Why The Star Prospered Amid Rival Blanket Newspapers
The Star thrives by concise fearless reporting, avoiding lengthy columns and overload of ads. It appeals to weary readers seeking all the news in a readable space, offers exclusive local and foreign stories via the Newspaper Enterprise Association, and highlights strong telegraphic coverage across Christendom.
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Seattle
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Globe
Christendom
Sound Country
Canada Fronts Patent Medicine Crackdown
A British column reports a bill to label patent medicines with poison content and limit alcohol in highball tonics, backed by 69 cities. The piece urges U S lawmakers to adopt similar rules while warning readers to seek medical advice rather than rely on quack remedies.
The Serene Attitude and Its Critics
A Chicago club woman promotes a calm “serene attitude” for married women facing low income, while an Orient influenced “repose” idea spreads in New York society. Critics call the philosophy lazy, noting worry can spur effort, and that fussiness often yields practical results like a clean kitchen and good bread.
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Chicago
Orient
New York
Waiting for Envoys: Seattle Prepares Reception for Chinese Delegation
At a joint executive committee meeting the Chinatown welcome plan for the Dakota envoys arriving Monday was approved. A reception committee from the Chamber, Asiatic Society, merchant millers, and Chinese colony will escort the envoys from Smith Cove to the Hotel Washington with police by Mayor Lalinger. A banquet at the Washington follows on Tuesday.
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Asiatic Society
Merchant Millers
Chamber
Dakota
Josiah Collins
J. A. Nadeau
HM. Hanford
Thomas Burke
The
C. EB. Pepsow
Martin Thompson
Arcata
Port Townsend
Smith Cove
Lalinger
Bimith’s Cove
Columbia Et
Vieitera
Washington Hotel
Chineseolony
Beattle
C. Hi. Yandell
Chamber of Commeres
Wan
Pacific Coast
Mowery Kingdom
Europe
Army
Navy
Baquet
Portland
City
Giait
Oregon
San Brancisco
Sos
Northwest
China
Seattle
Chin Keap
Chin Chow
Ah King
Louis Kay
Lew Bing
Ready Letter Writer and a Bill for Plumbing Service
A long mock letter presents a plumber billing a customer for multiple trips, labor, tools, and an added percentage. The account totals 105 to 125 dollars, with adjustments for an old customer. The piece blends humorous tone with a courtroom style note about fees and association rules.
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Ricgard
Thoreday
G. 0. Ager
Fremont confectionery owner arrested after assault charge
Log 18 arrested at Fremont yesterday afternoon. W St Lee proprietor of a confectionery store charged with assaulting the 46 year old daughter of A D Grow of 3416 Fremont Avenue. Hay Officer Clark reported the case.
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W. St. Lee
Fremont
Clark
A. D.grow
Fremont Ay
Valencia Wreck Negligence Suit Sues Captain Over Lifeboat Action
A negligence suit was filed in federal court on behalf of Mrs. Katherine Finley seeking $2,500. The complaint alleges Captain Johnson of the Valencia failed to back the ship clear of breakers after striking, and that his lifeboat was lowered outside the breakers, endangering survivors.
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Valencia Wea
United States District Court
Mra
Katherine Finley
Lowt
Johnson
Valencia
Een
New lecturer draws interest with Marcus Aurelius quotes
Mrs Upmore asks about the lecture while Mr Breuckeogle praises the speaker. He notes the lecturer is new and quotes Marcus Aurelius at length, sparking curiosity about the author.
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Mrs. Upmore
Mr. Breuckeogle
Marcus Aurelius
Citizens Demand Action On City Regrade Work
A furious delegation of citizens stormed the Board of Public Works morning meeting. They demanded relief from terrible conditions caused by the Third Avenue regrade, challenging Assistant City Engineer Jeffery and questioning private contracts and incomplete sidewalks. The water department chief cautioned it would take time before any fixes, as residents pressed for passable streets and sewer issues amid ongoing construction.
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Board of Public Works
Jeffery
Walter
J. G. Pitshugh
Miners Before the Grand Jury In Caldwell
Moyer Haywood Pettibone and St John moved from the penitentiary to Caldwell to face a grand jury investigating the murder of ex Governor Brennenberg. They were handcuffed and guarded by deputies and two guards as Western Federation of Miners attorneys contested the jury draw. The jurors were sworn and the legal challenge to the grand jury drawing was overruled.
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Boibe
Wdehe
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
St. John
Caldwell
Brennenberg
Prise
Milla
Nichols
Richardson, Miller and Nugent
Western Federation of Minera
Richardson
Two Japanese Men Die In Tacoma Dynamite Accident
Two Japanese men on the Puyallup Indian reservation were killed while thawing dynamite in their cabin. They had been clearing stumps on the reservation and warmed the explosive to help it explode more readily.
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Tacoma
Puyallup
Vanderbilts Arrested After Florence Car Incident
In Florence on February 24 Mr and Mrs Van derbilt were detained after striking a child with their car. A mob attacked the couple and their chauffeur. Vanderbilt drew a revolver. Gendarmes arrived and the party was taken to the station while Mrs Vanderbilt was moved to a local hotel. The couple remain prisoners at the barracks.
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Florence
Italy
Vanderbilt
Pondetera
Mra
Meetings Across Wards To Hear Municipal Ownership Party
Citizens of the Sixth and Eleventh wards will be addressed by speakers of the municipal ownership party. G. P. Cotterill W. H. Moore Edward Brady and G. A. Wright speak at 2224 Firetav and Matthew Dow and W. H. Moore speak in Ben Hurball at Oreen ake.
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Municipal Ownership Party
G. P. Cotterill
W. H. Moore
Edward Brady
G. A. Wright
Firetav
Matthew Dow
Ben Hurball
Oreenake
Inland Flyer passes safety inspection with full lifesaving gear
Reinspection of the Inland Flyer found the ship carried the required life preservers. An inspector accidentally dropped a life buoy overboard while at speed, but a boat retrieved it within five minutes. The fire hose passed a 100 pound pressure test and the crew conducted the drill efficiently.
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Inland Flyer
Save and Invest Advice From Beattie Bank
A youth or reader is urged to save weekly and deposit in a safe bank. The State Bank of Beattie on Yester and First is praised for its savings department open Saturday evenings and offering four percent interest compounded twice a year on savings accounts.
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State Bank of Beattie
Yester
First
Eafert
State Stevings
Hat sale at Hartory on Second Avenue
A single hat shop in the city offers hats cleaned and blocked for two or three dollars. The Hartory at 1310 Second Ave promotes a spring line now on sale.
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Second Ave
Pacific Coast Distributors of Vietor Machines and Records
Pacific Coast Distributors lists Vietor machines and records with addresses in Seattle Tacoma W Oakland Calif and Seattle area listings for industrial equipment dealer.
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Pacific Coast Distributors of
Vietor Machines and Records
Second Ave
Seattle
Sanggg
Tacoma
Oakland
Cal
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