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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1911

Page

4

Spies in Labor Unions Stir Controversy

The piece argues unions host spies planted by employers to infiltrate labor ranks. It notes detectives gather union meeting details and suggests some violence reports may involve bribed members. The author warns against blaming unions, urging accountability for those who hire traitors and criminals to act within unions.

Aise

Philosophy of hard work and service in retirement speech

The article reflects on J. C. Stubbs as a longtime force behind Huntington Harriman rail load systems and his 65 year retirement. It questions the sole virtue of hard work, urging a balanced life combining beauty and human service with dedication and loyalty.

J. C. Stubbs Huntington-Harriman Stubbs

Taft and Todays Schoolball Dreams Amid Odd Anecdotes

A collage of remarks and anecdotes features Charley Taft potential water carrying instincts, Hariman and friends hinting at suicide plans, social club testimony questions, a New Jersey hat purchase, and scattered comments on Rockefeller, Eve and Adam, journalism satire, and political finance limits.

Charley Taft

Defense attorney ends one minute argument with judge’s remark

The defense counsel opened a brief argument recalling a childhood swimming hole. The judge interrupted with a curt call to Chauncey to come out and finish, noting his 15 minutes were up.

Chauncey

Old Story and Quick Jokes from the Times

A compact collage of satirical quips and gags from period papers. The items play on romance misunderstandings scandalized social circles and humorous exchanges among readers and reporters across cities. The snippets showcase playful wordplay and social observations.

Then It Happened Pelky Dieroutinued Story

Clate Fridemush planned a new barn using concrete though inexperienced. He poured in framed sections up to the eaves, waited for it to harden, and expected three days. He removed the melda while the surface seemed green and soft, and the tale ends.

Clate Fridemush Clate

Jokes and Banter Across Newspapers and Magazines

A collage of humor snippets from Lippincott's Magazine Boston Transcript New York Times Harper's Weekly and Punch. Witty exchanges touch on travel Americans versus English reactions gender politics and domestic life with light satire and punchline lines.

Vesuvius Lippincott’s Magazine

John A Johnson of Washington Oliver T Erickson profile

Minnesota born Oliver T Erickson, Seattle councilman, touted as the John A Johnson of Washington. The piece notes his stance on passes, anti tax reminders to Purth, and his single tax faith. Born 1858 in Minnesota, he moved to Seattle in 1900, led public affairs, and resigned as Erickson Wyman Manufacturing president to focus on office.

John A. Johnson Washington Oliver T. Erickson John A.johnson Erickman Seattle Electric Co Purth Erickson 8. E. Co Minnesota Henry George Seattle Erickson - Wyman Manufacturing Company

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