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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1913

Page

5

Fragmented historic quips mix humor and crime in 1913 chatter

A collage of quotations and anecdotes spans across politics crime and social ads. It references Indiana history Dr Hyde trials in Kansas City Evelyn perjury testimony and a rare acromegaly condition from a Los Angeles case. Governor Colquitt and Joe Bailey are mentioned in political salvos.

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Bradford and the Car Tickets

The article argues Bradford is wrong to urge delay on the 4 cent ticket issue. It urges City should unite to push immediate relief from the Public Service Commission, noting the supreme court has ad vised the strap hanger case since May and may hold it till next May.

Bradford Supreme Court Public Service Commissions Erickson Public Service Commission

Editor warns of US reach across Central America and Caribbean

The Novoe Vremya editor predicts US expansion to control Central America and West Indies, noting local distrust yet attraction to American money and stability. The piece contrasts this with Cuba, the Philippines, and Mexico cooling appetites, urging support for Wilson. Over 2,300 killed and 47,000 injured on US railroads in three months.

USSIA The Novoe Vrema Panama Caribbean New York Sam Central America West Indies Cuba Philippines Mexico Destiny Wilson United States

Hair restorers and a factory blaze among today’s oddities

The piece blends cheeky banter and sensational local events. Smith jokes about hair restorers while recounting a gas stove blast and a factory fire with claimed narrow escapes. The dialogue hints at misreporting and a playful skepticism about news.

Smith Brown Johnconst

What I Would Do If I Were Mayor

The Star invites citizens to write brief letters for publication on what they would do if they were mayor. Readers should address letters to Editor The Star and write on one side of the paper only.

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