Circuits of Victory and the Gift of Communication
A reflective column traces the history of communication from speech to writing to the telephone and wireless, highlighting Bell and Watson and the World War impact. It notes the telephones' role in saving lives, accelerating warfare and civilization, and ponders future universal, instant wireless communication. It also touches on Christmas sentiments and social observations.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Bell
Thomas A. Watson
the Star
New York
A. Lincoln Lavine
The Crude Beginnings of Pullman Cars and Shared Inventions
The piece traces how early Pullman sleeping cars were crude and improved by porters who redesigned corners and washbasins. It notes that invention results from collective effort, citing the steam engine and James Watt, and concludes that true success lies in contributing to humanity’s progress.
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George Pullman
Pullman
James Watt
Watt
Men and women roles and the spark of progress
The piece contrasts men returning to play after setback with women as the light of the world who sustain hope and drive progress. It notes wives and mothers support unemployed men, keeping optimism alive as they seek prosperity. It ends with a Tribune quip about postponing the shortest day.
Sensibly Come Together in Puget Sound Cooperation
Seattle and Tacoma chambers of commerce and commercial clubs unite to promote harmony and eliminate past rivalries. Both cities recognize their distinct advantages and share a common future, signaling strong cooperation for Puget Sound’s interests.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Letters to Editor Delayed Wisdom on Deceit and Love
Hannah Kombachier writes that some appear cold outside yet hide a warm loyal heart. The note warns against judging by appearances and urges keeping love open rather than folded away.
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Fergit
Hannah Kombachier
One Step at a Time Editor The Star
Maude Sweetman voices concern over rising fares and policy rates. She urges slower, incremental changes and questions decisions by Councilman Fiteger ald and plans by Mr Brick ton, drawing parallels to ferries and grain elevator closures.
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Fitegerald
Note to Santa Claus about ending normalcy and unemployment
A letter pleading Santa to end days of ``normalcy'' and the unemployment crisis. The writer calls for work and stability, mocking countless committees and conferences that proved ineffective, and asks Santa to bring better times and economic relief. The piece reads as a humorous civic-season plea from a concerned reader.
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Eny
Banta Claus
Seattle's Asiatic Quarter and Japanese Population Growth
A historical Seattle report cites 1 000 Japanese in the city and 10 954 in King County engaged in business. It notes 1 035 Japanese school children in Seattle and 214 in surrounding districts, warning that birth and naturalization patterns will raise future citizenship and influence.
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Seattle
Beattie Chamber of Commerce
King County
Bureau of Naturalization
Spokane
Unemployed Voices Stir in Peninsula Spruce Road
A local speaker questions county official claims about unemployment, noting 10 000 city residents jobless this winter. The American Legion opens a hotel offering free beds and meals while the state commander and officers tour 169 posts.
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the Star
The
American Legion
Legion
Oregon looms in lumber and wheat theft charge
Maude Sweetman accuses Oregon leaders of stealing the Northwest wheat growers and lumber trades while local businessmen and officials idly dither. She cites Beattie’s Pasco bridge work and Portland’s spruce headquarters as signs of Oregon pulling ahead amid unemployment.
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Olympic Peninsula
Beattie
Pasco
Unis
S Jeep
Portland
Northwest Wheat Growers’ Association
Oregon
Olympic Forest
Ten Questions for Poindexter Reelect Rumors Stir
Voters hear a speech suggesting questions for Senator Poindexter as he returns from Washington to seek reelection. The list probes labor rights, prohibition enforcement fairness, alliances at the Chicago convention, ties to Roosevelt progressive candidates, and accusations about Newberry and appointment of federal officials.
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the Star
Poindexter
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Gen. Wood
Roosevelt
Chicago
Old Guard
Newberry
Leet Helps Complicate Trade Maze
The speaker discusses how world war impacts US merchant marine and foreign trade. He notes prewar dependence on European carriers and fears high freight bills will shift to a new balance where other nations pay for US services, affecting Europe’s ability to buy American goods.
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Europe
U. S
Questions about Poindexter and reform in Washington
A Washington letter lists questions to Senator Poindexter about patronage open women appoints, his stance on income tax publicity, support by big business, and positions on soldiers' bonuses and Japanese immigration. The note argues for explanations during his trip and cites W A Gilmore. An editorial also critiques relativity and moral law with a poem-like meditation on truth and love.
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Reventh
Poindexter
Fighth
Senate
Kenyon
Borah
Johnson
Kellogg
Poindester
Penrose
Lasige
Smoot
Japan
Pacific
Repub
Washington
William A. Gilmore
Central Building
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Puyallup Valley Tribune
Robert Montgomery
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Editor
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the Peninsula Spruce Road
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Amiles
Young Men's Republican Club
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Barton Instein
Jaivridge Mann
Votke
Bente
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Panama
Third Avenue
Pike
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
England
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