car confrontation on a westbound train, a former partner turned robber is thwarted by a desperate tramp who sacrifices himself. The two men clash as a dynamite wreck erupts in Pennsylvania. The tramp is killed while saving St. Clair and a frightened foreign mother clings to her babies. The millionaire survives with injuries, while the tramp dies a hero.
Milton McKean was today committed to the insane asylum by Judge Griffin. This marks the third time he has been sent to Stella Coom.
A local advert promotes Waherman's experience and personal supervision as the reason their custom suits are the best fitting and most superior. It emphasizes reliability and workmanship at 1016 Second Ave to attract customers seeking quality tailoring.
The Y M C A will host a parents day for juniors next Monday with rehearsals in the swimming tank and gym as parents observe. An all night program from 6 pm to midnight features athletic and musical stunts. January 2 marks the start of term two with new courses on gan engines. A Sunday youth meeting is canceled due to vacation. Rev F L Wagrum begins a three part series with The Great Proposal as the first theme followed by a free-for-all quiz.
A notice stating the 1067 calendar will be ready for distribution in December. It invites friends to obtain a new calendar from G. M. Krown Minting Co. at 221 Pine Street with both phones listed for contact.
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