Ballinger Sparks Partisan Clash and Recall Rhetoric
A political tirade rebukes former Seattle mayor Dick Ballinger calling him out of touch with independent voters and accusing him of catering to official “faithful” power brokers. The speaker decries Progressives Socialists and machine politics and urges true self thinking independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ballinger
Seattle
Tormey
United States
Snow
Tacoma
Ballinger
Penroses
Guggenheims
Lorimers
Roger Sullivans
Tom Waggarts
Boss Mar
Disgusted Subscriber Defends Senator Landon Hesitation
A reader complains about an earlier article calling Landon homely, praising him as a good man with a big heart. The Star defends him, saying it values his character and friendship over appearances, noting shared fights and mutual respect for Dan Landon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Wet
Landon
Seattle
Dan
Abraham Lin
Great Big Potato Man Titus Dishes Out Big Baked Potatoes
The article profiles Walter Titus, chief of dining car service for Northern Pacific, who innovates with a farm network and uniform portions. He expands kitchens, hires 1,400 staff including 200 color waiters, and champions two pound or more potatoes. Titus dreams of Germany to study army feeding and writes daily to his Chicago-born mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traiia
Haren Titus
Walter
Titus
N. P. Commissaries
N. P
Big Potato
Chicago
Philip D Armour
Armour
Lasalle St
Board of Trade
Western Union
Chicago & Alton
Santa Fe
Pullman
Mobile & Ohio
Atil
America
Seattle
Tis
George T. Slade
Himeself
Kent
Washington
Germany
Miscellaneous humorous exchanges and stage patter snippets
A collage of quick skits and quips about doctors, performers, a fortune teller, and a restless landlady. Jokes touch on medical consultation, musical prowess, aging foibles, and changing times with playful banter and punchy lines.
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Jane
THE
Seattle Star
Aeen
SCRIP
Newspravens
CN Telexranh
Unitted Press Association
Wash
City
Star Publishing Co
Atkins
Kris
Dan Lilly
Niagara
Durham
Spinning’s Cash Store
Elka, Lodge No. 92
Lambs’ Club
New York City
Itus
Hazen
Doctor of
Willie
Eilers Talking Machine Co
Douglas Dancing Academy
Manufacturers’ Association
Fiies
Martin Brothers Knight - Brinker
Ores & Ameugent
Steinway & Sons
Kimball
Ludwig
Singer
Mahogany
AVIS
Onsider
Hushstone Diane
Reed & Sons
Steinway & Sons Upright
Third Ave
Ploor
Pike Place Market
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