Rename the Streets A Cleveland man's view on Seattle street naming
An editor notes a reader letter from a former Cleveland resident arguing for a uniform street naming system. He recalls Cleveland’s shift to numbered north south streets and named avenues, saying the change simplified navigation and location tracking across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Russell
Cleveland
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
25Th St
East Ninth St
Eucliday
Lorain Av
55Th St
East First St
105Th St
Cedar
Carnegie Ars
Euclid
United States
Muckraking Sermon Links Isaiah to Modern Critics
Yale divinity scholar Dr Chas Foster Kent likens ancient prophets, especially Isaiah, to muckrakers whose sensational methods sharpen points. The excerpt cites biblical verses about corruption, oppression, deceit and greed, then extends the critique to contemporary bankers, politicians, and Central American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Foster Kent
Yale Divinity School
University of Kansas
Isaiah
Spain
Gotch Fails To Throw Opponent Zboysko In Match
The report notes Gotch could not accomplish a throw against Zboysko during the bout, a result that observers view as plausible given the contest's difficulty.
Garfield Replies to Archbold Attack on Standard Oil
James R. Garfield defends Roosevelt era actions against Standard Oil, arguing the St Louis decision clarifies unfair competition and prompts stricter law. He maintains reforms protect resources, regulate big trusts, and ensure fair treatment of independent interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Standard Oil
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Washington
John D. Archbold
Jno
Rockefeller
James Rudolph Garfield
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Ttme
Rai
Sans
Standard OU Company
United States
Iesevelt Glan
Ofl
Otl
Intimate Correspondence from Denver 1909 on Tariffs and Politics
A Denver letter home argues tariff sentiment across the nation remains hostile to higher duties. The writer attacks Southern Pacific influence in California politics and rails at Frank Flint and Frank Lowden, referencing Pullman car disinfection and a satirical dream of retribution. The piece blends political critique with personal musings and ends with a farewell from Rath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
California
San Francisco
Chicago
Cannon
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Middle West
Aldrich
Frank Filnt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Frank Flint
Senate
Herrin
Southern Pacific Railway
Congress
Pint
Flint
Southern Pacific
Prank
Lowden
L. O. Howard
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Pullman
Satan
Frank Lowden
Frank
In Commerce Commission
Lfe
Rath
Star Dust and Doubtful Skewers of a Sugary Tale
The fragment notes Josh Wise commenting on a street car seating scene with a 90 pound man and a 200 pound woman and questions the sugar trust scandal as a morsel to roll under the tongue. The editor of the magazine is described as dubious with a stray remark.
Advice Columns and Fragments from a 19th Century Page
A collage of letters about personal annoyances at work and home. A man seeks to stop flirting with his girlfriend near a skyscraper. An employer complains of a gum chewing stenographer and a resident who loudly flatulates. Other fragments mention satire about Napoleon and stray notes from a space writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett True
Evy
Interdenominational Pulpit Exchange aims to unite Seattle churches
The churches of Seattle plan an Interdenominational Pulpit Exchange Monday to foster cooperation between congregations. Ministers from many denominations will present proposals, reflecting a broader spirit of unity and shared city life. The move, likened to historic collective action, seeks to strengthen religious influence through practical collaboration and mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Steel Corporation
Elrangere
Melanne
United States
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Isaiah Muckraker
Read, Aldrich & CO
READ
Zoan
Mexico
Ayl
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Zelaya
Krupp
Central America
Sugar Trust
Gotch
Zboysko
Henry
James R. Garfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Loftus
Pullman Company
Pullman Cara
Josh Wise
Ogurious
TIN
Mr. True
Sadora
Air
Farse
Mr. B. True
Mrs. Hashporth
Napoleon
ourler-Journal
Central
America
New York
Princeton Tiger
Joseph L. Garvin
First Christian Church
Anton
Fourth and Pike
Fourth Avenue
Pike
Union
Newport Cafe & Grill
Madison
Marton
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