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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
A damaged text from Seattle explains monthly subscription pricing and delivery terms for a newspaper. It warns about a second class matter status and asks readers to renew before expiration, offering a reader call to the main office for service and adjustments.
A dramatic cautionary note compares nine day railroad disasters to theater time, noting 1339 killed and 2724 maimed, 3.6 million dollars of property lost, 222 track derailments, 320 collisions, and 4279 accidents. The piece highlights the relentless toll of rail travel.
A bill before the Senate, introduced by Senator La Follette, would place all telegraph companies under ICC oversight and would prohibit the ac tion that follows. The measure aims to curb the telegraph octopus but awaits necessary votes to advance.
The discussion centers on regulating telegraph franks used by government workers and making tolls fair. Advocates condemn telegraph companies for profits and abuses, arguing federal control is overdue. The bill has not yet passed.
A fragmented theatre column reflects on stage lines and acts with playful verse. The note mentions a performance climax in the second act and hints at box office receipts. References appear to writers and a 1920s author figure, alongside a dated wartime political publication line about guns.
A fragmentary verse note from W. J. BL of Georgetown contemplates afterlife fate and divine justice. The lines hint at judgment, compensation, and a satirical view of devilish dealings through legislative means.
A. J. Warting president of the C. M. and party arrived in the city a week ago then proceeded to British Columbia. Mr Farling’s long stay in the British territory drew comment from local traffic men.
Take a voyage from Pier 2 foot of Yesterway to the U Navy Yard aboard the Bound. View battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska cruisers Buffalo the training ship Philadelphia and the prison ship Nipste. Daily departures include the mammoth dry docks torpedo boats and more. Round trip price is 50 cents.
Ann Anderson, seeking divorce, obtained a restraining order from Judge Morrin to bar Pred Anderson from violence or returning to the family residence after the final hearing. She testified to continual cruel treatment and threats to kill her. Anderson must appear in court on Feb 14 to show cause why the order cannot be made permanent.
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