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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
4
The Star argues Seattle faces widespread police failure and a citywide vice problem. It blames Mayor Miller for vacillating policy on prostitution districts and calls for a cleared district strategy or police reform to eject sex trade activity from city neighborhoods.
A fragmentary column mixed with humorous asides critiques lawmakers, civic figures, and a kidnap reference. It lampoons officials and the season’s events while noting April style notes and public life quirks. Mr Boyle faces a later opportunity to reflect on his actions.
Entomologist Dr. Marlatt warns that moths lay eggs in spring and fall, with larvae damaging wardrobes. Focus on closets and trunks, expose items to air and light, and remove larvae. Three common pests—northern clothes moth, webbing clothes moth, and tapestry moth—threaten textiles in the United States.
A garden scene unfolds on a bright June morning as Maribel Ney lies on the gravel path near a creaky gate while a Persian cat and a terrier tangle. The Marshal lingers by the gate dreaming of wine as Vivian's glamour fills the air and Mr Milwout, an attorney, nears Austen affairs at Ames.
In a moonlit garden the Marshal makes advances on Miss Vivian while Hugh Denham is far away. Mr. Eliwood objects loudly, Zo Zo e incites mischief, and a struggle ensues ending with the marshal retreating in defeat as Vivian laments Hugh’s absence and shoots to keep the officer away from her.
Summer Excursions East offer round trip fares from Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. to Omaha and Kansas City 60 dollars St Louis 67.50 Chicago 12.50 New York 108.50. Sales June 2 3 July 2 3 August 11 12 with return by October 1st. Tickets at Union Station 608 First Ave. KB Bilis, general agent.
Fragmented OCR describes a piano sale or property transfer involving Ward Jane and a former purchaser, noting a 100 KOME ONE value and a decision about moving the piano. Mentions Kohler & Chabl and 1918 Second Avenue arcade bid.
An old warning on typhoid spread by houseflies cites the Spanish American War as a stark example. The commission led by Read Vaughn and Shakespeare found the typhoid fly, not bad water, the major cause of deaths, urging clean stables, proper refuse, and hygienic homes to curb the threat.
A garbled mix of quotes and phrases references women rights, marriage, love, and social expectations. The fragment mentions "Let the women out" and asks about scorekeeping in a Boston Transcript context, with stray names and unclear narrative.
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