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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

4

Cannon branded a fake in Ridder accusation

The piece attacks Speaker Joseph G. Cannon as a fake and hypocrite who allegedly serves special interests. It claims his record blocks forest, labor, and postal reforms and protects trusts, calling Ridder to credit his tagging.

Joseph G. Cannon Herman Ridder Publishers’ Association Cannon Judiciary Pennnsylvania New England South Ways and Means United States Mr. Cannon Congress Lincoln

The Call for Men

A business leader laments costly employee mistakes and the tight job market while urging for capable, energetic men. He praises figures like Ney and Napoleon's Marshal Ney, arguing the world needs practical, decisive leaders with broad training and unwavering purpose.

Napoleon Marshal Ney

Navy Yarn Route Steamer Menticcito Schedule

The Menticcito steamer leaves the Flyer dock at 6:90 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. 1:wand and 4 p.m. services listed.

U. S. Navy Menticcito Leavan Flyer

International marriage severs as custody fight unfolds in Vienna

The Countess Glayekl formerly Misa Patterson of Chicago seeks divorce in America with slim chances of regaining custody. She alleges the Count has hidden the child and denies access. The Count refuses to allow contact, fearing an attempted retrieval. Joseph Medill Patterson of the Chicago Tribune is expected to arrive to assist.

Joseph Medill Paterson The Chicago Tribune

Vaudeville Sketch About Insurance Woes Ends In Smash

A vaudeville bit features characters Adolf and a nervous partner debating life insurance, underwriter roles, and a dissolution of the company. The gag escalates to a final smash as a prop bellows a drumbeat of punch lines about policies and payouts.

Biff

Modern girl power over love and marriage reform

A dated essay challenges old rules of modesty and coyness in courtship. It argues women should openly show affection, argue for shared responsibility in marriage, and reject the Victorian standard that kept women silent while men pursued commitments.

England

Record Chorus and Insistent Idle Talk in Congress

A pastiche describing Congress members yawning and chatting to fill time in spring sessions. The chorus laments wasted effort while the Record is kept circulating to reassure home readers that lawmakers are busy, even when actions are small and speeches lengthy.

Little Helen Bowe Heads Fortunes Far West Solo

Star Special Service reports 12 year old Helen Bowe leaving Wilmington on May 11 to visit her mining uncle William Powers in Patagonia Arizona. She travels with a single green carpet bag and has already logged about 20 000 miles alone. She tips porters 50 cents and assists her own inquiries, often dining first in the dining car.

Star Special Service Wilmington Helen Bowe Patagonia Ariz Wm. Powers Helen

Girl Excited to Travel Alone to Chicago and El Paso

Helen, daughter of a wealthy carriage maker, receives money to travel solo. She plans to stop and meet relatives in Chicago before a further stop in El Paso, Texas, on this trip.

Helen Chicago el Paso Tex

Unclear grocery slogan on Schilling's Best butter tea

A fragmented advert notes coffee and butter quality with a promise from the grocer to refund money if the product fails to satisfy. The text emphasizes Schilling's Best and a money back offer.

Schilling

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