History repeats itself in the fight for human freedom
The author argues that past battles over slavery echo today as political expediency clashes with principle. They contrast historic leaders who died for justice with modern figures who compromise for party gain. The piece calls for new leaders who stand for humanity and will stand firm, even at political cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
Orest
Lodge
Massachusetts
Garfield
Ohio
Foraker
James A. Garfield
History of land office inquiry teased by Collier's editorial
An October 29 Collier's editorial hints at a split in the land office investigation. Pro Ballinger supporters want delays to summon three dissenters, while insurgent Democrats demand publication of reports at the next meeting in Minneapolis. McCall of Massachusetts opposes publishing a pro Ballinger report before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Minneapolis
McCall
Massachusetts
Collier's
Observations Crippen Appeals Amid Political Scrutiny
The clipped column hints at Crippen appealing a decision while noting local Seattle figures and civic tensions. It references Hawley and Post, city politics, gambling prosecutions, and public trust in Chief Wappy, with mentions of the Humphrey banquet and Hi Gilt.
Reader letters praise Seattle Star for honesty and debate
A constant reader from Seattle writes to commend the Seattle Star for standing for honesty and the common people. He also questions waterfront policy and Equal Suffrage coverage, urging balanced debate and citing sources like Ladies Home Journal for opposing viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Star
Geo. H. Sharon
Ladies’ Home Journal
Women's Home Companion
Poor Italian Tries to Buy a Single Rose for Bambino
John Copley profiles Pietro Mensena in Seattle, a Sicilian street laborer mourning his seven year old Bambino Rosa killed by a car. Pietro seeks one red rose for the child’s coffin, while George Beban’s portrayal in At the Sign of the Rose is praised as deeply human and precise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Clarence Darrow
John Barleycorn
H. Davis
John Copley
Pietro Mensena
Italy
Pietro Ia
Pietro
Rosa
Sicily
Pietro Capectaily
Bambino Rosa. Goes To Florist
Bea
Beban
Jeban
George Beban
George Heban
New York
Dental Manufacturing Co.s
Regal Dental Offices
Third Av
Northwest Corner
Union St
MRA. CA
Loughney Institute
MaRa Cath
People’s Bank
Doctor Seen in Hen Houses Stuns Ittle Annie
In a village scene a childreports a shock as she spots the doctor near the hen houses with a brood of baby hens nearby. The mother questions the strange sight while the child narrates the bewildering moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittle Annie
Mr. Hyde
A Romance of the East and Everyday Classroom Moments
A mother and child discuss kings and queens in a home chat then visit a friend in an apartment house with a rent sign. A father and son at the zoo guesstimate animals and ages while a pupil riffs on geography and a joke about a vapor float in class. An ad lists MCM Soap and Pay Day Grocery with a Seattle link.
Timely Fragments and Oddities From A Storied Page
A collage of quips on temperance, steel and ice trusts, and price demands mixed with demographic lists and a laundry-room joke. Notable lines reference cornfodder abuse, coal and ice trusts, leather humor, and a travelogue of world population figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Trust
Coal Trust
Fragmentary sports note on Percy Picadilly and Colley match
The readable text describes a noisy golf match involving Percy Picadilly and Colley, mentioning nearsightedness and an ancient move. It hints at misplayed shots and a driver miscue during play. The passage ends abruptly with The End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Picadilly
Colley
Golgt
Hig Dincenez
Oganseg
Percy
Foley’s Kidney Remedy Advertised by Bartel Deeg Co
A Quaker Drug Co advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for Regan a farmer who suffered pain and inability to work or sleep. The copy claims relief and urges readers to consider the remedy for kidney and bladder distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Regan
Bartel Deeg
Quaker Drog Co
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Crippen
Hawley and Post
Victoria
Far West
Wappy
Tacoma
Johnny Clancy
First Ward
Wash
Seattle Star
Victor
Wante Coast
Victon Talking Machines
Sherman
Second Ave
Pacific Coast
Steinway
Vinger
Ay & Co
Tee
Pierevo
Seaan
Aoy
Perey
Cart Reiter
Mike
Johnny Stangles
Johnny
Panama
Canal
Fremont Av
North
Seragito
Mustapha
Bosporus
Purcell
Purcell Safe Company
Genuine Hall Safe & Lock Co
Third Av. and
Prefontaine Place
Stardust
Josh Wiese
Timothy Cornfodder
Switzerland
Mexico
British South Africa
Booth
Barrett
Clalleta
Europe
Pacific
Prince Ruperty
Prince Ghmonan
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
U. S
Prince Albert
Stewart and
Queen Charlotte Islands
B. C
City
First Ave
Yealer Way
Pioneer Square
Ind
J. M. Goodier
C. P
T. A .Ju Huralia
Eastern Outfitting Co
Union &Seattle
Catherine Gates
Pacific Hospital
Malrmont
Port Orchard
Loughney
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