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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
4
Interstate commerce agency fights rail short haul rate rule
In a pointed critique, the Interstate Commerce Commission battles implemention of the new law limiting short haul rates for railroads. The piece mocks railroads and brashly questions freedom and land withdrawals under policy. It contrasts Brandeis and federal control with private liberty in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Com
Chicken
Louis Brandeis
Dull Times Foreseeable Says Cuyler After European Tour
Pennsylvania railroad director T DeWitt Cuyler, after wintering in Egypt and touring Italy and France, cautions that times will be dull but railroads and banks remain strong. He suggests brisk business to offset inconveniences and notes Mrs Catt’s tour tied to suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Europe
Egypt
Italy
France
Indon
Is It a Hang Jury in Oil and Tobacco Trust Cases
Week after week no decision in the oil and tobacco trust cases that strike at private monopoly. Justice Vandeventer may be disqualified for having ruled as circuit judge, leaving eight justices split four to four. A hung jury seems likely or a historic immortal document may be prepared. Wall Street is dead and New York business flat. A financial column advertises a South America investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil and Tobacco Trust
America
Court of the
United States
Justice Vandeventer
Circuit Court
Wall Street
New York
South America
Thought Society Tightens Safeguards on Intellectual Property
Under a new British copyright regime a creator’s rights would survive 50 years after death and cover lectures, newspapers, photographs, and translations. The law, if widely adopted, would make stealing ideas as criminal as theft of property, requiring owner consent to build on original thought.
Fragmentary 19th Century Notes On Society And Foods
A garbled collection mentions an onion queen in Texas with a 100 900 dollar crop, Samaria’s ivory palace dug up, American nobility dining with Anthony J. Drexel, and Bog meat priced above horse meat in Saxony. Also notes Minnesota abolishing the death penalty and a vague reference to S Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Anthony J. Drexel Fing
Sweden
Nice
Saxony
Editor’s Mail Critiques Smoking Ban and Railroad Influence
In Editor Seattle May 11 1911 readers condemn Mayor Dilling for vetoing the DE smoking prohibition on street cars except compartments. A reader argues smoking harms children and urges clean cars. another letter defends Governor Johnson’s California corruption expose and accuses the Oregon and Washington Railroad & Navigation Co of blocking harbor and dock developments in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Dilling
Mr. Wardall
the Star
Johnson
California
Southern Pacific-Union Pacific
Oregon and Washington Railroad & Navigation Co
Seattle
Oakland
San Pedro
8. P
Herrin
J. D. Farrell
Washington
C. Closson
A Help to Him The Bookkeeper Dialogues on Family
A playful dialogue among a group at home hints at family marriages and social life. Willy jokes about another grandmother, while Johnny notes his sister is engaged to three admirers. The group suggests seeking a quiet, inexpensive getaway, but Wifey quips that cemeteries are the only quiet places left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Johnny
Birthday Confession Triggers Early Morning Alarm
At 2 a m on Charlie Sigabee’s birthday the young son wakes Admiral Sigabee shouting There is a man in the house The admiral springs from bed weapon ready but learns the intruder is his son turning twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Sigabee
Admiral Sigabee
Charlie
Scotch Inquiries At The Tavern
A dialog at a tavern features Bilque questioning a waiter about Scotch. The waiter partially admits affinity to Scotch while noting the guest has consumed many scotches, with polite repartee and a nod to a lighter local accent.
What alls Kysmyth Nervous Dyspepsia Case
The article notes a diagnosis of nervous dyspepsia for Kysmyth and cites his wife’s daily menus from the evening paper as related materials. The report presents a terse medical inquiry with minimal context and no further details.
Forgettos and Clara and Will in Victorian notes
The excerpt presents brief, fragmented exchanges about proposals and memories. A London Opinion line references Forgettos and Dear Clara with uncertainty over an answer. Chicago Tribune tone shows a heiress confronting aging and dyeing hair to avoid disgrace. A Puck gag notes Willie keeping promises about rides after acquiring his machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Will
London
Mysterious OCR Fragments Include Robe Fables and Tragic Suicide
Fragmentary text records mention ermine skins and tails for a royal coronation robe. A Jamestown, New York man killed himself after his wife refused to live on a farm, suggesting a troubled domestic context within the clipped material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jamestown
N. Y
Yearly unions hinge on old introductions
A playful line from the Boston Tran script notes: I’m the man who introduced them to each other. The exchange hints at evolving social ties and the lingering effect of past introductions in matchmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
World's Best Limerick Revived Cleopatras Reform
A fragmented verse recalls Cleopatra seeking reform and gentler treatment after mockery. The limerick hints at a shift in tone from mockery to restraint. No clear event or date, but the poem evokes ancient figures and playful social commentary.
Old Philo Notes on Dress and Delinquent Readers
A dialogue riffing on judging by appearance and reader behavior. A editor quips that attire may hint at a delinquent subscriber, while a character contemplates a dessert for a fast day, mentioning hasty pudding as fitting for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise and Fresh Air Contest
Next week's contest asks for essays on the benefits of outdoor exercise and abundant fresh air. Like pure food, air should be plentiful and free, so we should seek ample air year round. Explain why sleeping in airy quarters and spending most time outdoors improves health and well being. Three prizes will be awarded to the top three contributions received on this subject.
Fashion Dialogue Between Miss Eastside and Miss Westside
A brief exchange finds Miss Eastside complimenting a gown and Ms Westside insisting she has only worn it at select events this season. The conversation hints at social circles and repeated attire among two society figures.
Dear Uncle Jack Letter From a Young Local Resident
A 12 year old sixth grader writes from a small community describing a grade school church parsonage three stores two docks and boat service. He expresses interest in letters to Uncle Jack and mentions not having seen any correspondence recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Noted tipster wins big with horse race wager
In a terse exchange two men discuss a risky bet. One recalls a sure tip to beat the odds but admits skepticism about its reliability. He ultimately uses the winnings to buy a spring overcoat, illustrating a gamble that paid off unexpectedly.
Judge Faces Prisoner Over Folding Bed Incident
A judge questions a defendant charged with seriously nu rturing his wife by enclosing her in a folding bed. The prisoner replies he wanted to see if it was possible to shut her up.
Nine Tailors Make a Man Theme Heavily Quoted Exchange
A brief dialogue tension centers on fashion and identity as Cecil claims three tailors and Mise Hart quips about needing nine to complete a man. The exchange hints at vanity and social performance without specifying a broader narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Mise Hart
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