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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
4
Public notice outlines subscription terms for The Seattle Star including delivery times and rates. It instructs subscribers to request replacements if copies are missed and explains how to report delivery issues by calling Main 1050. It also covers address changes and renewal reminders.
The piece argues that the United States must become a true Pacific power with a dedicated fleet coast fortifications and a major naval base in the Pacific. It cites Alaska Hawaii Guam the Philippines and Samoa and urges Congress to build a strong Pacific fleet and bases to counter potential threats, including Japan.
A civic appeal urges constant vigilance around moving transit, praising careful habits to prevent near fatal accidents. It contrasts reckless haste with rational caution, urging people to slow down near tracks and crossings and to cultivate the habit of safety.
A critical sketch portrays a Missouri political figure described as boastful and self titled, dubbed a Democratic Moses yet refusing to bow to gold idols. The piece notes his roots in Polk Tennessee and education in Missouri, highlighting a long hold on Missouri cities and a knack for public speaking.
A collage of cartoon captions and witticisms mocks credit, travel, college life, and a reckless driver described as a demoniacal chauffeur. The text blends jokes about cucumbers, a grand party, a student athlete, and a wild ride with mechanical metaphors, ending with a chaotic automotive caricature.
A fragmentary love letter from GEO to Marie is critiqued as a public prompt. The Star invites prominent women writers including Cynthia Grey and Ella Dearborn to answer, with 75 word responses to be published under Dear George. Readers are asked to share opinions on George’s conduct and plans.
The Doveydove baby vanished then reappeared as reporters and a detective chased clues. Mrs. Doveydove claimed the child slept in Turkish bath under Grand Theater while she organized curtains. A stranger with a wringer approached door with a stouch hat and must be questioned. Palace Meat Market at 664 Secondary advertised fresh meats.
A damp sponge cake incident links to Healey and a missing child case. Evening papers report a child abduction scare, with frantic searches and a dramatic later update that the grandma had briefly borrowed the baby for visitors before the child was found safely with the parents. Detective O Tarara notes moments of confusion.
A 20 year old woman heads the University of Berne chemistry and physics faculty. New York city reports a daily average of 740 Italian grants from Italy Sicily and Sardinia. The Texas permanent free school fund exceeds 50 million dollars, funded mainly by bond interest rents and note payments. In New York Grand Central proposes a kissing room to ease concourse congestion. Bishop Potter visits a country house and a boy in a library says that going to church is his job.
The Washington Institute of Osteopathy and Doctors Potter and Peterson relocate from Mutual Life building to the fourth floor of the Washington building near the foot of Cherry on Firstay to gain space for their practice.
Take a trip to the U S navy yard to see battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska cruisers Charleston Boston Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia. Mammoth dry docks torpedo boats and the prison ship Nipste are features. Boats depart Pier 2 foot of Yealer Way six times daily round trip sixty cents each.
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