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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
A fiery editorial argues society is finally targeting men who profit from prostitution while praising a rising moral conscience. It contends that progress depends on reforming men, not just punishing offenders, and urges ongoing publicity to deter further abuses.
A satirical critique targets County Commissioners Hamilton and Rutherford for four months missing that a wall portrait depicted the proposed 950000 dollar courthouse bond issue. The piece mocks their supposed ignorance of the image’s meaning and questions their commitment to truth.
Opinion piece condemns racial hostility and supports California's stance against Oriental immigration practices. Attacks critics and praises anti Oriental sentiment as protection for American workers and families, while mocking political figures and denouncing civil service corruption.
A humorous critique of the waltz as a fading social dance, noting its decline against new dances like the Turkey Trot and Mire Hose Wrigsle. The piece playfully extols learning to waltz again, mentions practical steps for beginners, and ends with shifts to other dances as a comic finale.
A collage of reader lines on topics from bay tides to operas and weddings. Noted items include speculation on Elliott Bay rise from boat traffic, a claim that Faust was composed by Lucia Sextette, jokes about Thanksgiving after Christmas, and quips about aging and keeping love fresh.
A collage of quirky lines and headlines including The Male of the Species There’s a Reason and Go to the ant thou sluggard with playful misprints and racy captions. Notes reference a Philadelphia paper’s Keep Out the Criminals heading and a toyish scene with a child and jam in a pantry.
The bride notes that courting times when taxis were required have shifted to walking due to taxes. John replies that taxation dictates their current mode of travel, yet his affection remains. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic reflection on changing costs shaping daily routines.
Gov Hatfield announced that charges against strikers in the Paint Creek district will be turned over to civil authorities. The move signals the near abolition of military rule in a region long described as a state of practical warfare between miners and employers.
Arla Douglas reports that kerosene is shipped from Nogales to Guaymas to burn 800 Mexican federal and constitutionalist soldiers said killed in a three day battle near the city. Federals suffered heavier losses. more than 1,000 wounded according to private dispatches.
D. I Smith a Western avenue commission man testified before a council committee investigating garbage collection charges. He denied that Western avenue merchants sent good produce to the city dumps to keep up artificial prices. Witnesses C Chamberlain and W Messier for the defense corroborated the line.
Miss Jessie Clifton, a Riverdale California art student, found guilty of burglary in the second degree by a jury in Judge Trabucco's court. She faces sentencing Saturday. Clifton was linked to the Shea gang of young burglars and fainted when the verdict was read.
Rest ornate outable rooma in Seattle and Dreamland host a Dance tonight at Stewart House 86 West Stewart near Pike Public Market listing prices 26e to 0e with nearby venue details and a local event reminder.
Linda Griffith, Hollywood actress for Kinemacolor, explains that actors fear being seen on screen not by cameras. She recalls the anxiety of viewing her own colored image, noting color decisions, contrasts, and setting details impact on performances.
In London a militant suffragette trial resumes with a physician testifying that General Flora Drummond collapsed and cannot appear. Ramsay MacDonald says he would publish the Suffraget despite police. Militant plan calls for 100000 women marching from Trafalgar Square to Scotland Wales and the coasts. Meanwhile in Ellensburg 4000 sheep migrate from the Columbia River Cascades as Mrs Hannah Gri dies.
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