Roosevelt Praises Federal Control Of Interstate Railways
President Roosevelt travels the Mississippi aboard a flotilla review near St. Louis and Cairo as he urges robust national regulation of interstate railroads and broader corporate oversight. He argues Congress must empower the federal government to supervise powerful rail systems and eventually industrial companies with interstate reach. The message links constitutional history to modern interstate commerce and warns against state-by-state control.
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Mississippi
Mackenzie
Inland Waterways Commission
Alton
Cairo
Memphis
Tennessee
Roosevelt
O Ter
Madison
Virginia
Pinckney
South Carolina
Hamilton and
Jay
New York
Bia
Aingle
Washington
Weathered book shown in illustration appears aged
The illustration depicts a book with a weathered cover and worn pages. Details suggest heavy use and aging, implying historical or antique status within the scene.
Postal Reorganization Effort Falters in Suburban Posts
The drive to place all suburban post offices including Georgetown under the Seattle office failed as Washington postal authorities refused to sanction the move.
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Georgetown
Seattle
Washington
University seniors elect new class officers
The senior class yesterday elected Dave Stager president Eunice England vice president Mayme Piller secretary and Fred McCurdy treasurer. Soap Lake Baits will relieve all forms of rheumatism.
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University
Dave Stager
Eunice England
Mayme Piller
Fred McCurdy
Coffee and steak compare value at Schilling’s Dest
A grocer offers a money back guarantee on Schilling's Dest. The ad argues a middling steak with first-rate coffee is better than the reverse, emphasizing cost and satisfaction with the product.
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Schilling
Motor for Sale One General Electric Shunt Wound 10 HP
Second hand but good as new motor for sale. General Electric shunt wound 10 horsepower, 230 volt, 1,375 A. M. Form D. Inquires via The Daily Star cashier.
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General Electric
The
Daily Star
Woman severely burned in accident may lose both hands
A badly burned young woman, while attempting to dry a pair of gloves cleaned with gasoline, suffered extensive injuries to both hands. Doctors report her condition as critical and fear amputation could be necessary.
Plans Drawn for Washington Children's Home Building
Plans were ordered drawn for the Washington Children’s Home society building northeast of Ravenna Park. The building fund totals 25000 dollars, with 5000 dollars still needed and a subscription committee now attempting to raise the amount.
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Washington Children's Home Society
Ravenna Park
Markets Report Loose OCR Listing Grapes and Produce Prices
The page notes California grapes arriving by steamer and a delivery on Western Avenue. It lists prices for various produce including hack berries, Yakima honey, native cabbage, carrots, turnips, lettuce, cucumbers, green beans, Hubbard squash, peas, sweet potatoes, celery, and new potatoes with per-bag and per-crate pricing. It reflects steady demand and mixed availability.
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California
Merket
Joral
Toma
Local Market Items and Prices Prompt Mixed Shopper Read
Fragmented OCR lists groceries and prices from a local market, including beans butter cheese turkey and cement. The text shows scattered product names and per unit costs with references to Washington Oregon and California suppliers.
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Washington
Rancine
Dow
Oregon Ranch
Portland
Ee Voruand
California
Pioneer Piano House Seeks Quick Piano Sale in Seattle
In a blitz sale promising drastic price cuts, Pioneer Piano House urges customers to buy by Saturday night as three days remain. The ad touts Emerson Koabe Steinway and Hobart M. Cables pianos, Pianolas, Angelus, and talking machines with payments as low as 15 a month, in their new Thirday and University streets quarters.
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Pioneer Pian House
Thirday
University St
Seattle
Steinway
Halley
Chickerings
Kimballs
Hobart M. Cables
Schumanna
Agricultural auction notes mix fruit and feed prices
The list records varied prices for fruits such as cantaloupes pears and grapes alongside livestock and feed items. Prices include peaches at $1.60 per case, grapes 40 per box, and hay and grain for livestock with several ton and per unit figures noted.
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Fay
Ogg
Puget
Cate
Brazil
Walhutm
Navy Yard
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Johnston Co
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John Cort
Askin Singer Company
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Seattle Theater
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Francis
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Ila Felle
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Cox Family
Odell and Hart
Larry Bhhan
London Ghost Show
Dixie Comedy Co
Crystalodeon
Museegraph
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Eden Musee
First Ave
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Athletic Park
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Yesler
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