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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1909

Page

5

Sheriff Hodge a Honest Reform Target in King County Clash

The Star accuses County Commissioner Carrigan and allies of opposing Sheriff Hodge despite Hodge’s efficiency and integrity. It claims jail conditions are improved, expenditures are down, and outside prisoner profits are used for public gain, while Carrigan plots to force Hodge from office.

King County Robert T. Hodge Seattle Sheriff's Office Hodge Vanderveer Carrigan Mr. Hodge the Star Bob Hodge

Garvin's Corner: Address at Alaska Exposition Inspires Youth

The Reverend Joseph L. Garvin speaks to a crowd of 12 000 at the exposition grounds urging young Americans to help develop Alaska. He praises the speaker's vision, calls for national effort, and envisions an Alaska exposition led by youth, as a lasting contribution to the nation and world.

James J. Hill AVR Lisie Hitler Alaska Seattle Aloehia North Alavka Emerson Han Wien

Praised Taft attends reform censorship case on The Revellers

In Washington a local critic denounces The Revellers as vulgar and obscene stage fare. Taft attended briefly then left, condemning its lewdity and indecency while noting the play aims to spark prurient curiosity with realistic demi monde scenes and staged bohemian vices.

Wasslington D.C Chas, Michman May McKensie Evelyn New Bt Thaw Taft Creel Arenteigned Kato New York Florence Knight May McKenzie May Mc Mitch Eugene Walter

England Faces Tax Plan Stir Over Lloyd George Budget

The article contrasts England’s proposed internal tax plan led by Lloyd George with U S policy debates. It notes deficits, calls the plan a red flag budget, and argues taxes on land and consumption would burden the poor while landlords raise rents. Critics warn higher prices and lower wages.

England Lloyd George Aldrich Serena Payne Jouick Ireland Arma

She's Only 7 But Earns 500 Weekly

Elsie Craven, seven year old fairy dancer, earns about 60 a week per toe at London's Coliseum. Crowds fill the theatre to see her as the act travels from childhood memory to fairyland. A play titled Pinkie and the Fairies was written about her, boosting her fame with a likely American tour ahead.

Elsie Craven Big Pinkie and the Fairies America Svanow

Cupid and a Goose Egg in a Military Hall

A quirky page item from a New York military academy lecture hall features Snodgrass and the handsome kid, with the girl admired by uniformed cadets. Jokes, banter, and classroom antics unfold as the class solves a problem while teasing the suitor. A closing note praises selective insurance by Northwestern Mutual Fire Association.

Norman H. Matson New York Snodgrass Olanny Cometry

Snodgrass Confides Wry Tale to Commandant on Parade

An officer named Snodgrass tells the commandant a humorous complaint about an old duck. The commandant listens with a twinkling eye, finishes the tale, then dismisses him with a laugh.

Calle Thenton Kanes City Journal Frorida Snodgrass Snod

Steamer H. B. Kennedy Departs Cotman Dock Five Daily

The Puget Sound Navy Yard steamer H. B. Kennedy leaves Cotman dock five times daily for the Sound navy yard, battleship, and mammoth dry dock.

Puget Sound Navy Yard H. B. Kennedy Cotman Dock Sound Navy Yard Battleship Mammoth Dry Dock

Insurance Competition Targets Northwestern Mutual Fire

A publicity drive by stock companies seeks to discredit mutual insurers. Northwestern Mutual Fire of Seattle challenges rivals by offering reimbursement of a $4000 excess paid to secure early payments. They claim an eight year average payment time of three days and invite committees to review their records.

Stock Companion Mutual Insurance Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of Seattle Levi San Francisco Northwestern Northwestern Mutual

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