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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
4
A satirical column contrasts Democratic and Republican tactics with socialist tricks. It playful yokes the ham theft dilemma to political ethics, weighing hunger versus property, and mocks candidates for evasive answers while hinting at Bryan era debates and socialist influence in 1900s politics.
The column mocks both official welcome ceremonies and local reactions to the Japanese fleet arrival. It jokes about Americans paying for hospitality, notes simmering resentment among workers, and mocks figures like Peary and Battling Nelson while reflecting a satirical tone on East Asian relations and public sentiment.
Frederick Van Deren and Kathryn Lind say they do not love each other but will maintain a practical, businesslike union. They pursue a calm married life with limited liberties, facing their first quarrel over a long-standing friendship and a telegram of affection from Colon.
Robert T. Hodge Republican nominee for sheriff of King County receives unsolicited endorsement from the Veterans' League of Seattle. The league resolution calls for support in the election and allows Hodge to use the endorsement as he sees fit.
Campers in Chicago arrived to address a monster labor meeting tonight. They plan to appeal to laboring men to vote for Bryan and the ticket.
Willam H. Taft spoke before a large Martinsburg crowd as his throat improved and voice strengthened. He argued the current depression differs from 1893, noting high farm prices and farmer prosperity, while urging nationwide confidence restoration. In New York, Taft’s voice worsened. Hitchcock canceled most engagements for the week and Taft would give two speeches daily.
The garbled column records rumors about a newspaper’s finances and upcoming litigation. It notes the paper will appear in skeletal form until disputes are resolved and mentions a worker held as a witness. A local anecdote about a waiter and a joke about paying for medical advice conclude the piece.
A minister's family narrative notes modest means and a clever remark by the youngest daughter who learns of a baby sister. A doctor character compares her sentiment to a broken well pump, saying nothing can be drawn from the well. The exchange emphasizes scarcity and resourcefulness.
A spider invites the fly into its parlor but the fly refuses to enter the dining room, turning the metaphor into a cautious social exchange. The old line plays on manipulation and safety as the fly asserts boundaries.
A fair maid asks what fuels time's fight while a brilliant young man gently probes the cause. The timid citizen laments a barking dog with a new muzzle, but the man of sharp speech argues the creature is not mad, only indignant.
A reader recalls a summer resort where a boarder notes eggs are almost always fried, questioning why farm products are scarce away from agricultural communities. The anecdote hints at local dining habits and supply constraints in isolated areas.
Late this afternoon the excursion steamer Yosemite was released by C. D. Hillman for 75 dollars. He plans to spend 25 000 dollars this winter to upgrade the craft and make her one of the best appointed on the Sound. The Yosemite will be used for excursions next summer and may be placed on the Seattle Bremerton run to cut rates. For the past two years she has been the exclusive excursion steamer on the Sound.
D Hillman entered the A P bond headquarters and purchased 55000 in bonds through the National Bank of Commerce. The subscription is among the first by individuals since bonds were released, with many sales limited to railroads and large corporations.
At the Wall Street dock of the Galbraith Bacon Co the opening night of an amateur roller rink featured stevedores sliding over spilled China clay from Ningchow cargo. The flourlike earth soaked the floor creating a slick that made trucks crash and workers curse as they bumped and skated.
The speaker recalls a story about a dramatic billing dispute with a woman who denies ordering pictures and refuses payment. The picture dealer’s blunt challenge highlights the tension between artist contracts and client assertions in a failed transaction.
The exchange captures Mulligan praising Casey for loyalty while Harrigan dismisses rivals as sly and unworthy, deriding them as cowardly and claiming he remains the true contemporary to no man living. The cartoonish banter hints at a turf war and old-time sports bravado.
In a report read before the Chamber of Commerce the taxation committee said bonds should be used only for permanent improvements and require a sinking fund to meet maturity. Use of proceeds for local improvements was deprecated and bonds should be issued only in cases of absolute necessity.
Meamer Buckman arrived in San Prancisco with cargo from He. yesterday. Steamers Senator and Northwest ern reached Nome yesterday. The schooner Melrose left Moran drydock after scraping and is loading lumber at Everett for San Diego. Steamer Corwin sailed from Seward yesterday. Steamer Portland departed Seward for Seldovia. Steamer Yucatan sailed from Valdex for Cordova this morning.
Word reaches here that the British barkffeshire sailed from Newcastle for Portland on August 5 and is a total wreck on Gilbert's island. No lives were lost and all passengers and crew landed at Sidney on August 21.
Our window display tomorrow features cowhide suit cases priced from 4.50 to 8.50 with heavy leather, brass locks, and Holland linen linings. 24-inch cases in russet or brown, solid construction, waterproof canvas trunks, and a wide range of traveling gear are offered at prices well below competing stores.
A catalog of boys and girls garments features long slips and hand made dresses with lace embroidery and tucks priced from 60 to 75 cents up to 5 dollars. Coats include Oxford cord and corduroy styles with braid buttons ranging from 2.50 to 6.50, with several neatly trimmed options and handmade details.
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