Towne Plans Drama titled Vacuum Cleaner
A humorous exchange hints at a forthcoming drama named Vacuum Cleaner. Towne jokes about its drawing power while Arewne comments on the idea’s appeal.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1912
Page
4
The Hope Undying and the Evolution of Man
The piece reflects on personal gloom and global strife then turns to a metaphysical and evolutionary belief in a persistent urge driving humanity toward a better world. It argues that despite fatigue and despair there is a timeless force guiding humans onward through struggle toward justice and peaceful coexistence for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Monument Monuments or Living Aid for the Living
A columnist questions proposed memorials like the Lincoln and Perry shafts and a $50,000 Jefferson statue, plus a Titanic memorial idea. The piece argues funding should aid living Americans, notably the poor, with water works, railroads, ships, and education to build a wiser healthier nation rather than erect costly monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Perry
Washington, D. C
Lake Erie
Thomas Jefferson
Halifax
National Pulse of Opinions From Across Newspapers
A collage of brief quotes from various papers comments on politics and society. Taft’s term idea, courtroom jests about Lorimer, labor unrest in Milwaukee, bandit attacks near Chicago, and Titanic wreck reflections are among the items noted.
Marriage and stage career clash sparks tense exchange
The quote snippet shows a wife suing him over whether he will remarry or return to the stage. A testy dialogue follows about trust and fraternity ties. A reader recalls Miss Bangs getting even with Arthur Jones, while Marion and Kylie describe a streetcar seat incident involving a woman named Bangs.
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Myrtle
Miss Bangs
Arthur Jones
Marion
Kylie
Claude Aad Fallen Under the Brookside Tree
Fragmentary verse notes Claude Aad fallen under a tree by a brook. The narrator recalls barking of a pet, awakening and stretching, with introspective questions about windows and glass and what is adored.
Callipers and Clarence Discussing Politics
In a concise exchange Clarence teases his son about his inquisitive mind while the Papa character Mr Callipers asserts the son is too young to discuss politics. The dialogue captures a playful family moment about political talk.
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Clarence
Do you think selective memories are the best
A Baltimore American cartoon caption questions selective memory in the context of investing. It notes memories are handy for Investors and hints at a skeptical view of selective recall in financial markets.
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Baltimore American
Surging Over the Ropes Cited as Campaign Metaphor
A Washington Star sports observer notes growing refinement in athletics and, intermittently, a candid reference to “surging over the ropes” as a vivid campaign metaphor. The remark contrasts sport’s polish with the blunt language sometimes heard in politics.
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Washington Star
Fragmented pre-existence musings echo in Boston scene
A garbled exchange hints at memories of a former life near Copley Square in Boston. The dialogue references borrowing and returning a wire or asset amid a strained consciousness. The Washington Herald and Puck are cited in the garbled report.
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Belore
Mr. Rowtham
Copley Square
Boston
Puck
Old Fashioned School Punishment Note
A Chicago public school note warns a pupil named Robert for idling, disobedience, and disturbing others. The teacher recommends corporal punishment. The mother replies with scornful humor, telling the teacher to whip the boy herself, ending the exchange with a concise sign-off.
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Chicago
Bobby
Robert
Miss Blank
Dash
Lawyers and Punishment Debate in Courier Journal
City readers see a biting remark on the legal system. The Louisville paper notes that without lawyers, few criminals would face punishment, highlighting public skepticism about justice.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Swellman called out in midtown exchange
In a terse street exchange, Scott jokes about Dr Swellman and his prowess as a flirt while Matt notes he also treats another person named Bex, highlighting a casual, bantering moment between witnesses.
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Scott
Dr. Swellman
Matt
Bex
Father and mother spar over wrath in Bible quote
A Boston Transcript quip shows a mother telling a child to stop crying and a father retorting that wrath may fall on the son. The joke hinges on misapplied scripture about wrath and the household dispute.
