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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1922
Page
13
Readers are urged to study Proposition A Erickson fare plan the port commission school directors and four charter amendments plus Propositions B and C before the May 2 vote. The note warns political turmoil after primaries and highlights national issues including tariffs and ship subsidies and the foreign debt problem.
Senator McCumber declared a ten day truce to study the Fordney McCumber tariff bill. The 438 page measure, a product of the mid McKinley school, seeks to build a high protective wall around every American industry and sector.
Seattle faces a surge of ill advised policy as officials seek new remedies for public issues. The writer proposes a charter amendment requiring administrative candidates pass a mental fitness exam, citing Scribner's James Hendrie Lloyd on hypomania and the danger of unfounded optimism in governance.
A resident accuses Councilman Erickson of failing to curb property taxes after 11 years in office. He notes salaries totaling 33 000 and says the tax rate rose from 14 to 26 mills, with a proposed 20 mill increase to 46 mills in 1923. The writer claims to have bought two lots in West Seattle amid these changes.
In a letter praising municipal care of animals, the author notes a sufficiency of funds and stresses that humane work should remain under a capable, benevolent organization. The piece argues that political shifts risk appointing unworthy handlers, urging voters to back the Humane Society in Beattie.
Eric Jacobsen of West Seattle blasts Councilman Erickson over rising taxes and a proposed $3 000 yearly salary for 11 years while vacant lots generate losses for owners. He cites $1 100 invested, $700 current loss, and looming higher taxes if public utilities are taxed and street fares rise, urging voters to back anti tax reform candidates.
A humorous misquote scene depicts Tom reacting to jokes about a con genial gathering with win Hing personalities, noting several men present and gruff mood shifts.
Letter from Mrs Crow praises a pound worker while clarifying that if the Humane Society takes charge the pound would remain serviceable under society direction. The Society, a national charity, relies on volunteers and donations, with no self interest, seeking to align Seattle with other major cities in standard dog pound operation.
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