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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1905
Page
4
The Seattle Star lists subscription details and delivery options, with pricing per week or month and no free copies. It notes that expiring dates appear on labels, and overdue accounts may remove names from mailing lists. Ads for local store contacts and office addresses are provided.
The Seattle Star traces a nationwide drift toward municipal control of public utilities notably streetcars and power. It cites history in Seattle from water to gas price cuts and calls for city ownership of street railways while urging continuation of joint-use clauses in the Secondary franchise to test municipal operation.
A Scottish magistrate upholds spousal beating but Americans reject it. The New York Legislative League discusses harsher actions, including killing or shooting a wife-beater, while condemning violence toward women. The piece mocks reformers who ignore abuse by women and calls for fair treatment of both spouses.
A writer reflects on the reaction to crepe bands and mourning garb after Vinson Walsh’s death and his sister’s injuries in an automobile accident. The piece questions whether visible mourning honors the dead or weighs on the living and society.
Citizens of Seattle plan a mass meeting to protest city transport tactics. The forum will address municipal tracks, private rent, and a proposed rival municipal system, with leaders including W D Wood, George F Cotterill, Thomas W Proach, Austin Griffitha, and many others.
A dramatic snippet follows Lina Kingsford as she observes her mother’s late night intrusion and a tense household secret. Charles Kingsford, a wild youth, has fled the city after a series of scrapes, leaving Lina torn between love and danger in a stormy home.
A woman hides a fatal theft by a mother who loses her standing in society. Lina confesses to a crime she claims her mother committed, receives a light sentence, and years later her son Charles learns the truth. Lina’s sacrifice redeems her, and Charles reunites with her before sailing to California with his wife.
The item recalls a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Butt at their home in Maumee township with guests including Mr and Mrs John Hatfield. The write up notes witty exchanges about a legislator, a surgeon, a Persian lamb coat, a skin grafting remark, Edna Wallace Hopper’s lawsuits, and a theatre actress’s legal woes. The piece ends with praise for the Butt hospitality and a playful remark on muddy shoes.
Walter G Tubby of St Paul Minn sails to the isthmus to lead the division of men and supplies for the canal project. Age 52 born Acton Ontario educated in Georgetown and Toronto military school Canadian militia officer 12 years. Tubby set track laying record eight miles in one day August 11 1887 between Minto North Dakota and Helena Montana.
Dr. Alves, president of Brasil, faced a revolution on his hands as he was inaugurated on January 15, 1902. The event marks a pivotal moment for Brasília’s leadership under a contested tenure.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for stomach trouble and nervous system weakness. It claims improved digestion heart action circulation and relief of organic disorder with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Henry comments on Mr Gayly calling Miss Muttig a bird. Smith retorts it was a roundabout way of saying she was pigeon-toed. Mrs Southers questions the meaning, and Smith explains there is nothing wrong with the remark.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as restoring color to gray hair and stopping hair loss. It claims the product keeps the scalp clean and healthy and urges readers not to grow old quickly. The ad directs readers to ask a man about it on page 6.
Advertisement notes uncleared land at 50 dollars per acre and invites people to hear about 100 hammers at work. It calls for about twenty more carpenters and ten more salesmen, and promotes a Renton car ride to a Duwamish bridge, claiming quick access and top Seattle value. The message emphasizes a big lawn impression and urges coming today.
If your copy of The Star fails to reach you by 6 o clock each evening call the main office at Sunset Main 1060 or Independent 1138 between 6 and 7 30 and we will send a copy at once If missed more than once telephone each time to ensure perfect service The Star Publishing Co.
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