Party Bugaboo and the Washington political clash
The piece criticizes party partisanship citing Mayor Gaynor on Prof. Russell and George Washington’s warnings about party spirit. It references Poindexter and LaFollette aligned Republicans, timber grabs, state conservation, Pinchot’s Kansas City address, and Judge Burke's rural district campaign momentum.
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Gaynor
New York
I. F. Russell
New York City
Prof
Russell
George Washington
United States
King County Political Moves Highlight Tax Cuts and Campaigns
King County officials promise sizable budget reductions over the next two years with Auditor Case and Assessor Parish detailing specific savings. Treasurer candidate Will H. Hanna seeks a historic cut of twenty thousand dollars. Missouri Governor Folk will visit Seattle for a banquet hosted by the county Democratic club, while Fred H. Tonkin files again for the 40th district. Edwin Stevens enters the 45th district race as labor questions loom. The Young Men's Republican Club schedules U.S. Senate candidate discussions at Woodland Park beginning July 25.
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Will H. Hanna
Folk
Missouri
King County Democratic Club
Seattle
Young Men's Republican Club of
King County
United States Senate
Woodland Park
John E. Humphries
A Dangerous Practice Remarks On Vanegger’s Plight
A brief quip about Vanegger touches on a broken arm and a heart shown openly. The exchange notes his emotional vulnerability and public image as a man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
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Vanegger
Pastor Builds His Own Church in Normal City
Rev J Walter Gideon led the United Brethren in Normal City to complete a new church building financed by his labor. He served as carpenter mason bricklayer and more while preaching on Sundays with help from his wife and the congregation women who cleaned before dedication.
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Gregation
J. Walter Gideon
Donied Overalia
Mr. Gideon
Gideon
Threthren
Githaon
Firet
Indirect Burdens Weigh On Seattle Hotel Chefs
A Seattle hotel chef explains that chronic lack of guest appreciation, not indigestion, saps a chef’s health and limits creativity. He notes heat in kitchens, poor ingredients, and crude criticism hurt more than taste, while high standards and material quality in Europe support healthier artistry.
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Seattle
France
Germany
Europe
Fourth of July Fireworks Rivalry Between Nations
A satirical column notes mutual admiration and the July Fourth celebrations in France and the United States. It mocks fireworks imports and domestic makers selling dangerous Crecrackers, criticizing profiteering amid national pride.
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New York
United States
France
Paris
Bastile
Ft 48
America
New York City Surpasses 1790 National Population
A market quip notes that the present population of New York City exceeds the entire nation’s population in 1790. The comment appears amid a mix of humor and brief trivia on demographics, sports, and industry.
Reflections of a Bachelor on Patriotism and Pleasure
A dated reflection contrasts home and heaven, notes the betwixt man’s view of engagement as showing it, jests that patriotism means credit for Washington, and suggests greater satisfaction in winning a dollar on a ped race than in earning one.
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George Washington
Umbrella Mystery Stirs New York Saloon Scene
In New York a woman calls police after claiming a bartender refused to serve her. The tale spirals into a comical chase over a lost umbrella found at the Martha Washington hotel and later mislaid at a department store as reporters circle the quirky incident.
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New York
64Th St
Mussmecher
Stewart
Lizzie
Mrs. Glover
Martha Washington
Walter Glover
Martha Washington Hotel
Witty Observations and Aphorisms from a Past Era
A string of quirky maxims covers love first sight fame toil and social niceties. It playfully muses on patience worry truth and shared human quirks with a dash of literary and theatrical flavor.
Lionel Leatherling’s odd lecture ends in odd mishap
A playful Lyceum lecturer Lionel Leatherling hides a cheese in his pocket as a gag and fumbles while reaching for a handkerchief. The crowd remains amused as the moment unfolds with a risky prank gone awry.
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Lionel Leatherling
Lyceum
Lionel
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