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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
3
A chaotic diary fragment recounts a prize fight night with Diana's diary style humor. Rivalries, bets, and a doped sandwich contribute to the confusion as narrators recall Ramamitt’s victory, Dudley’s betting, and a comic ending with the editor’s self portrait.
In a letter to The Star the writer argues Amendment No 7 to the city charter is not a model franchise and would remove safeguards on street railway franchises. The piece recalls a 1908 charter stance and cites a defeated proposal, urging maintenance of a purchase or condemnation clause to regulate franchises. IRVING M. CLARK also comments on civic governance and labor value. ALBERT JULE criticizes river dam camp sanitation and health inspections in Cedar River project areas.
The Seattle Star Tacoma Times and Spokane Press urge U S congressional investigation of Dr Friedmann's tuberculosis cure. W W Shepherd Scripps Berlin correspondent reported the discovery December 2 and provided exclusive updates including the first American patient treated. Shepherd's
A columnist compares a 45 year old bachelor and a 44 year old old maid, noting independence and bossiness as decisive traits. They argue marriage between such strong rivals often yields little happiness, yet offer congratulations to an eventual couple and wish for many children.
A lively plea urges Rev. M. A. Matthews to remain in Seattle and continue his work. The letter emphasizes his influence, interest, and the desire of locals to keep him from accepting an offer in Los Angeles. The piece also touches on local civic notices and editorial snippets.
A collage of brief diary like items on local events and oddities from a city scene. Notable mentions include a photo row from a school procession with Annie Smith identified in third rank, and Milwaukees unknown boy shot in an alley.
The Mt Httr Cuel The Cirel poetry contest ends with seventy eight students competing Friday afternoon. Mins Letta Day wins first prize for best poem. many participants listed with towns and addresses. Two winning pieces and additional works named, including BILL AND JIM and MISKELAULT Kent wash.
A reader challenges the Star editor on wealth sources arguing that wealth derives from labor applied to land and questions whether natural elements like dirt water air and sunshine are equal wealth. The exchange reflects debate between single tax and socialist perspectives in a historical context.
The message states the answer to the inquiry as a single word flake. It identifies Benjamin Brown as the recipient and delivers the response plainly. No additional context or details accompany the answer.
George Rosewater convinces his wife to see Way Down East at Seattle Theatre amid the couple’s money worries. They attend a center-row show paid for by small coins, after heated talk about rent and household needs. The wife praises the performance while planning another outing.
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