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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
4
The Seattle Star informs subscribers about subscription labels showing expiry dates and advance payments. Readers are urged to report missed deliveries by calling the main office at 1650, with service hours and steps to receive a replacement copy. The note also lists agency addresses in Ballard and Seattle for subscription management.
A Danbury hat maker wins a Supreme Court chance to sue a labor union for treble damages under the Sherman Act, challenging strikes and boycotts. The piece argues hats are protected as a societal pillar and calls for constitutional amendments and direct referendum to place the people above courts.
G B Brooks a 75 year old Arlington building engineer told police he fears being killed by speeding auto drivers after narrowly escaping perils on city streets. He cites a near brush by at University and First avenues at 3 pm yesterday and claims cars race at 50 miles per hour on North Broadway. He plans to obtain legal authorization to use force if needed, arguing courts fail to restrain drivers.
The Seattle War association plans a May 22 lawyers primary to express bar preferences for superior court judges. Judge Hanford of the Unit district court would oversee the process. If successful, nomination of judges would shift from the official position to the bar, with similar schemes in other cities and for the supreme court.
A miscellaneous column surveys quirky snippets and social chatter. It riffs on civic vanity and minor scandals, mentioning a cast of locals and distant figures with wry, old news voice. The piece blends jokes about romance law and public figures with light satire on town manners.
In Diana's Diary the narrator muses on leap year chances and a hopeful future with Sidney Greutenmiser. She confesses a domestic impulse to settle with a parlor, portraits, and a marriage license, weighing action against his hesitancy. The piece ends with a tease of continued musings.
By Jessie Mortlon a reflection on a woman’s longing for a home and the social pressure to marry. it warns against choosing a husband for security or escape from work, citing unhappy marriages and the toll of sacrificing love. the piece contrasts working life with domestic dreams and ends with a critique of courting for status.
In a quirky scene, a nail file provokes a noisy exchange among grooming items. The brush, collar button, and sachet bag retort with comic lines, speculating on who authored a recent joke as they tease and chatter about scent and makeup dynamics.
Lizzie Greggs named poetmistress at Newcastle. Colorado and Pennsylvania sail to Bremerton for repairs. State Association of Bankers in Tacoma endorses subtreasury in Seattle. Attorney G C Reed who killed Robert Cheney to face murder charge in Tacoma. Attorney General Atkinson will run for governor. Fort Canary garrison expanding. Fifty convicts to work on Snoqualmie Pass road this summer. Des Moines seeks a physician and drug store. Logging to resume around Shelton this week. Mrs John C Khea, 76, Hothell pioneer, dies. Seattle sewer and street work planned with $200,000 funding. In Indianapolis Bryan addresses 4000 men on The Prince of Peace. Public event sponsored by Y M C A.
Glover at 604 D and Johnston & Co. Bhigose perform mainsprings engraving and water repair work. Local trades listing notes service availability and business contact.
March and April train bargains from Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co with Chicago at 28.60 dollars and Kansas City Missouri River points at 20.00 dollars. St Louis fare 25.50 dollars. Send notices to Union Ticket Office First Ave EB. E. B. Ellis General Agent.
In Winsted Connecticut a doctor claims bumps on his head predict weather. He notes a single bump precedes rain three bumps foretell wind and snow, and he plans to forecast without a hat so observers can see the bumps as signs.
Ad offers full cabinet size tuxedo photographs for five dollars, priced at two fifty per dozen. Includes contact details pointing to Dingman at 1112 Beconday, upstairs.
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