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Johnny
Boston Transcript
Gentleman Burglar Sentenced in Hotel Burglary Case
Harry Rogers alias Harry Davies known as the gentleman burglar was sentenced by Judge Ronald to three to fifteen years in the penitentiary. He pleaded guilty to second degree burglary after police and the prosecuting attorney charged him with about 13 hotel and rooming house burglaries since the year began.
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Harry Rogers
Harry Davies
Ronald
Rogers
Eulogies For Mrs Straus In Portland Honor Titanic Heroine
Portland council of Jewish women passes resolutions praising Mrs Isador Straus wife of a New York millionaire for choosing to die with her husband aboard the Titanic rather than live without him.
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Straus
Portland, Or
Mis
Isador Straus
New York
Portland Council of Jewish Women
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Indigestion
Advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures fermentation and sour stomach within five minutes. It targets dyspepsia, indigestion, gas, bloating, and related discomfort, offering a 50 cent remedy available at pharmacies. The copy appeals to readers with various stomach ailments and urges immediate use for rapid digestion.
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Pape
Northwest theatre adds girl ushers at Alhambra in Seattle
The Alhambra theatre in Seattle introduces the Northwest first with girl ushers guiding patrons to seats. Manager says the women patrols ease crowd comfort and reduce disturbances, while patrons and staff adapt to the novelty. Six ushers work the plan with three pictured, including Miss Ethel Fay.
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Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Alhambra Theatre
Alhambra
Northwest
Star
Eshe
Fay
British nobility farms in Ontario as new rural venture
Toronto May 6. Burke's Peerage figures, the Earl and Lady Hyde along with their children and kin plan a 200 acre farm near Pickering Ontario. They will build a new ancestral hall and farm grain fruit and produce. Lady Hyde will do her own work and plans to dismiss two servants while Lord Hyde will keep a hired man.
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Toronto
Ont
Herfordshire
Burke
Jon
Earl of
Clarendon
Lady Hyde
George Herbert Arthur Hyde Viillers
Joan Villers
de Somers
Ontario
Pickering
Sho
Lord Hyde
Fish Trust Gets Busy
The superior court refused to dismiss a $190 000 damages suit brought by George L. Harvey of Ocean Fish Co. against Chippeck Fish Co. and others alleging a trust conspired to force retail fish dealers to buy only from members of the agreement.
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George L. Harvey
The
Ocean Fish Co
Chippeck Fish Co
Harvey
Marriage Defiance Probe Rolls in Spokane
The prosecuting attorney investigates Edward Robinson of Arcadia Orchards Company for defying a Spokane court order in granting himself a divorce from Ethel B. Irving of San Francisco. Robinson and his wife are separated as contempt of court proceedings loom under Judge Webster.
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Spokane
Edward Robinson
Arcadia Orchards Company
Ethel B. Irving
San Francisco
Robinson
Webster
Dream Girl praised by Metro play review from Fred Henry
Fred Henry, Star office boy, writes about the latest show Patsy Hall and Doda Field star in The Dream Girl. He compliments the girls for their sweet voices and dancers while noting the colorful scenery and costumes.
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Fred Henry
Patsy
Fred
Fredo Henry
Somf Patsy Henry
Dodafield
Ual
The Gay Ians at Seattle Theatre Delivers Clever Farce
Miss Shirley players present The Gay Ians in Seattle this week. The comedy features sharp wit and charm as a would be jealous husband plots and a quiet date turns chaotic. A restaurant raid scene heightens the farce, with Paul Pingiet delivering notable work.
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Seattle
Washington Denies Army Move Signals Mexican Intervention
Emphatic denial from the war departments that sending infantry to Yuma Arizona presaged intervention in Mexico. Troops were ordered to Yuma to appease residents and provide a strong guard against depredations by Mexican forces.
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Washington D
Washington, D. C
Company of States Infantry
Mont
Yuma
Ariz
Mexico
War Departments
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