Wappenstein Pardoned and Charity in Penitentiary
Editorial comments on Charles W. Wappenstein’s pardon praising mercy in penal administration. It argues the penitentiary should reform, set examples, and allow a chance for redemption. Includes a brief, provocative note on a New York woman saying she is too busy to wed.
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Charles W. Wappenstein
Wappenstein
Seattle
Washington
Lyore
New York
Sufar
Mar
Injunction System and Street Car Ticket Case Debate
The piece argues that temporary injunctions reflect the system more than court fault and urges prompt hearings after bonds are posted. Judge Mitchell in Olympia granted an early hearing in the Seattle street car ticket case, aiming to avoid delays in deciding ticket purchases by patrons. Napoleon II note contrasts past limits with modern attention spans.
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Mitchell
Olympia
Bet
Seattle
City urged to end boarding house contracts with Carter Co
The Star reports the city should sever ties with Carter Contracting over a boarding house ruse and wage violations. President Carter defends paying 2.75 dollars and housing workers, while city officials insist contractors and boarding houses be divorced before more city work. The piece also notes currency reform debate and Huerta boasting a large army.
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STAR
Carter Contracting Co
Carter
Fragmented Clipped Unsigned Items Teem With Oddities
A miscellany of brief notices and quips appears from Bloomville to Seattle including a birthday surprise for Mrs Huts in Ga anette, jokes about financial borrowings, weight loss comments by Prof Taft, a Civil War enlistment tale, and a report of John D Rockefeller's staggering wealth rise since age forty four.
Editor's Mail Gays Star'a a Knocker
A reader berates the Star for protecting criminals and failing to support the police. He cites a recent article about Willie Collins and accuses the paper of criticizing police while crimes rise in the city.
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the Star
Thureday
Willie Collins
Fasting Experiment Shared By Reader
A Star reader recalls fasting nine days on water and lime juice to quit coffee. The writer notes no weight loss but reports remaining energetic while cleaning after a scarlet fever fumigation, acknowledging other nurses’ exhaustion and questioning unorthodox beliefs.
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the Star
Dr. Hazzard
War Union Labor Threat Enrages Beattle Citizens
Chas Dorfpel of New Haven writes to The Star accusing a group of “leading citizens” in Beattle of fictitious property valuations and huge rent hikes to push up living costs. He alleges these figures harmed local interests and demands publication of the names to identify opponents. He also notes stock prices tumbling to historic lows, comparing them to a failing railroad.
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the Star
Beattle
Sondals
Citzens
CHAS
Dorfpfel
7Th Ave. South
Uncle Jack Newspaper Contest Promises Tour of Star Office
A child oriented column announces a next week contest about newspapers with a prize including a candy box and a guided tour of The Star office through its main departments. Entries must be an essay of up to 150 words answering why newspapers are essential, with a deadline of next Friday at 3 PM.
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Uncle Jack
Jack
Star
Chelette
Would You Trade Places With Her Princess Marie of Belgium
A six year old princess, Marie of Belgium, enjoys wealth and servants yet lacks normal playmates and simple childhood joys. The piece argues money cannot buy friendship or happiness, advising girls to value ordinary life over royal status.
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Star Circle Girls
Madame la Princess Marie-Jose
Princess Marie
Belgium
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Adel
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Elihu Root
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Royal Baking Powder
Prof. Prescott
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Royal
Northwestern Credit Assn
Credit Bureau
Main
Everett True
MR. True
Noah’s Ark
Lendem
Drake
Prof
Taft
House
Bill
Pennsylvania
New London
Jack Johnson
Ie Auto
John D. Rockefeller
New Haven
Mtr Duck
Circle Club
Ruby M'Donald
Issaquah
Ruby
Tim
Circle Corner
Alice Gray
Nancy
Muriel Ludlow
Circle
Ruby Grofvert
Berthella Reel
Aditorials
Star Publishing Company
Ad Club
Fr. Mc. Radford
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