Supreme Court Expands Public Use Doctrine and Justice
The piece lauds a Seattle stance toward the court, praising a broad, common sense decision upholding public use of private property and fair rates for rail service. It hails the court’s stance as just and practical with a note of celebratory tone. It also notes a domestic incident and obituary items, mentioning Mrs Bolert’s accident and Court Clark’s death in Jordan Connecticut at 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Supreme Court
Ite Stockra
State Railroad Commission
Direct Presidential Primaries Spark Reform Debate
The piece argues that voters have never directly chosen the president and that electors, selected by party conventions, decide the outcome. It notes four states may hold direct presidential primaries next year and frames this as a democratic advance amid party boss influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers of the Republic
Oregon
Wisconsin
Nebraska
New Jersey
United States
Taft
la Follette
Wilson
Harmon
Gos Agath
Eg Pa Aed
How Many More Victims The Alaska Coast Neglect
Survivors of the Ramona wreck and Northwestern passengers blame government inaction for missing aids to navigation along the Alaska coast. Captain Taaffe tried to enter Chatham straits near Cape Decision in fog without lights or signals and perished. The piece contrasts Alaskan neglect with Canadian lighthouse coverage, urging urgent national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Northwestern
Taaffe
Chatham Straits
Cape Decision
Canadian
Sam
War Lord of Germany Praises Airships for Battle Use
Observations note the German commander believes airships offer strategic value in warfare. Reports then describe a Springfield Tennessee wedding where Bridegroom Ben Manilow killed his uncle, followed by a nuptial ceremony at the minister's home. A citizen submits "A Prayer of a Business Man" praising a steady liver as essential to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Manilow
Springfield
Tenn
Tennessee
A Sensible Junket to Chicago Promises City Savings
A caller endorses a $500 Chicago junket for Seattle officials to attend the Municipal Conference. He argues this trip will yield money by learning from other cities, adopting uniform laws, and improving city planning and services to lower future taxes. He urges four delegates to bring back actionable, cost-cutting ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Seattle
Mystery at the Sea Shore Engagement Delays
The text sketches Regay expecting engagements during two weeks by the sea. In the first week Paar seems engaged, but in the second week the engagement ends. The dialogue hints at a seasonal mystery and odd mosquitos by the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regay
Paar
Be Ready to Take What You Give In Fair Play
A verse admonishes that the rule of life mirrors one’s actions. It warns that hatred begets hatred and cruelty toward others invites similar treatment. The message urges consistent, reciprocal accountability for one’s deeds and harsh words.
Hum of the sewing room and a morbid market tale
A collage of anecdotes and quips about fashion, vices, and odd justice. A New York tale notes a kneeling man praying for the Fifth Avenue rich while a New Orleans rector cashes in wedding fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Gordon Bakewell
New Orleans
Mars Hill College Students Burning Of What Remains Reported
A fragment reports Mars Hill College in North Carolina involved in a controversial act where students burned items on campus. Details are incomplete but indicate a campus protest or disciplinary incident with unclear targets or motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Hill College
North Carolina
New York Debutantes Adopt Tandem Rids In Side Saddle Era
A quirky passage notes debutantes in New York pursuing tandem rides with a side saddle and leading horse. It mocks design claims for world fairs and cigar etiquette while poking fun at domestic smells from smoking and Geraniums.
No Title From Fragmented Verse and Odd Phrases
A fragmentary verse piece recounts a tale of Jones and a spouse who practices discipline, then shifts to a couple with conflicting views on spanking. The text also mentions Rome and animals kept in artificial enclosures without hares, using wide ditches for confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Star Circle Draws Winners for School Art Contest
The Star Circle announces a new drawing contest with a $1 cash prize for a work titled My Playmate. Entries must be on white paper with jet black India ink and mailed by Friday morning to Uncle Jack, care The Seattle Star, including name, age, school, and address on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Circle
India
Uncle Jack
Essay Wins First Prize From Algona Reader
The first prize winner is Carol Tait from box 14 Algona Washington. The piece describes a school day with names, ages and grades recorded by a teacher. Students march line by line rehearse songs and games then return to class for reading arithmetic spelling and recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Tait
Algona
Wash
Second Prize Essay Recipient Named
The second prize in this week's essay contest goes to Louisa Walker of 667 Orcas Street Georgetown. Her entry recalls a school day with students marching to music, a smiling teacher, and tales of summer vacation memories as they departed the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Walker
Orcas St
Georgetown
No clear headline available from fragments
Grace Lovelace of Washington writes about school life in eighth grade and her hobbies including domestic science and sewing She mentions teachers friends and her goal to pass exams by Christmas despite leaving school briefly to help at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lovelace
Lil Lee
Mamma
Bill
Editor's Mail items expose fraud and a job appeal
The letters from Seattle in September 1911 complain of a fake monorail investment deceiving working people in King County and seeking help finding work. One writer, J. Galvin, warns of fraudulent stock schemes and asks the editor to investigate. A second caller pleads for any kind of employment, noting overdue rent and family needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
King County
J. Galvin
Seattle
Nag family remark sparks dinner at home pattern
Mrs Knowall reports Sena ee placed all her photographs on his office desk. The remark suggests why he is frequently home for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Knowall
Out of Fashion Ing Well He Seems Honest Man
A chatty exchange captures concern about marrying a man of their kind in contemporary society. The speaker questions practicality and expresses doubt about suitors who try to be respectable, reflecting social pressures and changing attitudes toward marriage and reputation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Independent
The
Mar Publishing Co
Red
Court Clark
Jordan
Conn
Germany
First Christian Church
Stobber
Belinda
Marquard
Plank
Sermcea
Bender
Richie
Mullin
KE. W. Bender
Atlan
Doc
Orville Wricht
East
Madison
Mehlhorn
Northwest
Rochester
Chicago, Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Oregon & Washington
Northern Pacific Railways
Rochest
American Home Investment Company
Second Avenu
Poor Jones
Jones
ANE
Cial
Grace May Reyna
W. Thirday
N. W
Geattie
Max Sthger
Chicago Record-Herald
Tananie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!