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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
5
New Hampshire Governor Bass pushed through a public utilities bill but faces a council stubbornly withholding approval of his preferred commission appointees. The veteran tactic of blocking reform via sympathetic members is under scrutiny as Bass reveals awareness of the ruse.
The piece presents Madero as a noble, ambitious leader who opposed Diaz and earned world interest. It notes his diplomacy, devotion to fair elections, and potential as a benefactor of education and land reform despite aristocratic wealth. It also remarks on persistent optimism tempered by unfolding events.
The piece lauds Mr. George W. Wickersham as a champion of public rights, noting his actions against monopolies and the Standard Oil influence. It recounts his testimony before the Senate on trust affairs and mocks the notion of his wealth, mentioning L Frank Baum’s financial troubles as a satirical aside.
Archibald Watkins proclaims an experimental fog invention a dirigible weapon for wartime and domestic use. He claims easy control to surround enemies, obscure papers, or influence political finance, with various gleaming, satirical notes on governance and sport.
A collage of oddities and opinions. Notes on lip tattoos among Japanese women, Mme Tetrazzini on American dress individuality, glass made from sand, electric bread baking in Glasgow, Australia’s public domain, Mrs. Champ Clark on wives’ influence, and photo thoughts. Also a列 item on a foot dolor and Chicago elevated railways workers opposing a 10 hour day.
Chiefs played a game of base ball last week. Eighteen chiefs participated and only four umpires were killed.
An elderly captain recalls a crowded voyage off California days of gold. His ship was so full sailors and passengers struggled for space and sleep. A passenger slept on a sick man who was improving, and the exchange ends with a note of success.
Arthur asks a woman her age about marriage and she says 26. They volley about love at first sight with humorous lines and an heirloom remark referencing the mother’s hair. The exchange highlights playful dialogue on romance.
A collage of trivia and anecdotes mentions enduring themes from geography and history to humor. Bits reference drowning risk in a vast tank, brewing, distances run, sea trout, May fatalities in New York, and a Fort Worth Record note on an adjustable steering column.
The piece attacks Taft era use of federal patronage to reward defeated public servants. It cites Henry M. Teller the former Colorado senator, long trusted by Aldrich circle, as an example for appointments to the monetary commission at a salary of 7600 dollars yearly with no duties.
A club member recalls John G. Carlisle enjoying music and noting his remark about a divorce rumor at the opera. He says Carlisle claimed the Van Vers were planning to divorce, reflecting humorous chatter about high society attendance.
Claude F. Gage the marriage license clerk at the court house explains his role as the “depository of smiles and blushes.” He reports 9 763 smiles and 9 763 blushes from young couples over three years plus 43 933 50 in cash receipts for licenses and related fees. He notes June brings about 100 licenses and defends his patience with happy couples.
The fragment mentions a signing with the Victorias and a note that players may not need to play with the Victoria team. It hints at confusion about eligibility or team affiliation in a sports context. No clear date, event, or full names are provided in the readable text.
A brief dialogue sketches a theater scene where a female performer outlines her act and wardrobe needs after a suggestion to perform Shakespeare. The exchange hints at backstage logistics and stagecraft.
A reader notes starting savings for a summer trip but reveals a coal shortage forced them to restart, illustrating the impact of fuel supply on family plans and budget pacing.
A brief comic exchange mentions fruit in the morning and a cherry in a cocktail as a nod to old fashioned tastes. The dialogue features speakers named His Breakfast and Flubdub and Gunsler with a light, humorous tone.
A brief exchange mocks social seating at a royal coronation, noting that the best places will be taken by the moving picture makers rather than nobility. The dialogue reveals public sentiment toward cinema as a modern influence.
A short dialogue parody set in Hookworm Land features a father sighing over keeping busy with fishing tasks while a son and others mock each other. The piece captures a playful family moment with regional flavor and humorous exchanges.
A humorous clash arises as Knicker-Was Subbubs misreads his house thinking it a henhouse, while a rocker confirms the confusion by noting the bungalow masquerading as the coop.
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