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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

2

Aryan Protests Taft Plan For National Railroad Incorporation

In Tancoln Nebraska on September 10, vaulting presses report Aryan opposition to William Howard Taft's publicized idea of national incorporation for railroads and large corporations. The Commoner quotes Bryan condemning the move as unacceptable and potentially revolutionary, arguing it would strip state control and empower corporate attorneys in a national framework.

Vaulted Press Tancoln Neb Taft Wm. J. Bryan The Commoner Ryan Preat Tent Taft

Fireworks contest at the A Y P exposition sparks rivalry

Wilson Fireworks of Los Angeles and Hitt Brothers Fire Works of Seattle clash in the first joint display contest at the A Y P exposition. A guild medal and a $5,000 prize await the winner if Hitt Brothers accepts. Both firms have showcased at the fair before with Wilson directing the present display and Hitt Brothers preparing a two week finale. The event will set rules and a time limit to prevent ruinous spending as both sides seek the world’s fair medal for the best display.

Wilcon Fireworks Company Los Angeles Hitt Brothers’ Fire Works Company Seattle Hitt Brothers Wilson's A-Y.p Wilson Hittee

Lecture by Harry J. Moore at Evergreen Hall

Harry J. Moore will lecture at Evergreen Hall, 627 First Ave, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock on This Morning-But.

Harry J. Moore Evergreen Hall

Oysters Harvesting: Tide, Trade and Trouble in Chesapeake

Baltimore report details oyster biology and a booming crop. It describes sexes producing millions of eggs, the scale of annual yields, and a vivid portrait of schooners, tongers and dredgers hard at work across beds around Chesapeake Bay.

John Smith Chesapeake Bay Baltimore Thia

A Struggle of Nations on a Boiling Ocean Beach

Walters, the Englishman, rises amid a chaotic wave landing on a beach fringed by banana palms. He surveys a distant blue hill and trickling water as the scene shifts to a rugged tropical shore. The vivid, uncertain narration hints at future maps and red spots on the map.

Treblleff Walters Combatanta Mother Ocean

Trebiloff and the battle for a nameless island

In a tense standoff aboard a sunken-liner survivor group, Trebiloff and Walter clash with Hans Althoff over possession of Nicholas Island. The four men and a woman jockey for control while each suggests a name from their homeland. They prepare to fight as they decide to cast lots to settle the dispute.

St. George Waltersland Ivan Trebitoff Walters Thia Nicholas Island Hans Althoff Trebitoff Portugal Juan Fernandes Italy Arsent

Actor Harney Fagan Confronted by Jeering Voice at Majestic

An altercation unfolds as Harney Fagan encounters a jeering spectator backstage at the Majestic theatre. Fagan replies calmly, denying any talk of past incidents or future roles while warning to retaliate if heckling continues.

Majestic Theatre Harney Fagan Pagan Fagan Spo‘kane Kian

Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Introduces New Home Policy

The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association announces a new special form policy that covers household goods and wearing apparel in the home and while in public laundries, hotels, or boarding houses. The policy includes no extra charge and offers a 66 percent cash dividend from regular rates to policyholders.

Northwestern Mutual Fire Association

Real estate classifieds tease home buying tips

Classified real estate notice from Gee The Star offers home listings and advice for buyers. It outlines property options, pricing cues, and steps to secure a residence through local listings and agents.

the Star

John Kearney to Star in The Gilg Question at Grand

John Kearney known from Moore theatre last season will play the same part in the musical comedy The Gilg Question at the Grand next week. Friends plan after show parties and dinners for the popular comedian.

John Kearney Moore Theatre

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