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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

4

Ballard Star Agency Notice at Post Office

The Ballard Star Agency issues a notice about distribution terms for subscribers and free copies. Details mention pricing per copy and per week, with monthly rates, and reference to post office handling in Seattle Washington as second class matter.

Ballard Star “Agency Allard Sunset Battara See Averett Star Agency Hoerrett Brow Cartier Postoffice Seattle Washington

Local politics and police reform chatter in vivid rhetoric

A portion of a late edition comments on police performance and public trust, criticizing the old plan and urging swift action by Mayor Miller. It also cites political lines around Senator J L Mellart, Mrs. Wappenstein, and Dr Matthews amid Gore meeting enthusiasm and Hearst ties.

Hearst Charges Stir Up Debate Over Haskell and Oil Ties

The article portrays William Randolph Hearst accusing Treasury Treasurer Haskell of acting as a Standard Oil tool and claims letters from oil interests to senators. It questions ethics of Hearst’s methods, notes Roosevelt’s involvement, and calls for a full presentation of both sides before judgment.

William Randolph Hearst New York State Independence Party Standard Oil United States Hearst Haskell Democratic Campaign Committee Standard Roosevelt

The People’s Mites: A New Tag Campaign For Charity

The article defends a new tag fundraising plan replacing coercive past drives. It contrasts old methods where business and individuals faced pressure and even threats of boycotts, with a system where each person pays a dime for a tag. The aim is widespread, voluntary giving by thousands of people to boost total contributions without targeting or coercion.

J. L. MelLaerta Huey Standard Old Company Charity Society Jones Smith

Taft and Bryan in eight letters puzzle

The Star presents a campaign word puzzle asking to fit the names Taft and Bryan into eight letters total. Clues hint at a Saturday answer in the newspaper scene, challenging readers to solve the compact teaser.

Bryan

Magpie Convicts Boy in Lindsey's Court

In Denver, Judge Lindsey presides over a juvenile case involving Louis Quinion aged 9 and John Quinton aged 15 charged with theft. A neighbor testifies a magpie witnessed the act and identifies the younger boy, leading to Louis Quinion's sentence to the reformatory.

Magpie Boy Lindsey's Court Denver Lindsey Juvenile Court Louis John Quinton Throckmorton Mra. Throckmorton Quinlan Louis Quinion

Star Dust A Word From Josh Wise

A collection of humorous musings on politics and everyday life. It notes campaign rhetoric, voter apathy, budget worries, and social pretenses with wry critique and dated tone. Mentions Gettysburg troop numbers and Civil War references.

Trekking Through the Wilderness in The Teddytrip

A March caravan outruns an inauguration parade in a satirical travelogue. Skulking foes stare as Heathe chiefs desert the outfit then join the band wagon. Porters and reporters near exhaustion as the journey presses on toward Africa and far from Oyster Bay.

White House Berry Africa Oyster Bay

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