Theodore Roosevelt and Burton Duel Over Republican Loyalty
Ex Senator Burton dodges a question on Roosevelt rejoining the Republican Party in a tense San Diego exchange. The piece notes Roosevelt’s interference in Cleveland politics and Burton’s cautious stance as the party contemplates unity versus party purity. Next week features Peach Week with Lang’s premature pick.
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San Diego
Burton
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Tom
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodores
Theodore Burton
Lang
Square Deal Mayor Talks of Dallas Leader and Texas Hope
Dallas mayor Lindskey promotes a square deal detaching from his wealth to serve the city. He is praised as a potential Texas governor despite little public life. His actions include a Dallas children’s picnic and donating bread to Galveston storm survivors, framed amid tariff debate and party dynamics.
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Dallas
Texas
Lindsley
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Lindskey
Galveston
Chigge Seeks New Attachments for His Motor Car
A humorous exchange concerns Chigge seeking another car attachment to last him, with the sher if supplied item noted as the latest addition. A neighborly quip questions the drinker’s condition as an excuse. A pun about a submarine chase colors the tale.
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Chigge
Flea on Kitty Sparks Child's Quick Wit
A mother and daughter exchange a humorous moment as Edith reveals she found a flea on Kitty and returned it to the cat, insisting it belonged to Kitty herself. The quip captures a playful, everyday scene in domestic life.
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Edith
These Men Had Catarrh They Both Took Peruna
Two men suffer from catarrh but recover after using Peruna medicine. They report relief from nasal congestion and throat irritation after consistent use. The ad-style note frames Peruna as a proven remedy.
Peruna Urges Cure for Hay Fever and Catarrh
Chicago resident J Louis Pfau Jr reports twenty eight years of hay fever with nasal catarrh eased by Peruna, shortening annual attacks to a few days. New Yorker Charles S Many says ten years of catarrh cleared after about ten bottles, with dizziness gone and repeated cold relief when needed.
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J. Louis Pfau, Jr
Temple
la Salle St
Chicago
Water St
Sining
N. Y
New York
Taft Sees War Shifting Election Prospects
William Howard Taft, speaking on the European conflict, asserts the war will give Democrats a look-in next year. He notes Republican chances to win were strong before the war and that current conditions defy prophecy as the war intervenes.
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Illiam Howard Taft
Alaska’s shift in copper lead and gold output in 1915
A 1915 forecast notes copper to lead Alaska’s production, with gold dropping to third after years of gold dominance. The change signals stronger commercial development aligned with the federal railroad, attracting permanent settlers. The piece also notes wartime morale reports, dry-year planning, bubble fountains, and odd city musings.
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Alaska
Federal
Sport Shirt Limericks Entered in The Star Contest
A collection of humorous limericks about sport shirts submitted to The Star office for a contest. Authors include Richard F P Wood of Everett, Ralph Montgomery of the Savoy Hotel, Kieth O Neill of Madison, Mabel Thorpe Jones of Edmonds, Marie B Amith of Seattle, and others.
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Star Office
Richard FP. Wood
Norton Ave
Everett
Dollar
Ralph Montgomery
Savoy Hotel
Kieth O'Neill
Madison
Mabel Thorpe Jones
Edmonds
Gaston
Marie B. Amith
Franklin Ave
Trouserettes Gain Noted Backing From East and West
The author reports Seattle modistes offer trouserettes to order with department stores displaying samples. Belatedly celebrated by Mrs. W. H. Felton of Atlanta, a WCTU leader, trouserettes are praised as warm and practical for winter. The Boalt family remains unconvinced and notes no change in domestic roles.
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Seattle
W. H. Felton
Atlanta
Boalt
Salmon Ship Arrives With 60000 Cases From Bristol Bay
The full rigged St. Francis of Libby, McNeil & Libby, commanded by Capt. J. A. Rosengren, arrived in Seattle Friday with 60 000 cases of canned salmon from Nushagak Bristol Bay. The bark W. B. Flint, Capt. Andrew Aas, also from the same firm, reached port Saturday with canned and barrel salmon from the Bristol Bay cannery.
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St. Francis
Libby
McNeil & Libby
J. A. Rosengren
Seattle
Nushagak
Bristol
Mississippi Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Veteran
Governor Brewer commutes the death penalty of J A Tabor a Civil War veteran who was sentenced for murdering his daughter in law. Despite the ruling the case draws attention to wartime service and the justice system.
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Key West
Sylvest
K. B. McGovern
Bellingham
Brewer
Mississippi
J. A. Tabor
Judge Spilman Dies At 58 In Seattle Home
Judge Isaac R. Spilman, 58, died of paralysis at his home on Wallingford avenue after moving here six years ago from Illinois where he served as circuit judge. Funeral services are set for 1:30 Sunday at Bonney-Watson chapel. Notables in attendance included Redfick's private secretary Hugh George and Judge Thomas Burke, with a departure noted for Salt Lake City.
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Isaac R. Spilman
Wallingford Ave
Bonney-Watson Chapel
Illinois
Secretary of Commerce
Redfick
Hugh George Vate
Hugh George
Seattle
Thomas Burke
Saurday
Salt Lake City
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Thash
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Peruna
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Harry Thaw
Frisco
Harry
Pansy
Ker
Mistah Duff
By Allman
Stella and
Gertie
Teresa Murphy
Gee
Bert
DuQueane
H. J. Evan
KB. Howell
Tree
Ann
Chase
27Th Ave. N. W
la Gert
M. W
Dorothes Kennedy
the. P. Kennedy
Rh. PF
Mars
Edwin ©. Chase
W. V. GO. Everett
Keth Walsh
BK. Madison
Frank A. Maxwell
16Th Ave. &. W
Clarice
Paris
France
William
Seoith
Stuart
Seattle Lighting Company
Boast
Tele
Spilman
Daniel Frohman
Mary Pickford
Fanchon
Melbourne
Fourth Avenue
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