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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
4
A public appeal portrays Mary, a 15 year old worker, facing three fates beggary, death or prostitution as a critique of Chicago industrial conditions. The piece denounces profiteers and links Mary’s plight to national morality and progressive justice.
A long editorial questions the necessity of a five member port commission, arguing three or five are similar in impact. It links the move to revenge against the current board, criticizes mercurial politics, and urges readers to vote in the June port election and register. It cites Chamber of Commerce influence and mentions La Follette Borah and Roosevelt libel trial context.
A collage of quotes and anecdotes from various papers recalls a parade of headlines and wry notes. Peter Beaugrand’s flood tale stands out as does a mention of Miss Grace Jones with mumps. A storm injury to J W MacGrath is noted as the Mountaineers hold their rhododendron walk with 250 members.
The Blairstown la Banner notes a full congregation at the Presbyterian church with excellent music on Sunday. A tongue in cheek society column remark about a dog hospital and a quip about eyes follows, reflecting local column style.
The passage recalls a Lakewood man who balked at chores with a witty remark about not being a mechanical engineer. Frank Bingaman shares several fine original graduation essay titles, each reflecting quirky, humorous thinking and the era’s voice.
An afternoon memory shows a dog failing to recognize a master’s voice recorded on a phonograph. No whisky was heard on the recording, so the pup cannot be blamed for the blank reaction.
A collage of brief humorous snippets and anecdotes from various sources. Vignettes cover weddings in the East End, a country graveyard aside, a schoolteacher’s conduct reward tale, a sly spiritualist quip, and a drummer eager for an early train.
The Seattle Educational Corps thanks The Star for press support during the May Festival of Music. As festival chairman J A Reed notes the financial duties were heavy and the newspaper helped publicize the event and its successful first concert.
In a reflective note the writer recalls hearing a dog bark as a sign of safety and familiarity. The piece emphasizes knowing the pup to feel secure when returning home.
The learned Charley Dabney born Hampden Sydney Virginia in 1555 is praised for his broad degrees from Hampden Sydney College University of Virginia and European universities. A energetic, direct speaker he aims to apply science for the common man and was a leading figure in Wilson era cabinet circles and Agriculture Department discussions.
Freddy Pinkus wakes in a harsh cell at Blackwell’s Island. He endures minimal meals and a dim reading light, while a rough routine and a courtroom judge shape his fate in a sugar trust case.
A man described as a negro and played by Sheriff Hicks on chauffeur took the sheriff's automobile from a garage for a joy ride. The car was damaged. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and will face state charges after release.
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