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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
5
Fragmentary text references Niagara water, tulle, a gallon measure, a noon ceremony, and a contractor named Banks with bid discussions. The passage appears to sketch a dialogue about timing and municipal work but lacks a coherent event or outcome.
The piece argues Omaha would view tainted money differently if from magnates like Rockefeller or Carnegie, noting Anna Wilson’s long, profitable resort ties and a supposed city partnership. It contends Omaha consented to the taint for 45 years, citing a million-dollar profit as proof.
The piece critiques Taft's court overhaul while referencing John B. Moore on Buchanan and the Dred Scott era. It cites Seward's 1859 accusation of executive judicial coalition and claims Grier's letter shows presidential pressure. It asserts Taft’s court openly defeats national legislation.
Observations note Crane’s comments on Princeton beer and mock Wiley about college. Dispatches mention Taft, New Haven defense, and a barge issue. A mysterious Mansfield Ark claim of electricity from salt and water is reported along with Western rains and Gary Deslys fashion schemes to capture New York.
A humorous fragmentary poem recalls last year’s derby hat, attic dust, and a wife’s remark about needing a new skypiece. It shifts to satirical asides about figures like Joe Cannon and Taft, ending with children and historic rule prohibitions.
In a London Blackheath scene a night train carries two Americans unsure of the stop. A soft spoken Englishman apologizes for overhearing their private talk and confidently asserts the station name, invoking a humorous contrast with their uncertainty.
A collage of quips and snippets includes a market buyers exchange about money in a greasy bag, McRaker’s critique of the automobile business, and Skidmore’s controversial articles. Also features a seedy visitor, a lawyer client exchange, and a humorous maternal tribute in Life magazine style.
A collection of satirical notes from various papers. Topics include the waning power of the press and annexation of Heard Island by Great Britain. Other items mock Cuba's sugar harvest, Monaco’s constitution, Mexican politics, bachelor taxes, perfumes spending in Uruguay, and a deserter Jemadar with a Jogezal Kakar.
The new minister finds Rastus honest and industrious yet unsociable. The clergyman asks about loving one neighbor, and Rastus replies he sees neighbors as often as they see him, and admits not being particularly fond of himself either.
In New York at a dinner Senator Depew referenced Richard Strauss's Elektra and the Domestic Symphony. He compared the music to an old Scotch piper’s quip about nineteen pipers in a small parlor, each playing a different tune, expressing a view of music’s overwhelming variety.
Herman Carn the city dog catcher was bitten today marking the two thousandth bite in his record. Carn handles about 10 000 dogs annually and continues his patrol duties.
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A unclear note describes prned cod li Puddin Wash topping a dish with a cupful. The fragmentary text hints at a kitchen preparation or dessert scene but lacks full details or context.
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