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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
5
A string of quoted lines shows a man praising himself as a perfect gentleman while dismissing a mother figure and mocking others. The dialogue references Owen Meredith and the poem Lucile as cultural allusions. It also includes a joke about tipping a waiter with a second mortgage on a house.
The New York Globe endorses Archhbald for a top post, arguing his notoriety in Congress warrants scrutiny while naming Hanford as the proposed running mate. The piece frames the ticket as a pointed response to ongoing perc proceedings and political controversy.
A reflective piece honors French naturalist J. H. Fabre for revealing insect life and parenting instincts. It contrasts human parental duties with bug life, notes Fabre's title as the insect's Homer, and muses on lessons of unselfishness from beetles and ants. Also mentions city finances totaling 6 430 000 and a brief note on Henri Crombert's return from a flying visit to England by airplane.
Observations note Taft’s win in Fulton and Adams counties with Taft carrying home districts in Cincinnati. The piece mentions disfranchisement in Adams County and hints at the Georgetown Potters' Field being repurposed, plus a Boston wedding rumor tied to a large inheritance and a dig at a fish firm tied to a Siberia-bound dispute.
Washington correspondent reports Roosevelt may oppose Taft if nominated. Wilson campaign managers list 202 delegates with Kansas possibly for Wilson on the second ballot. Clark’s tally covers multiple states totaling 178, with North Dakota Burke delegates leaning to Wilson.
Old Col. Dick Bright of Washington recalls his years shaved by a colored barber who died before him. At the funeral Bright places his visiting card in the barber's coffin explaining the reason. He says if the barber reaches heaven he won t need it, but if he goes to the other place it may introduce him to good fellows.
A humorous exchange recounted from Harper's Magazine shows a boy named William tell his teacher he must have slept in, prompting a stern question about lateness. The remark highlights a comic mispronunciation and youthful eagerness.
The week’s line up includes Moore in Over Night at the Metropolitan and The Pink Lady at Seattle Jessie Shirley Co. Bobby Hurrit at another venue. Orpheum and Pantages present vaudeville acts. Grand Vaudeville and photoplays feature Cremmer among others in Melbourne venues.
A man reflects on his health after doctors amend his condition, noting the shift from a strong constitution to new medical guidance. The account highlights concerns about vitality and the impact of medical intervention on well being.
In a brief interview, Grafton Grabb avoids declaring a party preference. He asks about which candidate will best support himself and his family, signaling a focus on personal impact rather than party loyalty.
In a courtroom scene the judge presses the prisoner as he faces possible jail. The prisoner quips he has no scruples against a third term, prompting the judge to consider further punishment.
A curiosity piece portrays William Walter Wiggins an office boy who misreads a telephone call during lunch. The prankish caller identifies as 105 and declares that it is past time he was dead prompting a grim punchline.
A Detroit Free Press fragment notes a witty remark about a husband being so discreet during a woman’s club gathering that attendees hardly notice his presence. The quip frames the husband as a model of quiet propriety within domestic life.
A 19th century portrayal lauds John Jacob Astor's immense wealth and influence. It contrasts his eyes for power with the costs to society, noting his fortune financed by real estate, loans, and speculation while questioning the moral use of such wealth.
A historical meditation on John Jacob Astor and his son and grandson, tracing ascent from German immigrant roots to vast wealth. The piece contrasts Astor’s rise from peddling sausages to Manhattan dominance with the later question of how William Vincent A Richard Barry, great grandson of the founder, will wield a hundred million dollars.
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