The Star Campaign Fund Probe Sheds Light on Slush Funds
The Star’s citizen committee probes Seattle mayoral race money exposing slush funds and hidden contributions. Voters demand openness as candidates testify and old bosses are challenged. The report signals a push for full publicity of campaign funds ahead of the election. Prohibitionists question Jack London’s presidential candidacy eligibility.
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Star
Investig
Seattle
Far
Jack London
Henry Ford stalks workers first in reform talk
Henry Ford vows to leave his fortune not to his son but to improve conditions for workers earning two and three dollars a day. He criticizes industry leaders and calls his plan a benevolent attempt to correct the industrial order though he remains cautious about complete democracy in management. Generals and inventors comment on society and health trends follow.
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Enry Ford
Henry
What Is Woman's Beauty but Health
An early 20th century advertisement argues beauty comes from health tied to bowel care. It touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as ideal for women and the elderly, claiming it mildly, permanently aids digestion, with sample requests and money back guarantees.
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Caldwell
Vance
Ray St
Castle
Dr. Caldwell
America
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
A Slant at the Lighter Side of Life
A varied humor column notes Queen Mary tipping to a tramp artist, a 5 for 525 fee bill, and witty vignettes about social pretenses. Cartoonish quips touch on politics, fashion, and daily life with light irony and quaint dialect jests.
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Bill
Queen Mary
Confessions and Thanks Featured in The Star Letter Page
A reader praises The Star for its intelligent content while another letter from G Goodridge thanks the paper for its influence. John E Purkheimer thanks Seattle Star for backing his charter revision committee candidacy and pledges to act in the public interest.
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STAR
Seattle Star
John E.purkheimer
Catherine Winters Mother Questioned in Star Item
The Star notes Catherine Winters has a mother whose name is not yet mentioned. It states Catherine's mother died years ago of tuberculosis. It also mentions Dr Winters’ present wife is Catherine’s stepmother.
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the Star
Catherine Winters
Eugenic Baby Garden Plan Promises Human Betterment
A reader comments on a California project for eugenic baby gardens, arguing it will raise humanity through better parenting and education. The piece envisions a future where society is purer and government serves clean citizens within a generation.
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the Star
California
Ufe
Higher Life and
Editor Letters on Hess mule and child labor
Mrs F W Boley from Bellingham praises tenderness for Hess the mule but questions the plight of boys toiling in mines. She urges attention to long hours and low wages faced by child workers.
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the Star
The
Star
Hess
F. W. Boley Bellingham
Editor The Star Seeks City Return After Campaign Labor
The text notes a London editor who, after years of newspaper reading and six months as a ward clerk in the 1908 electoral campaign, contemplates a return to the city life unless unforeseen circumstances intervene.
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the Star
London
Eng
City
Taxes and ownership league letters to The Star
A reader asks if a lot bought for 879 and valued at 40 on the first tax bill then valued at 820 in the name of the buyer represents an isolated case or a broader pattern. The writer also lauds the Public Ownership League for exposing issues before Seattle readers.
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Ownership League
Citizens of
Seattle
Public Ownership League
People of
Ay RR
Chicken Adstirred City Officials Spark Permit Rejection
A March 3 posters line reading Plenty of Chicken advertised a dance in Los Angeles. Police commissioners refused the permit citing the publicity stunt as inappropriate for the event.
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Los Angeles
Councilman Bruskevitch Denies Opposition to Lake Burien Line
Councilman Bruskevitch issues a statement denying opposition to the city acquisition of the Lake Burien line and denying any stance against the unemployment relief appropriation.
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Bruskevitch Today
Lake Burien
Mathematician Proposes Vast World Age Figure
A mathematician suggests the world’s age from year 1 AD to 60,000,000,000 and some seconds, a claim meant to soothe public curiosity about ancient origins. The remark sparks discussion on estimation methods and the meaning of astronomical time scales.
Zion City declares tobacco ban and vows war on smokers
March 3 Zion City overseer Voliva declared smoking banned in the church town and threatened a public procession against tobacco users. He warned of hellish punishment, hinted at ordinances to brand smokers skunks and even to mobilize 600 women to drive them away.
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Zion City
Voliva
Dowle
Hell
Diary of Father Time on early postal history
The piece notes the first post office in Vienna established in 1516 and traces the growth of mail service to Brussels, then London and English towns by 1635. It mentions the introduction of postage stamps in England in 1840 and the United States in 1847.
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United States
Vienna
Brussels
London
England
Nose Bitten Off In Tango Quarrel In Wisconsin
In Lacrosse Wisconsin March 3 a man named David Engler of Victory lost his nose during a tango party quarrel over a girl. George Williams bit off the nose and Engler underwent an arm graft operation to replace it.
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Lacrosse
Wis
David Engler
Victory
George Williams
Inquest Opens Over Franklin Mine Cave-In Death
An inquest begins Wednesday into the death of Andrew Chernick in the Franklin coal mine collapse. Principal witness and fellow miner Mike Babsanki, rescued after seven days entombment, provides testimony.
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Andrew Chernick
Franklin
Mike Babsanki
Casearets for Sick Headache and Constipation
Ad claims Casearets cleanse and sweeten the stomach, relieve sour undigested food, foul gases, and liver burden. A 10 cent box supposedly clears the head by morning, keeps bowels regular, and benefits both adults and children.
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Cascaret
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