Kempster Seeks Rigid Franchise Stance in City Talks
Public notice reveals A L Kempster of Puget Sound Traction Light & Power demanding no common user rights on key routes unless franchise terms fully meet his conditions. He accuses city officials of misrepresenting proposals and pledges high compensation for any privilege.
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A. L. Kempster
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power
Kempster
St Loop
West Spokane
Burien
Posfor
Fi Sgysight
Mrs Knowland courts youth as political leverage
A speech by Mrs. Joe Knowland about Joe Knowland’s California senate bid provokes heckling and a remark on “the chicken age.” She argues mature women should avoid shouting, while likening youthful speakers to attract men and votes. She notes Joe is reactionary and suggests women guard measures to save “chickens” when needed.
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Joe Know
Joe
California
The Woman of the Future Speech
A German professor dismisses speculation on the woman of the future describing her as cold footed and bald. He argues the future woman will be the complement to man and emphasizes the present woman holds interest.
Paris gossip and modern marriage in a curious editorial
The piece contrasts Caillaux and Corey as examples of infidelity, notes Paris as morally diverse with loyal couples, jokes about Bryan era treaties and wartime loyalties, and comments on a German professor's prophecies plus Hernandoz’s Venezuela revolution failing for lack of funds.
Laugh Department's Old World Roundup Of Jests
A breezy column of light vignettes and quips about daily life and social misadventure. Jokes cover family outings, charitable figures, misheard conversations, and humorous office and courtship scenes with a playful period tone.
Thirteen deaths reported in Seattle area
A wide array of brief items from Seattle notes thirteen deaths, divorces pursued by several women, multiple births, marriages and society events, plus economic and civic updates including freight rate fixes, maritime launches, and local crime mentions. Names of individuals and organizations reflect a bustling late era social page.
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Seattle
C. Ford
Wm. McRae
Louise Norton
H. W. M. McCrabbe
Elliott Bay Camp
Case Hall
Mra
Fred Zwerneman
A. G. Parkina
J. G. Robinson
F. H. Stansfield
J. L. Jackson
A. H. Fitzgerald
Cicero R. Hawkins
Geo. H. Braas
Todays Cutest Editor Remark From The Star
A reader shares a clever child’s remark from Sunday school about Christ being born in Bethlehem. The child corrects herself, saying Christ was born in Bellingham. Mrs. W. J. Hammons invites more cute child remarks for future publication.
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the Star
Bellingham
Christ
Bethlehem
W. J. Hammons
West 63Rd Et
Ballard
Star
Mending His Fences Phrase From Sherman Campaign Rise
The phrase originates with John Sherman during the 1880 presidential boom. He left Washington to work among neighbors in Ohio and was found mending rail fences on his farm. He stated he came home to mend his fences, a line that became a lasting political headline.
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John Sherman
Sherman
Washington
Chile
Ohio
The Man Inside Opens at Metropolitan Theatre in Seattle
A crime drama ready for Seattle audiences after a long Eastern run. The road show was diverted to Eastern time due to extended runs in Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and St Louis.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Seattle
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
St. Louis
General Bell Named Commander of Seventh Brigade
Brig. Gen. Geo. Bell Jr. is ordered from San Francisco to Vancouver Barracks Washington to assume command of the Seventh Brigade. Major Hugh J. Gallagher, U. S. A., honored at Knights of Columbus dinner in Seattle, heads to the Philippines aboard the Issaquah with details of travel times and routes.
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San Francisco
Geo. Bell, Jr
Here
Vancouver, Wash
Seventh Brigade
Maj. Gallagher
Hugh J. Gallagher
Seattle
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Philippines
Silhouette Artist Ends Week in Seattle Bon Marche
A. H. Harrison concluded his stay at the Bon Marche with a week of silhouette portraits. Nearly 4,000 people, mostly children, posed for his black dur ing pictures, drawing broad interest and bringing joy to Seattle homes.
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A. H. Harrison
Seattle
Star
Harrison
Plan A Strike Against War Broadcast From Brussels
Socialists in Brussels pressed efforts to mobilize a European general strike to avert war. Anti militarists faced surprise in Austria and Berlin with emissaries active in Germany France Italy Russia and England. Leaders aimed to thwart a wide spread conflict and then end the Austro Servian struggle.
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Brussels
Austria
Bervin
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
England
Governor Lister Named Honorary on Banner Centennial Panel
President Wilson appoints Gov. Lister as honorary member of the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial Commission. The centennial event will take place in Baltimore from September 3 to 16. A star want ad promotes quick sale of its event.
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Olympia
Lister
Wilson
National Star Spangled Banner Centennial Commission
Baltimore
STAR
Prosecutor Warns of Malfeasance in Public Work Over Eight Hours
In Olympia on July 29, Prosecuting Attorney Tanner warns San Juan County officers that employing workers on public projects more than eight hours daily is malfeasance in office except during extraordinary emergencies.
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Olympia
San Juan County
Tanner
Dillpickles Oh Joy He Has Spoken to Her Screecher
A quirky item notes the exchange between Dillpickles and a figure nicknamed Screecher as voices clash amid a playful chatter in a local scene. The odd couple dynamics spark humorous speculation.
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