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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
9
Congress challenges the justice department secrecy over federal pardon petitions. A Nebraska man freed from Leavenworth after 36 days may have been aided by a petition whose signatories remain undisclosed. Lawmakers demand publicity, arguing constitutional rights and public interest justify disclosure of pardon proceedings.
An article about a blind young man in an asylum at Armentieres France famed for extraordinary mental calculation. He can cube root 465 484 375 in 13 seconds and sum an exponential sequence in 45 seconds. The piece discusses memory as a trainable faculty and ponders future human cognitive limits.
A fragmentary verse hints at a sacred shelter. The speaker speaks of weary finding real solace as ships anchor and a quest ends. The tone is reflective and solemn.
Excerpt from the Congressional Record includes Representative Butler of Pennsylvania urging caution on ship contracts and naval spending while predicting possible completion gaps. It also mentions a disillusioned sailor who deserted during the European conflict and a Lincoln era style note on the Ford family and U S car totals reaching 6,632,200 across all brands by January 1920.
The piece condemns the Shipping Board for a 15 percent wage cut that provoked a strike, cost the public millions, and harmed seamen morale. It contrasts wage savings with higher repair costs, overcharges, and European practices, arguing reforms would save money without hardship. It also criticizes governance and broader societal issues.
A reader urges practical jitney use to serve riders unable to afford cars. He argues city benefits from a special service and proposes fair pricing with 20 percent of gross receipts directed to street upkeep, urging not to deprive residents of needed transport. Thad Dennis, 1532 Westlake Ave N.
The coast guard station work slowed recognition of who saved the beach, with most credit earned by the Neah Bay weather bureau and local coastal Indians. The Canadian government reportedly operates five cutters like the Snohomish at Victoria to enforce revenue duties.
Notable quotes from Dr Jenette H Bollen of Denver and Max Hellman of Cleveland praise styles and travel abroad while J H Tregoe of the National Association of Credit Men comments on housing costs. The Rev Raymond Gorman of Cleveland notes spirituality in society.
A reader laments five boats failing to tow a ship from rocks and argues salvage firms are costly. The 00 ton Snohomah conducts lifeboat, light house, and wrecking duties between here and San Francisco, the sole cutter for such work. The writer urges wiser navigation and coast guard use in future.
The makers of United States Tires announce a full advisory service for anyone operating trucks to improve economy and efficiency. The program aims to help operators reduce costs and optimize performance through expert guidance and recommendations.
Dr William Fe Barton recalls a century ago when James Monroe was president and prices fluctuated like today. He notes flour prices, unemployment, and wage cuts, then discusses Benedict Arnold, John Andre, and the exhumation and burial of Andre in Westminster Abbey, ending with thoughts on fame through change.
A Mysterious Star piece recounts a Boston Globe text noting a child fears darkness yet clings to light as an angelic figure. The essay argues light embodies knowledge strength and faith while darkness mirrors a troubled mind, concluding with a meditation on light as light as a force shaping minds and worlds.
The article recounts the Snohomish cutter's rapid response to the Canadian Exporter wreck near Willapa Harbor on August 1 1921 and its actions through August 4 1921. It also recalls a 1920 Bremerton salvage call from the Santa Rita during a severe storm, noting difficult seas and limited speed.
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