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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
4
The piece warns that after 45 days in session since December 6 Congress has stalled on a preparedness bill. It cites divided sentiment in Washington, urges nonpartisan action, and calls on patriots, the people, and the press to mass pressure Congress to pass urgent national defense measures. It emphasizes danger of delay and the need to act now.
Russia plans a 30 day completion of a railway from Petrograd to Alexandrovsk connected to a government subsidized steamship line. The new Arctic route would allow five day transport from Tromso to Petrograd making Alexandrovsk ice free year round, unlike Archangel. The move is seen as solving a critical wartime transportation problem and could shift balance as spring approaches.
The Star urges Corporation Counsel Bradford to answer accusations of pork barrel practices in his office and to address findings of private outside work by assistants and daily appraisal payments of seven dollars and fifty cents in condemnation cases. The piece says he must be fair and square and avoid politics as an excuse.
Amid a heavy snow many riders protested 25 cent jitney fares. The text laments the strain on transit as numerous cars head to repair shops and riders face longer walks home, questioning the value of the small charge.
The body of Queen Victoria lay in state at St George's chapel Windsor as Britain mourned. The article reflects on her global influence and suggests world events might have differed had she reigned in 1914. Europe mourns the beloved monarch described as Good Queen Vic.
A reader writes seeking guidance in a period column titled Q-1. The author laments lack of relatives and support, mentioning the loss of both parents and concern for meals while living with a young man. The piece highlights personal hardship and plea for advice.
An old column blends health tips on flushing kidneys with Jad Salts and drinking water, plus letters about faith and romance. Readers discuss backache remedies, the pope’s age, dark circles, and criticism of Alaska missions. The mix reflects a period newspaper page with multiple short items and personal inquiries.
A reporter recounts sketches behind French lines near Sermaize, where soldiers share hunger for news and a longing for a world without kings or wars. They express antiwar sentiment, tolerance for enemies, and a whispered wish to sing The International, despite patrols and wartime bans.
Dr E J Brown known as a dentist, lawyer and socialist declares bid for city council as an independent. He supports efficiency department a general hospital municipal home with baths reading room and public baths and home rule while opposing the socialist party machine.
Odd, coarse vignette from Brighton Beach about two skating accidents. A fat married man and a young rescuer named Henry Felder are central, with crude banter about women and marriage amid ice mishaps.
Mr. Cyrus Roll owner of the Palace Market located in the Smith building says he was misquoted in a Star report. He explains the quoted remarks came from a clerk and he did not make any comments on the prohibition law.
J Meyers, 28, jailed on charges of stealing a baby carriage from Mrs. T. J. Donahue’s porch at 914 19th Ave. The perambulator, valued at 35 dollars, was repainted and sold to a second hand dealer, police report states.
Jack Jungmeyer, special writer for the Newspaper Enterprise Association and The Star, speaks to journalism students at the University of Washington on February 23 about the system of syndicating feature stories. The talk is part of a 16-session series by veteran newspaper men.
President and Mrs. Wilson will be guests of the Congressional club at a St Valentine party. The event is set for Monday February 14 in Washington with the First Couple in attendance.
A fragmentary newspaper column jokily references media figures, urban quirks, and local gossip. It notes upcoming inside reports from Flossie Flim Flam and Dopey Dan Dipple, plus a quip about a $65,273,986.99 difference and a snowbound streetcar line. The piece includes social notes from La Crosse and Troy and a humorous exchange about mince pie.
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