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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
4
The Men and Religion Forward Movement concluded in April after huge expenditure of money and energy. It logged 7,062 meetings 8,332 addresses 1,492,646 attendance 7,580 conversions, about one in 196 listeners. An admirer calls L Roosevelt a man with a profound belief in God, contrasting with Taft.
Ida Tarbell calls the feminist movement an effort to “make a man of herself.” The reply from Perkins Gilman echoes a push for female parity as Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Tarbell stand as leading thinkers. Chicago convention shows press seats nearly untouched by contest. Coffee price rise foreshadows limited consumer relief as the Charleston paper notes.
In a column tone the piece notes a unearthed tenderloin district in ancient Pompeii with bars and nightlife, contrasting it with modern times. It asks whether today mirrors or differs from the ancients and weighs pessimistic versus optimistic views. The piece cites Ohio politics and Cuban poultry affairs as further examples.
Nevada Democrats backed Champ Clark at their presidential primary but turnout was under half a per cent. Analysts say this tepid response may not predict a November landslide.
Observations note a June 25 sun rise in the democratic sky and hint at good news on the city car tine project. The coming Chicago event, a three ring circus, pits Taft Roosevelt and La Follette against each other with Teddy likely to attend. Roosevelt faction is urged to seize early control and dismiss the national committee report, provoking strong reactions from committeemen.
Readers urge contributions to support the defense of Olsson with appeals if needed. Donations may be sent to A Hutchinson, treasurer, 1416 Seventh Ave Seattle, per R Winsor.
An exchange recalls the phrase I hate to see anyone change his mind or sacrifice his first ideals. Senator Sorghum counters that without change or sacrifice, many would be circus clowns. Washington Star provides the dialogue.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as essential for child health, claiming it tones the stomach liver and bowels and can replace laxatives. It cites households in Sandy Utah and Masonville Cole and offers a free trial sample by mail from Dr. W R Caldwell at Monticello Indiana.
A playful exchange between spouses features barbed quips about fortune and marriage. The wife references a millionaire suitor she rejected, while the husband jokes his rival is a French poodle offered by her father. The couple teases one another about restraint and wit.
In a lively exchange a nurse notes one ballplayer and a suffragette in the Twins circle. Another remark hints Bronson will push the steam roller, while a different voice mentions training for mowing season.
Washington correspondent reports the death of George Nixon of Nevada opens a Senate vacancy to a progressive appointment by Governor Oddie. The piece critiques Root as Taft’s convention head, notes his ties to the Tobacco Trust and Ross Tweed, and argues his immigration amendment would curb political refugees and hinder liberty.
A noble suitor declares love for the magnate's daughter while the magnate offers a harsh condition. The duke responds kindly, insisting the man must keep at least $50,000, underscoring social expectations and family stakes in a bend of early modern drama.
The Washington Star quotes Mr Growcher pondering diamond value. He suggests diamonds' high worth stems from carbon and coal similarities alongside their distinctive appearance, prompting readers to weigh material science against allure.
In a humorous Tatler snippet a groom answers a question about marriage with a tall tale claiming he was injured by barbed wire and had his face scratched. The exchange plays on misleading impressions and cheeky wit.
The Orpheum program opens with Elliott Savonas’s Palace of Orpheus with lavish settings and convincing scenes. Audiences respond warmly to the melodic work while noting the act ends without enough of the music. The Concealed Bed, a Scotch playlet, charms. Ray Royce’s rural courtroom scenes provoke continuous audience laughter. Five Original Jugglers display merit. Ocean Breezes, by Bonair and Ward, is a pleasing sketch.
The Empress stage features the six male voices of High Life In Jail in a parody of Flora Dora and Alexander's Rag Time Band with Irene and Bobbie Smith as clever contributing sisters. Herbert Brooks performs tricks from his trunk while Dinehart and Anna Heritage present The Two Rubles with a dandy stunt.
At the Pantage stages many acts impressed with high class performances. A Night in the Edelweiss headlines the show, Ita songs and dances entertain while Clark and Verdi the Wop comedians received top honors. Carl Rosine magics dazzles with clever tricks. The Romano brothers pose statuesque with marblelike paint. Bond Morse entertains with tramp songs and monologues. Doelech and Zillbauer play accordion tunes.
Mr Cum rax quotes a family joke about receiving a four brand new mahogany piano that nobody in the family can play. The quip underscores the humorous gift situation reported by the Washington source.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a clerk at a port and items like a safe and egg. The legible words suggest nautical or portside activity, but no clear event, people, or dates emerge to form a concrete news item.
A Kansas City Journal report notes a dispute as a parrot causes a disturbance tearing at a neighbor's rusty lawn mower and prompting tense confrontation over property and profanity.
In a light exchange from New York Sun, Stella questions if she lives hand to mouth. Bella retorts she lives from ear to mouth, playful banter illustrating frugal humor.
The notice appears to be a garbled plea from an unidentified speaker to a presumed recipient about ordering humorous anecdotes. Details are unclear and no verifiable names or events emerge. The fragment offers no concrete facts for a fuller news summary.
A cityweights chief, A W Hinehart, leads Seattle efforts to reform weights and measures. He cites shortages in butter milk and coal, notes 1 300 scales condemned from 4500 checked, and urges housewives to weigh purchases accurately and order by specific units. He claims the department saved consumers money and stresses zero on scales.
The text lists Moore Thurlow Bergen players and venues such as Metropolitan Seattle Orpheum Pantages Grand Clemmer Melbourne Photoplays and vaudeville circuits for Alias Jimmy Valentine and related dark era productions.
The Haltomire American prints a dialogue about choosing a path from prophecy to finance. The exchange explores ambition and practical roles in business, highlighting a futures minded idea and a pragmatic career pivot.
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