Justice Crucified and the Mooney Case in California
A passionate editorial argues the commutation of Tom Mooney's death sentence taints American justice. It accuses California officials of failing to ensure a fair trial, cites perjury concerns, and calls for a retrial to uphold the promise of due process and equal protection under law.
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Tom Mooney
Stephens
California
Mooney
Organized Labor
Inferior
Supreme Courts
Bowers
Supreme Court
Statue of Justice
Is It Good Business For Oregon To Sell War Equipment
An opinion piece questions Oregon selling off government war production assets including logging roads rail lines mills boats and plants. It argues the sale could destroy efficiency and hamper national logistics if the core equipment for aerial and rail transport is broken up and sold to private interests.
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Oregon
Sam
Era
Washington
Timekeepers and Public Clocks Face Reform
A writer critiques public clocks as unreliable and divergent from other time sources. The piece urges teamwork among timekeepers and calls for stricter accountability to ensure permanent accuracy of steeple clocks and other public timepieces.
Road proposal eyed by Snohomish farmers
A Snohomish county farmers delegation asks the Chamber of Commerce and state development bureau to study a road that would divert most of the county’s dairy fruit and vegetables to Seattle. They say it would lower prices, open 91 000 acres for cultivation, and shorten the Snohomish Seattle route by 20 miles, representing 1 200 farmers. Also noted are journalists en route to the peace conference and concerns about publicity.
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Snohomish County
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce State Development Bureau
Snohom
On the Way Columbia’s Stare and Wilson Waves
A fragmentary verse scene imagines political theater with figurative cries and symbolic pledges. References to Wilson, Senate, House, and a briny sea echo a satirical mood about political tumult and public opinion.
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Columbia
Eagle
Coppering High Prices And Liberty Bonds
The article argues prices rose since 1914 and that war demand and inflation will ease. It suggests Liberty Bonds may gain in purchasing power if prices fall and recommends War Savings Stamps as a safe, reliable alternative to grow purchasing power while helping Seattle meet its quota. It emphasizes saving and investing now.
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Saturday Evening Post
Farmer Smith
Seattle
Editor’s Mail: City Streetcar Delays Endangering Women
Laura E Winters writes The Star complaining that streetcars fail to meet late shifts, forcing women to walk unsafe routes along Western Ave after 9 pm. She notes Ballard Beach closures worsen conditions and calls for timely terms with transit authorities.
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Western Ave
Ballard Beach
Ballard North
Laura E. Winters
Fragmented Notes From A Rural Paper Beacons
A collection of brief items and quips from the era including a note on Roosevelt, WWI crosswords, local mischief with glass fragments, a widow seeking housework, and light satire on trousers and fashion. Sparse local mentions include Ohio State sports, Lassie Stewart in France, and food price gossip from Paris.
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Ohio State University
Lassie Stewart
France
Kings of the World Leave Thrones Behind
Poet Charles B. Driscoll chronicles monarchs fading from power as nations shift, noting Nick Romanoff’s rise and the fall of emperors Franz Joseph Constantine and Kaiser Bille. The verse teases political upheaval and changing empires with sharp, satirical wit.
Reader letter to The Star condemns Portmaster Burleson
L W Earles urges labor to oppose Burleson as Portmaster General citing his bitter stance and predicting hardship for American labor. The letter praises The Star for its stance and calls for support against Burleson in the near term.
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the Star
Burleson
L. W. Earles
Papes Cold Compound Promises Fast Grippe Relief
Millions use it to stop a cold with a dose every two hours for up to three doses. It opens nostrils and air passages, relieves discharge, headache, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness. It costs only a few cents at drug stores and supposedly works without assistance.
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Grippe
Pape
Danderine Promise Boosts Hair Beauty and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and stops hair loss in minutes while doubling hair beauty. It promises soft light hair that grows anew after weeks, urging readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Eurely
Knowltons
Private Norris recounts St Mihiel drive from France
Private G W Norris of the Signal Corps in France writes relatives about the St Mihiel operation. He notes a 27 hour drive in a V shaped salient, surrounding thousands of Germans, taking prisoners and capturing a German pony used to haul wire. He describes renaming streets with American names after German names were torn down.
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G. W. Norris
Eighth Ave. N. E
Signal Corpa
France
St Mihiel Drive
St. Mihiel
Waterie
Hindenburg Ave
Wilhelm Strasee
Franz Josefstrasee
Bissstrasee
Wilson
Rainier Valley Street Cars Faulted By Reader
A Star reader denounces Seattle street cars as dirty and poorly run. He calls for more frequent cleaning and maintenance and challenges the manager of the company to ride in the cars to feel the conditions. The letter ends with a threat to support fare raises only if service improves.
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the Star
Rainier Valley
Seattle
Brown
Jesse Jones
Turkestan Marriage Customs and Engagement Payments
In Turkestan, engagements begin with a substantial payment to the girl's parents. If the girl jilts her lover, the engagement gift must be returned unless the parents have another daughter to offer as a substitute.
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Turkestan
Masquerade Night Winner: Hula Dancer Henry Ellis
At Woodinville a Thanksgiving masquerade crowned a hula dancer as winner. Judges favored her charm as half the dancers wooed for a waltz or fox trot while a fifth judge, a woman, watched. The unmasked dancer revealed Henry Ellis of Ballard.
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Woodinville
Henry Ellis
Ballard
New Mess Kit Ready for Soldiers in 1918
Paris reports a new 1918 model mess kit issued just before fighting ends. The item drew wide interest among American Expeditionary Forces despite possible objections from Hoover, promising enhancements over prior designs.
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Paris
Germany
Hoover
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Editor's Mail
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Faitor the Star
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Dr. Lacey
Cleo C. Hale
Houpkinsville
Watertown
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von Tirpitz
Coates
Paria
Mebby
A. Gunn
Fremont
Charles B. Driscoll
Julius Caesar
Nick Romanoff
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Constantine
Royal House
King Karl
Kaiser Bille the
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