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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
3
As Philander Knox spoke in Seattle opposing a third term an anti third term assailant fired at Roosevelt. The remark is set against the shooting incident, underscoring the volatile political moment and the tense climate of campaign events.
The Star declares support for the progressive party as a force for the common good and urges building a party of reform if needed. It argues state officials and legislators should align with the governor to advance clean governance over old party corruption, and notes a Bellevue asylum commitment for a Taft predictor cited by Newark News.
A West Queen Anne rider critiques an overhead ad proclaiming “The Whole Country Is Prosperous Under Taft.” He argues the claim is aristocratic and nonsensical, noting the presidency is a four year contract and prosperity is not tied to any single leader.
Mayor Cotterill argues the issue is not money but safety, framing the plan as a clash between dollars and humanity and asserting that humanity will win. He supports adopting a double platoon system for firemen.
The text decries a vilifying and false character assassination campaign targeting Bob Hodge. It notes that large sums and court actions do not justify the smearing or exoneration of authorities.
A Wall Street Journal line notes contrasts in reaction to Mr. Roosevelt, suggesting he may view matters with alarm or point with pride but remains not speechless with astonishment.
The Auto Speeders club grows with new members as Bob Hodge headlines a major campaign meeting at the Coliseum. Harry Lauder plans Hamlet, noted as the cheerful prince, while reports describe a windy night as Seattle braces for a brisk cold season.
In New Jersey a stash of gems valued at about fifteen thousand dollars was discovered hanging from tree branches. The find is linked to an American robber who emerges as the main figure in the unusual tale.
On his hospital bed Theodore Roosevelt desires a real moose steak served hunter style with salt pork, expressing longing for the outdoors.
A Massachusetts judge has sentenced a man accused of bigamy to support both of his wives, reflecting a broader view of justice in family law debates. The case highlights how courts address polygamous relationships in the state.
Senator Miles Poindexter and Bob Hodge will discuss real issues in the campaign at the Coliseum theatre this evening.
Seattle eyes a city budget around 200000000 dollars as 1913 New York’s immense allocation looms as the era’s largest approved in big city finance. The figure prompts debate over spending scales and fiscal priorities for urban services.
Norman Hapgood quits Collier's Weekly amid disputes over endorsement choices for Roosevelt vs Wilson. The move signals a rift among progressive factions and reflects tensions within the magazine's editorial direction.
The letters critique Collier's Weekly view of Wilson's nomination and warn of hidden Wall Street influence aiming to back Roosevelt and control congress. A second letter questions the proposed two platoon fire force system, arguing against penny wise policies and detailing impacts on duty hours meals and crews.
JOGH WISE recounts Judd Hosseawn passing a silver watch through pawnbrokers across generations. The artifact carries a romantic history and personal value within a local tale of exchange and memory.
A Boston Tran script recounts a woman buying a product labeled as an excellent substitute for butter. She cooked fish with it and found the taste awful, throwing the fish away. The exchange highlights consumer dissatisfaction with the misrepresented substitute.
Dialogue from the New York Evening Post features the Unprepossessing Stranger and The Careful One in a blistering exchange about a match. The exchange ends with a sarcastic suggestion that a match could spark arson.
Uncle Jack announces a story contest open to Circle members with a 1.00 cash prize for the best short story not exceeding 160 words. Entries must be neatly inked on single-sided paper and submitted by young writers including Maude Burr Ruth Hauck Louise Graham, all about 14 years old, with a tie-breaking lot draw deciding the winner between Graham and Hauck.
The Circle club mailed membership certificates to Ida Ruppert, Ivan Pierson, Kisle Kirkpatrick, Rose Sablin, and Ana Clara Le Gary. A card request goes to Uncle Jack Waday. Addresses listed include 1727 44th Ave, 653% 10th Ave N, 1419 N 62nd, 1703 17th Pl, and Edmonds Washington.
A letter asks Uncle Jack to send a membership card for the Circle club, praising its value for boys and girls and urging all readers of The Star to join. Ida Reppert, 1737 44th Ave. 8. W.
A letter from 11 year old Elsie Kirkpatrick of 1419 N 62nd Ave asking Uncle Jack to send a Circle membership card. She notes she is in sixth grade at Whittier school and visits the Circle every Saturday.
A reader signs as Gary from Edmonds asking Uncle Jack to call him regarding missing membership certificate after contributing to many contests. The note seeks assistance and contact to resolve the certificate issue.
A youth writer from Anacortes Washington requests a Circle membership card after sending a drawing for a contest. He notes he is not a Circle member but follows The Star boy feature on Saturday nights and signs as Rose Sablin of 1703 17th St Anacortes.
A reader writes Dear Uncle Jack about wanting to join The Star Circle and eagerly awaits the paper each Saturday. The brief note suggests joining a local readers’ or youth club via the star circle.
A New York Salvation Army official recalls Gen Booth urging the down and outer to be resourceful. He quoted a Western editor who found no ads or copy for his third page, which ran blank with a small note: This space will be useful for the children to write upon. Washington Star.
In a Missouri town a ramshackle train loaded with a drummer and crew stalled on the edge of town. The feeble engine finally sent the engineer to demand the two aboard disembark as he tried to restart the locomotive. The Kansas City Star notes the Humane Society should have acted against owners for operating the defective train.
A Fon du Lac resident recalls Bishop Charles C. Grafton dispelling a capitalist during a strike. In a church gathering the capitalist extolled industry and wages, then the bishop asked if any other sinner wished to speak, challenging self praise with quiet force.
In a Washington Star exchange, Miss Cayenne jokes that women’s suffrage could make matters more complex. She notes men’s gifts of candy and flowers may signal a proposal or mere electioneering, provoking humorous debate on political roles.
Mrs Parvenu rejects social enticements and declares she is not a lady. The exchange occurs at a fashionable resort scene within Life.
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