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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

4

Consistency in prosecution questioned by King county stance

A Wisconsin editorial criticizes King County Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh for inconsistency in handling cases of William Constantine and Chester Thompson. It argues for equal application of the law regardless of expense and calls for all defendants to be treated the same, warning against economic bias in prosecutions.

King County Kenneth Mackintosh Mackintosh Chester Thompson State Penitentiary William Constantine Chester Constantine Chester Plon Constantines Emma Goldman

Safe to Roast a President but Not a Judge

The piece argues that Chancellor Day was acquitted for unchristian language after criticizing Roosevelt, while Rev. Lincoln A. Shute faced contempt charges for criticizing Judge Walker. It condemns contempt powers as dangerous to freedom, urging that courts must tolerate criticism and avoid tyrannical punishment for outside utterances. The editorial questions whether courts can remain immune to blunt criticism and whether the people will tolerate such harsh measures.

Chancellor Day Syracuse Roosevelt Day Chicago Lincoln A. Shute Judge Walker Mr. Shute Walker Shute Themelves

Battleships Visit Cut Short at Pier 2

Navy route steamer Monticello departs Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a m, 1 30 and 4 p m for trips costing 50 cents round trip. Ten round trips daily.

Pier 2 R. & Navy Monticello Flyer Dock

Wolf Says Toothpick Was Diamond Studded

A Wolf swallows a diamond studded toothpick after a mishap at a restaurant. He visits a Crane dentist who extracts the item and seeks payment on a twenty dollar IOU. The Wolf, boasting about the real value, offers a flawed credit and hints at future mortgage or rebate in a sharp quip.

Excelsior

Comic Snippets and Stage Quips From The Nation

A collage of light jokes and stage notes cites witty exchanges about Shakespeare and plays, critics and actors, and a playful mockery of current events. The clips include quips from Cincinnati through Nashville papers and lines about Beaux Brummell and a looming curtain rise.

Intimate Washington Letter on Candidacy and Liley Probe

Washington report from May 12 discusses T. RB's candidacy up to the Chicago Convention and uncertain plans after. It notes private papers secrecy in the Liley investigation and criticizes Speaker Cannon Boutell and Olmetead for alleged contempt threats over copies of letters reflecting on the inquiry.

Washington, D. C T. RB Chicago Liley Peaching” Encrafters Speaker Cannon Boutell and Olmetead Lilley

Blaine Defies House Powers Over Private Letters in Public Debate

In Harry Thurst ton Peck's prose, a scene shows James G Blaine resisting a congressional order to hand over private letters. He argues the sacred nature of private correspondence while praising reformers like Gif ford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt and asserting the high moral ground of contemporary politics. The passage extols virtue, courage, and the ongoing struggle against predatory wealth in law and governance.

Olmatead Cannon Lilley Harry Thurston Peck Republic House of Representatives Jas. G. Blaine Maine Lucy Houtell Olmstead Speaker Mr. Blaine Noble Washington Webster Morria Lincoln Hbeveridge Pinecot Congress Senate

New Line of Ladies Sweater Coats at Piper and Taft

A brief item notes Piper and Taft offer a new line of ladies sweater coats. The message shifts from a historical riff about trusts to a sales line, concluding with the vendor endorsement and invitation to view the new collection.

Piper & Taft's

Men judge women by their own wives and the risks of habit

A spirited critique of male bias as husbands and bachelors mock women while hidden fears surface about constancy and temper. The piece argues men are shaped by home training and that women influence men and the future of society through shared households and quiet strength.

Skien Radio Henry J. H

Going North Buy Your Outfit from Theo Wiy Co

An advertisement promotes Theo Wiy Co as a source for clothing for travelers heading north offering outfits and gear. The address listed is 1008 Firet.

Theo Wiy ~ Co

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