Speedy Crippen Conviction Sparks American Reflections
The Crippen case is praised for rapid conviction, contrasting with American juries and lengthy trials. The writer notes the body doubt and lack of insanity plea but commends swift justice in England and laments American delays. The article hints that strict law enforcement may reduce homicide rates in Seattle versus Great Britain.
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Dr. Crippen
Crippen
United States
Land of Ours
Mra. Crippen
England
Seattle
Great Britain
The New Party Here As a matter of fact
The piece discusses insurgent figures such as John Lind and Mose Clapp and argues for cross party support within a new progressive movement. It cites La Follette’s Weekly, Chamberlain, Hoke Smith, and Beveridge, predicting a rising party united by progressive Republicans and Democrats against established outfits. It questions if a New Party is here and anticipates a 15 day election milestone.
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John Lind
Minnesota
Mose
Clapp
Senate
Saya
Lind
la Follette
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Fulton
Murdock
Madison
Kansas
Hubbard
Iowa
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Congress
Wisconsin
la Follettel Lenroot McGovern
Bob Lalette
Beveridge
Indiana
Observations and opinions on recall and politics
A fragmentary column mocks recall debates and public figures. It references Dr. Matthews preferring Seattle, a taunting line about Taft, Crippen’s crime, thieves uniting, prisoners in England, a New York lawyer paying heirs, Korea’s women’s attire, a Chicago officer’s fortune, a rich financier, and a Kentucky Congress candidate Frances Beauchamp with an anti whiskey stance.
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England
New York
Korea
Chicago
Frances Beauchamp
Lexington
Congress
Kentucky
Mollie Pitcher
University Professor Sparks Insurgent Talk at State University
An interview with Dr. J. Allen Smith, professor of political economy, portrays his classroom as a hub of insurgent ideas among students. He insists the shift stems from broad discontent and democratic ideals, while denying political bias and noting faculty freedom.
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Eleanor Addams
State University
J. Allen Smith
Hastiake
Insurgenta
The
Star
Cannibal Math Stump Baffles Reader
Readers puzzle over a dialogue about cannibals and hunger in a humorous exchange. A man named Edwin questions whether one cannibal eating another leaves none hungry, while attempting to apply algebra to the paradox and referencing a missionary book on Fiji diet practices.
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Edwin
Fiji
Circus talk echoes at the ribbon counter engagement boast
A floorwalker quotes a remark about a two weeks outing as a fluffy haired girl returns behind the ribbon counter. She says she was engaged three times during the trip. A floor walking party jokes about a breezy circus atmosphere.
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest way to break a cold or grippe in hours without quinine. It promises relief from neuralgia, headache, congestion, feverishness, sneezing, and sore throat after a flat dose, costing 26 cents per package.
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Grippe
Pape
Tabby and Pious Felines Stir Nighttime Ruckus
A whimsical tale from the Birmith family about their Angora cats Tabby and Pious who nap by day and perform at night. Neighbor Bjones, awakened by faint noises from the fence, keeps watch with old blunderbuns by his bed as Tabby and Floss issue minor chords under moonlight.
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Birmith
Stroller's Column on Elevator Men and Chauffeurs
Agents report slackening auto trade but rising chauffeur demand disrupts elevator service in tall buildings. Elevators pay about 15 dollars weekly for 10 to 12 hour days. firms prefer experienced elevator operators, causing turnover as drivers switch for better pay and shorter hours. Real estate agents say hiring skilled elevator men is nearly impossible amid the shift.
Star Dust and Oddities from a Fractured Page
A collage of quips and phrases from a dated column includes lines on insurgents, Mrs. Hubbard’s depleted larder, a $4,000,000 paper mill in Japan, and local dialect jokes. Coin collectors fetch $400 to $500 for 1804 dollars. a Dresmland dance is announced.
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Mother Hubbard
Boston
Where Innocence Is Bliss and Morality in Prenatal Deaths
Domestic economists in England discuss a decline in births over twenty years, noting a billion baby shortage in Britain and debates on morality among classes. Observations suggest prenatal death by own action affects all strata, with farmers and postmasters in Bacon Ridge described in terse local notes.
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England
Great Britain
West End
London
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Pioneer Square
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Tacoma Tel
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