The Drum and the Veteran Father at the Fair
On the morning Corcoran wakes sober, he prepares breakfast in a strained household. He dons his faded army uniform and marches with his son Willie to the town fair, where a band contest and Grand Army procession unfold. The crowd roars as Corcoran unexpectedly drums with Willie, delivering a powerful, patriotic moment that earns Sarah a prize from the general while the old man fades emotionally and physically.
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Corcoran
Sarah
Willie
Perry
Lake Erie
Tom Corcoran
Tom
Pather
Old Tom
Jim Wilson
Smythe
Judge Wilson
Wilson
Washington Post
Tocal
George Schroeder
Schroeder
Belgravia
Waterford
Barah
Wong
Atlanta
Old Corcoran
Wille
The Seattle Star Address and Circulation Information
The Seattle Star announces its offices and advertising contacts in Seattle Chicago and New York The paper lists subscription rates and terms including delivery by major carriers and a notice about expiration dates and post office registration
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Seattle Star
Star Publishing CO
Seventh Avenue
REY Business
Suneet
the Star
Hartford Building
Chicago
Bune Dpiratn
New York
W. H. Porterfield
Pallard Ave
Bunset
Beattie Washington
A Brave Old Soul Uncle Tom in Colorado Springs
A portrait of Uncle Tom a homeless Colorado Springs figure who, despite paralysis poverty and hardship, kept a winning smile and kindness. Children nicknamed him Uncle Tom for his fine character and faith, and his death came after a fall while seeking aid on his final journey to the poor farm.
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Unclé Tom
Uncle Tom
Colorado Springs
Colo
Chilldren
Tom
Dorothy Dix attacked as unfair toward women in critique
A column rebuts Dorothy Dix's attack on women calling her charge of female treachery overdrawn and untrue. It argues men and women share flaws and claims the piece exaggerates female hostility while noting social constraints of earlier eras.
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Dorothy Dix
Ismael
Dorothy
Dorothy Dis
Ets
Ter
Peace talk, pranks, and puzzling punchlines in a scattergun note
A garbled column of quips and quibbles ranges from peace talk to jokes about elevators and ghosts. It riffs on sports losses, a ghostly elephant keeper complaint, and stray literary barbs about Indiana authors, all wrapped in a jokey, overheard tabloid tone.
Uncle Henry Saya and the crowded bandwagon
Local quip notes that no one wants to ride an empty bandwagon while everyone prefers a crowded one, reflecting a humorous social observation about popularity and participation.
Czar rushes more men to the front amid war notes
May 30 report from Koffatup notes Japanese moves toward Port Arthur with Gen Pokem’s retreat. Gen Kurohatpin vows victory in the long run as he hurries to St. Petersburg. Gen Kodaki bans photo dispatches. correspondents cheer. A personal aside hints at biases and hints about summer girls and the Puget Sound steel firm.
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St. Louis
Proclamation in Tianjin Warns Against Wild Doctrines
Special Commissioner W. B. Colver reports Yuan Shikai issues harsh edicts in Pei-li concerning rumors, mystic practices, and public gatherings. The directive threatens heavy penalties, imprisonment, and confiscation for families or villages harboring or spreading disruptive beliefs. Rewards offered for reporting and aiding arrests are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiensin
Yuan Shi-kai
Pe-chi-lil
Beng
California Resorts Reach by Southern Pacific Buente Shesta Route
Southern Pacific promotes a travel route to California resorts with two trains Gally offering service to top continental resorts. Rates listed include San Francisco 825.0 for first class and 90.0 for second class. Descriptive literature and tickets available at 604 First Avenue KE via Ellie, General Agent.
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California
Southern Pacific Co
San Francisco
Firstavenue
Ellie
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Jong
Mister
Lear Pub
Albert Bigelow
Seattle Wye
Hailer Block
Second
Columbia Street
Seattle
Tacoma
Yeaterday
Mr. Jumbo
Manchuria
Sam
Tam
Indiana
Bard
Alamo
Henry Saya
Czar
P.L
United States Steel Company
Everett
Masa
Puget Sound
China
PE Chi LI
W. B. Colver
Special Commis
Sioner
Enter
Prise Association
The
Far East
W. RB. Colver
Prones
Dabney
Woodhouse
Charter Oak Ranges
Pike Street
Ane
Universal Steel
Thole
RED Front Furniture CO
Avenue Booth
OJ Aker
de Williams
Aker
Woodlark
Hick
Castile
America
Quaker
Dodge & Olcott
Green Lake
Ballard
Beattie
First Ave
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