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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented OCR notice explains subscription rates and delivery rules for The War Picture newspaper. It mentions daily delivery with no free copies and phone contact for issues, aiming to ensure reliable service and address changes.
A motivational piece celebrates Stuyvesant Fish for thinking on the run and solving problems rapidly. It urges readers to stop making excuses and to boost mental effort and rapid action to achieve success. The author promotes self discipline and alertness in work.
A columnist laments society's failure to protect and educate the coming generation. They condemn child labor, parental neglect, and inadequate schooling, arguing future generations will judge us for these sins. The argument shifts to state responsibility and moral accountability across decades.
A reflection on everyday heroism as choosing cheerful endurance in hard tasks. The text argues that those who bear drudgery gladly or perform duties for loved ones show heroic virtue, while complainers miss admiration. It cites Stevenson on living bravely through difficulties and urges readers to hold their chins up and work bravely.
A writer condemns sensational fashion ads aimed at women and argues women should vote. She cites corsets wigs and male ads as examples of immodesty while suggesting men also push shocking ads and calling for ending masculine franchise.
A fragmentary tale recounts poet Swinburne Milton Potts being seized at a license desk by a deputy sheriff and dragged to wed. The narrator recalls his odd verse and a bleary wedding plan as a keeper notes Potts remains elusive yet celebrated.
Frances Gilbreath Ingersoll critiques the season of bargain counter jokes about women. The essay argues men treat women as remnants bought for fashion and pie, while women bear the cost of being poised in social life and consumer culture. It likens Eve to a remnant forced to the bargain counter and rebukes male regard for women as mere outfits.
Police records over the past two months show an unusual surge of begging on city streets. Many are honest workingmen fallen on hard times rather than professional beggars, prompting a roundup and threat of forced removal to curb the influx.
Detective Adame and Feidler recover a 22 foot sailboat stolen from Lake Washington after it was found tied to a tree and later at the University boat house. They board the craft at Madison Park, uncover it empty, and tow it to the boathouse awaiting better care.
A local club plans to discharge Bert after a period of directives and internal measures. The move seeks to realign leadership as San Francisco communities consider broader actions to remove Bert from influence.
Otto Bedwinkle a wealthy brewer was thrown from a street car and run over in San Francisco this afternoon. He died almost instantly. The accident occurred on a downtown street as the car passed a crossing.
In Reno on January 26 a Negro caused an explosion that wrecked the Nixon building, Goldfield's finest structure. Most windows were shattered. a basment corpse of a Black man was found mangled and burned. Cause and intent remain unclear.
Beattie No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles appoints a committee to secure the tenth annual Grand Series for next year. Members include Dr and Mrs Pulver H A Beck Captain Irving Ward and Pris Mallon.
The January report notes the constitutional amendment for state and treet primaries being ordered out of committee. The wage and means committee begins a thorough investigation into the state printer's office affairs. A bill proposes consolidation of co in mutance companion.
Dr Park W Wille presented a paper titled Medical Frauds before the BovioTiogiat society of the First Presbyterian church last night. He argued that all medical men should be required to appear before a special board for examination of their qualifications to heal the sick.
The Champion company from Virginia sued for 100000 and ore valued at 423000 for disputed ground. A verdict awarded Champion 25000 damages and costs. The Champion company is satisfied and will not appeal.
Governor Folk asks Missouri legislature for an appropriation to support the A P E project. Special Exposition Commissioner W K Neff relayed the request this morning. The appropriations committee met with the governor to determine the sum, which had not yet been decided.
Judge Joiner denied removing George P. Roseman as administrator of the Roseman & Johnson partnership estate. The motion stemmed from a petition accusing Roseman of trying to evade payment of certain sums.
Mary Vinnette and her husband sue Northern Pacific Railway in federal court for 10000 damages alleging a freight train backing up at 12 mph near Ninth No 8 and Massachusetts without warning or rear guard endangered a child. The mother leapt risking life to save the child and was injured in the rescue.
San Francisco officials and about ten related parties were summoned to appear in U S district court on March 4 as the hearing begins. The action tests the right of exclusion of Japanese students from white schools.
Kaowed vessels including Koumos liner Staurlie and the Alki arrive for cargoes to Central and South America, while Olympic and Ramona sail with lumber and cargoes. The Perdita may run canal excursions. Kitcap and Flyer to Seattle Tacoma service with overhauls. Advance to be converted to a tug by Port Blakeley Mill Company.
A fragment notes talk of a clockwork automobile aimed at efficiency. The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce president urges English usage while addressing members. Governor Hughes pushes prison expansion and shows concern over insurance, with a selfmade man vow of hard work.
John Slemsen, the pipe thug, sentenced to hang, was moved to San Quentin. Louis Dabner, his young accomplice, had preceded him by two days. Slemsen appeared cool and had little to say.
Funeral services for Herbert Martell were held this afternoon from Butterworth and Sone at 2 o clock. The body of Sasaki Togoea identified as a Japanese laborer found near the Great Northern docks last Tuesday. The funeral from Butterworth and Sons chapel at 1 o clock today. Mrs Maggie Mooney died last Wednesday and was shipped to Spokane by Collins Brothers for funeral. Lester D Johnson aged 21 died at 1118 20th Ave. son of BR Johnson. Remains taken to Colina Brothers undertaking. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
At a morning session the league adopted changes to the bylaws and constitution and, after 2 PM, the committee will present these amendments to league managers for consideration.
Have your old clothes cleaned to a like new condition at the Pantorium. Call Matin at 1048 to arrange service.
W. BE. Pivehn secretary of Washington Logging and Brokerage says camps in multiple timber regions are in operation. The report notes continued activity across the sector with no widespread closures and signals steady timber work amid unspecified conditions.
The readable fragments mention Adam, a fruit, a lemon, and a debate over truth and rhetoric. The wording hints at an ancient tale being retold with gestures and learned rhetoric. No clear events, sources, or dates are identifiable from the fragment.
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