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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
4
Public notice from the Seattle Star explains subscription handling including expiration dates shown on labels, renewal requirements, and how names are removed if payments lapse. It references Everett and Seattle addresses and advises readers to verify address details on the paper.
Voters in Cleveland re-elected Tom Johnson amid independence from machine politics and President Roosevelt backing, while San Francisco re-elected Mayor Taylor and Prosecuting Attorney Langdon by large margins. The results signal support for clean government and may influence Pacific coast cities.
Dr. F S Bourns is appointed to direct Seattle’s plague response with authority and a salary deemed appropriate for the task. The board notes his Manila plague experience under a $1000 a month salary as a benchmark, praising the signing as sensible though possibly constrained by limits. Seattle will benefit from his leadership, they say.
Washington dispatch notes mountain climbing may become a wealthier woman's pursuit. Dr. Charles Shaw argues seven of ten women are natural explorers and can endure arduous trips, with women already joining his mountaineering parties. Also noted is the dog as ambulance corps scout in war efforts. French surgeons favor canine aid in locating and aiding wounded, addressing gaps after battles and large missing lists.
Mars observer Mr Skygack visits Earth as a special correspondent and records wireless observations in his notebook. The piece treats the alien correspondent with a playful, period-appropriate tone.
Rome reports the engagement of Princess Letitia Marie Bonaparte and Prince George of Greece. European rulers opposed the match, including King Edward, King Victor Emmanuel, and the Greek king, citing lineage and plebian ancestry concerns. The couple reportedly met in Rome where Letitia studied painting and shared affection despite dynastic tensions.
A humorous tale explains That Boy Next Door planned Halloween mischief by carving pumpkins from the family cellar. His mother retaliated by baking pies from the jack o lantern pumpkins, prompting a surprised grin from the boy.
A fragmentary humor column features a barber monologist riffing on fashion, news of the day, and quirky scenes. It includes a exchange with Mr. Chones, a mobile anecdote about a Fairfax Vermont rider, a stuttering blacksmith sketch, a trolley car joke, and a cartoonish political quip from Senator La Follette.
A theater survived a severe blaze thanks to a messenger boy whose quick actions helped evacuate patrons. Reports note the boy’s dog also played a role in triggering an alarm or guiding people to safety, though specifics are unclear.
A jumble of quips and captions from a newspaper page includes a crime quip about a would be thief mistaken for a locksmith, a joke about a domineering wife, a maritime disaster gag, a sports moment with a late goal, and social observations on manners and gender roles.
Diana narrates a perilous journey through Everett where a mysterious group, the Hee, shapes her fate. She survives and recounts the ordeal detailing social peril and endurance.
The segment describes Mr. True firing a mutinous Japanese helper Hitamuchi Sake after a dispute over padded grocery bills. The chef responds by taking over cooking, creating chaos in the household and ending with Mrs True in distress as the narrator previews more to come.
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