Surprise decision on damages in Pierce case shocks readers
The case of Mrs. Pierce against Seattle Electric Co. ended with a $37,900 award upheld by the supreme court, despite claims it was excessive. The article notes the jury read the signing document to be unconscionable and questions the court’s stance, while also mentioning Maine’s Rana Douglass planning a naked woods venture two months hence.
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RS Jennie. Plerce
Seattle Electric Ca
Pierce
Supreme Court
Rana Douglass
Maine
Massachusetts
As Young or Old as We Feel
A 38 year old woman marries a 30 year old man and critics argue about age. The piece says true love can keep youth in spirit despite years, and highlights that affection and partnership matter more than numbers. It ends noting bored tourists at Coronado Beach plan a baby dress up party with women dressing as infants.
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Coronado Beach
Cal
Justice and money power clash over railways and trusts
A critical op-ed mix notes Missouri restitution suits against railway directors for Frisco gutting, contrasts New Haven losses harming thousands of women and children, and questions accountability for Morgan Rockefeller Baker. It cites Mary Flower’s provocation in New York and warns about standards in public life.
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Missouri
New Haven
Morgan
Rockefeller
Baker
East
Turn the Baby's Tears to Laughter
Susceptible infants blamed on constipation causing fussiness and headaches. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as mild laxative, safe for all ages, with testimonials from Mrs. John Kirch Jr. of Pittsburg. Offers sample and money back guarantee, urging families to avoid harsh laxatives.
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Tuat
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ballyhoo Wedding Drama Sets Stage for Admi ral Atom
A narrator recalls a stunt marriage scheme planned to draw crowds for Admiral Atom, with a midget groom and a hired bride, turning a real wedding into a show. The plan collapses as the narrator resigns from the sideshow and contemplates political morality in public life.
We lamp in The Star and Naked Walk Into Maine Woods
A jumble of scanned clippings voices social outrage and satire. It notes a woman plans to prove she can battle alone in the Maine woods next summer while other items comically reflect on Shakespeare cinema and public life.
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Maine
Editor challenges claim on prostitution and gambling
In the Editor's Mail, O. B. Jensen contests Prosecuting Attorney R. J. Faussett's remark that prostitution and gambling exist in every town in Snohomish County. He challenges him to find gambling or prostitution in Gold Har and defends Gold Dar.
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the Star
Gold Dar
Wash
R. J. Faussett
Snohomish County
Oriental eggs unfit Editor The Star
A. O. Burrill reports from travelers and residents in China that eggs produced under insanitary conditions are unsafe. He asserts lax sanitation in Chinese communities and chicken scavenging on farms leads to unfit food for humans, despite Oriental eggs reaching U.S. markets.
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the Star
China
A. O. Burrill
Call for an inspectors board to oversee state building
The Star editor laments no candidate has proposed a commission of efficient building inspectors or similar agency to compel the winner to follow platform plans after election. He argues voters need direct recognition and safeguards once votes are counted and the winner seated.
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the Star
Dandarine Hair Tonic Promises Quick Gloss and Growth
A vintage advertising claim promotes Knowlton's Danderine for lustrous hair with dandruff removal and promised rapid fullness. It describes easy application, a 25 cent bottle, and eventual new hair growth after two weeks, urging readers to test on a small strand for a visible shine.
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Knowlton
Droog
Special Election on Port of Seattle Bond Issues March 3 1914
Port Commission proposes borrowing 225000 from voters to fund Salmon Bay Improvement Unit No 8 as part of the Harbor Improvement plan. Bonds priced as 100 to 1000 dollar denominations with semiannual 5 percent interest and maturities up to 42 years. Election date set with hours for Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Port Commission
Port of
Seattle
Washington
City of
New York
State of Washington
County of King
Sald
Incorporate Limita
Port Commission OF
H. M. Chittenden
Beremsberg
Army officers hug and kiss wives in divorce case
Fredericka Stephens Naylor testifies about army life at multiple posts and a social code in which officers’ wives mingle with other officers. She describes “spooning” and casual displays of affection as common, while disputing her husband’s charges in court.
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Fredericka Stephens Naylor
Charles J. Naylor
Jefferson Barracks
Presidio
Monterey
Cal
Fort Meade
M. D
Newark
N. J
Naylor
Joplin
Midget Snookums Chooses Tall Wife for Wedding
Cleveland Feb 17 Harold West known as Snookums a midget will marry Ruth Miller a chorus girl from the same company He is two feet taller than she but they say love defies height differences in The Newlyweds and Their Baby program indicate.
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Cleveland
Harold West
Snookums
Ruth Miller
Miss Miller
Hyomei Promises Quick Relief for Catarrh and Colds
Direct to the spot asthma, Hyomei treatment claims to clear the head and banish catarrh quickly. It uses medicated air to reach irritated membranes with antiseptic germicidal healing. Money refunded if not satisfied. complete outfit sold for $1.00 by druggists nationwide.
Life at Army Post Gossip and a Fatal Shooting Case
A wartime Army post tale recalls Mrs Hains wife of Captain P Co who shot W E Annis on August 10 1908 after suspecting him of wronging his wife. The piece centers on gossip surrounding the incident and a need to clear the husband’s name amid social rumor.
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Eall
Hains
Capt. P. Co
W. E. Annis
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs, Stores Report Sales
Safe for babies and effective for adults the Foley line Foley's Honey and Tar is praised by customers W. W. Statesboro Ga says it never fails in his family and Bob Ferguson Pine Green Bay Wis says it cured a bad cough that kept him up nights for sale by Bartell drug.
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W. W. Statesboro
Bob Ferguson
Pine Green Bay
Wis
Bartell Drug
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