The Star Endorses Landon In Mayor Race
The Star urges defeating Walter F. Meier by electing Dan Landon while acknowledging unity behind H. Miller H. Turner and Edwin J. Brown. It notes Lundy and Cunningham as viable alternatives and highlights Meier’s backing by city county interests and a powerful finance network.
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the Star
Walter F. Meier
Dan Landon
H. Miller
H. S. Turner
Edwin J. Brown
Bor
Star
Lundy
Cunningham
Lunday
London
Landy
Meier
Disjointed remarks mix politics and odd antics
The text blends political praise and satire with offhand asides about administration figures and humorous asides. It mentions Melion and a late general, plus a stray note about Alabama representative, auto drivers, detour signs, Florida booze fishing, and a golf substitute.
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Melion
Will
Rose Show Plan Arose New Island Festival Idea
North End residents propose a rose show and summer festival on Vashon Island to boost tourism and community spirit. They envision an exhibition of roses, a dinner, a motor trip from Tacoma, and a program showcasing greenhouses farms and homes with light expense. They urge rose club approval.
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North End
Tacoma
Island Park
Rose Club
Big and Little Business Dominate Census Shifts
Census figures show 9,096,372 wage earners in U S manufacturing in 1919. Big establishments with over 1,000 workers employed 26.4 percent, up from 17.8 percent in 1914, while small shops employing one to five workers fell by 1.4 percent. Over half of 1919 factory workers were in plants with more than 230 workers. The trend favors large business and broad industrial concentration.
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U. S
la Conner
Candidates and the Ku Klux Klan In The Star
A letter from Homer J. Austin asks Beat tle voters to probe candidates on Klan membership and attitudes. He argues the Klan targets Jews Catholics and blacks and urges support for law abiding candidates over those accused of endorsing or tolerating hate groups.
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the Star
Beattle
Thone
Homer J. Austin
Hox
Station
Elijah Oratorio Praise for The Star in Publicity Campaign
J I Greenwell thanks The Star for its splendid wholehearted assistance in publicizing the Elijah oratorio production and Millah. He notes the Star’s cooperation made the success possible and signs as Chairman.
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Tom
Millah
J. l. Greenwell
Wilson Compared to Trotsky in Public Ownership Appeal
A letter from J. Wilson of the Public Ownership league in Seattle attacks supporters of vacant land taxes and water and street assessments, likening them to Bolshevik figures and Lenin Trotsky. He claims the policy would spur residents to abandon property and leave the city, describing the campaign as unfair and harmful.
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FR. J. Wilson
Camve
Seattle
Erickson
Mosare, Lenin, Troteky and Company
M'Clobkey
Fifth Ave
A Good Word for Dog Pound Ediot
A reader praises the city dog pound for its service and argues against turning it to the Humane Society. The letter recounts a mad dog incident and credits the pound worker who responded promptly despite leaving work.
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Ediot
Star
Humane Society
City dog pounds and Humane Society clash over control
A letter argues city dog pound workers should keep control rather than transfer duties to the Humane Society. The writer praises the workers for risking safety at night to handle dog issues and questions who would respond if the arrangement changes.
Teachers Salaries and School Budget Debate Recalled
A 1921 School Board Journal excerpt discusses proposed cuts to staff and courses to save 250000, with a minority report urging deeper payroll reductions. The editor notes current salaries and total expenditures, challenging arithmetic and tax impact while pledges from officials to reduce costs.
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Beattie
Wash
FE. Shorrock
Shorrock
Gheerreck
Santmeyer
Rumors of bootleggers along Swinomish Slough
A century old column questions rumors of rum runners around Swinomish Slough and La Conner, noting few contraband boats and that trucks handle most liquor today, while condemning sensational accusations and urging restraint in judgments.
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the Star
Can Germany Pay Her Debts
The Star argues Germany cannot repay postwar debts given the lower German money value and strong export potential. It contends Germany could sell cheaper goods globally to earn gold, enabling debt repayment over decades, but Allies prefer continued German strain.
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the Star
U. S
Germany
Europe’s Great Boom Hoisted by Raw Materials Hope
A reader argues Germany needs raw materials and should be allowed to recover with allies supporting a flexible money standard. The piece suggests Russia and neighbors offer cheap resources, Lloyd George backs recognizing the Weimar or Nuasian government, and a Genoa conference could raise Europe’s value while the U.S. should consider redeeming government notes to spur a postwar boom.
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U. S
Germany
Europe
America
Russia
Poland
Slavia
Rumania
Lloyd George
HB. W
Imminence of Christ’s Return in Bible Prophecy
The writer discusses Daniel’s vision of Nebuchadnezzar’s image and the future kingdom of God. He interprets the feet and toes as symbolizing current world powers and asserts Christ’s return will occur in the era of present powers, possibly within our lifetimes. Notes M. J. B.
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the Star
Earth
Nebuchadnestar
Dante
Nebuchadneszar
Tyne
Gen
Christ
Babylon
Medo-Persia
Greece
Rome
Old Roman Empire
M. J.B
Letter to The Star prompts defense of Seattle school system
A reader defends the Seattle school system against Blair and Cooper criticism. The writer disputes alleged salary misstatements and tax concerns, argues against propagandist data, and defends local governance while praising the system’s strength and personnel. The letter defends the district, teachers, and public sentiment amid school-cost debates.
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Ealter
Blair
Seattle
Cooper
Graham St. Hill
Star
Mr. Blair
T Bey
Mrs. Blair
Learn a Word Every Day Notice and Pronunciation
Daily word guide defines invective with pronunciation and meaning, noting its Latin roots and usage in debates. The page quotes Elizabeth White and comments on public service career marred by political heckling.
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Beattie
Elizabeth White
University students oppose Erickson streetcar tax plan
Audley Mahaffey writes that Beattie tax increases threaten student jobs and housing costs. He notes 50 percent of university students work to fund education, with rents and sorority houses facing higher taxes. He warns higher taxes will drive firms away, reducing future employment for graduates.
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the Star
Beattie
Erickson
Seattle
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Phi Delts
America
Audley Mahaffey
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