Stunt as a Popular Word Critics Use Across Society
A long reflection on the rise of the word stunt in English usage its lack of pedigree and its broad adoption by public figures from Alexander to modern mayors and congressmen. It notes notable examples and the public interest in naming bold actions stunts with bluff evasion and public acclaim.
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Coxie
Washington
Alexander
Nero
Rome
Chamber of Commerce
Dugdale
Hhe
Congressman Cushman
D. C
James Hamilton Lewis
Chief Sullivan
Lake Washington
Knocker term stirs California hissing matches
A Sacramento-era column rails at so called knockers who allege Southern California shames Northern California claiming fog blanketing San Francisco and prunes fail to grow, while Washington and Seattle accusations surface. The piece urges the Chronicle to critique its own region’s knockers after lambasting others.
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California
San Francisco Chronicle
Chronicle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bremerton Navy Yard
The
Seattle
Puget Sound
Chinaman off steamer refuses sick passenger aid
Ching Gee Hee, manager of the Quong Tuek company, pleads with officers of the Kinshu Maru to take a sick Chinaman aboard, offering to pay. The crew declines, fearing the man’s possible death midvoyage, and the steamer sails with the passenger left behind.
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Ching Gee
Butte Victorious Over Portland on Gilts Edge Pitching
Gay pitched for Butte and defeated Portland 4 to unknown in a yesterday contest. Portland loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, but Gay retired the next two batters to preserve the win.
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Portland
Gay
Butte
City notes and sports results from Weathake event
A lumber wagon blocked Weathake avenue tracks at 7 15 delaying Green Lake traffic twenty minutes while the Tigers rolled the wagon and load aside. Mayor Humes and Assistant Superintendent Alters toured the city as streets struggle to keep up with growth. The city employees baseball team lost to the courthouse nine 11 to. Darlington pitched well and Agnew hit a home run for the courthouse club. Charlie Allen a l year old seeks 10 from Seattle Electric after an injury on a crowded Green Lake steps scene.
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Weathake Avenue
Green Lake
Tigers
Humes
Alters
Court House Nine
Darlington
Agnew
Charlies Allen
Superior Court
Pomterday
Seattle Electric Company
Green
Unparalleled Bargains at M. D. Pease Johnson Co.
A week of phenomenal price cutting begins at M. D. Pease Johnson Co. 1109 Second Avenue Mall of the Ladies. Tailor made fits Ready to wear skirts jackets raglans tailor made silk and cotton waists imported pattern hate ready to wear hate offered at nearly half price to reduce stock.
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M. D. Pease Johnson Co
Second Avenue
Mall of the Ladies
Shriners Conclave Round Trip Fare Adverts
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company announces a round trip rate of 25 dollars for Shriners Imperial Council conclave travel from June 3 to a listed return window. Berth and meals included with travel from San Francisco to the event city, good for sixty days. Call city ticket office at 114 James Street for details.
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Imperial Council
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship O
James Street
Sear-Paced Mike Found. Ex-Con Charged in Sealskin Theft
John Martin known as Sear-Paced Mike was found in Everett after three weeks sought by police. He is charged with stealing a sealskin lacquer from Mrs. H Kaffburg. Frank Coombs and James L Barrie named Seattle delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Denver. They aim to secure Seattle as 1964 convention site and seek raise to 1300 dollars. A surveying party for the Alaska Central railway, led by Arthur M White, will sail on the Excelsior with 19 men, 11 pack horses, and five tons of supplies.
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John Martin
Mike
Everett
Denver
Seattle
Alaska Central Railway
Excelsior
Arthur M. White
Claude M. White
Veteran Dr G F German Dies Near Ellensburg
Special to the Bear Ellensburg Washington May 4 Dr G F German an old pioneer died at his residence 12 miles northwest of town at seven o clock last evening He was born in Chatham county North Carolina on March 70 1819 and was a veteran of the Indian war Fully 660 people are coming from Roslyn to attend the baseball match between the Howlyn team and the local team this evening
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Ellensburg
Wash
G. F. German
Chatham County
N. C
Roslyn
Howlyn
Marriage licenses issued in Beattie and nearby regions
The list shows Albert W. Wright and Clara M. Wade of Beattie obtaining licenses. Also noted are J. Doherty, 24, with Alita Harper, 14, of Chicago, along with Theobald Buchinger and Alotse Ulrich of Beattie, and Allen Hallett, 25, with Marie Tanck, 14, of Prien.
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Albert W. Wright
Clara M. Wade
Beattie
BE. J. Doherty
Alita Harper
Chicago
Theobald Buchinger
Alotse Ulrich
Allen Hallett
Marie Tanck
Prien
Police Notes: Two Suspects Arrested in Fremont Saloon Robbery
Two men named William Gideon and Jack Dorman were arrested on a complaint by H Kielly claiming a $35 robbery at the Geaquah saloon. A break in at J L Berry's Fremont residence yielded about $20 in stolen items.
