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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

2

Women Won't Talk Back to Insurgents Over Suffrage Rift

President De Voe dismisses insurgent criticism of suffrage methods saying there will be no quarrel with outsiders and she sees no need to rebuke critics. She notes a three hour session is usual for state conventionBusiness matters will be handled as standard and railroading of legislation is unlikely to occur despite insurgent doubts.

Washington Equal Buffrage Association de Voe League Insurgenta

Ballard Fat Men Challenge Accepted For Fair Grounds Game

A reply to the Ballard Fat Men challenge arrives from Aberdeen signed by J. M. Bowes proposing a game on the fair grounds. The letter asks for Ballard players’ weights and asserts all Ballard men should be amateurs. Separate notes report a police officer William Steen’s wife’s assault claim and Murphy Block construction updates on Market Street.

Ballard Pat Mullen Aberdeen Fair Grounds J. M. Bowes Paske William Steen Mnnicipal Police Civil Service Commissioners Steen Shibboleay

Underwood Typewriter Co Announces Live Typing Demonstration

The Underwood Typewriter Company invites the public to a typing demonstration at 113 Marion Street tomorrow from 12 30 to 1 30. Miss Rose L Fritz touted as world champion typist will perform the event.

Underwood Typewriter Company Marion Street Mies Rose L. Fritz

Hidden Word Contest Opens at The Star

The Star announces a five day hidden word contest testing readers’ skills starting next Monday. One hundred fifty top readers are invited to participate at the Moore Theatre with seats limited to contestants and invited guests.

Starcom Star Bervant Moore Theatre

La Prensa of Buenos Aires Sets Pace in Quirky News

An excerpt describes La Prensa in Buenos Aires as a flamboyant paper with art filled offices and well dressed reporters. It claims editors keep local color, even dispatching a servant with Jane to brace writers. The piece notes a recent ballroom, free dance tickets, and a mayoral fine for a whistle blowing incident.

America la Prenna Bhubenos

Untitled Epigram on Gender Roles and Speech

A prose snippet contrasts male and female speech noting men say what they do not mean while women do not mean what they say. It highlights the supposed boldness of four women toward many men and their quailing before one woman.

Bexee

Direct Primaries Debate Over Supreme Court Nomination

A heated meeting in King County condemns a proposed amendment to the primary law affecting Supreme Court judges. Critics call the measure vicious and dangerous, favoring direct primaries by the people and party conventions. Charlies A. Reynaide urges repeal of the law affecting corporations and railroads, while Harry Ballinger supports keeping nominating conventions over direct ballots.

King County Diehl Supreme Court Charlies A. Reynaide Reynolds Palmer Hooth Harry Ballinger

Amusements The Geniue at the Moore

Nat Goodwin stars in The Genius at the Moore to conclude the week. The play blends light satire and a quiet love story with broad humor from Goodwin and Miss Goodrich. The cast delivers adequate comedy, but the evening shines mainly from Goodwin’s lively performance.

Nat Goodwin Goodwin Net Miss Goodrich Mackne Brett

Harriman Announces New Railroad Route

Missoula Mont June 18 Ty filing at the land office reveals Harriman Interests outline a route from Lapwal Junction Idaho toward a line near the Clearwater region. The plan describes a long rail corridor intended to compete with the Northern Pacific Short Line and Oregon Short Line, with construction details and alignment shown on maps.

Missoula Mont Harriman Northern Pacific Lapwal Junction Idaho

Lodging ad signals business opportunity in Spokane firm

An Anaconda Montana note mentions a lodging house opportunity tied to a Spokane security firm. The fragment references a big ranch and a 27000 mora quantity, with a June date, and hints at a business chance column offering lodging lodging-related listings.

Anaconda Mont Thin Ely Hannon Security Company Spokanean Iorew Wan Ove

Lager judge starts for post in North

United Press reports Judge Overfield elected to succeed Judge Meld has begun duties in the North. He will convene court immediately after arrival, following charges filed here and pending explanation.

United Press Washington Overfield Meld Valdes Amerhe

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