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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

2

Seattle Letters Debate Preparedness Haste and Sanity

A Seattle letters page weighs preparedness for peace against armament. Joseph Jacobs urges calm, criticizes war hysteria and profiteers, while Dr William Shannon backs military training for youth and national defense. Other voices from Glenn Hoover and Mrs Pennington push sane preparedness and world peace through diplomacy.

Glenn Hoover Congress William A. Shannon Seattle Joseph A. Jacobs W. J. Pennington Pe Ell

Preparedness for education and national defense

The Star editorial argues for compulsory military training in all universities and colleges, claiming it would raise physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. It calls for increased national guard strength through federal cooperation and support, urging a broad-based preparedness program.

the Star W. A. Shannon

Preparedness and war as a method of dispute resolution

By Joseph Jacobs, Civil Engineer, replying to a 27th mat inquiry. He states his general views on preparedness: war is the most inhuman, inefficient, unscientific and costly way to settle disputes, yet when one nation insists on war the other has no freedom of choice.

the Star America Earth Congress Joseph Jacobs Mat

Will Enforce Law on Trading Stamp Bonds

Prosecutor Lundin announced Saturday the bond law requiring a $6,000 bond for companies issuing trading stamps or premium certificates will be enforced at once and to the letter.

Little Green Lundin

Auto slayers hunted after patrolmen are killed in St Louis

Police and county officers aided by bloodhounds scour the city today seeking traces of four auto bandits who yesterday shot and killed Motorcycle Patrolman John McKenna and Patrolman W A Dillon.

BT. Louis John McKenna W. A. Dillon

Get Out Your Kodaks and Snap a Few Photo Contest

Spring brings a chance for youngsters to enter Uncle Jack's photo contest. Children 16 and under may submit up to three snapshots, with name and address on the back. The best photo wins one dollar. Entries due by three o'clock next Friday afternoon.

Uncle Jack

No honor mention this week shown in mail photo

The column notes no honor mention this week as Uncle Jack reviews mail received, explaining only one winner qualified for the honor. The accompanying illustration highlights the single recipient's name in the week’s mail batch.

Uncle Jack

Eden Case Appeals Liquor Seizure Ruling in Supreme Court

John C. Eden of the Rainier club appeals to the supreme court from a superior court decision by Judge Ronald. The ruling allowed a home search but barred destruction of liquor found during a sheriff raid.

Olympia John C. Eden Rainier Club Supreme Court Ronald

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