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William Gideon
Jack Dorman
H. Kielly
Geaquah
J. L. Berry
Fremont
Rival Clothing Co Sells Triumph Surplus in New York Bargain Sale
Rival Clothing Co of New York sells Triumph Tailoring Co surplus stock at drastic discounts. Hoffmann, representing Rival in the city, bought the surplus. high grade suits retailing at 35 and 20 dollars will be offered for twelve and fifteen. Location is Madison and First avenues. the sale is not formally advertised but expected to spread quickly.
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Triumph Tailoring Co
New York City
Hoffman
Rival Clothing Co
Thin City
Triumph Company
Ewager
Madison and
Firat Avenue
Battleships Sailed From Colman Dock Sunday Schedule
Boats depart Colman Dock at 9 10 am 11 am 1 15 pm 9 15 pm 4 30 pm 5 45 pm and 10 30 pm with a Bremerton leg at midnight.
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Colman Dock
Bremerton
Arbitration talks between Master Builders and Building Trades Council
Matthew Dow and J W Bingham representing the Master Builders Association conferred with a Building Trades Council committee at Dow's home to form a permanent advisory or arbitration committee. The plan calls for three members from each side and a special meeting was set for Monday to draft a formal proposal for the masters.
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Matthew Dow
J. W. Bingham
Master Builders’ Association
Would-be bankrupt kept in jail over unpaid debts and diamonds
P. Ef. Sullivan remains in jail after failing to pay creditors more than 81 000 and diamonds, with the judge ordering imprisonment. Sullivan admits possessing the money but claims a medical fit. Creditors insist the money is still in his possession. A forced sale at Bewall Hood Co. 1412 Second Avenue advertises 10 000 worth of ladies wear below cost. The Newsboys excursion to battleships and Evergreen Park features Prof Leuben's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anford
P. EF. Sullivan
Sullivan
Etlll
Bewall Hood Co
Second Avenue
Diverse Seattle Classifieds Mix Real Estate and Jobs
A dense 1902 Seattle page features varied notices including rental ads, real estate listings near Green Lake and Eastlake, auction announcements, and agricultural land offers. It also contains probate court orders for the Mary Ann Battle estate, plus job cues for maids, cooks, gardeners, carpenters, and laborers across local firms and addresses in King County.
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Seattle Starry Star Publishing CO
Business
Batterial
Habary Wells
Third Avenue
New York
Temple Court Building
U. S. Express
BK. F. Chase
Ching
Quong Tuek Company
Itaker
Ah Sin
Hong Kong
Menge Mo
Port
Ita Ownon & Moe Brothers
m @ Mann
Port Townsend
Pieter Weowel
Port Madison
Queen
Pacific Coast
Manila
Otto Gildemeister
City of Beattie
Skagway
Hongkong
Smellin Yeai
Humboldt
Alaska Seamship Line
I. Pet
Shriners
E. J. Brown
1St Ave
Union Bik
First Ave
Macdougall
Ciothing
Aonanza
Felitz
Pelger & F
Leur
Jules Moreau
Paris
Pike Street
Cooper & Levy
Boike Southwell
Great Western
Sunset Oil and Refining Co
Ellie - Morribbon
Bellis Morrison
Basement Mutual Life Bidg
Beattle
Adison
Mandal
Jackson
Femali
Monarch Employment Agency
Ist Ave
John Mant
Inp
Onics
Ave
Ture Bishes
Elty
Keyes
Mer
Goldman
Second Ave
Cor, Marion
Eversole Optical CO
Donovan's
Bet
Weee
Waterman
Wil Hande
Bea
Hende
Ta Eoch Company
oNichol & Hawking
West Main Street
John M1
Queen City
Hurbau
Maingar
Lady Canvessers
Ion Family Cooks
Chamberie
Vantehi
Mase
Covidental
Hatnier
Turtevane
Lhosten
Ainier
Grand Pac
First Avenue
Howe
Hed Front Furniture Co
Feco
Avenue South
Tel
Med
Atubpstern Mutual Home CO
Joba
Alabs
Eat
Enap
FP. O
Tegan _Atesks
Pike St. Phom Huff
