Star backs Bouillon for mayor and Bothwell for comptroller
The Star endorses A. V. Bouillon for mayor William J. Bothwell for comptroller and Edward L. Terry for treasurer. It notes Bouillon’s qualifications and dismisses his opponent as unfit. Bothwell is praised as fit for duties and Terry as energetic and trusted. It hints at forthcoming council recommendations and mocks civic apathy.
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The
Star
A. V. Bouillon
William J. Bothwell
Edward L. Terry
Bouillon
Seattle
Bothwell
Alaska
Terry
Bouillon's Era Opened Competition In City Supplies
The article argues that A. V. Bouillon, while Seattle public utilities superintendent, ended favoritism in city contracts. It claims prior officials steered water meter, harness, and other bids to preferred suppliers, raising costs. It alleges Bouillon curtailed this, while critics quote past expense figures and accuse current leaders of shielding the same favored bidder.
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Seattle
A. V. Boullion
Boullion
Bouillon
Bowllion
Shadowed Guide in the City’s Maze
A wary warning about a smooth talking figure who shadowed travelers and loiters at corners. The piece advises vigilance, urging readers to pause, note behavior, and avoid being deceived by his suave approach.
Hardest Task in the World to Get a Meal
A narrator recalls wandering through various restaurants seeking a meal that fits, finding places too fussy or underwhelming. The piece humorously notes misfits, floating kidney stews, and overpriced spots with unfulfilling menus as the waiter quotes and plates disappointingly.
English Conductor and the Nickel Incident on a Pay-Per-Use Car
A British man offers a nickel to a New York streetcar conductor who insists on the coin being dropped in. The Briton refuses and exits the car, while the conductor, in a burst of invective, drops the nickel into a different passenger’s bag. The item includes a humorous exchange and references to comic strips and political satire of the era.
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Lishman
New York
New York Sun
The Matinee Idol Admonishes Dress In Society Play
White Whittlesey Florence Roberts servant and matinee idol discusses clothing. He argues clothes influence impression and urges tasteful dress for occasions. He notes frock coats bow ties and matching shoes and warns against green ties or rolled trousers. He says dress should fit the occasion and that clothes help or hurt both men and women.
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White Whittlesey
Whittlesey
Florence Roberts
Alhambra
Queen Elisabeth
Mr. Whittlesey
Walt
Mr Skygack Visits Earth as Special Correspondent
Mars observer Mr Skygack acts as a special correspondent visiting from Mars. He records wireless observations in a notebook detailing impressions and notes on Earth life and technologies.
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Earth
Choate Delivers Forceful Plea in Million-Dollar Case
In New York City attorney Joseph H Choate aged 78 spoke in the United States circuit court for the receivers of the New York City Railway in a suit against Metropolitan Securities seeking nearly 3 million dollars. He reduced 1000 pages of testimony and 400 pages of briefs to essential points, held the court in rapt attention for an hour, and left the audience impressed by his energy and clarity. The article also notes plans by Miss Alice Smith for a women only house of detention not a prison, and Rockefeller plans for a garden project in Pocantico Hills with an expected expenditure of 1 to 2 million dollars next summer.
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New York
Joseph H. Choate
United States
New York City Railway Company
Metropolitan Securities Company
Cheate
Choate
Ely
Miss Smith
High Cost of Living Provokes Middle Class Grumble
Prof. Noah Lotton questions why workers tolerate high prices while wages are stretched and goods cost more year round. He contrasts Windsor Canada cheaper living with Detroit and mocks seasonal shortages, urging awareness of posterity being robbed. He notes strikes, wage gaps, and suggests even a two dollar day barely covers essentials.
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Windsor
Canada
Detroit
Public Eye on Shiras era and Pittsburgh’s resource boom
The piece recalls Justice Shiras invited by Harrison and appointed to the Supreme Court, noting his Pennsylvania years as a lawyer amid Pittsburgh’s oil iron and coal boom. It highlights his role in major corporate litigation over land, trade, banking and mining as he neared retirement in 1903.
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Shiras
Supreme Court
Henjamin Harrison
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Supreme Bench
Fragmented dialogue amid reminiscence and gossip
A mosaic of characters exchange jumbled lines about theft, marriage, and local figures. They discuss past deceptions, elopement, a minister, and mundane trade chatter from meat prices to coffee. The scene hints at community tensions and personal histories.
Which Head Is Yours
Letter from Iming Blatt dated January 2 1916 Seattle Washington requests kind thanks for past favors and acknowledges advice on living business and health. It references 1207 Piret Ave City and speaks of gratitude to Vriesd leek time tee peered with best wishes for public knowledge of the help received.
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Seattle
Waabisaton
Withem Windeer
Piret Ave
Vriesd
Windsor Center Lectures On Employment at Hretee Site
The Windsor Center in Hretee hosts lectures tonight Sunday night and next week at the hie auditorium on First Avenue. Free admission with early arrival advised. Consultations daily from 164 to pm at 1207 First Avenue.
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Hretee
First Avenue
Windsor Dealer in Brains
Fragmented text shows a sales focus with a traveling salesman praising financial condition and commissions. Mentions Seattle Texan, real estate, climate, and years of earnings. Contains distorted names and places, suggesting a promotional or testimonial note.
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Desier
Seattle
Lear
Ton
Tacoma
Unclear Kidney Pain Described and Remedy Claims
An advertisement-style passage warns that kidney pain signals sickness and cannot be treated by plasters or liniments. It advocates a kidney medicine as a stimulant and tonic to restore kidney function, relieve inflammation, and purify the blood, claiming rapid relief from backache and related symptoms.
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