National Shame Prompt Prosecution for Equitable Grafters
Editorial warns that swift action against Equitable Life Assurance Society criminals is vital to restore trust in New York finance and national governance. It denounces widespread graft by financiers and politicians, calls for reform, and suggests the Equitable scandal could spark a broader moral renewal across the country.
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New York
Equitable
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Standard Oil
Steel Trust
International Shipping Trust
Baw
Beef Trust
Crimea
Moore bids $2.6 million for Seattle streetcar system
The Star praises James A. Moore returning from the east with immediate access to $2,600,000 for a new streetcar system. It claims half the funds will fund labor and warns voters to watch the city council to ensure the franchise proceeds, praising Moore for bringing fresh millions to Seattle's progress toward metropolitanism.
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Seattle
James A. Moore
Moore
The
Star
Mr. Moore
The Century Vision of Blood and Guillotine
A vivid, cautionary piece contrasts twentieth century Moscow uprisings with eighteenth century Paris revolts. Dickensian prophecy flags vengeance and tyranny as recurring, warning that oppression re-sows the same brutal harvest and autocracy trembles before history’s force.
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Moscow
Charles Dickens
Paris
France
May Become The Wife Of A King
A proposed marriage would unite royal houses as Alfonso of Spain contemplates wedlock with the Duke of Lorraine s daughter in a bid to mend strained Spanish English relations.
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L ‘Ons
Alfonso
Princess Victoria Patricia and the Spanish throne saga
The column portrays Princess Victoria Patricia as a robust option for alliance while criticizing the Spanish king as a spoiled youth amid European royal marriage talk. It notes tensions over dynastic marriages, fears for the wife’s fate, and broader European political maneuvering with digs at John D. Rockefeller and other topics.
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England
Spain
Victoria Patricia
Queen Victoria
Cient
Europe
Mannty
Editor Calls Out Seattle Renton & Southern Rail Service
An editor letter criticizes Seattle Renton and Southern railway for poor passenger accommodations at the First South and Washington terminus. Crowds wait on the sidewalk in rain, cars are late, and workers pay extra fare while enduring discomfort. The writer notes repeated complaints without remedies.
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Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway
First South
Washington
Renton
Rainier Valley
Gray Hair Fashion Persuades 400 Women in New York
The article notes Mrs John Jacob Astor sparks a gray hair fad among New York society, followed by Mrs James Stillman and others. It describes styling tips for gray hair, including keeping white strands pristine, high piled coiffures, blueing to counter yellowing, and careful shampoo choices.
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Cynthia Grey
Central Park
John Jacob Astor
Mrs. Astor
James Stillman
Public flags half mast after Hay death decree
Reading mentions a proclamation by Velt about 19 days of half mast for the late Secretary Hay. An oversight delayed hoisting at city hall on Wednesday but Mayor Ballinger ordered it kept at half mast for the remainder.
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Velt
Soméy
Hay
City Hall
Ballinger
Health and Pleasure at Alki Natatorium Roof
A fragment notes the Alki Natatorium under roof offering warmth and comfort as a health and leisure venue. No dates or additional details are provided.
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Alki Natatorium
The Depew Affair Continues in a World of Deception
Susan learns of her husband Josh Todd through a torn parcel and a warning clothes item. Danvers, a clever opportunist, enters the farmer’s life, arousing Susan’s suspicions. A missing husband, a murder plot, and a scheme to claim a fortune drive the suspense forward.
Danvere Presents Letter of Introduction at Farmhouse
Danvere, the man who had dived from the ship, feared the child bore an introduction letter to Geo. Depew. The next day he returned with the letter and was admitted at the farmhouse, though further details are unclear.
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Susan
Depewa
England
Bo Josh
Counse
George
Geo
Depew
Josh
Europe
George Een
New York
Danvers
Lacy
Danvere
Geo. Depew
Brooks Ad Promotes The Brooks Styles
An ad for Brooks & Co promotes The Brooks new styles priced at $3.00. The notice provides the firm address at 1531 24 Ave and urges readers to view the items and possibly place purchases.
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BN. Brooks & Co
Ave
Safecracker Robs Seattle Electric Firm in Single Heist
A late night safe cracking theft hits Seattle Electric for several hundred dollars. The chaotic scene and jokey chatter about crime reflect a rough era in local life with references to Tacoma, Tracy, and public fears.
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Seattle Electric Company
Ladies And Children Enjoy A Pleasant Alki Afternoon
A pleasant afternoon at Alki Natatorium drew ladies and children in good attendance as a community outing. The event highlighted a relaxing seaside gathering with attendees enjoying the facilities and sunshine.
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Alki Natatorium
Outemer
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Tennant
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Tracy
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Hyde
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Dunlap
Rainier Beach
Lake Washington
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Atlantic City Addition
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Chicago
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Yesler Way
Reliable Transfer CO
First Avenue
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Shaw’'S Drug Store
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