Seattle Opposes New Charter Says City Control Shrinks
The notice argues the proposed Seattle charter weakens public voice by limiting council elections to one thirtieth of seats and converting power to backroom deals. It criticizes the Dayton city manager plan as ineffective and labels the charter a form of graft, citing Kellogg Doyle Bolton and lawmakers Humphrey Falconer Johnson La Follette.
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Dayton
Seattle
Kellogg
Doyle
Bolton
Witty
Humphrey
Falconer
Johnson
la Follette
House
Public Ownership Debate and Call to Action in Colorado Story
A historical plea argues for public ownership of coal and criticizes private control. The piece cites Uncle Sam ownership, the Bryan bill, and calls readers to contact their congressman. It notes violent explosions in Seattle as a separate item about Sergt. Wallace potentially revived.
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Colorado
Dave Hill
Sam
Baltimore
Iim
John D.’Sol
Seattle
Sergt. Wallace
Creed of party loyalty and recall of judges noted
The piece argues against rigid party creed, citing Oscar Underwood and a sailor’s toast as examples of misplaced loyalty. It calls for independence in progress and mentions Judge King Dykeman advocating judge recalls, noting his name spelled with a small k.
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Alabama
Oscar Underwood
Sele
Underwood
King Dykeman
Dykeman
King
The Shoe Repair Man at 216 Union
Local ad lists a repair shop named The Shoe Repair Man located at 216 Union Avenue and offering shoe repair services. The entry mentions Shope at 110 Madison as a referenced contact.
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Union
Madison
Bill Would Let U S Seize Rockefeller Colorado Mines
Washington congressman J W Bryan proposes a federal takeover using the army to end mining warfare and place Rockefeller owned Colorado mines under government operation. The plan cites Roosevelt era precedents and argues government control would ensure fair wages and full employment.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
John D. Rockefeller
Colorado
Hira
Washington, D. C
Rockefeller
Congress
J. W. Bryan
Rockefellers
House Committee
Bryan
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Beware of starting on a long journey on Friday
Local humor item from The Seattle Star notes a fortuneteller warning against Friday travel. The quip contrasts a future trip with salary timing and adds playful wordplay about days and pay.
Johnny Writes and Jokes From Long Island Folklore
A collage of rural humor and dialogue from an old Long Island farmer family, hired hands, and neighbors. Jokes include a lantern courtship, lazy loafer critiques, late arrivals, drinking rhymes, a funeral crowd, pressed suits, and a soldier’s reply about dying for his country.
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Wenedy
Long Island
Jake
Johny
Albany Cut Rate Dentists Advertise Cheap Yet Quality
A historic ad touts affordable dental work with claims of top quality and painless results. It promises free examination, clear pricing, and guarantees patient satisfaction from Albany Cut Rate Dentists on the second floor of the People's Bank Building.
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Albany
People’s Bank
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