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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
11
A jurors deadlock in the Madalynne E case highlights flaws in the unanimous verdict rule and the costly prospect of retrials. The piece argues for allowing acquittals after hung juries to save public money while preserving justice. It cites Mrs Obenchain as emblematic of how media attention masks systemic issues.
A historic boardroom dispute outlines how King railroad and others blocked seniority rights for shopmen, triggering mass strikes. President Harding weighs legal steps as railroads threaten war measures, mobilization, and inaction on wage negotiations, amid calls for protecting nonunion miners.
The article argues auto vehicles reduce horse doctors as garages take over veterinary work. Mechanics become impromptu veterinarians amid mechanical failures. It notes autos cause more frequent and tougher troubles than horses, and praises the horse’s near perfection compared with human engineering.
A quarter of a million Americans travel Europe this summer. They buy goods with dollars, aiding European purchase power while Europeans blame visitors for scarce supplies. The piece argues Americans are Europe’s best asset and that dollars fuel recovery.
The Star holds a contest for the hand of the Prince of Wales with Miss Ingle Phinkera, private secretary to the superintendent of unpaid taxes, submitting her picture as a potential bride. She jokes about becoming Princess of Wales, says Americans adapt easily, and expects guidance if chosen. Portrait by Tom Culverwell.
A reader praises city churches and Christian Endeavor societies for guiding youth with wholesome entertainment and moral teaching. The letter urges more people to join these gatherings at First Presbyterian and other Endeavor groups, noting weekly Sunday meetings at 6 90 P.M. and calling for communal support to build good citizens.
The Star notes that teachers receive a $5 monthly automatic raise or $40 yearly for 10 years, while critics claim city employees were promised three automatic raises over five years. The writer cites civil service salary records and tax reduction committee reports urging salary cuts as inflation and higher wages strain budgets.
A poem-like plaque near the George Washington statue at the University of Washington campus laments iron eyes and lips, describing the silent guardian watching over halls of golden youth. It honors brave souls who stained colonial hills and followed Washington in a crimson, red train.
A letter argues the tax rate has climbed to at least 6.62 percent since 1914 and salaries rose 6.62 percent, challenging taxpayers. It condemns civil service waste and calls for economy, urging residents to control salaries and taxes amid city employee debates.
A daily vocabulary entry defines obvious as easily discovered seen or understood. It explains origin from Latin ob meaning toward and via meaning way and gives an example relating to a railroad strike and workers refusing to return without better assurances.
A discussion criticizes using a self governed clock system to monitor condensers and reduce waste while departments argue over staff and access as civic efficiency is proposed. Mrs Anne B Stewart signs off on the note.
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