English vs American Business Ethos Draws Sharp Contrast
An American writer in Vanity Fair argues British workers show less enthusiasm and flexibility than Americans. He cites rigid routines, unions, and complacency as hindering English industry while the US gains in global trade. The piece laments England's clinging to ease and questions national character behind slower progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ruggles
Chicago
Crttfelam
London Vanity Fair
Menta
America
Coats
Ruggles
England
British Industria Declinne
No Criminal Section of the Country Argues West vs East
The piece argues there is no true crime hotspot comparing the wild west to the east. It notes gun violence and robberies in New York and Denver as evidence, while claiming moral and cultural progress across regions. The author labels the comparison as magnanimous rather than definitive.
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Kansas City
Rockies
Colorado
Denver
Utah
Kansas
Indiana
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
Chorus girl pawns a $4000 automobile in New York
A chorus girl in New York pawns a $4,000 automobile, a puzzling incident noted in the week’s oddities. The item appears amid a column of quirky society notes and playful language, with references to local flavor and humor from small papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Word from Jobe Wise and the Shipping Trust Fee
A collection of short notes mentions Jobe Wise saying manners matter more than campaigns. The shipping trust’s receiver paid a 200000 dollar fee, while a famous denizen of New York hotels is asked to find quarters elsewhere. A quote from John L. Sullivan recalls his stance on smoking and drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notable Conductors From Europe Highlighted in Musical Notice
A quirky fragment notes many conductors hail from Europe. It mentions John J.L. Sullivan as planning lecture stunts and seeking dry towns, and Jack Daffy enamored with the De Gangley girl suggesting public passion and romance amid the music scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Daffy
Hin
No Planting This Year Marks Local Acreage Reduction
The Monticello News notes the editor’s push to cut farmland and reports seven and three quarters acres of cotton planned last year, but none planted this year. John Foust visited town last week sounding irritated as residents discovered a torn up Daggett Street sidewalk discarded into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Foust
Daggett Street
City Building Ordinances Revision Paused as Bill Looms
Plan to revise city building codes in Washington is halted while legislature considers a bill granting first class cities full power to enact building ordinances with enforceable late statutes. Chairman Blackwell notes reliance on impending law to shape final measures. Building Inspector Place calls for state supervision over construction matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Washington State Chapter of Architects
Mr. Blackwell
Board of Works
Building Inspector Place
Funeral of Mrs. 8. H. aged 7 held in Bremerton home
The funeral of Mrs. 8. H. aged 7 who died in this city was held from the residence of GO. D. Cosed, Bremerton, today.
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Mra
City
Cay
Soldiers of Fortune and Second in Command At Grand
White Whittlesy stars in Soldiers of Fortune at the Grand with Virginia Biriasac opposite. Saturday and Saturday evening feature Second in Command. At ird Avenue A Jol y American blends drama and comedy with new specialties, ending Saturday night. Over Niagara Falls is set for the following week.
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White Whittiesy
Richard Harding Davis
Virginia Biriasac
Whittlesy
Whittiesy
Ird Avenue
Niagara
Falla
Local Arts and University Board Actions This Week
The Navajos will continue at the Alcazar through the week while the Lonsdale company departs Saturday but may return later. Williams Opera Company opens Monday with musical comedy. The state university board of regents met. John H. Powell elected president succeeding William F. Schiiker. Participants included F. T. Ent, A. P. Sawyer, Richard Winsor, George H. King and F. A. Mazelton.
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Alcazar
Lonsdale Company
Williams Opera Company
State University Board of Re-Gients
John H. Powell
Seattle
William F. Schiiker
F. T. ‘Ent
A. P. Sawyer
Richard Winsor
George H. King
F. A Mazelton
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Laemm
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Ballard Ave
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C Beata
Washington
Sonond
Baqond Avenue
Pike Street
Down Town
W. Black Wood
Hartford Building
D. Ward
Tribune
West
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Pike St
Fifth Ave
Reliable Credit House
Seattle Lighting Co
PA Oaks
Ees
PRTAL
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Thea
Grapeland
Floyd
Jobe Wise
John L. Sullivan
John
Europe
John JL. Sullivan
Second
Pike
Pine
California
2Nd Ave
Bet
Iran
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W. BR. Brown
Boston
Ean
Dy Drug Co
Soldiers OF Fortune
THE
Bagley's Drug Store
Second and
OSL
Chas
HM. Fletcher
And
Painiess
Painless Dentists
Famiy
Dr. Pourten
Stone’s Pike St
Washington Street
Dabney & Woodhouse
Charter Oak Ranges
BROWN
TeeTy Mine
BIRTO
Sven Seattle
Parlora
Calarti A $L
Polson Brown
Arch & Penn
Rh .O
First Ave
Dave Pimten
Enem
G-L-Holmes Furniture Co
Second Ave
Realera
Morris
Bepde
Pease Piano
Pease
Chickering, Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
D. S. Johnston Co
Hinze
Simplex
D.S. Johnston CO Beattle
Becond Avenue
Burke Building
Howard Building
Penn Mutual Life Puilding
Kohler and
Chase
Reliable Transfer Co
First Avenue
Postoffice
Sunset
Eae
DR Milne
D. DS. LB
Crown Denial Offices of
Philadelphia
Hinckley Block
Second Avenue
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Ohio
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Third Ave
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