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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
4
A quirky column fragment announces a Star Dust prize: first prize two dollars for best contribution and a second prize four dollars, urging readers to submit brief yams to Josh Wise at the Star. The text wanders through jokes, a disaster anecdote, and assorted vignettes about waitresses, family quips, and a cryptic riddle on the letter ER, ending with a musing on language and luck.
An editorial-poised column examines American spelling reform as led by President Roosevelt. Brits mock the push while Americans see it as a personal quirk. most changes mimic existing usage or dictionary norms. The piece notes the small real reform—the majority of proposed changes are minor or already in use.
A large rally in Seattle is scheduled for Saturday night to support the cu ownership campaign. Chairman Will H. White says arrangements are complete for what may be the largest demonstration in Seattle during this campaign. Speakers include Judge Thomas Burke and ex Mayor Denes among others.
Rt Rev. Bishop Edward J. O'Dea will be remembered with a pontifical mass Sunday morning to mark the death anniversary of his consecration as bishop of the diocese. Many clergy from Seattle and nearby towns will attend the service.
Fifth ward councilman Fitts Morrison will depart soon for a national trip aimed at securing influence in principal U.S. cities within two months. Morrison seeks to build support across key municipalities as he advances his agenda.
A new report led by Charles B. Harris, US consul to Nagasaki, shows Puget Sound Nagasaki trade rising steadily. Britain remains the leading nation, but much of the UK goods sent to Nagasaki originated in Seattle.
The Bilee Funneliner Telema chus, Captain J H Goodwin, arrived from Liverpool with four Japanese stowaways aboard at Yokohama. Officers report the low class stowaways sought to reach America and were discovered only after sailing. The vessel was stopped and the stowaways ashore to avoid penalties.
On September 15 the board of equalization will disclose its findings to the public. Secretary W W Clark says there will be at least 40 000 changes in property valuations in King County.
A short ad invites readers to bring agate pebbles to D.C. Floyd Co. at 210 Coltina Building to grind and mount them into stickpins. The service promises a trifling cost.
A terse local notice seeks an Indian arrow point at once for Ye Olde Curiosity Bhop Col Man Deck Beattle eee. Police urge locating the item and returning it to its rightful owner.
A local ad invites customers to shop with a generous credit service and flexible payments. It promotes autumn cloaks and suits with a large selection, appealing prices, and an always welcoming staff ready to show goods.
James E Zook of Ballard contests the Republican nomination results for county commissioner North district. He plans to prevent Rutherford’s name from appearing on the official ballot, alleging he was counted out in caucus.
The fragment discusses luck, trust, and memory with sayings about controlling troubles, enjoying happiness from cries, and choosing a restaurant while waiting for something better to turn up. It reflects general folk wisdom and lacks concrete names or events.
Irvin g and Cannon invite you to have a tailored fall suit made to fit, arguing hand crafted quality, exclusive patterns, and individuality surpass ready made options. They claim you will be pleased with the result and ask if you will be in. Located at 211 Columbia.
A garbled OCR passage records a strained exchange about poverty and loyalty. A speaker mentions a brother and a mislaid task while a Mr M. O'Urien or Soult Heattle is referenced in a vague dispute. The text shows erratic spelling and unclear attributions.
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