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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1910

Page

15

England Has Its Aldridges and Its Joe Cannons Too

A purported English cartoon by David Wilson criticizes high living costs and wealth influence in Parliament. It contrasts England’s lords taxed on land with widespread unemployment among the poor, highlighting political and economic tension.

England London Daily Chronicle David Wilson Atlantic THE London Chronicle

England’s election system and costs stir national debate

London reports flagging voter turnout and high campaign costs as England prepares for a national election this month. The piece notes parliament terms, lack of party tickets, and constitutional limits on party organization, with voting rules and cross-district eligibility shaping the race.

London England America United States

Parliamentary salary customs in the British system noted

The piece explains that Conservative Lords block Liberal reforms, MPs and Irish party and labor leaders receive annual allowances funded by constituents, while the premier usually holds two cabinet posts, often the position of lord of the treasury, with a salary of 25,000 dollars per year.

House of Lords

Bludgeon Smith Released From Seattle Jail

Charles Reasor alias Charles Smith known as Bludgeon Smith freed from the city jail after police say the evidence did not warrant a trial. He was ordered to keep away from Seattle in the future following a hold up and robbery on Sixth Ave near Columbia St several months ago.

Charles Reasor Charles Smith

Two Critics Exchange TitforTat in Public Theatre Clash

New York audience scenes erupt as Alan Dale accuses Laurence Irving of thin legs and being a blot of scum. Irving retorts the charge, while hecklers call Dale a fool and threaten legal risk if they met.

Dale Irving United Pree New York Jan Alan Dale W. 41 Laurence Irving Henry Irving Henow Stafl

On the Way to New York Tillinghast Joke Stirs Winsted Crowd

A mysterious aerial craft with a bright light sparked town excitement in Winsted Connecticut as residents rushed to the streets after fluttering letters claimed to read On my way to New York TILLINGHAST dated Jan 6 1910. Officials, including Mayor Hitchcock, commented on the sighting and the joking tone of the hoax.

New York Fy United Press Winsted Gonn New Tillinghast

Mayor Hitchcock Tosses Printer’s Devil After Balloon Plot

A crowd cheers as Mayor Hitchcock collars a printer’s devil who delivered wet handbills and notes a fire balloon launch from the mayor’s house. Street Commissioner Thomas Burke and Tom Keefe are linked to the earlier stunt.

Hitchcock Alrahip Billa Thomas Burke Tom Keefe Hitchecock

Town doctors form a trust in Hobart Oklahoma

Ten of Hobart's physicians unite in a formal agreement and publish a 1910 service price schedule. They request payment assurance before rendering care and urge workers to save money for potential illness. The notice ends with an advertisement for modern furnished rooms at The Virginias, 804 Virginia Ave.

Hobart Okla Virginias Virginia #1

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