Welcome Secretary Daniels Visits Seattle in Jubilant Celebration
The city greets Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels as the first Wilson administration visitor, marking a gala holiday in Seattle. Citizens hail Seattle as the Queen City of the West and Seaport of Success while noting the festive energy and optimism surrounding the visit. Daniels joins local clubs, drawing cheers and high hopes for the city’s industrial and maritime future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Wilson
Ary Daniels
Seattle
West
Daniels
Jack
Jack Idle
Seattle Club
Militant suffragists face male domination and calls for change
The passage argues that women would revolt under male rule if denied money, control over children, or social voice. It claims militancy is a response to systemic injustice and compares tactics to revolution. The speaker challenges opponents to propose any nonmilitant path under such conditions.
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England
Powder Factory Legislation Presses Governor to Act
The legislature authorized a state powder factory and approved a $60,000 appropriation. Governor Lister is urged to promptly establish the facility, with farmers and lawmakers noting its potential to cut costs by over half and unlock Western Washington lands for development.
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Elast
Lister
Washington
Bryan's 17 Year Savings Falls Short of Salary
The document notes Bryan saved only $10,000 per year over 17 years, leaving him with a present salary of $10,000. It implies he is reliant on a lecture platform for income as the main means to support the Great Commoner.
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Bryan
Love Pirate Case Prompts Juror Question on Damages
A clerk sues for 50000 in damages after his wife deserts him with a wealthy suitor. The article asks jurors to weigh affections value, noting the couple's poverty and the other man's gifts. It ends with a quip about gas usage and costs.
Arizona Supreme Court Advances No Precedents But Aims High
The piece notes Judge D I Cunningham in Arizona praises a nearly clear calendar as the new state’s first supreme court sets cases of wide import without guiding precedents. It jokes that decades hence lawyers will argue over these early rulings, leaving the docket possibly unsettled.
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D. I. Cunningham
Supreme Court of Arizona
Arizona Supreme Court
Cunningham
Arizona
Supreme Court
Picnic at Center Cemetery Invites Town to Help
Grove City Pa reporter notes an Tuesday cemetery picnic inviting all to attend. Women should bring baskets while men bring tools to help fill graves and set up tombstones, engaging the community in maintenance work.
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Center Cemetery
Grove City
You Have to Find Out for Yourself
Poem by Berton Braley reflecting on intergenerational learning. It contrasts Adam and his son as youth doubt old wisdom, insisting individuals must discover truths themselves through trouble and pain. The piece notes how succeeding generations repeat this cycle and parents face similar worry.
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King St. Station
The Beauty Hunter Hints for Skin and Hair Care
A vintage advertisement outlines home remedies for clear skin and lustrous hair. It prescribes tonics using kardene, quinine, and alcohol mixtures to address moles, dull skin, dandruff, and hair loss, plus an eye soak and a grease free cream for wrinkles and facial softness.
Quick Easy and Positive Cure for All Foot Torture
A period advertisement touts Calocide compound as a universal foot cure. Soaking feet for fifteen minutes with two tablespoons of Calocide in warm water supposedly relieves soreness, removes corns and callouses, and freshens feet with immediate relief. A 25 cent box is claimed to cure worst feet and is available from druggists or wholesale houses.
Dentistry Ad Promises Durable Crowns And Plates
A dental office advertises high grade materials and expert insertion claiming undetectable crowns and plates. It touts guaranteed flawless work and cut rate prices with $10 gold crowns for $4 and $10 Never-Slip Plates for $5 to attract customers.
Note to Bring This Act When Meeting Doctor Clark
A brief notice lists Dr. L. R. Clark D. D. 8 as manager at 1405 Third Avenue Northwest at the corner of Union and instructs attendees to bring the act with them to the appointment or meeting.
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L. R. Clark
D. D
N. W. Cor
Stenographer Heiress Inherits Million-Dollar Estate
Los Angeles July 16 A widow Mrs 8 A Jones after long hours at the county recorder office to support her seven children learned by cable that a brother in distant Antipodes has died leaving her his entire estate worth over 1 million dollars She resigns to claim the fortune and raise her family.
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Los Angeles
County Recorder
A. T. Jones
Antipodes
Auto crashes into Haller Building in Columbia incident
An unoccupied touring car owned by R. M. Ragsdale rolled down Columbia from Third Avenue, jumped the curb, and struck the Haller Building. Ragsdale, who resides at 1024 Franklin Avenue, had bought the car just the day before. the vehicle is now a total wreck.
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R. M. Ragsdale
Columbia
Third Av
Haller
Ing. Ragsdale
Franklin Av
Editor’s Mail Praises Nesbitt Stories and Prints
The Star prints reader letters praising Evelyn Nesbitt and supporting publication of her stories in inexpensive books. A letter from GEO. VENABLE SMITH of 3403 Fremont Ave argues for racial segregation limits, favors Japanese supremacy over whites, and suggests ceding the Philippines to Japan to ease U.S. Monroe Doctrine pressures.
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the Star
Evelyn Nesbitt
BIRD
Fremont Ave
W. B. GO
Japan
Geo. Venable Smith
Settlement house board thanks for publicity
The Star reports the settlement house board expresses sincere thanks for generous publicity of a Victoria excursion that greatly aided their work. Eva M. Aronson signs as secretary, noting appreciation for kindness and public interest.
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the Star
Settlement House Board
Victoria
Auccessa
Eva M. Aronson
Secy
Public outcry over high harbor boat fares to warships
A Seattle letter to The Star accuses private boat operators of gouging visitors during the Potlatch celebration. The writer notes Portland charges 19 cents for harbor rides while Seattle charges 50 cents for a five minute trip to the ships and urges city action to provide free or reduced rates or a pier berth to curb profits.
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the Star
Seattle
Portland
The Japanese Question Ignored by Natural Law View
The Star notes W. BG. argues the racial differences between white and yellow races are not reconcilable and that common descriptions fail to explain the situation. It asserts no assimilation is possible.
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the Star
W. BG
Plan for Argo rail line to join street car system
Oregon Railroad & Navigation announces plans to build a railroad from Argo to connect with Puget Sound Traction Co. street car lines at 12th Ave and near Balley St. The goal is to serve current and future industrial plants in Duwamish valley and allow common use with other lines.
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Argo
Puget Sound Traction Co
12Th Av
Balley St
Oregonce Railroad & Navigation
Duwamish Valley
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Dr. Cook
Ritchel Pixley
Mogadore
Qrnery
Seth Beardsley
Seth
Mogadore Mastodon Brass Band
Thomastown Amalgamated Ready Relief Coal Miners’ Society
Thomastown
Armin
Summit County
Balkans
Stuart Tadea
Willie Fat
Pennsylvania
Reno
Berton Braley
Adam
Pelf
Water Front
Venice
Bainbridge Island
Albert B. Lord
Northern Bank
Jones, Rosquist & Killen Beattie
Third Avenue
OR. L
Regal Dental Offices
New York
Criminal Courts
Beacon Hill
Jack Spratt
Frederick Stock
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Paris
Nesbitt
The
Star
Beecham
Reliable Credit House
Colonial Theatre
Featuring
Tiger Lily
Manfredonia
Italy
Louis Dimond
Fourth Ave
Ard
Pike Street
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