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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
13
A synopsis notes Breeckow, a pianist and German spy, facing execution in Sir Basil’s new book. On the morning he trembles and nearly collapses, shots ring out, and a posthumous belief arises that he died of fear before the bullets struck.
A brief discussion contrasts the dignities of titles in government noting that Assistant Secretary is more honorable than Undersecretary. The piece questions calling a man a harsh name and ends with a reflective line about Red Cross service and presence.
Report describes Annie, a worker in an English sugar mill, who is scalped by a machine and must wear a top piece for life. She is awarded 8,700 dollars. The text also includes stray references to a feverish neighbor, Port Lobos in Mexico, and a United States service before an appropriations committee.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a sleeper car scene with references to a Santa display, Californias Limited, and radium light experiments. The narrator notes a farewell to Ameneca and mentions gifts like smoking jackets for girls, ending with images of a youthful Tiger and Christmas curios.
A fragment cites savings from simplified spelling and criticizes current usage such as thru. It notes legislative debates to cut funding, cites Representative Cable, and mentions a Nevada shooting incident as part of a scattered, period-piece news snippet.
A fragment notes that maternal deaths per 1000 live births in America average over seven years, highlighting the toll and the debt to mothers. It also mentions a gradual decline in the maternal death rate and injects an odd aside about a Chicago barber college.
A reader comments on mornings growing dryer with the refrain Day by day in every way it is getting dryer and dryer. The brief letters page captures public mood on climate or seasonal change. The phrase suggests community awareness of shifting weather.
Letter from G W Deroc of Veazio Washington questions whether England signed the Versailles treaty empowering France to enforce it by occupying German territory. He notes pained reactions by Bonar Law and Lloyd George and seeks clarification on England’s obligations under the treaty.
A reader endorses capital punishment, praising Sheriff Starwich and deputies in Seattle. The letter condemns petty theft, supports harsh penalties for robbery, and criticizes dance hall women with moral outrage. The writer expresses personal fears about daughters and signs as MELIASA.
The north sidewalk on Cherry between Fourth and Fifth Avenues has been partially blocked for four years as soil from a vacant lot slips onto the walk. The piling dirt leaves the path nearly unusable and a real estate sign marks the property. Is the owner immune from repair? G. A. Russell.
The Star reports a Sunday sighting of a truck carrying two large timber logs chained behind as it rolled along the pavement. The observer wonders how such hauling was allowed on a day with light traffic and questions permit requirements under local government rules.
A reader questions Mayor Brown's achievements since taking office and claims he was hampered by the comune. The citizen recalls the campaign pledge to “Turn the thieves out” and questions whether replacements were worse and whether preventing former employees from being placed on the city payroll constitutes hampering.
Letters to the Star question why Seattle needs both city and county jails and whether Beattie County Jail should be used. A reader laments ongoing debates from last year and asks what the board of health is doing about prison facilities. Sheriff Starwich denied the DuBarry claim.
A reader defends the industrial insurance law arguing it benefits injured workers by ensuring payment through the state fund rather than burdening lawyers and estates. The letter counters claims of $2,000,000 gouged from the general fund and defends the program as constructive legislation serving the poor working man.
Mrs Frank Bittinger argues for the death penalty claiming it prevents crime and cites social progress against executions. She labels opponents as maudlin and copperheads while noting fewer death crimes and more private, limited spectator executions as states abolish it or reverse course.
A letter from L. M. Clarke praises generous aid to snowbound birds, noting the space and plea given. The writer expresses gratitude for the help that saved many birds and hopes the birds share in thanks.
The narrator and Keram build a camp, prepare beds, tend the fire, and cook while sharing quiet contentment. A pipe glow and the moon rising over spruce creates a magical, tranquil forest scene with silver treetops and vast, hushed space.
L. M. Clarke argues against abolishing the death penalty for murder, asserting life is sacred for all including the unborn and regardless of status. He questions unequal treatment of criminals and urges a unified, humane approach to end private murder, state murder, and war through rational justice.
A poet laments buying a car three years ago and now facing poverty as the vehicle’s faults mount. The piece blends humor and frustration, naming Bilas Arnold of Seattle Washington as the author or signer and depicting a gaudy but deteriorating auto with worn seats and a broken horn.
The excerpt discusses sun spots and potential links to rainfall and earthquakes, noting an 11 year cycle for sun activity and magnetic pole movement, while acknowledging predictions remain speculative. It also includes a vivid travelogue passage describing primeval forests and memories between two men, Ezram and the narrator, recalling Thunder Lake.
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