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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1905

Page

4

The Brothel In Politics Wrinkle In Washington

A Washington lobbyist known as Steve arranges a scheme called a pajama ball inviting lawmakers to the Crothern brothel in Olympia The plan leaked revealing names of legislators including Lieut Gov Coon and Speaker Megler The lobbyist escaped punishment while the woman running the brothel was arrested and banished The brothel in politics is deemed the limit.

Washington Olympia Steve Thurston County Thurston Crothe Gov, Coon Megler

A Word for the Irish in The Irish World

The article argues crime should be judged by individuals not by race and contends that Irish people have made notable contributions to city, state, and national life. It praises Irish leaders, soldiers, athletes, and professionals as exemplary and discourages blanket stereotypes.

Emerald Isle Land of the Free Chicago Warrara Pacific Northwest Eversole Optical Company Second Ave New York

Fragments from Blewett and Odds and Ends

A column from Blewett Cor. Leavenworth Echo notes Dr Hoxsey visiting Blewett for Tilda Flodin recovering from grip and illnesses in town. A comic exchange about cowboys and cattle humor ends abruptly with a child’s question about Washington’s bong folk.

Watts and Matern Host Beer Night Near St Ann North Vernon

Otte and Paul Matern entertained friends with a beer drinking gathering after the 20th at their home near St. Ann in North Vernon Indiana.

Prosit! Otte and Paul Matern St. Ann North Vernon Ind Sun

Family tensions flare as relatives depart home

A dialogue-heavy fragment shows a father and son debating leaving relatives behind. The son defends his aunt and uncle while lamenting the siblings’ children draw attention and cause embarrassment by constantly apologizing to friends. The scene hints at family strain and social discomfort.

Vigorous Old Men Eat Well and Stay Strong

A physician notes that hearty seniors age 60 to 80 at restaurants prove robust digestion supports healthy aging. He promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe aid aiding digestion after meals and claims traveling crowds rely on them. ads claim wide availability from Maine to California.

Courtroom Vows and Veiled Secrets in a Forest Dalliance

In a tense scene, Searing and attorney Rutledge clash over prudent practice as the senior partner signs a letter. Amid a tense gathering, Maddox and Miss Frayer spar over past exploits and a claimed guardianship, while Frayer hints at stories from legal life and hints at future revelations.

Unseen legal minds and a restless romance unfold

In a tense exchange, Rutledge deflects a request to endorse a lawyer while Searing notes Myrick’s training. A pair of lovers spar over memory and trust as Maddox muses on humanity and a California upbringing, contrasting with Adirondack surroundings.

Mr. Rutledge Young Myrick

An Unusual Divorce Case Inspires a Lawyer’s Rule

A wealthy husband in a loveless marriage seeks a divorce from a determined woman who will earn her own living and wants no alimony. She offers a bank book as retainer, remains in Rhode Island, and Maddox contemplates bending his rule but declines. The tale hints at a deeper love story and a future continuation.

Kay Vane California Thia Valley Mise Frayer Maddox Mr. Frayer Evans Ucle Harmony Miss Crystie Miss Frayer Ethel Dave West Adirondacks Evans Ranch Rhode Island New York

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