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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1913
Page
4
Veterans of the Civil War gather in Gettysburg for a large reunion. Thousands from both North and South recall past battles and honor comradeship as a healed nation reflects on its preservation and newer, broader patriotism.
Collier's Weekly highlights Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington delaying routine business with repeated quorum challenges and journal reading objections. The piece argues the delay harms national business as Payne Aldrich, Lorimer, and other issues loom before voters in Washington.
A humorous column ponders a pending marriage proposal with an orphaned fiancée and a lack of counsel. It also notes a New York Justice ruling that calling a horse dealer a skin is not slander. The item mentions William Woodhead and his role with the Associated Advertising Club of America and the hardwood trust.
A fragmentary satirical column references Teddy Roosevelt traveling South America and editorials about communication. It mocks modern media, social mores, and education with brisk quips and dated phrasing.
An advertisement promotes Mill Direct home construction with no money down and a claim of 26 percent savings. It urges readers to request a catalogue and notes homes are built to customer plans for satisfaction and ease.
In a Washington hotel lobby Senator Shively recalls a tale of two men discussing public office dreams. One muses about earning two thousand a year to fill fountain pens for the assistant secretary of the treasury while another fears a harsh reply to his ambitions.
Special trains depart from the foot of Washington Street at 9 30 a m and 11 10 a m. Returning, arrivals in Seattle are 6 05 p m and 7 40 p m. Special rates apply.
A report on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg describes Buford's cavalry meeting Confederate forces at McPherson's Woods, the retreat to Seminary Ridge, andReynolds wounded with Doubleday taking command. The article notes heavy casualties, shifting lines, and Confederate gains by nightfall, setting the stage for the next day.
July 1 report from Caxton Hall details a gathering led by Lord Lieutenant of land the Bad Aberdeen to address the international white slave issue. Speakers include Mrs. James A W Bowden outlining methods to fight trafficking and plans for repatriation of foreign women involved with bad charactat.
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