Day and Nettleton Vie For Port Commissioner Seat
The Star weighs two Seattle port candidate profiles Julius Day a political operator backed by Lincoln and Clark Nettleton a businesslike contractor with newspaper past The Star notes Nettleton gains port insiders support and questions his independence while Day would make the port a political football The paper flags it as a disputed race tomorrow Cotterill slated for coverage.
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Julius G. Day
Clark Nettleton
Day
Lincoln
Ioner Lincoln
S. Day
Lin
Coln
Nettleton
Seattle
Star
Municipal League
Dan Landon
Tom Murphine
Campaign to defend Camp Lewis and Northwest defense
A Pacific Northwest editorial urges residents of Pierce County to oppose any move to abandon Camp Lewis. It argues the army is needed for defense, condemns war profiteers and political pressure, and calls for public action to keep the base from being taken away. The piece frames defense as essential and links taxes and politics to the issue.
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Pierce County
Camp Lewis
Northwest
South
East
Middle West
Pacific Northwest
Learn a Word Everyday Extort
This entry defines extort as to wrest from or take away by force or illegal means. It notes pronunciation, origin from ex and torquere, and gives example with extortion by a loan shark against the poor.
Loomis Precedes Marconi in Wireless Telegraphy Claim
A letter notes a March issue claim that wireless telegraphy was discovered by Marconi 25 years earlier and cites Henry White Warren’s 1878 book noting Prof. Loomis using wireless telegraphy via electric current 18 years before Marconi. The writer signs as M. Cc.
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Marconi
Henry White Warren
D. D
Harper @ Brothers
New York
Loomis
Gambling and Prohibition in Washington Laws
A reader argues that state gambling rules hinge on who gambles and that prohibition likewise depends on the actor. The letter questions Claus legislation and invites others to share views on prohibition’s value, signed by H P Devlin Auburn RF D KR 2 161 A.
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the Star
State of
Washington
Claus
H. P. Devlin
Auburn
RF. D. KR
Mrs. Blair Defends Her Record in Seattle Tax Dispute
Mrs. Blair disputes claims by Mrs. White about taxes and teaching roles, asserts openness and signature use, lists payroll details from Seattle schools, argues for reduced salary raises since 1918, cites bonuses and wage figures, and names Mrs. Edgar Blair of 221 Whiteon Ave as the homeowner pushing back against wartime tax pressure.
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Blate
Axpayer
Knights of Columbus
Poll Tax Petition Inquiry From Local Precincts
A reader questions where to sign petitions to repeal the poll tax, noting no petition appeared at their precinct and asking who is withholding them. The editor suggests the Labor temple as a planable location.
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Stan
Lone
Mulenaux
Labor Temple
Public School Protective League of Washington Stands Against Doctor on School Board
The Public School Protective League of Washington organized in Seattle in 1919 opposes appointing a medical doctor to the school board. It argues health department efforts suffice for schools and asserts public schools must be kept free from medical, political, or religious influence while respecting others' rights to outside treatment.
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the Star
Public School Protective League of
Washington
Public School Protective League
Seattle
Who Will Pay the Increase in Seattle Car Fare
A Seattle resident questions who bears the cost of a proposed car fare bill. He notes the bill lacks a 4 cent fare and would shift streetcar costs to taxation. He learns the tax rate would rise about 22 mills on all property, with stores and factories paying 31.60 per thousand in goods on hand.
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Seattle
Local tax plea warns against fee hike and higher prices
Olaf Jenkins urges readers to oppose a proposed tax measure, arguing a 42 per thousand levy would raise costs for factories, wholesalers, and retailers, and push higher prices to consumers. He cites Frederick & Nelson Beare Roebuck and Fish er Flour Mills tax figures and warns Seattle goods would rise one third, harming households with five children and no home.
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Frederick & Nelson
Erickson
Beare Roebuck
Fisher Flour Mills
Seattle
United States
Olaf Jenkins
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Witeon Ave
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