Dipmore
A. Lawrence
Hickerton
Vone & Bon
F. G. Bickerton
Euctioneer
Boat Landing
Steamboat Landing
Hope
Stettenoren
Arnell
Nexwell
Government Lands
Gr Ication
Son
Washington Bik
Lowa
Uentlemen
le Francisco Hall
Float Ave
Atlantic Lodding House
Ret Front Furniture Co
South
Maxwell Mansion
University
Perlepoon
John On
Virginia Street
Beangry
Mra
Schroeder
Lake Shore
BEE Lloyd, Briscoe & Lloyd
Hinckley Block
Mia
Johnson
Tacoma
Fred
H. Miorkitt
P. O
Preach Bill
Coratera I. Bank
Barto
Fhey
Cherry
Damue & Owner
Yester Way
Morrison & Kashelman
Usual Life
MIAL
Ontato
Homer Pata DI
Lake Ashington
Homer
K. Mturtevant
Basten Block
Hamer Hear
Eastlake Avenue
Bee Sing
Aplendia Ranch
Milan
Tully
Mere
Terry
Globe Bida
K. Sturtevant
Boston
Rainier Beach
Willman
Hillman
Hetter
Marion Street
Maricon Street
Adame
Pioneer
Cuburch
Grand View
Onsen
Batence
Homer Bulit Aieo Omergeney
Sturtevant
Besten
Grand Ave
Wentyfourth Ave
Srenur
Menry W. Long
Bulsting
Eshington
Hi Ave
Ows Lior’, Priecee & Lloyd Shout
Hinckley Breck
State of Washington
County of
King
Mary Ann Battle
N. W. Battle
King County
Seattle Star
Boyd J. Tallman
County of King
Witners
Heal
A. Koepfli
Py D. K. Bickels
Ahternactors
Orrotne
ECG Tne Abstrect Co
the Mutual Lifeling
Hooth- Whittlecey Hanvord Abtract Co
Waller Block
Attorneys AT Law
Leday & Ewing
Ud J
J. A. Kellogg
Washington Building
A. ©. MacDonald
Burke Building
Lyman EB. Knapp
Haller Building
W. D. Lambuth
Pacits Block
G. Ward Kemp
Burke
Ee Ustiors Srs
Bancroft and Stam
Secondhead Goode
J. C. Stam
Pike
Wilson
General Ecutioneer
GG. Bickerton
General Secutioneer
Jom Martin
Genefep
Z W. Houghton
Collins
Ceant’ Tee Savings Bank
C. Neufelser
J. T
Puget Sounia National Bank OF Eatile Nes
United Mates
Europe
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Capital Peld
Indrec Alsowell
Pt Bank OF
Patdwut
Geogeet
Benking Cess
Enaenes, Selah Sis Ao
U. & and
Tne
RCL
Starr-Bord
Eeertnces Enema Eieinegna Biomeabanibanthaepanth
Pernin Bhorthané Senet
Acme Business College
Second and
Wait- Lane
Ranke Hall
Firet
Ena
F. Mechtman
Madame A
Hincktey
Seattle Clothes Pressing Co
Eresa
Philtaps
Weussy Tisch
Eeatemeeeeineeeensee
Puget Sound Bridges Dredging CO
Ee Reneral
Butterworth& Sons
Embalmers
Third
Furnaces
Finlay
Retura Harness and Saddlery
McBorley & Twenderson, Dig “Seek
Dental Avenue
Er Aliuminum
Nicoloid. Mascow
Ansurance
Anslieg
James Rothwell
W. V. Rinehart
N.Y. Bie
Drivery Union Tee Co
Washington At
Beattly
Uncle Jor
L. McAllaster
Meme Neers
Chicago Junk Co
Western Main
Lidar
Rte
Forda Raadrav Rye
Hurke Building
J. A. Mackinnon
Chapin Bid
Renee Epee
Kibbe
Betley Building
COAT
Warrington Tratitute of
Lawrence Hart
Washington Block
Ee Ogfropathic Ban Sanitarium
Biarejoy
Pe Han Ki
Cape
Wile
Scraver & Tracting
Mullin
Woosh Geo Nee
Ivy Press
Aliing Cerda
Metropolita Press, Inc
Genapaem
Wee Washington Sat Agn
Sen . Eeeor
Avetenholme
Tailors Ui AN der & TF
Yen Tiny
Virlay & Wort
Grea
Wea
TaKaRa
Marton Ot
Es Wire
the Star
Puebla
Umatilla
Alara
Seattle & Ng
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City of Seattle
Sitka
Topek
J James St
Beattie G. F. Talmadge
Perkins & Co
Pacific Clipper Line
Nome
Kimball
Nome City
Duneb
Golovin Bay
Chas. Nelson
Jeet Fores
Santa
Sudan
White Pass
Yukon
Atlin
Big Salmon
White Horse
Honea Stewart River
Klondike
Koyukuk
Bou
Lake Pointe
Yukon River
J. Francis Lee
Ash
Alaska
Glome Navigation CO
Honolulu
Eureka
Tesler Wharf
Pier 1
Grobe Block
Madison Street
G. F. Thorndyke
T. W. Nottingham
Seattle, Edmunds and
City OF
Ponves Everett
James
Colman Dok
B. Scott
Port Orchard
Columbia Dock
Columbit
Firemerton
Sidney
Charleston
Pleasant Beach
Beas
Centennial
Oregon
S. S. Discovery
Northwestern Commercial
Gevern
Pioneer Bidg
Apple
Railroad Company
Speak of the Star
Uc Luth