What the German Menace Means to Us
A columnist warns that a victorious Germany would threaten the United States, with Europe exhausted and Germany seeking influence in North America. The piece argues only a decisive defeat now can prevent Mexico and Central America from becoming German strongholds and jeopardizing the Monroe Doctrine.
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Send-off plan for Queen Anne Hill boys going to service
Daniel B. Trefethen urges a city wide program to keep in touch with district boys entering the army. He proposes neighborly support, letters, and care from home districts to ease homesickness and provide comfort during training and deployment. A Queen Anne hill committee already works on the plan.
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Editorialettes and World War Echoes in a Fragment
Quotes on Kaiser triumphs and Wilhelmine power plus a call for many officers. Notes on German Kultur influence, fossil camels in the West, Epictetus wisdom, and Chicago garment workers planning trousers with gowns for next winter. Ends with a fashion quip from the Spokane Press.
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Chicago
Spokane
Chicago school board fights over spellers page
Parents tear leaf from books as the school board refuses to remove a page about the Kaiser. The Star notes proofreaders and typesetters see no results, lamenting prior success in curbing such issues.
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Chicago
Kaiser
Nanny Nabbers and Harp Lessons Referenced in Court Silence
Fragmentary text shows a courtroom exchange about a daughter’s harp lessons and parental attitudes with snippets including a judge, a sergeant, and a captain. Other lines hint at a comical or satirical dialogue about heaven, fate, and rank.
Boy Shackled and Imprisoned by His Father in Chicago
Anton Pacut kept his son Frank in a four by three by five foot cell at 2440 Clybourn Ave four feet long three wide five high of solid boards. He forged ankle and wrist restraints and chained Frank to the wall for ten hours with no food or water. Frank described begging and stealing to survive while Emil and Anton 9 and 7 were also chained and Baby Fred two was beaten with the custom nine tongued whip once used on Frank.
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Editor's Mail Rules for Letters to the Editor
The notice states letters must be signed with writer's address. names may be withheld if requested. Writers should keep under 200 words and write on one side of the sheet using pen or typewriter.
American view on Japanese war commission and naturalization policy
U G Murphy argues that US must confront immigration naturalization laws affecting Asiatics and warns discrimination harms relations with Asia. He notes the Japanese commission’s plenipotentiary powers and suggests other key issues may be settled, signaling a turning point in US Asia policy.
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Cut Price of Ice
Editor urges Mayor Gill to emulate Portland’s action by forcing the ice trade to reduce prices. The writer cites Portland Mayor George L. Baker cutting ice from $1 to 70c per 190 pounds and argues the local mayor should act similarly to win public favor.
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Portland
George L. Baker
Ice Trust
Mark Haydes
Morrison Bonding Company Supposed Jitney Bond Appeal
A letter from Mrs. C. A. Foss alleges Morrison Bonding Co. canceled jitney bonds in Everett with no reason as traction firms displace jitneys in Seattle. She urges unions to ignore Morrison and questions why the state favors a traction-approved company.
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Praise for Dogs Writer The Star
In response to F. M. Shoup of Tieton Washington the piece urges unselfishness as the government calls on everyone in military official and private life to contribute.
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Tieton
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Dogs Proved Heroes of the War Front
M F argues life of dogs in war, praising their bravery in France. Dogs carry dispatches drag wounded men and draw light artillery, saving thousands of lives. He condemns plans to kill dogs as a war measure and asserts dogs deserve care and sharing provisions.
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Man Who Brought Women West Dies in Buffalo Neb
Asa Shinn Mercer, who brought wives from the east to accompany pioneers, has died at his Buffalo Nebraska home at age 79. Mercer arrived in Seattle in 1861 and became the first president of the institution that later evolved into the state university.
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Intrigue Deepens in Allison Pearls Case at Inverness
Lanagan questions Miss Allison and Jeanne while Maggart and Maggart’s associates pursue the pearls. Aos reflections reveal a looming confrontation as Maggart tails suspects and Lanagan shadows him, closing in on Masters and a mysterious caller.
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