Seattle Port Promises Permanent Prosperity and Jobs
After the port election the message urges Seattle residents to visit the waterfront to witness the $1,000,000 daily foreign business and the port facilities. It argues the Seattle port commission offers low rates, warehouse and grain elevator capacity, and positions Seattle as a major world port for farmers across Washington. Learn for yourselves to avoid misinformation from newspapers or politicians.
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Seattle
Washington
Baltimore
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Water Front
Protest Over Mountain Name Sparks Statewide Debate
The Star surveys Seattle leaders and Tacoma officials on renaming Mount Rainier to Mount Tacoma amid opposition. Judges, club presidents, and business heads favor preserving Rainier and reject the change as impractical and historically fixed, citing government naming and Puget Sound toponymy. Mayor Gill supports studying the matter if widely approved.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Tooth and Nall
Mount Tacomas
Star
Rainier Club
Frederick W. Brown
George Donworth
Judge Donworth
Puget Sound
Judge Burke
Thomas Burke
Chamber of Commerce
Robert S. Boyns
Commercial Club
Rainier
Poyns
Tahoma
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Rainier National Park
J. T. Ronald
State Good Roads Association
Gill Tuesaday
Fawcett
Rainifer
Lansing Stands Put in Asking Envoys Recall
The U S State Department refused to disclose reasons for recalling Boy Ed and Von Papen and sent the communication to Berlin where Ambassador Von Bernsdorff received it. The German embassy called the move very unfriendly and noted Berlin asked for secret reasons if publics were declined. Secretary Lansing did not supply information.
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Washington
State Department
Captain Tennant Recovers Suspect From San Francisco
Captain of Detectives Charlies Tennant returned Monday night with Harry Morris in custody after pursuing him from San Francisco. Morris, a traveling salesman, is accused of cashing a worthless $30 check at the New Richmond hotel. Tennant praised the prisoner’s peaceful cooperation despite a tense chase. Stella on the Zone drew the public’s attention during the fair’s final days with 419,000 admissions. The rest of the text discusses Germany’s recall of Ambassador Von Nernstorff and safe-conduct issues, with no firm legal obligation noted for the U.S. to guarantee safe travel.
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Charlies Tennant
San Francisco
Harry Morris
Morris
New Richmond
Tennant
Stella
Germany
von Nernstorff
America
State Department
U. S
England
von Bernstorff
Captain Held Is Latest Fear On Stranded liner Minnesota
Local water front men are puzzled by missing information on the Hill liner Minnesota near the California coast. Captain Garrick refuses government aid, fueling fear of a mutinous crew and smoldering holds. Tugboats head toward the stricken vessel as boiler breaks persist and officials seek word via wireless.
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Minnesota
California
Garrick
Steamship Company
San Francisco
C W. Whiley
Great Northern Steamship Co
President Wilson Denounces Disloyal Elements in Congress
President Wilson in a joint session labels certain Americans as creatures of passion and disloyalty and urges new laws to counter machinations. He warns that their acts and speech threaten national life and urges Congress to act to preserve the nation’s honor. Mrs Norman Galt attracts attention in the presidential gallery as the large crowd gathers. The president arrives at the Capitol and receives a thunderous ovation before beginning his address.
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Ashington
D. Cc
Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
Galt
Norman Galt
Margaret Wilson
Helen Woodrow Bones
McAdoo
Bolling
Secret Service
Dollar Day at Fraser Patersons Tomorrow Ad
A Fraser Patersons advertisement promises a Dollar Day event tomorrow with a full page listing bargains on page seven. The notice highlights Christmas gift items and urges readers to consult The Star for Seattle’s choicest store offerings.
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Fraser Paterson’s
Seattle
The
Star
Fire Causes 27000 Dollar Loss At Metz Auto Branch
A blaze on the second floor of Metz automobile branch at 19th Ave and East Mercer Jr destroyed 10 cars, damaged 40, and spared 38 new machines due to quick employee action. Origin undetermined. Insurance covers the loss.
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Metz Automobile Branch
19Th Ave
E. Mercer Jr
Tides at Seattle Am
Tides at Seattle recorded for Atham date with low and high values noted. Measurements include 1 a.m. and p.m. readings with corresponding depths and times.
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Seattle
Atham
Is There a Santa Claus Santa Claus Doubts From Boalt Junior
A parent's letter reveals a child doubting Santa Claus as he spots Santa in three places and notices differing coats and fake beards. The family wrestles with belief and truth, asking if deception is justified for Christmas joy and love of gifts. The writer wonders when belief ends and whether children value Santa or presents.
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Santa Claus
Boalt
Junior
North Pole
Signor Cagliostro Declines Duel Over The Star Grouch
The famed duelist Signor Cagliostro announces he will not challenge the Morning Grouch’s journalist. He cites scientific reasons tied to a “grouch” and a guinea pig, explaining the motive is to wipe a stain on his name on the field of honor.
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Signor Cagliostro
Fale
Star
Cagliostro
Seattle
de Cleon
Cagnostro
Rascal
Pietro
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