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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
4
The article reports a fierce struggle in San Francisco as 400 women rally for Henry through the homes. Prosecutors describe their influence as tremendous while an indicted corporation fights to control the district attorney's office in a bitter power struggle.
F J Heney lauds the Women’s Honey club of San Francisco for backing Heney in the district attorney race. Members, including president Elizabeth Gerberding, pledge to educate households and mobilize women to influence votes for a cleaner city and a just administration. The group emphasizes principle over party and aims to extend civic participation beyond suffrage.
A scam exposes a parlor trick where a violin appears to play by spirits. A pole connected to a downstairs music box vibrates the instrument as a confederate signals. The eerie sound comes from vibration rather than any supernatural music, revealing the deception.
A playful line from Town Topics questions how readers found Salome with the quip that she “really outstripped herself.” The wry remark hints at a performance or fashion moment, capturing a lively social-cultural beat of the era.
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