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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary notice shows subscription terms. Mentions Rockefeller Avenue, Beattie Post Office, Washington, and publishing agency rates per issue and per month. Date for expiration appears ambiguous. content is garbled and partially unreadable.
A Polish immigrant known as Joe the Pole suffers a crushing mill accident. He loses a leg, endures surgery and convalescence with no visitors. He leaves the hospital on crutches, unsure of where to go or how to survive in America, heading into an uncertain future.
A collage of stray lines and quotes from various papers including Puck and the Cleveland Leader. It mixes wry poems, social banter, and brief sketches about modern life and manners. The voice shifts between humor and satire, touching on travel, baldness, marriage, and duck hunting.
Intimate Ottawa to Washington correspondence dated May 5 discusses T R chairing Nelson’s opposition. It notes Milton D. Purdy appointed federal judge in Nelson’s district and Knute Nelson’s long standing grudges and potential vindictive motives. The letter recalls past rejections and political maneuvering.
Navy Vara Route Steamer Monticello departs Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a m and 1 30, 4 p m with steady sailings announced for the day.
A letter blasts Minnesota politics as it praises Senator Nelson while arguing four battleships are needed to counter Japan. The writer accuses Nelson of delaying confirmation and predicts Purdy will assume Minnesota duties. he attacks the federal judiciary for pay and mocks unpaid service. The note asserts authority for naval expansion and targets Cannon and Hale over appropriations.
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