Joe Smith Labeled Radical in Seattle Campaign Battle
The Seattle campaign scene pits Joe Smith against the Seattle Electric Co and allies who call him radical for fighting the railroad lobby, municipal ownership efforts, ballot stuffing probes, recall support, initiative and referendum work, women’s suffrage, Poindexter and Dilling causes, and ten years of public service. The Star defends him as a radical for the people’s rights.
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Local verdict sparks protest over century kiss count
A New York girl faced a $3,000 verdict after a suitor, courting her for 14 years, kissed her 1,236 times. Critics say the case reflects harsh gender norms and questions the sanction for romantic conduct.
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Lost Joy of Life and Drink in a Voices Piece
The article argues that drinking stems from weariness rather than inherent wickedness, citing Dr. Woods Hutchinson. It contrasts exhausted workers and youth with a lost sense of childhood joy, urging recovery of play to avoid the lure of brief pleasures. It mentions Joe Smith’s election as an insult to the S&S.
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Quintillion Babies and Eliot Idea Stirred Debate
A columnist riffs on Dr. Charles W. Elliot urging six children per family and a reader calculates a 13 generation population of over one quintillion. The piece mocks the idea while noting Elliot’s provocative pronouncements and the public’s varied reactions.
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Six English words ending with tion sought by philologist
A philologist notes only six English words end with tion and adds a correspondent calls the family doctor “the faction” in a playful reference. The item highlights language quirks and reader linguistic humor.
Are you in favor of woman suffrage
A short dialogue contrasts a woman's advocacy for suffrage with a man’s cautious reaction. The exchange suggests enthusiasm for women's voting rights while exposing concerns about duties and safety in public life.
The Price Of A Wife In Africa Oddities In Opera House Booking
An explorer cites a peculiar claim about paying for a wife in Africa with beads while the old bachelor values a good wife at the same amount. Local citizens worry about a barefoot act booked for the opera house. The act is described as having objectionable features, which have been suppressed to ease concerns.
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Courier Journal
May I steal a kiss from you today
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds in a moment of hesitation and affection as a character asks for a kiss while another replies with a teasing, affectionate response about timing and readiness. The scene centers on intimate emotion and social play between two named individuals in a rural setting.
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Weathered glimpses and quirky lines from a bygone issue
A mosaic of short quips and misquotes spans topics from Berlin horse consumption and New York theatre crowds to a painter, school lunches in London, and casual notes on readers and railway talks. The fragmentary text includes humorous exchanges and cultural references with no single unfolding news event.
Bosco the Monster Performer Tangles With Live Serpents
A chaotic side show scene features Bosco the act that supposedly eats live animals. The performer, drinking snake antidote, pretends to bite a rattlesnake while keeping the live creatures in the pen nearby. The strange display includes biblical proverb quips and stray notes about a 49 year old Maryland apple tree.
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Southern Mammy Recipe Story On Hot Cakes Memorabilia
A bride in the North asks Mammy Johanna for her hot cake recipe learned over 30 years in the kitchen. The tale includes humorous dialect about measurements and a clipped exchange with a prospective employer about textiles and linens, recalling a bygone era.
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Two-Minute Vaudeville by Fred Schaeffer
Comedy sketches and dialogue recount a vaudeville night with quips about travel in Europe and witty exchanges. The act features slapstick lines, mock misfortune, and onstage misunderstandings delivered in a rapid, punchy style.
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Fred Schaeffer
New Hampshire Legislator Pushes $10 Fine for Listening
A New Hampshire legislator proposes a $10 penalty for listening in on telephone lines. The quirky suggestion follows a broader push for stricter wiretapping and eavesdropping rules, aiming to curb privacy invasions in communications.
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Wireless telegraphy buyer warns of endless upgrades
A quip reflects a boy’s lesson from a wireless telegraphy outfit: there is always another purchase needed to keep the device working. The remark hints at ongoing gadgetry costs and evolving tech demands.
Certain Star Reporter Reveals More Than Neighbors
In Chicago, a Mexican revolution is discounted while a public scene turns violent as a ball cartridge strikes a stage battle injuring an Indian and a cowboy. The young reporter earns praise for uncovering details.
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Not Safe For Work? Mother Plans Pianist Instead
A light quoted exchange from Boston Globe asks if a mother will train her son as a pianist with hair growing while Cleveland Leader adds a May wedding twist. The snippets chronicle expectations, a fiance, and the sting of borrowed lines from Shakespeare.
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Koreans Question Trust in Japanese National Honor Testimony
The article notes that Koreans would have some testimony to offer regarding the issue of trusting matters to Japanese national honor, implying concerns about reliability and honesty in that context.
Inspired Hues in Satirical Kitchen Class Colors
A quirky exchange features a cooking school debate on colors with mentions of hashed brown and key red. The playful dialogue hints at branding or menu styling inside a humorous, small-town setting.
Billy Hofer the Rockies Guide and Roosevelt’s Friend
Milly Hofer a famed Yellowstone guide and trapper visits town with a celebrated hobbyist image. He recalls guiding Roosevelt era hunts, aiding government expeditions, and sharing stories of a life chasing big game across the West and Nevada to Seattle winters.
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Seattle Voters Back Twelve Hundred For Primary Election
Editor readers thank Seattle voters for their support in the recent primary election praising the high quality of candidates and the paper’s endorsement influence. Letters from George R. Cooley Oliver T. Erickson and J W Fitts endorse candidates and express approval of the Star’s platform.
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The Star urges timely paper delivery and offers help
The Star emphasizes delivering every night and asks subscribers to notify the circulation department if papers are late by 6 o clock. Readers are instructed to call Main 9400 or Ind. 441 to arrange a replacement messenger delivery.
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